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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
4
Sole agents Cairns and District Borduon Tractor and Fordson Spare parts listed. Cairns Motor Agency Co Box 8 phone 86, or at Mayers Ltd.
Undertakers BMALLWOOD BROB advertise funeral services with contact Tel 183, available night or day.
Market notes show fluctuating copper prices with several forward quotes and unit pricing in the August Sydney column. Entries include various forward rates and unit values, indicating a mixed outlook for electrolytic copper and related metals.
The report lists vessels including Walosra Adelaide Co s Tarcoola and Morinda from New Guinea, with sailings in August toward Brisbane Sydney Cairns and Suva. It notes Canadian ships Vancouver departures for Sydney and September, plus Atlantic-bound sailings, and Canberra and Innisfail line movements with planned calls to Suva Levuka and Townsville.
Article fragment outlines daily plans and broad thoughts on freedom and ideas. Mentions ongoing reflection and the influence of events on the day. Names and places are unclear in the text. The piece appears observational rather than reporting a specific incident or outcome.
The London Aerial Derby results show aviation’s wartime gains, with long flights becoming common and London to Paris air services in regular use. Plans for an aerial mail service in Western Queensland are noted, and the piece discusses the potential to cut long distances to five hours with higher horsepower.
The page lists in memoriam notices for John Henry Vince and Kate Hawthorn, with family tributes and dates to Mareeba and Charters Towers. It also discusses aviation and railway policy debates, weather notes, local events, Oddfellows Ball details, a hospital tide forecast, and a call for public support for the Bobbiers Memorial Fund.
The Cairns district page reports tender notices and meeting debates at the Shaw Committee. A resignation by Shaw Secretary is noted, with Newitt praised for five years of service. Local fundraising, rail subsidy plans, and a Cairns Amateur Operatic scene rehearsal of Mirgeenoy Bay are described, plus a Sunday rehearsal at 2:80 pm at the Hibernian Hall.
The Meherign branch of the Women’s Electoral committee holds a meeting at the focal School of Atty Thurwiny apt to discuss social recreation and fundraising. Attendees will review options for language courses, invited speakers, and a tea with sandwiches. Referred items include notices, crafts, and local community notices.
A letter to the Postmaster General argues for clearer post office logos and receptacle labeling to help the public sort mail. The writer laments confusion, stray letters, and calls for better guidance and ongoing support from the Postal Department.
Members of the Exley Women’s Christian Temperance Union the Methodist Women’s Guild and local friends gathered at Presbyterian Hall to honor Mrs Fluetty for her term. Rev J A Sindair and others praised her work while speeches and applause marked the occasion. Refreshments followed as new officers were announced and departing friends offered thanks.
The meeting reports Dean elected to serve a ninth year amid discussions on annual accounts and committee roles. Officials list includes Draper, J. Adams, and W. Dean with reports on treasury and secretary duties. A forthcoming Canvey telecommunication upgrade and farm service proposals are noted as agenda items.
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