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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
2
A fragmentary ad listing produce and items such as peaches apricots pears and tomatoes alongside seafood and meats. It names merchants Pratt, Bergot and a location likely Victorian era retail district. The text hints at prices per unit and various fruits and pantry goods, reflecting a dense late 19th or early 20th century market catalog.
The report covers cane workers affected by water and irrigation issues, with notes on Lowrie’s harvest delays and labor impacts. It mentions Kalala mill shaft failure, 24 hours of halted operations, and plans for an evaporating plant expansion alongside regional council discussions on street planting and tree guards.
London correspondent notes growing shipyard activity and a shift to motor ships as steam engines face higher costs. Report cites 2,861,468 tons of shipping under construction and outlines propulsion and fuel advantages, with motor tonnage rising while sailing tonnage declines.
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