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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

2

Thursday Agri Event Details In Cairns

Local notice outlines late halt in Cairns with events scheduled on Thursday and Friday. Names Rell Nelson appear in fragmented form, confirming agricultural schedule lines and times.

Copper demand rises amid stable prices in postwar market

In the United States producers push for higher copper purchases despite ample supply, with New York reports confirming confidence in price stability. European demand remains a key factor as large contracts influence April outlook and silver prices in London trade.

New York Aden Leva Demtiett

Weather and civic notices mix with rainfall reports in Cairns

Fragmented notes recount rainfall for Cairns and district over 48 hours, lists various locations with totals, and mention court proceedings with unclear language. The piece also references notices about ferries and elections, plus a chemical agent named Hopemieat and an April 27 election event.

Cairns Vesberdad Reilwchaf Kurtenle Allerten Pertertem Tookeawin Trtea Kiara Malamia

Social and Ancillary Events Amid Storm and Notices

The article notes a well attended Seinn aud dence at Shire Hall for the Children of Mary sodality with more ladies than gents. Debris from the Rose River after a Saturday cyclone storm caused damage along the rail line and in Babinda. The storm forced banana plantations to suffer while navvie workers on the Russell extension faced disruption. A demand for the Past leads to a sold out issue and local tributes at graves. King O Malley Orders late clerks to sign attendance in ink. The minister s offices opened late, prompting attendance reforms.

Shire Hall Muopics Sodality Children of Mary King O'Malley Surike Omwiew Isi

Dredge Developments and Local Theatre Notes

Coastal lines down due to storm. inland trade wages cited. Canterbury dredge from New Zealand discussed. Litteton Harbour Board order details and ship design by Cyrus O. William. Locally, Fres Freemasonry presentation for W A Cooke and film program at Olympia Rink with multiple features and acts.

Neeeietatt Europe Drage Rutine Queensland Littleton New Zealand Littheton Harbour Board Cyrus William Fouleton Harsour Neveland Bosper Dinecuer Canterbury Jabet

Incoherent 19th Century Ad Copy Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Masimo protection cost and liberal office, with references to life assurance and an Imperial Hotel. No clear event or person names beyond vague terms. Context unclear and no actionable facts to summarize.

Masimo Eminem Hellman Imperial Hotel

Moers Henry Tt Merton and to Lacntion in Ungir circular

The steadier tone of the standard copper market has awakened more interest among consumers. Buyers have shown fresh bids while some producers hesitate to realize the cost held recently. No general buying on or near.

Henry Merton Lacntion Zari Dave Homer

Marine Excursion Delayed by Vessel Schedule Confusion

A marine excursion to Port Douglas was delayed due to conflicting notices about the vessel’s arrival. The Morilyan boat finally left around noon with about 400 passengers aboard, returning to town late at night after a pleasant outing.

Port Douglas Advanta Fim Mourilyan Port Dougiss

Saxo-Tonic Pills Advertised Remedy for Digestive Ailments

An old advertisement claims Saxo-Tonic Pills ease constipation liver troubles flatulence and related ailments. It markets the remedy as a general tonic with claimed benefits and lists a price point.

Queensland Gazette Reports Couch Grass Varieties and Preservation

Agricultural chemist Mr J C Brumarch cites findings that South Wales reports show Cynodon dactylon not present in true couch grass. Blue couch in Queensland is Panicum didactylon, and tests find no prussic or similar compounds in mature grass samples. Early Brisbane records note efforts to preserve manuscripts and libraries, including Mitchell, Commonwealth, Fisher, and University of Queensland collections. A field book by John Brady documents Vin Ogger Waterworks survey work dated 1464 with reservoir capacity and service details for 50 000 people.

J. C. Brumarch Department of Agriculture and Brock J. W. Cynedon South Wales Brannith Queensland W. A. Parker Inberater Mitchell Library 4Ydarq Comuchweelin Library Jecremsig Fisher University of Queensland Quernsland Brady Melbourne Melbourne, Has Sent To the Library of the University Joan Brady Vin Oggers Tyeen Street

Mourilyan Presents Stormy Passage to Johnstone Bar

The Mourilyan arrived after a gale described as fresh to strong with heavy seas and squalls. Captain Minehan steered to shelter at Malm Island then Johnstone bar before continuing to Cairns, with passengers noting the sea’s severity and the vessel’s steady handling. Local agent K A J Dreger promotes National Mutual Life policy options.

Yensville Minehane Townville Minebane Malm Island Sumlay Minehan Locinds Cardwell Johnstone Bar Mourilyan Johnnustone Cairns Townsville National Wutral Life Association of Australians K. A. J. Dreger

Cyclone Strikes Cairns Innisfail Isolated After Storm

Cairns residents faced anxiety as a cyclonic storm unleashed heavy winds. Innisfail was completely cut off with telegraph lines down for miles and no contact from either north or south. Townsville reports 20 inches of rain and a damaged network. a repair gang was sent to restore communication and services.

Cairns Innisfail Townsville Tunisfail Pater

Twenty fourth Herberton Show Opens At Nigger Creek

The twenty fourth annual Herberton Mining Pastoral and Agricultural Association exhibition opened at the Show Grounds at Nigger Creek amid showery forenoon weather turning fine in the afternoon. Premier Mrs Denham wired best wishes and attendance was good with a strong display of horses ponies and riders. Awards listed include hremmy weight pony and thoroughbred stalls and a notable fall for rider Mr Parish on Masher.

Herberton Mining, Pastoral and Agricultural Association Rvirstbank Arey I “ Rowan's T. G. Allinson F. Hobertson Wooloola R. Parrett Evy- Shea Fulford Air J. 3. Kerr Butcher's Hill Hofratiehach Sundown Vevinelank Larry Wade Slit Ramage Atherton Mme Abbott Kelson Denham Marten Assorteson J. 8 Kerr J. & Dewe Cenk Junge Marr Aon Wamage Manly Sam Sauith Williams D'Arcy Paamy Tom Murtus Jeck Newell Rieger Hearde Green Plownh Bores Arbour Ist Lenstera Mischiel T. Carr Staste Aerie Parish Price Quineas Haverd Harkaway Gin Arey Af. Dun H Chatfelt Clarke Paria Straw How Parich Willis X-fray Ridfen Crooks Weodehop Dr. MacPonsat Zeb J Sinel Harn- Geldinz Mort Mc Wons

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