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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
2
Classified ad fragment shows an outdoor sale event at My Mart labeled by A J Draper. The note mentions Saturday and a free item or service, with limited legible details about 2911 Neon. The readable text emphasizes a local promotional drop and a prompt sale at the store location.
Copper stocks showed a barrening tendency while demand for Brilliant Deeps and Brilliant Blocks remained fair. Prince Alfred shares drew strong interest after the recent mine development, with inquiries from Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and hinterland regions outpacing supply. Cloncurry stocks moved little with improved No 6 level reef. prices quoted for Charters Towers entries and London copper markets noted.
A colonial-era editorial laments widespread voter apathy in Australia and the entrenchment of party discipline. It argues a radical overhaul of the party system is needed to restore national identity and trust in both state and federal governments.
The author argues Australia must break from foreign echoed policy and forge a distinct national course. Tariff policy, party self interest, and economic fragility threaten industry and gold reserves while a strong, selfless leader is needed to unite the country beyond petty partisan games.
The article discusses an excise on cane sugar affecting manufacturers and refiners, with the producer bearing the ultimate tax burden. It explains rebates and deductions, noting a total received through recent market activity and listing directors and upcoming attendance. Weekly market sales for poultry and meat are also reported.
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