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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
4
An old catalog style sale lists Horrockses fabrics, white and cream flannelettes, striped flannelettes, and sheeting. Items include White and Cream Flannelettes, Striped Flannelettes, and various twill sheeting with special price offers. Prices shown per yard or unit, with frequent “special price” notes.
Brisbane hides and skins firm Samuel Allen and Sons reports a telegram from principals Mesare Witdhthome Carson Limited Brisbane detailing marsupial sale results from Tuesday. Prices quoted include wallaroos 2/6 to 4/0, blacks to 3/7, sydney pounds per pound ranges noted.
Sydney reports London metal quotations with bids and forwards for Capper, Electray, Vin, and copper categories. The August notes show varying prices across materials, including copper and electrolytin, reflecting market activity and exchange rates.
Fragmented text lists events and fundraisers including bridge games dance and charity drives at venues such as St Monica's ball Aquatic Hall and a hotel. Mentions a 500 reward for information, a charity sale and a county fair setup with decor plans and vendors. Numerous garbled names and places intermix with dates and times.
The report notes August tides and moon phases, with a high warner time at 429 am and an eight dollar forty seven cent pm reading. Constables Donges and Bell have returned to Babinda after involvement in sly-wring cases, and density figures relate to cane deliveries at Mulgrave Central Mill for the week ending June 28.
Over the weekend Mrs. G Jul lon of Beedlymeh was taken to hospital by ambulance. Acting-Sergeant Carseldine to represent Cairns at the Queensland Police Union conference. Mr Draper of Complete House Furnishers Cairns to visit Malanda from Wednesday 7th to Sunday 12th with samples. Fire damage noted to range of goods. Injured wrist after accident in Mt Molloy. first aid by Cairns Ambulance Brigade and medical transport arranged. Wah Won man sustained a fractured arm after accident. treated by Ambulance Brigade. Herbert Sugar vessel and South Johnstone cargo updates. no silver lead ore flights noted. Old Computer steamer dispatch details incomplete for Cairns wharves.
A Cairns district shipment of molasses and sugar will be dispatched from Cairns by CSR cargo, including timber and coal. The Kadina cargo steamer from Ahotaiale Co is due at Cairns with general cargo and a timber consignment for local requirements, then sails to Adelaide.
The cargo steamer Urilla, in Cairns for several days discharging, sails tomorrow for Menurliyan Harbor. The voyage aims to secure a substantial consignment for the south, signaling active movement in the Mourilyan sugar trade.
A garbled report describes a Saturday cotton export from Cai by the Wodonga, mentioning Cripus and Sombern yinanry. It alludes to new introductions and a mill named Mul grave Contra with a “Wiesere” for the rise of carpetors and references Jiguer workers and Jag engine lines.
A note describes plans to install mechanical conveyors at the Cairns Sugar wharves to aid lowering and handling of cargos. The project aims to connect with local industrial works and improve loading efficiency at the port. The fragmentary text mentions conveyors and improving throughput at the harbor facilities.
At Siete High and nearby provisions, the winter break is noted with closures and a resumption on Aviretet 1A. A series of local incidents include rust nails harming a traveler and a botched fall on Swetday. A fire incident and theatre event at Shooting Star are also mentioned alongside a Jubilee correspondence and a dramatic late week event.
Farewell held at Aloomba for Mim Hayes who served Moomba for about four years. Gordonvale Ambulance attended 625 cases in July, with 2 transports and varied uses. harbor repairs affecting the mooring and wharves, and new sugar price considerations following Commonwealth changes. Snakes captured near Blighleigh, and Southern visitors to Cairns District, with Canberra-bound travelers arriving and tourists heading north for winter warmth.
Readable portions describe an August Cairns Post item with references to a schedule and events. The text is incomplete and garbled, but hints at a timetable or notices from the publication. Names, dates, or places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous individuals and surnames with scattered fragments of places and notes. The readable content resembles a long roster or auction-like listing with many proper names, but lacks coherent events, dates, or actions to summarize into a single clear news item.
An assessment of President Harding highlighting his efforts during the postwar era. The piece praises the Washington Conference achievements and the Daggett Funding Agreement with America, noting the era’s push for international cooperation and debt policy. It emphasizes Harding's leadership across diplomacy, economy, and Prohibition during a pivotal period.
Passengers listed for the voyage include Messrs Alen infant Ryan Me Tingh Koonex Tom Westley Me Cowie Hartridge Carell Misses Nowlan Osborne Mudge Henderson F Pin Crit Harties hack Messrs Barrows Roberta Leon Fielding Efitiiveuse Rew Thomas Miles Carr Wartribue Carell Roberts Gelling Wrer Srart Colles A Tt Millett Howey Weneles Pricell Hadley Wan Yin common Prowberton Mugeollett Stewart Dertahleen Heid Chitty Jacke Mekinlov Wo J Semone.
A group of school teachers plans a weeks long vacation to Green Island and surrounding areas near Barrar Keel. Weather is ideal for the trip, with mentions of Cairns football activity and a minor accident at the Calree ground.
Distraught residents in the Gulf region await water relief as Carns Police District chief Daly Returns Ir spector Dar urns from Hiepeeto Dh fi charge. In Cairns court Senior-Sergeant Melon recounts Richard Stephen Harding pleading to illicit liquor supply at Newsmarket Hotel. The trial mentions 2/ and a jailer arrangement amid a tense rural morning.
A series of cane fires swept Thome Joves, Parry, O Neill, and Jayrdon farms near Gonlonvale by the Mulgrave Central Mill. Fire spread rapidly under a south-easterly wind, burning hundreds of acres of cane and more than 600 tons of produce. Police investigated. a deliberate act is suspected as several outbreaks occurred in quick succession. Local residents and workers aided fire control, with a dwelling nearby saved from damage.
Innisfail correspondence reports a busy period with river work along the Potts River and a weathered bridge risk. The Shire Council undertakes repairs on Sega Mills funding, and the Aquatic Club organizes dances and social events to support local causes. Attendees enjoy varied entertainments, including Bohemian Night at Atherton and related gatherings, with officials named for coordination.
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