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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR listing Cairns and Sydney area professionals and offices including solicitors, dentists, architects, and surveyors. Mentions government bodies, health facilities, a new federal policy note, and a general reference to a political decision affecting water supply. Contains many unreadable fragments and mixed place names.
Report on a monthly Mertertun Jockey Clubs meeting with notes on registration status within North Queenland and Northern District racing associations. Discussion covers personnel, fees, and plans for a working bee at the racecourse, plus a short agenda including grand stand repairs and wedding business.
A lengthy Shire session discussed Cape Spinach weed issues and temporary relief measures. Officials reviewed land rates and overdraft steps, with the police urged to curb disturbances while maintenance and financial reports were presented and approved.
A League of Wheelmen meeting refused to grant a petition for a riders match. Members must follow League conditions and sign a legal agreement. A plan to support supplementary racing was adopted, with headquarters identified and a pay structure for supporters outlined.
The meeting covers union control and permits, with Cr Ragland and Cr Nolan sparring over authority and process. Discussions touch water supply, road maintenance, cattle bells, and a grant balance, as officials seek to reconcile union and shire actions amid missing attendees.
Brisbanes Livestock market on Row Street opens under April conditions with 6000 sheep penned and prime lots offered. Dealers report brisk early activity, yardage around 1900 yards, and a focus on quality stock as buyers seek value amid warm seasonal demand. Queensland weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with showers in northern districts.
New season mens striped cambric tourist shirts with collars in neat order. Prices range from 4/6 to 10/6. FUGS DE LUXE and plain tourist shirts offered with collars to match. Also a wool bathing piece with decorative bar at 12/11.
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