Queensland Rail Debate Over Babinda Line Ends In Dissent
The Minister for Railways faces criticism for delaying the Babinda extension amid Cairns Chamber pressure. Mr Paget is accused of failing to address local needs, preferring public quarrels over outcomes. Critics argue the half finished line should not have begun and demand removal of local injustice. The Cairns Chamber urged clearer, quicker action.
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Cairns Chamber
Comamatee
Queensland
Paget
Babinda Line
Tremner Eddie memory and council notices mix
EDDIE On the ith September 4 William Tremner beloved husband of Eve Eddie of Nelgon aged 1 years DEVEREUN In sad and loving memory of our dear father James Devereux who departed this site on September 5th 19 EULY Applications are invited for the position of engineer in charge of the Marcena Water works at a salary of 4 10 per week Tenders invited by the Barren Shire Council for gravel delivery from Barren Hiver to Fyrnestreet Mareeba of MO yards NELSON GIRL S SUCCESS Mise Eileen Grimes daughter of Mra Grimes Glengariff Nelacn pupil at St Marys Con vent Cooktown has successfully passed other ALL C M exanination etc. Vist may be consulted daily on all branches of the dental profession at his stegery AMP Building Abbottst Telephone No 302 P O Box 135 income jemend to see The Mustene Set a combination of instruments for massaging the face and neck They are effective cheap and dainty Robt Craig Chemsat At Cairns Shire Council meeting Friday a letter read with inquiries about allotments in Babinda township site motion carried that Treasurer be asked when the site is to be surveyed for prospective settlers
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Devereun
James Devereux
Euly
Vist
Stegery
Amp
Abbottst
P.O
Robt
Craig
Chemsat
Cairns
Babinda
Cairns Shire Council Reviews Insurance Liability Letter
At Friday night’s meeting Cairns Shire Council discussed a letter from the council solicitors regarding insurance liability on contractors. The finance committee was tasked to prepare reports for the next council meeting.
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Cairns
Finance Committee
Wingham Man Charged In Police Court Fatality
A man named Ben Gordon was charged with manslaughter at the Police Court on Saturday morning in connection with the affair and remanded for eight days. The trumpet or borcher threatens him as Eloi intercedes for him, and the grandfather cancels the wood debt while a widow is asked for money. he refuses to help his nephew.
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Ben Gordon
Borcher
Eloi
Crandfather
Ales
Sheo
London metal bar sale figures and bids reported
Fragmented OCR shows financial figures for a metal bar trade in London with bids and loans. Key amounts include forward and lend figures around £171 1s and £103 10s, plus £30 2s 8d, though many digits are unclear.
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London
Examinations for Engine Drivers in Cairns Court House
Exam dates for engine drivers certificates are set at Cairns Court House with notices indicating timing tomorrow. Clients should note prepaid Domestic Advertisements for marriages births and deaths will appear free in the current issue of the Post.
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Court House
Cairns
Woding
Tomorow
Music tutor Mr C Whale offers piano organ singing
Mr C Whale, music master at the Imperial Hotel Abbott Street, invites appointments for tuition in piano and organ playing singing harmony and counterpoint. Also notes a Townsville Harbor Board motion on reorganisation along Cairns and Mackey Board lines. Film cameras plate cameras and chemicals advertised at low prices by Kelly chemist.
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T. P. Kelly
Abbott-Street
Cairns
Whale
Imperial Hotel
Townsville
Kelly
Atherton Show Featured in Northern Herald Photo Spread
This week's Northern Herald includes a full page of photographs from the Atherton Show. Other items note Gregory Lodge meeting, Cairns Town Council, Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club events, opening of a new State School at Cairns, and Port Douglas dredge Trinity Bay returning to Cairns before heading to Brisbane.
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Northern Herald
Atherton
Gregory Lodge
E.C
Cairns
Mulgrave Jockey Club
Cairnn Hospital
Phure
New ‘State School
Cairna
Cairns Harbor Board
Trinity Bay
Port Douglas
Cairne
Brisbane
Sam M Veas Return at Hibernian Hall Vaudeville
Sam M Vea returns next Wednesday to Hibernian Hall for one night only with a full vaudeville company. The program features physical culture displays boxing exhibitions by local champions Albert Morrow illusionist Bruce Drysdale Phyllis Faye comedienne Wyndham Grant baritone Marguerite Wells and Peter Felix former Australia champion. Reserved seats 0/.
