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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1912
Page
4
W A Wellicks announces a display of woolfell fabrics and ready made trims, highlighting low prices to clear stock before the cold season. Includes sea ad rage sizes, travelling fringe, striped flannels, fancy flannelettes, art muslins, ladies cotton singlets, and blankets with multiple price points.
A catalog item list shows Ladies Nolen and related hose styles with prices and quantities, plus Moxeycomb quilts in sizes and typical retail tags, and Best White Australian blankets priced per pair. Items include lace stockings, lisle hose, cotton hose, and floral designs, with assorted price points and multiple pairs per style.
A string of notices and items from Cairns including about Malaria remedies and pharmacists, Port Douglas and Mourilyan notes, social events, marriages, and market bargains. Local ads cite Bishop's Curate drops, ship and transport mentions, and a Circuit Court criminal calendar with 1911 revenue figures and insurance commentary. Political letters criticize general strikes ahead of elections with a Cairns social event roundup and council-like notices.
At the annual meeting last night a resolution of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr. William Winner was moved by Mr. F. Potts and adopted unanimously. The report notes that Mr. J Telcie Winister for Agriculture was in Walrns recently and was awaited to discuss the cooperation in farming duties.
Saxo-Tonic Pills are marketed as a remedy for biliousness constipation liver trouble fluulence and anaemia. The note asserts safety and readiness for sale with a price of 6d and states they are obtainable everywhere through Wudani.
A large, enthusiastic gathering of Mul and farming interests in Nelson backed the re election bid of Mr John Maen. A storm committee was named with sub committees to mobilize votes for the independent candidate amid calls for security, freedom and industrial peace in the district.
Last evening the Cairns Rugby Union met in St John’s Hall with no president present. Mr Skee led the choir while secretary Jeetere reported on last season’s results. The Union funds were in credit to £8 7s and the balance at the start of the season stood at £7 8s. Total receipts for the season were recorded.
Entertainments report a splendid programme by Vertogn shown at the Magice Theatre drawing a large audience. The Lyric boasts 9000 patrons in a cool pleasant venue and enjoyed the well chosen programme. The dramatic film evening will be repeated tonight for the last time and tomorrow night a week’s change of programme arrives.
Cook's Pictures in the Shire Tall drew a large audience last evening with a varied programme. The reels illustrated the Brisbane strike and the bicycle act drew loud applause. Miss Wilda Trevena sang well and gave a clever continuation to the program.
Shipping news lists arrivals from Port Douglas with vessels under Captain Minehame and Mesdamee Handirieks, Wright, and others. Passengers and cargo owners include A. G. Farr, Handricks, Anderson, Fraser, Harrison, and Constable Synniteerling among eight second class aboard Howard Smith Co. Leda Agents. April 15 marks the date of the listings with several names and affiliations noted.
A local ad promotes sulkies, motor cars, and buggies for purchase with emphasis on English springs and axles. It claims high grade English worm gears and assures lasting satisfaction, urging buyers to communicate for best value and momney.
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