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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
2
The page lists lunar phases and times in April 1914, noting First Quarter on April 1, Last Quarter on April 17, New Moon on April 25, with cited times such as 441 a.m and 1128 p.m. It also includes references to perigee and other celestial timings, plus a dated post line from Saturday April 4, 1914.
The article laments the failure to place lights along the Queensland coast risking rock hazards near Rock and Bramble Cay. It cites Yongaly and Tasman incidents, calls for north coast illumination, criticizes official inaction, and urges the new Portmaster to push immediate lighting improvements.
Copper spot ranged around 45 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence to 6 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence. Electrolytic copper quoted 47 pounds 15 shillings. Tin shown at 111 pounds 5 shillings to 115 pounds 15 shillings. Pig iron around 50 pounds 5? shillings. Lead at 18 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence. Sugar price cited at 88 pence per 100 pounds, with Hamburg delivery noted.
Friday morning at the Townsville Police Court Edward O'Brien and Josph Evigene faced charges of stealing from the estate of August Giese about 10. After evidence the case was adjourned to Monday. A sale on April 2 offers bargains to clear stock in all departments with reduced prices.
Fragmented item lists dredge work and tool prices for weekly clearance of a channel near Trinity Bay. Readable lines reference long handled shovels bets traps fish hooks and letter copying books with varied unit prices.
The Cairns Theatre presents a diverse program with The cruiser H S A 3 and new film features. Vincent Strong mentors Carl in a changing scene as Australian war effort notes recede, revealing future literary and artistic promises amid ongoing entertainment events.
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Dental notice advertises surgery at AM P Building on Bott Street. Contact by telephone number 158 for appointment or service.
The Cairns Band will render a progrisone in Norman Park tomorrow night starting at 7.30. The Friday night collection totaled £26. In Cairns Summons Court on Friday before Mr. P. G. Grant, F. W. Stoney was charged with causing a disturbance. The defendant did not appear. Detective Constable Weldon gave evidence and the P.M. ordered payment of 1/6 costs.
An article describes Prosopis juliflora as a valuable fodder tree with multiple crops and uses including feed, gum, furniture, fuel, tanning, and timber. It reports a Cairns Mariner Board meeting, shareholder actions at the Cairns Theatre, and a Palace Theatre program with a star attraction and drama about a partner’s fate.
A jumble of textile descriptions lists various fabrics and yardage amounts including navy hijack and crepe, inch widths, and multiple patterns such as flannel and veiling. Mentions yardage pricing shorthand and color blends, with references to ladies' wear and home fabrics.
The Industrial Court commenced sittings before Judge Macaughton in Bundaberg on April 9 with evidence taken on matters relating to the sugar industry. Richard.
A cotton fire broke out in Delas on April 5 causing damage to cotton stocks and structures. Fire crews responded promptly but the blaze caused visible losses and prompted containment efforts in the early hours.
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