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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
3
A garbled OCR style retrospective discusses the Liberal government and reform acts, taxation, and public work schemes. It references land parcels, farming measures, a savings bank, university praise, and debates on education and institutional reform, with scattered figures and policy mentions.
Fragmentary text touts a miraculous liniment named Shek ome Marnetic Liniment promising healing of sins and wounds. The readable lines reference widespread use and mysterious potency but lack coherent structure or verifiable details.
A fragmented ad describes Bickford's This Wholesome Cordial, praised as very strong and well-flavoured. It claims to blend with small waters, beer, spirits, and likely brandy, touting improved taste and efficacy. The note mentions a market promotion and sources from Romersber G.J. Pact.
The document outlines a heated exchange over wage levels and the impact of minimum pay. It discusses union actions, employer resistance, and the political frame shaping worker compensation within Australian industry. Named figures and organizations appear, highlighting the era's labor tensions and calls for improved earnings.
The text outlines provisions of the Commonwealth Act on elections and the preparation of voters lists. It notes penalties for false enrollment, compulsory compliance, and penalties up to ten pounds. It highlights the need for elector education and the delivery of official voting instructions and forms.
A fatality occurred during a religious service at Atherton church following a railway station arrival. The deceased, named in the report, was conveyed by boat to the service, with the aftermath detailing the funeral and arrangements. The event drew mourners from the local community and involved the Methodist church.
Readable fragments suggest a brief local article or notice about events or names, but key details such as dates places and actions are missing, leaving only partial context and unidentified individuals.
A garbled OCR item lists Robt. Sturt & Co. Auctioneers Miron and Cocite Rate and various agencies, insurers, fire boards, and town offices. It mentions Dalgety & Co Woltram Bay and Lake Street Catena, with scattered terms like Fire Brig Board and Town Consett, all in a damaged notice format.
A rough OCR fragment mentions a saddler and various garbled names and places. It hints at a translation task and locating a target addressee in a northern location but provides no clear persons events or dates. The readable content is insufficient for a complete news item or structured notice.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel opposite the Post Office in Herbertton is under new management. The tariff is reasonable and the house offers a fine selection of wines and spirits. G. J. Carroll is the proprietor.
A fragmentary notice from 1908 discusses the National Insurance Co New Zealand Ltd Marine Employers Liability policy. It mentions capital amounts, premiums, policy holders, and agents including Norman Saltmarsh and A J Draper in Cairns, with figures like 164 United final figures and 120 172 9 in the text, all presented in a damaged OCR excerpt.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe The Royal Hotel Tolga with unclear context. Reads like garbled names and stray phrases, mentioning people and places without coherent events or actions to summarize.
R P Andrew of Lake Street promotes direct imports of canios fancy goods Ceylon precious stones tortoise shell work ebony and ivory work and delicate lace. An assortment of pearlshell work is on hand and agent for the famous Tes Lanka with satirical lace items offered.
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