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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
2
Amateur entertainment listing for the School of Arts Marerba presenting a Melba Caruso Harrison Dawson Lauder program. Ninety four top 12 inch records stated. Selections guaranteed in good order. Entertainers and variety program details are noted.
Mrs J Trehy expresses thanks to Dr Knowles the district hospital matron and nurses for their 21 and treatment of her late son and to Mrs Anderson and Mrs Crawford Sette for the kindness shown.
A fragmented mining ledger lists wagers and leads with figures such as Rom Tim £180/5 to 150/15 and worvars £186/15 to C1BT/5 along with a lead entry 244/20. The readable items imply a betting or trading ledger with limited context.
Fragmentary stock note from Cairns exchange lists Grint 5 6, Nakp 6 6 8 10, Moment 2 1698 80 Mt. Enliott. Wien 88. Ms Cuthbartsa Bib.
Melbourne reports ministers are gradually returning from overseas trips and lesser political figures are returning to Parliament House. The caucus anticipates a lively session as the government faces new pressures and debates.
The piece outlines pressure within the Labour party and financial circles over notes issued against gold reserves. It notes Fraser’s claim of no funds unless Parliament relaxes reserves and hints at plans to abolish or reduce the gold reserve. It mentions proposed state loans and potential terms to the States and warns of costly laws if Parliament acts hastily.
Classified notice announces a s ramophone for sale with promises and warranty. Immersed in local advertising, it highlights a consignor in the area and invites inquiries from readers seeking an early deal.
In Cairns Police Court yesterday morning, Henry Crestor was fined £2 or one month for drunken language. Stray horses in the streets pose a danger, with mares and fillies seen galloping near the Explanade endangering children. Rumors of waterfront sympathy strikes were denied by Cairns Waterside Workers’ Federation secretary A Brown. Committed for trial, Muntz and Edgin face charges of assault with actual violence. rail bond set at £30 with two sureties of £15 15 each.
Reports from New South Wales praise Chris Youngs Gaiety 2 State vaudeville company headed by the acclaimed comedian. They will appear at the Shire Hall Cairns on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a strong supporting cast including contralto Mary Burke, dancer Ivy Mins, baritone Ernest Wallings, dancer Miss EBip McCabe and minstrel James Blair. Prices are listed for reserved seats.
Local retailer prices and stock descriptions include wool shirts handkerchiefs and shirts priced in shillings and pence. Notable names mentioned include A Kelly and A Melnick's Hiamta ward. Items feature various fabric types and yardage terms with catalog like notes on dates and stock conditions.
Fragmentary note reports a balanceee conveying the sufferer to another facility for continued medical care. The text references Tydd in connection with the transfer and subsequent treatment arrangements.
Yesterday morning at the Cairns railway yards a trial run paused near the goods shed due to track issues. Repairs were completed quickly and service resumed within an hour, keeping delays to a minimum.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Franz Trog gokie with burial at the cemetery reflecting community respect. The obituary notes her age and prior care by Dr Knowles and A Bonet at a private hospital. A school amatur program and the Cairns audience schedule a performance at St Moolca’s on Saturday night with actors Gilbert Waco Kierle and Coleman as featured.
The report notes Mr Porsy Wilkinson exhibiting a license under scrutiny for fitting up and connections. Sgt Wellington is preparing to brief authorities after several orders and a primat chime for the Water Authority of Cairns.
Advertised items include kerchiefs brocade wares and shelving at three pence per year, along with a long list of clothing goods and household items offered at deep discounts. The notice promises startling and pleasant surprises for Bolgin's shoppers.
The readable text shows fragmented words and names with no clear event. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations form a coherent report to summarize into a valid newspaper item.
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