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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
4
Listing of fabrics including Twill sheeting plain sheeting lawill sheeting and calico with prices per yard. Notes mention navy 5.5 and flannellette. entries appear fragmented with unclear brands and measurements. Reads like a local shop inventory line.
The Licensing District of Bourne imposes a one year ban on sales of liquor to William McAdie due to extensive drinking of liquor and misspent estate. The order, signed in Moen by Thos R Beck and others, restricts licensed persons from selling to McAdie for the period specified.
A fragmentary OCR line shows a stray phrase Weeavhs ite Always tm wtock and a partial phone number 153. The garbled text lacks clear subjects or events to identify a specific person place or action.
A Friday concert at the Central Hotel features the Railway Concert Band conducted by Mr TM Henderson. They will perform a bright programme of music to raise funds. The event is part of a sequence of local notices and excursion plans, including trains from Gardynvale to Cairns and Mareeba outings.
A fragment from Raventhoe Progress discusses a supervisor or superintendent named Rayroehoe and a wish or plan involving Mr H Jurd. The text references arranging a time and a new agricultural arrangement, with confusion in the OCR making relationships unclear.
The dispute over Mr Theodore's interview with Mr Garbutt widens into mutual denials. It questions private chats becoming political capital, critiques Mr Theodore's tactical error, and notes Mr Boyce's similar stance. Also mentions Marecha School of Arta meeting adjournment and social hall event details for Hospital Foundation Day.
The Waivers se dur from London via Southern ports arrives August 24 with the Tsipuan from August 18. Changsha and Anema The Arafure for Hong Kong expected August 25. Trevean of American and Australian Line fixed to load at New York in August for Suen and Anastotta. Cairns first port of call in Queensland for cargo discharge. Vessel available for cargo on September 5. Canadian Panzer and Canadian Vietor delayed weeks at Ai nd porte. Canadian Explorer timed Montreal July 26, Canadia Spinner leaving August 26. St Albans due Cairne from Plymouth on 19, Wyreevie from Melbourne via ports. Kanawne leaves Sydney Saturday for Cait. Cantara due 26th then to Lucinda in ballast.
The report lists several ships with irregular spellings and mixed dates, noting departures from Newcastle, Melbourne, and other ports to Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, and Townsville. Vague timelines include August and September sailings, with cargoes described as logs, timber, and reefed or repaired vessels.
The report notes heavy supplies at Steel and steady demand for matured quality Marinas. Prices vary with grade, including 11 shillings for 4 tag items and 9 shillings 7p for standard offerings. Lucerne hay and straw cast prices around 7 shillings 4p to 5 shillings 5p, with market activity continuing and some lines selling out as buyers show strong demand for prime feeds.
Overseas mails via Suez closing Brisbane 27th and arriving London 2 October. Inward American mails per ship due Brisbane 171 Angus with outward close to day for Ravenshoe Milla Garnet and intermediate places. Cables suspended as the Madge Cable Company reports temporary suspension of telegraphic service to United Kingdom. Local posting and schedule details listed.
A local arts school faces weakness following the resignation of one of its oldest figures, Samundgett. The departure leaves the institution short of a key leader as community support wanes amid ongoing development around the building site.
The final matches of Mareeba Football's We foe competition will be played at Marree Haun Soantay afteriown west with Railway v Tawhimino juniors seizing the day. Railway Magpies meet at 3.40 p.m. in a keen contest expected to draw strong turnout. Also noted are local store ads promoting Trail AW Winatoce's and Abbott Street hats with low prices and full value promises.
Readable fragments show a shop offering white valley frocks in 7 to 46 inch sizes with special prices, assorted bonnets and hats, white aprons, cotton vests, and child footwear. Bargains include 1s 9d to 2s 11d per pair, cashmere hose at 4s 11d, advertised at Slocon's Abbott Street Ceirun.
An OCR fragment describes corset fittings and prices at local shops including 48/-, 50/-, 38/5, and 35/-, with calls to visit Mrs. Mughee and Smith Abbane Street for suitable figures. It also mentions the Musical Union and a proposal to form a town society to support competitions at the next Eisteddfod, plus a plan to convene a meeting of interested parties.
A treasurer wire confirms Cairns Harbor Board secured a 25 000 pound loan for works on the old Chil-nagor wharf. The approval follows engineers reports and the planned extension, with funds to commence immediately. The note lists officials and local signatories as the board moves to finalize financing and begin construction.
An article fragment describes sales on drapery liners boots and shoes with half price remnants, plus extensive reductions across textiles and garments. It also references a forthcoming NorthSlate refinery issue, Gordongate setting, and debates over independent control of mining shares and regional rail developments. Markets, infrastructure, and policy questions loom with local civic concerns highlighted.
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