02 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Fearniey & Co. Ltd shipping routes between Cairns and various ports. The fragment mentions inward and outward steamship traffic and navigation terms, with unclear ship names and destinations.
Shipping notices outline weekly departures from Townsville and Melbourne with routes to Sydney Melbourne Port Said and ports in Asia. Sailings are irregular with multiple departures on Fridays Saturdays and Thursdays and arrivals in Manila Chon Japan and Konfon noted.
The notice touts Central Clothing Emporium and M o's Clothing offering quality apparel at prices to favor MWARTS. It claims no old stock, fresh salwar stock, and specialized flannel undershirts. Located near Quirns Hailway in Sheridan Street, with tailor services adjacent.
A historical notice outlines the Queensland National Bank Limited, formed under The Companies Act of 1862, detailing its government audit, subscribed capital, reserve stock values, and trustees. Signed by directors and witnesses including Jas. Witne and Frederick Lard with Geo Edw. Bunning as bag.
A discussion on the moon's distance and orbit, apogee and perigee, and their claimed effects on tides and weather. It notes that moonlight carries no heat, describes lunar craters and mountains, and explains solar and lunar eclipses arising from orbital geometry.
Fragmentary passage discusses how ancient thinkers linked the moon's nodes and its solar alignments to eclipses. It describes the four earthly elements beneath the moon's orbit as passive causes and the planets as active causes, with the moon as a boundary between divisions of cosmic order. It notes goddess associations with midwifery and lunar symbolism across cultures.
Vessels report cargo delays due to limited lighterage at the wharves. The Muriel and the Castleton are tied up with 450 tons refrigerated freight awaiting space. Guthrie from Singapore will call next, while Changsha and Telyuan are bound for Hong Kong and Cairns respectively.
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