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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1913

Page

4

Agricultural progress and experiments in Queensland and UK regions

Queensland ministers outline cost concerns in agriculture and ongoing experiments. Merino sheep purchase for Gatton College aims to develop creambred stock. Trials of wheat varieties from South Australia and cultivations from America are under way, with new plans and staff for regional testing. London reports wave of horse maiming in the black country and local mineral developments in Queensland with investments and plant improvements.

Brisbane White Roemer Gatton Outlinas Tebra Queensland South Australia Department of Agriculture America Mir. HL London Angeat Black Country Wederburg Darlaston Wolverhempton Derb Wyrley Wolverhamptes

Steamship Lines Move Slave Cargo to Pacific via Panama Canal

A Sydney report notes that about thirty steamship lines are sending slave cargo and passenger carriers from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Panama Canal. The British newspaper daily graph reports the list appears in the Peat and Herald. Also mentions unsettled weather with clouds, and a Nelson Hall social on September 6 organized by the Nelson and District ladies to raise funds for materials.

Atlantic Pacific Panama Canal Efiness Sydney Yeeterday Mys Bydmey Biggraph Nelson Hall Nelson and District

Question of Privilege Sparks Laughter Over Number of Children

A parliamentary scene features a reporter inquiry about an inaccuracy in morning papers saying one delegate had 13 children. The delegate quips about counting kin and laughter erupts as others joke about the tally and personal feuds in the chamber.

Pras Tha Chadr Morrison Cireniare

Solitary death reported in Brisbane Channel remains found

Police report that the body of Frank O'Brrne was found in The Channels and appears to have died wrapped up. Jack Johneen is noted to be in London and expected to appear soon at a weekly ball. The newspaper notes a public permit event may be planned for the child figure in attendance.

Brisbane Kyouns Frank O'Brrne London Jack Johneen Keimg News

Queenslanders Honored in Royal Humane Society Roll

A Royal Humane Society ceremony in Melbourne Town Hall honored Queensland recipients. Notables present included the late Governor Sir Bir John Fuller and Prime Minister Joseph Cook. Queensland awardees included Walter Jackson Cooper and others for acts of bravery, with certificates and medals awarded in 1913 and 1912 incidents.

el Humne Society of Australia Melbourne Bir John Fuller Joseph Cook M.H.R G. Lasb Maiger Walter Jackson Cooper James Hill Mount Charles Carico Vasiel Corton Mount Cheheers

Local field shoot reports scores and wind conditions

Sunday competition drew twenty one shooters with Richards scoring 100 and Capt Ivan and OJ wired at nine each. Wind was noted as favorable and discussions arose about changing draw times for lanes next week with ranges of 680 and 700 yards.

Richards Ivan Oj. Wired Cannet

Lifebeat real competition finish in August shoot off

Last Sunday saw the finish of the lifebeat real competition with shooters H Townson J Wordsworth and S Phillips. The event tested over 200 348 and ½ yard ranges with handicaps. Phillips led the shoot off with 180, Townson 07, Wordsworth 5. Four other members entered for prize shots. next shoot set for Sunday after the bell with August results listing many participants.

H. Townson J. Wordsworth S. Phillips Yerds Rangers Townaun Phillips Wordsworth Towngee Warteworth

Unclear local item on Northern pictore page

Fragmentary OCR text mentions great men singers dancers and memories, a reference to Brian Boru and Woods Great Peppermin Cure, with local events noted by pen and a Northern pictore page. Details are obscured and names incomplete.

Brian Boru I Wren Woods Pen

Wholemic Buying Agnicien Apéc for British and Continental

Fragmented OCR text outlines a purchase or trade note involving British and continental parties. The readable elements mention a buyer named Wholemic and a seller or partner called Agnicien, with inscrutable terms and a focus on FOB arrangements. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Fragmented Trade Notices From Provincial Pages

In the Paris run and provincial trade notices segment leading manufacturers and merchants are listed with advertising rates and options for larger adverts. A current edition copy is forwarded with freight paid for a postal order receipt and details of dealers seeking advertising space.

Sxramshit Paris Galland Ap Premwate United Kingsiom Seshing Agunden

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Burns Philp & Co., Limited Agriculture Science and Sulnae Mir. J. Cbrumich Northcote Coneev Threctors Pew Cherdevelopement Geematers Sreditete Maxhem Aineet A Te oSee Scott Rabbieetics Jenkinem Mareeba Mr. M. Bolton Rotkhampton Ty Wien Beltoe Delhi Oc Musben Laver Fussell Lisha Iérald Zohnbok Creigollovens Aastiiary Scotland Ains & Campbell Royal Humane Society Myrte J. Birchoe Ion Lyon Griffiths E. Jones Cahifi Xu A. Basgis Richarda T. le Grimshaw H. Kennedy Pool Wandilla Captain Sins Grath Falkner Tracey Amber- Firth Newell Edtwards Parry Jackson Coltheart Burges Roos Morris Collins Humphries Schafflert Kemp Paoligue Freeman Wremman Malcolmeon Hartman Corbett M'Masus Lee Agnicien
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