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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
2
Local shop advertises Good Sound Drapery at bedrock prices in a Thursday to Saturday sale. Items include Dorothy Bags, linen runners and tray cloths, Brussels door mats, Turkish towels, and Ace Table Damask with varied strand discounts.
Announces a boxing event with a Best of 30 rounds format and a purse. Mentions fighters including Juhe Lehmann and A W Mighell along with arena details and pricing. Referee named W Houston, with box seats at G Hughes Lake Street.
The American Scene will open tonight at 8 o clock with a stock of first class goods for sale. The event promises a wide selection and exclusive offerings for early shoppers.
Cairns Bowling Club invites members to the official opening at Norman Park on New Year’s Day 1912 starting 11 am. Presented by Fred Taylor with multiple events including heats for boys under 14 and various prizes and trophies. Notices indicate a general meeting will be held and that junior and senior prizes will be awarded.
The fragment shows multiple old currency notations such as forward payments and deeds with amounts like £58 6s 3d and £199 15s. The text is garbled and lacks context, making precise identification of parties, dates, or transactions impossible.
Thompson’s mks and Thompton’s Oaks show small gains with mixed payments noted. Empire and Durham values listed with per ton figures for wolfram, while Terham Coney’s G.M Co Ltd reports fortnigh progress under manager Mr Deve Mager.
Advices from Herperton report half an inch of rain in the afternoon with heavy crowds at Swandown suggesting more. The Sealark is expected to sail from Cairns next week to continue surveying operations at Morlow's Excursion tomorrow. Cairns Citizens Band, under Mr Prime, performed in Abbott Street and will play again on the Esplanade under Mr Arthur Prime including Evertonian and Stockbridge pieces.
A meeting at Wungeburre, reported by Atherton Advocate, formed a local branch of the People’s Progressive League with about 30 attendees. Mr W W Varley chaired, a one shilling annual membership was set, and the first recruitment drive was planned for the 1st of the month.
Grand Masten Mr PL A Grieg of the North vermelam branch of the WAC LOP visited Cairns on Wednesday to open the new pant and connect with the Lower Trinity Lodge. Officers elected include President Wr Allen Fant Presidens Co Weckomele Vice President GW Sivendngt Secre WM exten Treasurer F a Stewarts Wester n GC ister GP Skin.
A mixed article reports on a rock named Avocalin found by Captain Henmah aboard the Avoca, with offshore notices and penalties for trout protection. It also previews Olympia Pictures showing The Cowtoys Adventure, a Western drama about a saloon robbery and pursuit with heroic resolution.
Billin residents scheme to promote Kelly's Liver pills while the American Dreadnought Free Gift Company opens a display on allotment land beside Joyce's Hotel. The Cairns Protestant Alliance Lodge backs the event with catering by members and music by E Tording. Percy Senith handles MLC duties.
The AD SN Company steamer Wyandra arrived from southern ports under Capt W C Thomson last evening, one day late. She did not depart from Frishams ill Suma. Ancre and other cargo hot with coal, aiming to load timber and other goods at Port Aber. Wyandra sails next for Melbourr via BPort with a large cargo and loading schedule.
The Proserpine extract warns that unripe green mangoes contain poison that is harmless when cooked but can cause illness or death. A tragic death is noted in Cairns area as Gladys Mary Wilson dies after illness following a day with green fruit and vegetables.
In the assembly Homer moves to empower measures to fund immigrant arrivals from Great Britain despite high costs. The Ways and Means Committee and related bills pass with minimal amendments. Debate covers government printing holidays and mortgage authority for the Friends’ Society Hospital to meet needs. Tax details show rising expenses linked to staff and logistics. The Health committee and Home Secretary oversee motions, with chair adjournment at end.
A late afternoon session discusses whether to proceed with a program, weighing health concerns and potential delays. Weather and extended sittings influence plans as members anticipate extended talks on liquor and related matters.
London reports the House of Commons debate denying any secret pledge obliging Britain to military or naval aid to other powers. Liberal MP Loel Buxton chairs a Foreign Affairs group urging the government toward German understanding. Paris critics comment on a Reichstag session and Berlin papers echo restraint about Moroccan claims and army conscription.
London reports reveal Prolaw presenting a Naval Budget clause while Atherkey tones move to omit. MPs clash over Home Rule and connections with the Liberals and Nationalists as Unionists vow strong action on policy bills amid parliamentary tension.
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