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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
2
The advertisement promises a large stock of cutlery from leading firms and urges customers to inspect goods at any time. It notes 20 years of service and invites inquiries to Zumptive Postings address, with signals by mail and ready showings of articles.
The article argues Italy’s Tripoli raid could spark a holy war among Muslims. It notes responses in India, London, and Constantinople, highlighting Mecca Cairo and Constantinople as central capitals and warning India’s unrest could threaten broader rebellion if perceptions worsen.
An alarm sounded shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday at Gre Street near Stracul Houd as a boiler chimney emitted heavy smoke. Fire brigade responders extinguished the blaze inside the chimney and via external hoses, drawing a large crowd to the area.
Locals are invited to view and purchase the new Christmas cards announced today by Messrs Craig and Whittick. The firm emphasizes careful selection by experienced staff and urges buyers to consider regional and national requirements in their choices.
Cairns police court yesterday morning fined two “drunks” the usual amount. Peterimar Jand pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance and received a 10 shilling fine with no default. Sergeant Mawkes said the defendant was apprehended by police after an incident on the street. Kernerd Priel pleaded guilty to using obscene language and was fined £2 one month’s sanction.
A Sydney branch committee of the Chonme Masonicothe was formed to raise money for the revolutionary efforts in China. Members pledged liberal contributions from £6 upwards and arranged periodic forwarding of collected funds.
A new rock was located near Barnard Island, southeast of the present main fork. The discovery lies in shallow water with potential hazards to vessels and cable operations. The report notes possible exposure of the rock during low water and cautions ships to navigate carefully near the channel.
A fragmented note describes attendance at an Impargas Tinklas event with images shown by Verte for Saturday, mentioning changes to the programme and potential future acts.
A faded, garbled description praises Mrs. M. I. Walsh and her holiday window featuring siren materials and festive decorations. It notes bright yarns, cloves, and ornamental elements, promising a charming scene to attract shoppers and mark Christmas season in Wells.
Messrs E Sturt & Co announce land allotments facing Sheridan and Mcleod streets with flexible terms including bounty payments. The Cairns Customs House reports a sugar bounty of £3685/10/5 on 180 tons, season totals reaching £26171/6/10 for 542 tons. John McGillivray, deserter from Prometheus, was ordered onto the surveying sloop Seelark. Wyandra export figures list Townsville pine canes and banana cages, Rockhampton bananas and ow faws, Brishure sawn oak and hiden, Sydney wolfrem and tin into several lots.
A report notes new police bar racks are being erected at Cairns as workmen remove fencing and prepare to demolish the old structure. The piece also discusses civic events and political activity surrounding local government and parliamentary matters.
Workers and shipping managers met at the Stock Fair to resolve cargo delays and wage hours while a potential general strike loomed. A conference between wharf workers and ship owners failed to produce an immediate solution, with talks pending executive decisions as port activity continued.
A Cairns Shire Council meeting chaired by Warren Barron considers harnessing Barron River power for a mill. Attendees include Harril-Law, Drs Reed and Leorns, and RK Chechert. discussion covers capital attraction, government letter to solicit support, and co operation with shires to advance the project.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Barar pene and a bag shoot by Joral Gam of stuce with a maceva tile rane on Sanday Lact. sho. details are unclear. The text appears to record a third shoot event with scores or participants, but names and places are garbled.
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