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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show names John Gordon and Melson with scattered terms like purify and prices. The readable bits mention sirloin roast and corned beef and mutton, but context and full details are missing. Some garbled lines hinder clear meaning.
Deputy Postmaster General invites tenders for mail and parcel conveyance in Queensland for two or three years from January next. Details published in the Commonwealth Gazette of July 7, 1912 and exhibited at Post Offices. forms and conditions available. International Backers Alliance invites inquiries for substantial business ventures including railroads and mining stock.
An old advertisement promotes a bottle of a patent remedy priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and 37 something, claiming to ease infant coughs and other troubles. It asserts accessibility everywhere and features a guarantee statement with odd wording.
The text argues the national government seeks to federalize immigration policy, contrasting Labour plans with state authority. It claims population aims hinge on housing and wages, accusing policies of harming living costs and job prospects in Northern Queensland and across Australia.
A fragmented mining record lists multiple claims and prices across districts such as Brilliant Central, Brilliant Deeps, and New Brilliant Freeholds. Entries include dates and values like 1/2, 14, 8/2, 8/4, 20/6, 31, and 2/1, with entities such as Bonnie Kunde, Brilliant Mocks, Clark, and Papua appearing amid scattered numerals.
A damaged OCR fragment lists prices and amounts in pounds and pence for items or sales with unclear context. It mentions copper and prior costs, but the exact items, dates, and participants are unreadable.
The article warns that drought and loan trust concerns threaten Australia’s economy and immigration approach. It questions actions to push cane farmers from land and criticizes federal policy amid financial stringency, urging restraint to avoid harming acclimatised farmers.
Lake Street works progress with filling of a low wing allotment expected to finish within ten days. Bank street updates note completion of council projects, while the Coins Star Building Society reports a £1646 tally from last Saturday’s takings.
Melbourne correspondent reports on ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and leading steel-makers in Britain and America. Rails price jumps and potential supply arrangements for Australian railways raise concerns for officials. A meeting of the Mangledos Partners Association chaired by Mr. R. McGuigan discussed the impact, noting cane shortages in 1913 and reduced labor on smaller farms with limited work on larger properties.
A fragment notes repeal of Regulation No. 15 of the Sugar Bou ty Regulations and its substitution by new provisions. The text references federal government action aimed at cane growers and suggests changes to existing regulatory framework.
A note reports the Palencr will leave this morning at three o’clock due to tide conditions. A social event to aid 41 Upions Convent will be held at Hibernian Hall on Thursday next with double tickets four shillings and mingle two shillings six pence.
In the Queensland Assembly and Legislative Council debates, lawmakers clash over a coercive unionism bill and mining regulation. Premier’s plan faces opposition as amendments seek to delay findings and grant greater Commonwealth powers while officials discuss official shorthand writers and mine drainage provisions.
The piece notes large layoffs among Taneworkers as growers cannot profit and cease planting. Many growers report intentions to abandon operations and seek what rations they can. An upcoming notice likely about National Insurance Company of New Zealand advertising its strength and capital.
Boland’s and Kelly’s advertise a winter sale with deep cuts on fabrics, shirts, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, and more. Prices include 4d to 4/11 yard marks for muslin and moirette, with men’s wear and ladies’ garments heavily discounted. The notices urge early shopping for best stock.
Daniel Danes Matgroarty Frederick Thomas Morris and Patrick Allan O Sullivan faced a central summons court this morning on charges of conducting a lottery named Speedy Some Building Society. Each defendant was fined 10 pounds with one month imprisonment on default. appeals granted for Sulven and Macgroarty.
Cargoes from Homebush and Racecourse mills arrive in Mackay with nearly 200 tons stored for crushing. Ouraka and Mirani arrivals add timber and sugar as police search Slade Point for Joseph Tremble after a missing boat incident. no body found.
Historical note describes a family afflicted by illness and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a traditional remedy. The fragment suggests a domestic scene focusing on recovery or sickness and the remedy's availability through local merchants.
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