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Hibernian Hall
Sam M‘vea
Gen Emen
Albert Morrow
Bruce Drysdale
Phyllis Faye
Wyndham Grant
Marguerite Wells
Peter Felix
Australania
Whittichts
Record Musical Success At Cairns And Cooktown Convents
Convents in Cairns and Cooktown under Sisters of Mercy show top results in Royal Academy and London College of Music exams. Miss Ella Campbell and Miss Minna Kortum earned Licentiate and Associate degrees with high marks. Miss O Hara scored top marks and may win a gold medal.
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Cairns
Cooktown
Sisters of Mercy
Royal Academy of Music
London College of Music
Joureel
Cosktows
Royal Academy and
Royal College of Music
Ella Campbell
Minna Kortum
Cookteen
Australia
Resuke
Cairns Cos
Ellen Crawford Ales
Barsy O'Hare
Miss O'Hare
Thornton
Commonwealth
Solomon Islands Justice Claims From Rev J F Goldie
Reverend J F Goldie reports to an interviewer on conditions in the Solomon Islands. He cites no impartial courts and notes natives facing imprisonment with hard labor without trial. He condemns officials and guards for cruelty during punitive expeditions that left villages destroyed and many innocent people dead or displaced.
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J. F. Goldie
Solomon Islands
Sabbath Fracas and Nelson Theatre Program Highlight Local Events
Promenaders on the Esplanade witnessed three men arrested for drunkenness after 5 pm aboard the Grantula. One resisted and was handcuffed. they will appear before the Magistrate. A Nelson concert at the Federal Theatre Saturday drew a packed crowd, with 22 items, acclaimed performance, and a promising financial outcome. The film program featured A Fatal Love, The Changeling, A Timely Interception, Glimpses of Tomb Life, and a Pathe color subject, praised as a strong addition to any programme, with audiences urged to view tonight and tomorrow.
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AT Co
ADL
Asone
Pathe
Federal Theatre
Nelson
Presbyterian Church
Beverday
Queensland
Missionsire
American Biograph Co
Council Vacancies Created in Queensland Governing Body
Four vacancies arise in the Queensland Legislative Council due to a death. The Premier stated during Saturday inquiries that appointments to the Upper House during the session are not customary and there is no reason to break with established practice.
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Arisbane
Queensland Legislative Council
Indenture Seaman Rule Extended to December 1916
ARIABANE September 4 The Sub-Collector of Customa has received a telegram from the Secretary for Home Affairs Melbourne stating the Minister has extended the period before the employment of White men is required in the pertinent industry to December 31 1916.
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Ariabane
Customa
Scretary
Home Affaira
Melbourne
Man Sentenced at Supreme Court Deth Sentence Ordered
Brisbane September 13. A man was sentenced to death at the parliamentary sittings of the Supreme Court for the murder of Ivy Mitchell at Oxjarreek Road Samford on June 8. He is to be executed Monday September 22 in Brisbane Prison.
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Brisbane
Supreme Court
Ivy Mitchell
Oxjarreek Road
Samford
Hospital Saturday in Trisbane Raises About 1950
Hospital Saturday observed in Trisbane with funds reportedly totaling 1950 to support Brisbane hospital efforts. Local organizers credited volunteers for the effort and noted the collection matched prior year activity.
Public Health Chief Denies Official Appointment Change
Dr Elkington of Brisbane says he has not been officially informed of any appointment and has not resigned from the State Service. He would endorse the Home Secretary on the cordial relationship with the Public Health and notes salary/value comparisons with other state branches. He stresses Public Health as the state's welfare priority.
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Brisbane
Enid
Elkington
Federal Public Service
Queensland
Appel
Schweppes v O Connor Sarto Must be Distinguished
In the Brisbane Supreme Court Judge Real concluded the motion for judgment in Schweppes Led versus Denis O Connor Bor. The court granted an injunction preventing sale of any beverage not made as Sarto unless clearly distinguished from Paints. Damages were awarded with plaintiff costs limited to three quarters of trial costs and no leave on costs.
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Brisbane
Supreme Court
Justice Real
Schweppes
Denis O
Plaintif Company
Remains of Hon. P. Macpherson Interred in Brisbane
The funeral of the late Hon. P. Macpherson, M.L.C., was held Saturday afternoon in Brisbane. The cortege extended over half a mile, reflecting the high regard in which he was held.
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Brisbane
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Moolaba
Anne
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H. V. Hannam
H. E. N. MacDoenall
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Cairne Picture Co
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Victoria-street
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Robert Craig
Mart
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E. J. Harris
Victoria House
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Wiliam Tremner
Eve Eddie
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Marcena
Barren Shire Council
Barren Hiver
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Mra Grimes
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St. Mary's Convent
Insurance Liability
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Sam M’vea
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Miss Smith
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Palace Theatre
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William Speirs, Katri
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Caiens
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