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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary advertisement text touts a product or device claimed to banish discomfort and improve well being. The readable phrases are inconsistent and include references to bottles and relief claims, but no clear product name, date, or entity.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of dredge operations and a board’s action. It mentions public concern over a crisis, potential expansion of facilities, and efforts to avoid repeat incidents. Names and exact details are unreadable due to damaged OCR.
A fragment discusses a man planning a new house using old materials and living among ruin. It laments actions impacting the port and reflects on inevitability and consequences of the events.
A jumbled page shows court note on Mary Gay v. Harry Watton with costs, local shop ads for Himeslop’s store, and scattered references to events in Abbott Street. Crude recital of stenographic report and commercial notices appear amid stray weather and public notices.
London market notes show copper cash at 47 shillings 18 pence, forward 9 pounds 6 pence 15, and 9 E20. The report lists prices for Cala, Tad, and Pig Tron with mixed denominations and totals, reflecting a volatile commodity update from April 4.
The Mulgrave Central Mill Co announces applications from shareholders and farmers for the supply of 10 088 tons of cane for the term of five years starting January 1 1814. The Dominion Commission received a telegram from Brisbane noting three members of the commission travelled for Cairns and that the commission is taking evidence on the sugar supply matter.
At Cairn Police Court on Friday morning Patrick Francis Kelly faced a drunkenness charge after a disrupted scene yesterday. Sergeant Hawke described tailings from the previous day and the magistrate contemplated a fine of around £3 1s 14d rather than sentence.
Court yesterday morning dealt with a rent arrears case of £8. Mrs P G Grant presided, Mr Abi Murray acted for the plaintiff while Mr LK Sme commelt attended for the defendant. Partial details indicate a disputed tenancy matter and a noted protein content remark in the testimony.
The Mayor urged action after reports of malaria and poor drainage in the locality. He stated there was no sighting of the problem and warned the council to proceed with a drainage improvement scheme at the next meeting, expressing concern over the current conditions.
A garbled report notes a request by the mayor and council members to review the Cairn wall and related township questions. The passage references a meeting with the town beginaer and potential lampection steps. The readable text shows officials debating the wall's condition and possible next actions.
Reports from the Seve port describe disruptions in the handling of maritime imports and ware movements. Commentary notes concerns over shipment tapping, staging, and regulation of the last mile to creaking routes while authorities seek to stabilize traffic and ease bottlenecks for shipowners and stevedores.
The report summarizes atmospheric conditions near Brisbane in April with dubious tropical influence between Port Darwin and Torres Strait. It indicates light south to southwesterly winds and no significant pressure changes or tropical fronts observed in the recent observations.
Brisbane reports a provincial debate on debt handling led by Premier Barnes and Treasurer Fisher. The conference highlighted the state savings bank’s role and the money-sending process, with Fisher as a central figure in the unfolding discussion.
Fragments describe looming federal elections and limited speaking rules days before the vote. Mentions of Liberal and Labor figures, campaign stances, and the pressure of advertising costs. Scattered notes reference public attention and supporters, with unclear local details.
In the early hours of a calm morning a small flotilla of destroyers moved under lights out and at 15 knots. The attack disrupted radar and fortifications, with reports of damage and confusion among the men guarding the forts and coastlines.
A large audience attended the Carras Theatre open air event last evening. The programme featured a mix of novelty acts and films, with the crowd enthusiastic about the performances and surrounding atmosphere.
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