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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
Notice lists reduced prices on various drapery items from tweed and plain styles to striped and novel fabrics. Dates indicate a sale event in January with references to multiple locations and a clerk’s appearance in Peterhead.
Fragmentary list of shipping arrivals and agents by various ports. Mentions Jamaica, Addis, Cooktown, and several misread names. Notes agency names and transit hints, with unclear spellings and garbled phrases.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a London event with scattered terms like copper electrolyte and numbers such as 3/5 9-16. Readable facts are extremely limited. likely a fragmented notices or brief with no clear subjects or outcomes.
Melbourne cattle and sheep prices slump as meat demand wanes due to an influx of produce from farms. Reports note reduced exports and shifting markets affecting Melbourne meat, with industry observers warning of ongoing declines.
Mrs C Colahan and family express gratitude to Mavafield Jamieson Langan and the Cairns District Monpial for kindness shown after the death of their husband and father. They also thank all friends who sent messages of sympathy.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cairns and hospital staff including doctors nurses and matron with references to a family and Bloomfield River. Details are garbled and unreadable, but the piece hints at a cancellation or delay related to a local event or gathering and messages of thanks.
In memoriam, the community notes the passing of noted local figure with references to service in public safety and charity. Tribute highlights perseverance, dedication, and impact on residents, and preservation of legacy through ongoing remembrance.
Memorial note honoring Victor Edward Jack who died August 20 1916 at Po Ron. The verse laments the death as the proudest death and reflects on sorrow and familial tribute by his sister.
The article discusses Sir Joseph Cook’s view that workers and the public should avoid calls for government control while acknowledging wartime taxes. It notes a London debate where Hughes defended the Commonwealth Shipping Line and criticizes government business ventures. It cites War Services Homes, Millen, and parliamentary salaries as part of a broader critique of postwar finance and governance.
A jagged account notes Cecil Potts and Constable Brows detaining a suspect at Nagashibi Mallee after a disturbance near Dowdleigand Hota. Other references mention travel to Cairm Potts, a man named Newt, and local armament club notes. Prices and weekend specials appear for shops, with unclear dates and scattered place names.
A garbled market notice notes a large shipment of refined spirits arriving soon, with an amidship weather forecast for Cairne. It mentions a concert at Esplanade near Strand Hotel, a hospital collection, and local advertisements for ribbons, textiles, and a variety of goods.
Bargain items feature reduced per yard prices on calico and white twill fabrics amid a bustling sale. The Catena Aquatic Club hosted a fall function with guests, including Mr. Chris, highlighting the social scene and artistic decor. The evening showcased a Tea display, Union Jack color motif, and a lively orchestra enriching the gathering.
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