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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists reductions on dress goods and textiles including sheeting twill muslin and towels. It mentions Navy items and fabric prices such as 5.5 for some textiles, with aisles or sections referencing carica hare and sweeping reductions.
Wray and team will run from Atherton to Gordonvale on Saturday August 19 departing Atherton at 1:00 pm and expected to reach Gordonvale around 3 30 pm with timekeeper Marchant and helpers N Marcha and M Brownigie providing ambulance support. Ambulance superintendent Mr Irmaton will take charge at Gordonvale.
Arrivals include Kurands captain from Townsville and multiple named passengers and families. The Waipara, Canadian Traveller and Canadian Seattiah voyages are discussed with schedules for August to November, plus multiple other vessels and planned cargo loading and discharging.
The market shows slow overall trading with large stocks gaining. Wheat maize and potatoes are mentioned along with wine feed and a local line of pattern. Prices like 8/10 and 15 suggest tentative demand while supplies remain ample amid several commodities.
Sydney market notes price quotes for lead tin and electrolytic copper with forward curves and unit prices. Lead at 424/10/9 and 423/157 paler. tin at £158/6/3 with three months £158/18. forward 2/104 and 4/7?. copper at 14 cents per pound.
A political column assesses Mr Theodore amid looming state elections and parliamentary tensions. It argues the entire parliament dreads an election, notes the Premier faces party backlash yet remains the pivotal figure, and questions Labor alignment and leadership continuity.
A turbulent piece describes Theodore opposing the Labor machine within the party. It claims Theodore can rally liberal Labor members by resisting machine control ahead of a conference and potential election. The piece casts Labor as split and the machine as tyrannical, with a focus on internal factional dynamics and prospects for March.
A New Dentist, CW Kinndaon, has allied with L.D.D. J Stewart from Brisbane, a surgeon with notable credentials. Stewart, who recently recovered from overwork, relocated north and is joining Kinndaon to serve clients. Community event at Gordonvale Presbyterian Church proceeds to raise funds for a new church building with a program of entertainments and stalls.
A jumble of notices describes a meeting at the Central Mantel in Wells for elections and dances, plus sales of feeding hiles, voile robes, fine linen, household furniture, and a car. Breaches of awards see several masters arraigned at Sumas Court with fines for failing to keep time books and award copies.
On Tuesday night the Meyar Alderman J Ge Hoare stressed reducing the coat of material from the awarry under the new system. The Town Check and the Cotwell Engineer prepared a special report. The council aims to price materials for public benefit rather than profit, ensuring affordability for the people.
A man was bitten by a snake while walking Sunday afternoon and treated at home before ambulance transport to hospital. The incident occurred near Darwin Street as residents discuss enforcement of building repair by the City Council amid bylaw debates and discretionary enforcement.
A dramatic performance by the Royal Theatre Company drew strong praise from audiences. The company delivered a bright, varied program with standout numbers by Mr Ralph McKay and Miss Q Power. Encores followed as the audience demanded more after a lengthy, well received show.
Readable fragments describe an alleged bribery attempt targeting a Member of the Legislative Assembly. The narrative covers police surveillance, hotel meeting arrangements, and witness testimony about schemes and payments linked to the case. Details include involved individuals, monitoring by detectives, and court proceedings surrounding the accusation.
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