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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1912
Page
4
N and A Mellicks promotes its Up-to-Date Derapers and millinery in Sydney Melbourne Cairns and Inghem branches. They announce a clearance of woollen goods and blankets with low prices on rugs regular regalia and travel fringes as an early shipment drains stock before the cold season.
Munro's Corner advertises fabric and clothing lot including SPERO striped flannel for 2in 5t and 6/6 7/11 sizes, fancy French plannelettes, art muslins, cotton singlets, blankets in various sizes, black lace hosiery, ladies woollens and lisle stockings, and mens suits with prices like 20 and 87/6, signaling a wide sale of textiles and ready wear.
The column lists arrivals from Ingham Townsville and Cairns travelers Mrs and Mr J Boulter customs officials and several passengers. Mentions Hillman’s shop Cairns for latest suits and Hillman’s advertising in Abbott Street. Also notes May Howiston death Chillagoe and various local personalities visiting Rochampton and Ravenswood.
Fragmented text indicates a business note urging customers and friends to support growth and improve operations. The readable parts reference range setup, enterprise success, and an emphasis on high standards and honorable practices.
Our principle stresses honesty and full satisfaction in every sale. We pledge to give best attention to all customers, small or large, and to act with reliability and fairness to foster mutual prosperity and long lasting business relations.
Reports describe ongoing hospital care for a patient at St Martinet’s and a recovery update, while political tensions surface from a Cooktown meeting. Campaign remarks draw mixed reactions as Labour members resist certain practices and plan broader visits to Wolfram, Drimbulah, Mount Molloy, and Port Douglas.
The correspondent describes Mr Douglas touring with a warm reception along Wolfram Road and in Wy. He faced interruptions from a few locals but delivered a strong speech praising Liberal policies and past achievements. A telegram from Cherk of the Toecilative cites refuting a forged claim of misconduct.
Fragmented report cites Mr Denham speaking at Oxley on Saturday as crowds stir nationwide. Woman-focused strike comments tie to constitutional limits and governor telegram. Goondiwindi protests signal shift in Queensland politics amid Liberal Labour tensions.
Wes Hughes Mills Smith advertise at Melbourne House Abbott Street. They display trimmed hats and a wide range of ladies' garments including singlets underwear gloves and millinery.
The Independent candidate Mr John Mann is profiled amid a tight race for Umer seat. Socialist candidate Mr McCormack addressed Saturday meetings and faced questions on police magistrates reform. Local commentary references labour tensions, strikes, and electoral forecasts.
BUISHASE reports the vessel Kulambeangra on a voyage from the Solomons to Sydney with coal shortage. Severe storms delayed arrival, forces replenishment at Brisbane. A hurricane Sunday night kept ship in grip until Monday dawn. heavy gales continued Tuesday. Dorset arrived from Liverpool after a rough Cape Town leg with deck damage and besting storms.
Mrs Janz Robinson of Sydney NSW claims rapid eczema cure after using Racor and Rexona Ointment. She notes a single patch on her face cleared in less than a week with skin fully restoring and relief from pain and irritation after years of unsuccessful remedies. Price 1/6 and 3d available widely.
A pony attached to a walky was involved in a crash at the Valley intersection of Five Ten and Whe hney Streets last night. The vehicle dragged the pony owner Berth L while bystanders and riders watched a crowd of spectators around the tram. After the horse was restrained the car stopped and the owner appeared shaken but unwounded, with witnesses noting the horse seemed startled during the incident.
The article reports the death of Carl Louie Wekweorth in Melbourne on Friday as a result of self-inflicted actions. It notes he left home for a music lesson and requested permission to leave later, with authorities and the public anxious following the incident. The report mentions the inquest and timing related to the event.
From Constantinople Italy and Turkey clash as Italian warships sink a Turkish gunboat at Vathi and force the garrison to retreat inland. Reports note forts along the Dardanelles remain active while Turkish and Egyptian forces maneuver near the Thedes island.
In a volatile border area, French and Moroccan forces clash amid heavy fighting. Reinforcements pour in as rebels threaten strategic positions. observers note tense negotiations and shifting frontline dynamics.
April 21 sailing notices show Mourilves captained voyage from Townsville Vinporis with passengers listed including Mesdames Stout and children. Other entries mention from Melbourne to Sydney and Adelaide Company agents for departures Wyreema and Meljourne vin porte with large passenger lists and many names.
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