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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary report from a lounge of the Prince wharves describing the dolphin clock and gauges showing water rise. It contrasts a 1 percent depth concern with minimal depth noted, attributed to HO Nelson.
A broken OCR note reports the Asbeldike Company's steamer and the Wakelind leaving for Port Douglas and Lisbon with shipments. The Correo is due to sail later today.
A fragmented passenger list shows names and routes from Melbourne to Adelaide via various ships and ports. It names captains, agents, and many travelers including women and children, with multiple spellings and unclear destinations.
Captain Vrehl reports an uneventful voyage of the AVSX Company's steamer Vanita arriving yesterday. The vessel came via Velouene and proceeded to Cooktown after a calm trip with occasional showers. Several travelers and temris toured Barre Falls and Kurenda by steric train during the stopover.
John Fan reputed tailor advertises superior quality tailoring with moderate prices. He invites customers to try him for a Carnival suit, promising good workmanship and affordable rates.
User letters praise Dr Sheklon’s cough remedy described as wonderful with long use. The text promises a new remedy for horse and chest ailments and claims affordable prices 1/6 and 3/7 per bottle available at chemists and storekeepers.
The undermentioned prices will be delivery Cranking Corn by ton or bag. One rate is set at 1 shilling per bag with a credit of 10 shillings per wartime period.
The article describes extensive Labour Opposition obstruction in wartime coinage policy and Northern Territory control, with disputes over the use of the word Emperor and the inclusion of Asiatic recipients in old age pensions. It notes procedural delays, committee wrangling, and shifts in pension eligibility among various groups.
John Dan, expert tailor, announces reassignment of fashionable materials for suiting and garments. He guarantees splendid workmanship with moderate prices. Pills Saxo-Tonic offered. tonic pills priced at 10 jd and 4/6.
W H Jackbos proprietor announces ongoing meals at Cairns Railway Hotel. Meals remain as in the past with emphasis on value and good service.
TED RICHARDS of Cobby&-of heads Ether fein Line to Charleston. Will arrange commercial travel for travelers if required. Routing offices at Hyene & Comerford, Head of the Road, and Mr Candlish's store, Charleston.
A fragmented list of prizes and titles from Adelaide events across 1904 to 1907. Items include Champion Cup and Champion Prize recognitions, with names like St Besri, Gol den Skerry, Bishan, Hock Chum Li, and others cited among numerous other prizes from the ATLDANA TM Vineyard context. The readable text praises high quality and suggests a promotional setting.
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