26 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
1
The fragment outlines multiple travel itineraries and arrivals including trips between Totnes and Townsville with stops at Cayns and Totsville, plus departures to Brisbane and Port Moresby. It mentions dates in May and routes via Cairns and Sydney, with references to Torres Strait and geographic points.
Steamers depart Cairns with plans for return on Wednesday and Tuesday travel to Sydney and Melbourne routes. Varying vessels depart mornings, Sundays, and later in the week with arrivals mapped to Sumday and Friday. Some itineraries mention port calls and connections to Townsville and Portfagas, reflecting a busy coastal schedule.
Fearnley and Co will dispatch from Lewminster early May for Continental ports including Taiyuan. The voyage is due to start around May 2 with lime cargoes. The schedule suggests Townsville service prior to heading to Taiyuan in late spring.
A note from Mrs. John MacDonsid of Harold Street Erskineville describes a baby with a months old bed and obstinate sore behind the car now improved by a claimed skin remedy. The seller advertises a triangular pot treatment priced 1/6 and 9/6 with claims of rapid cure.
A fundraising subscription list is opened to aid Mrs. Davis and her eight children after their family suffered a terrible disaster. Contributions will be published daily in order received, aiming to provide a permanent home, with organizers pledging reliability and transparency.
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