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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
4
Yards reported oversupplied stock with best bullocks around 10 17/6 per 100 and cows to 15/ per 100. Sheep pens showed prime wethers selling to 24d, overall prices fluctuating as Browne, Dareham, and Downs handled the consignments.
Mixed grain and produce prices listed with barley oats wheaten chaff and chick wheat notes. Onions potatoes prime meat and sample reports show varying prices and adjustments due to weevil damage. Some offers declined or affected by damaged lines. figures include fractions and old currency abbreviations.
Friends of the late Westcott are invited to attend a funeral service at Cairne Street hospital on Thursday followed by interment. Undertaker Benbaimer will conduct the arrangements.
The report lists London metal quotations for electrolytic copper zinc lead and silver with spot and forward prices in pounds and shillings, plus Australian and Brisbane quotes for wolfram molybdenite antimony and tungsten group commodities, noting varying rates and delivery periods across markets. It references the Agent General rates and December warehouse quotes with numerous figures and unsettled lines.
The Brisbane market reports a government proclamation affecting mining policy. Prices for refined pipes drop dramatically with balls and ties cut in half, moving from 27 pounds 10 shillings to 3 pounds 18 shillings per ounce.
In Rockhampton on December 7 the Warden's Court advised granting Mr. Morgan Co. an exemption to continue mining at Blackwater. The decision notes coal supplies and ongoing operations, with plans to resume work when Morgan reopens to production. The company faced expenditure of 21,991 and aims to sustain Blackwater operations amid the exemption.
An old Cairns region advertisement and market summary describes store offerings at Northage's and Atherton areas with swing sets, wool prices, tallow and Japanese quality gold values. It mentions Malanda Yungaburra and Shire Council notices with prices shrinking for inferior wool and a December deadline.
A brief market note outlines fat stock trading at Frewick and Brisbane with weather affecting shipments. Trade participants include local sellers and buyers, with next auctions anticipated and reports of gusty winds impacting access to shipping routes.
The Minister for Lines stated Chillagoe Smelters, now government controlled, hold about 1000 tons of refined copper awaiting despatch in England or at the works, with 500 tons of lead 10 000 of silver and 2083 of gold also on hand. Prices were favorable but not enough to justify selling now. no reopening date for the smelters was given.
The Post notes McCormack's claim that the first plague cat was caught in Cairns and questions why North Queensland did not hear earlier. It accuses the Home Secretary of withholding warnings to protect trade, urging Cairns voters to judge at the ballot box.
Funeral details announce the death of Harry Lowther, widely known in the district, with his funeral leaving St John’s for cremation after a private service. A function opens in the Hibernian Hall tomorrow afternoon. The scene includes stalls selling Pia and Tapey goods and a forthcoming auction by immonda Ltd. for R Bh kafats.
The notices describe times of tides and moon phases on Thursday December 4 1421 and report Thomas Orton admitted to bail after a court appearance. Solicitor requests bail reduction but is refused. bail set at 500 pounds with security. Court details include Senior Sergeant Tatker opposing the application.
In the Small Debts Court before Acting P M A H Scott Robert Walding heard Willey Crouch claim for 415107 for work and materials. Defenant denied the claim and submitted a counter claim for 417/4/4 for damages alleging breach of contract over painting at the Kon Hotel. Judgment entered for the defendant with costs.
Government Labor Bureau weekly summary notes a public auction at Grimshaw Street premises on Thursday at 2 30. Furniture from Mrs Theombe and others will be sold. The Tableland Examiner reports on a school inspection revealing hookworm presence among local children. Public urged to learn where this section is located and the risks involved.
Unclear readable text fragment notes a delivery in Thane by Sven of Naaaeres Fara with references to a capjective area and nearby Mhynsey. The source is garbled, yielding no verifiable events, persons, or places beyond these fragments.
A garbled police court fragment references Blak and muddy railway imagery. Serjeant Tasker and Scout Acting FM are noted with unclear actions. A Wednesday remand section mentions Joba Maki and a promise to come, but details are unreadable.
Fragmentary listing references various fabrics and prices with unclear names and items. It mentions white straw hats or trims, silk, and price notes like 42/6 and 3/9, but details are garbled and entities are uncertain.
The Cairns columns note the Canberra sailing from Southern port to Cairns with connections to Melbourne and a Wednesday return from Culrnis. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Friederich Wriede in Cairns after heart trouble, with funeral details and obituaries for local residents and a court case update.
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