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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
4
A Mataram linked incident near Cape Doectian opened with bearings checked by the captain and crew. The court held two pilots responsible for the accident, and the report notes the vessel did not require further action beyond the decision.
A muddled report outlines a valuation task for lands in the South Johnstone district ahead of a central nail project. Officials insist the move is administrative and not public prominence, with Barnet aiming to clarify that government endorsement remains contingent on pending federal consent.
London reports a violent incident in Bedlington where Joln Amos of Uke Sox Ten discharged a gun, killed a museum keeper's wife and two police officers while delivering a quit notice. The event leaves the town in shock as authorities investigate.
The Cairn District Hospital board met on Wednesday with President Mr. K Mesriquen presiding. Minutes detail inward correspondence, patient ward arrangements, resignations, monthly fees and subsidies, fundraising steps, and proposed carters, plus a note about a Palace Theatre tank issue and a formal letter of thesis.
A Cairns shop proclaims guaranteed lowest prices on high class goods. The bold claim targets discerning shoppers seeking premium items at bargain rates.
A traveling correspondent describes Kuranda about 21 miles from Cairns, noting the grade 1077 feet above sea level, ideal climate, and the need for rest. He observes timber haulage at siding, extending wayside stops, and lam Jones at the yard, with agriculture and livestock in good condition but seasonal timber shortages.
A brief obituary note records the sad death occurring Monday in East Hetberyon. Details are sparse with no names or exact cause provided in the readable text.
A Saturday crowd braved rain to watch the National Picture Company films at Shire Hall. Community notes report football club talks, train timetable changes for the Chillagoe line, and local society meetings, with updates on courts and social events in town.
Weather during the post week was mild with one or no showers. Mornings were chilly and evenings cool with dew noted, a trend seen recently in the southern counties.
Fragmented items report a portable oil engine shipment to a mine near Mubuva and attempts to tap old workings. Updates mention water management at Crooked Creek and trains running daily, plus a mine director's departure and a death in a horse event.
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