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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

4

Sydney Aug 1 spot shows from 85 to three

Fragmentary OCR note from Sydney dated August 1 records a spot price or index moving from 85 to 3 with unclear context and missing details.

Sydney

Absence Accepted For Public Office Member

A notice states Mr Aoof Maeres will take a leave of absence on the fourth and that his absence from the position will be accepted by Mr Parker.

Aoof Maeres Parker

Cairns sparse timber pile removes urged as eyesore

Local notices report unsettled weather with showers and cold drizzle. Cairns retailers push sales and new stock with sample rooms open, insurance against eye problems, and forthcoming events including a carnival and weekly auction. Community notices urge careful dressing for showers and frequent visits to stores for bargains.

Political figures listed amid a 3 saloon dispute

The clipping names H. E Dawson who quit, T. Ba nad Ferguson, AG Onicy, Gam boss, Rev. W. E. Crawford, and three second saloon figures amid a local governance dispute. The fragmented text implies a political or social controversy involving multiple individuals and a saloon context.

H. E Dawson T. Banad Ferguson AG Onicy Gam

Fenwick & Co reports a case of serious injury last week

Brisbane dispatch notes Fenwick & Co report a case of a serious incident affecting an official or industrial pro may have occurred last week. The sparse fragment cites Fenwick & Co and a Brisbane locale with limited specifics on person or event.

Brisbane Fenwick & Co, O

Northern Queensland Socials and Auctions Noted

The Cairns Red Cross branch plans a social postponed at Aquatic Club wishes. Major Garbutt from Townsville is expected to lead special services at Wolfram Cairns Atherton and Boetherton. Liquor seized in raids will be auctioned, with Inspector King not bidding. Weather on the Tableland reports strong south easterly winds and a good season ahead with rain near Malanda.

Cairns Red Cross Aquatic Club Oddfellows Major Garbutt Townsville Salvation Queensland Cooma Wolfram Cairns Atherton Boetherton Mooliba King Molanda

Frenuous Days at Cairns Schoolboys Fair

A chaotic fragment notes boys seeking suits for football and marbles at Babinda State Hotel and Cairns Imperial Hotel with a promotion for school mass suits and boy proclaiming events.

Babinda Cairns Imperial Hotel

Pensioner Thomas Wens Found Dead in Camp Near Town

Inspector King reports that Thomas Wens, an elderly pensioner over 76, died in his camp two miles from the town. No suspicions, body buried, and he had long residence in the district with a possible relative in Victoria.

Inspector King

Mayers Half Price Hats Clear Stock in Three Days

Announcement from Messrs Mayers advertising half price on ladies trimmed hats to clear all stock. Sale begins at 10 am on Friday August 10 as part of the retailer's reputation for bargains and rapid clearance.

Esplanade Norman Park Sheridan Street Gatton Street Cormer Draper Taylor Ible Upper Lake Apelion Messrs. Mayers Mayers Mane Cairns Bing Ant Oy Alpa London France Highland Piper

Join or Starve Industrial Conscription

A brief editorial urges immediate support for industrial conscription amid labor shortages. The item frames the policy as essential for national defense and economic stability, warning of collapse if resistance continues and calling for unified action.

Meat Shortage Sparks Federal Action in Sydney

In Sydney the Price Fixing Department filed summons against several wholesale and retail meat outlets for non observance of rules as the Ministry moves to assure adequate supply at fixed rates. Senator Russell and Mr C Anderson note anxiety over potential mass lay offs and pledge a timely public statement detailing supply plans and measures to avert shortages.

Sydney Aus Byure Council Tooby Minent Russell Am Tye Stop Buyers’ Association Cd Semna Russell C. Anderson Meat Industry Ployers’ Union Australia

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