17 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
1
A brief note from Fearnley & Co. Ltd AIRNS concerning Australian maritime navigation and the eerie Australis edition. The source text appears fragmented with unclear details.
Shipping movements show weekly departures and arrivals with Towne and nearby ports. The ATSS steamer schedule includes trips to London and Saesburg, with vessels departing Sundays and Wednesdays and remaining at sea until the following Saturday.
An OCR damaged text fragment mentions travel between towns and dates. It references Wade, Trane Wie, Pridie Pench, Sundar Cont, and a sequence of mornings and Fridays. It notes departures from Townsville, arrivals on Friday, and plans extending into April and March with various place names.
Fragmentary clerical notes recount a May arrival from Cairns and an April 17 event in Landen with references to Sydnee and Tas background. The garbled text lists names, dates, and places, implying a local notice or checklist entry with several disconnected items.
Local shop on Sheridan Street near Taylor's Studio displays fresh stock including ladies shirts and other garments. Patrons are advised to check new arrivals and prices as shop updates continue.
The report highlights Hodcutt as a successful sugar grower near the Hatlon district mill, with recent rainfall aiding crop growth. It notes General conditions since February drought relief and discusses plans to build a government mill in time for the 1919 season, requiring £40,000 from cane growers and a matching government sum. Additional topics mention talks of two more open-air cinemas and large arrivals of sleepers at Rockhampton.
A misused public notice extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for all forms of piles. It recounts a testimonial from Mr Fr Wixted of Nelson Street Townsville who claims immediate relief and complete cure after using the product, warning sufferers to obtain Doan's promptly to avoid escalation.
Readers report a town meeting discussion on renewing insurance policy for themed venues. Officials weigh public safety costs and coverage limits as residents seek clearer terms and protections for event spaces.
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