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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1921
Page
4
L Hunter and auctioneers offer 160 acres at Upper Barrow near Mareeba with creek frontage and railway siding access. Includes a two room cottage with verandah, nearby detached house, fenced paddocks, and improvements. Several allotments in Mareeba Town with farm tools and machinery. terms may be arranged.
The Post reports an adjourned meeting of the whave council set for February 20 at 2:30 pm and notes local notices, furniture sale details, waste shed request at Mourilyan Harbor, and various court house, maintenance, and public works items. It mentions Firemarks, transport rack notices, and auction plans, plus a theater concert by the Ashwini Orchestra and broader state policy pressures on prices and cattle markets. The piece blends municipal notices with community notices and local business listings.
Fragmentary obituary notice honoring Mrs J E Moarnane and husband Matthew Carton. It expresses sympathy for those who sent wreaths, reflects on love and memory, and notes the deceased’s suffering and peaceful passing. The piece mentions Dr Clark and Nurse Eardiey and records a mourning observance by the wife and family.
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Brisbane reports weekly trade figures with crates of cheddar and other dairy goods. The Northumberland steamer carries 18,000 boxes, the Orontes 14,500, and the Weatmeath is due for shipment this week as export totals rise.
A fragment from Lundun dated April 11 discusses the Daily Telegraph commentary on wool price declines. It notes the failure of the wool position amid supply and demand issues, regrets the suffering of growers, and reports on bank failures and moderation in wool advances. The piece suggests prices may remain weak as the market continues to deal with raw material pressures.
The Mount Quamby Gold Company is registered with a capital of £100,000 across 220,000 shares. Directors include Angus, Mackey, Willian Cantey, Henry W, George W, and Ambrose Gull Nery. Manager is T E H. Portas. A recent prospecting push reports a 12 foot trench and a 6 inch to 2 foot ore seam showing about 1 oz per ton, with continued good values in the new ore body. Other prospects along the line are being worked, plant and machinery are in order, and improvements to the site are ongoing.
The fragment lists dates and events related to tides and April occurrences. Mentions April 18 and a series of times and references to Apel Cu Maa 22 E49, 224d Apel Te and other scattered terms. Limited readable content, several nonsensical phrases.
Fragmented notes recount local hearings and meetings with scattered mentions of Francisca SW and a horse herd, a committee at Saline AD and MC Association, and a general sense of political and civic updates. The report blends uncertain dialogue with references to meetings, telegraphing, and fundraising efforts tied to civic figures and a mayoral benefit.
Confusing OCR notes outline a Melbourne treasury plan. It states ten million spent on gratuity bonds and hints the Commonwealth Ministry may not need drastic measures in May. It mentions expected cover in May and outlines bonds issued, with uncertain formatting.
In South Australia and Adelaide, Liberals defend their lead amid mixed sentiment. The turbulent political climate sees arguments over constitutional reform and opposition schemes shaping public expression.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a murder case linked to Raven Years with Sydney Leharte found and sent to Tapeh. Disjoint lines reference a past goal record and military service, mentioning drinks, ascetic war elects, and a beleaguered authentication of a deceased individual.
Canberra reports indicate NSW legislators express firm support for holding a Federal Parliament session in Canberra. Estimates show at least 48 representatives favor the move, with about 20 uncertain and the fate of the motion unclear.
A fragmentary report notes Pineapple Pack PapEl E versus state contenders with an unclear outcome. Readers glimpse discussion of a cannery opening and price issues amid incomplete lines and garbled OCR.
A fragmented notice describes a near collision at sea involving a launch and watercraft. Text is garbled but suggests an incident with a launch that sank or was moved aside under control of Orons officials. Contains unclear names and details.
In Brisbane on April 1 the premier discussed taxation questions to the Commonwealth. He said the report on appointing a royal commission into emina and collecting taxes on behalf of the states was under consideration and practical to pursue.
Inspector Gabriel of the Hanye and Territories Department, Melbourne, reports a bizarre capture involving Chinese suspects and a hidden batch abroad. The text recalls an early morning burglary discovery tied to a rail route and a mix of garbled phrases, suggesting a chaotic crime scene and unknown motives.
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