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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
In a sparse session the Cairns Stock Exchange showed muted activity with only select stocks trading. Analysts note minor gains for several local firms while Thompson’s Gsks faced firmer resistance, leaving overall turnover modest.
The Midlothian by election returns prompt calls for proportional representation across Australia and Britain. Hope’s win on a minority vote underscores how first past the post distorts outcomes while Tasmania and New Zealand show varied results in replacing aging systems. The piece criticizes Labor and the Fisher Government for inaction on universal franchise and electoral reform.
Land Court will be held at Cairns on Wednesday October thire at 11 a.m. A Nelson service. The Rev James Kirke will hold a Presbyterian Church service tomorrow Friday. 27th is at 8 o clock in the evening. The Herberton J.C. intends holding a meeting on 1 January 1914. The programme will be £75. Novem Hair Restorer claims to restore grey hair color without skin stain. 3/6 per bottle from Kelly Chemist.
Auction notes list prices for vegetables and poultry and indicate bids derived by architect Mr. Ft. Waters for a new building project. Cabbage and corn prices shown per head or per doten with small denami figures. hens valued between fractions of a penny to the shilling.
Members of the Northern Democratic League met Tuesday evening to hear an address by Wm. G. Jo Fenwick organizer for the party who discussed the forthcoming Federal elections and urged a vigorous campaign.
The Engineer's office reports progress on the Townsville Ingham line but notes recent inconveniences. On Thursday last the old quarters were moved to the main camp along the riverfront, with crews continuing to advance the work.
Members of the Cairns Fire Brigade and friends including Mr Prewett presented a silver plated biscuit barrel to Mr E Lewis as Assistant to mark the occasion. Superintendent Fenwick spoke, and Mr Lewis expressed thanks. A later report notes a cruel dog poisoning incident in the town with dogs and a cat harmed and police on alert awaiting arrests.
Mr D G Smn air, who held Telegraph Master posts in Herberton, has been transferred to Brisbane to take the Testing Officer role. Mr Sinclair has resided here four years and contributed to telegraph duties and local mining ventures. He departs for the south next Saturday, and residents wish him success in his new position.
The Cairns Aquatic Club executive met at The Bethe chaired by Mr Charles Preston. Discussion covered the senior club scratch race format and handling points for boats completing the course before a 66 orock.
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