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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
4
Local Cairns items note a large sale of Christmas and New Year cards at reduced prices, plus a flood of notices on travel, arrivals, and business events. Citizens report秋 rain near Mount Molloy, and social updates include schools, hotel changes, and Christmas preparations.
The Cairns report notes the arrival of the Abival Oi ine waiunga 2hemer and a Mate at Port Moresby with about 20 passengers for Sem disembarking after the vessel's arrival. Wireless communication is deemed essential for future progress. Other items include a fire near Derlieg Harbor contained before the Fire Brigade arrived, a banana shipment from Fiji totaling 423,259 bunches, and notable visits by Sydney and Cairns residents. In Perth, Andrew Carnegie offered funds to Memorial Council for a carriage lamps project, while St. Ward Hospital prepares for an operation involving A. T. Crom and others.
A short report from Tor ns ville details the death of a person connected to tropical medicine studies. The native of Victoria died after a short illness following arrival in West Australia and eight weeks at the Institute of Tropical Medicines.
The report discusses trial shipments of fruit with concerns over storage temperatures and shipping locations in Brisbane. It also notes a fatal shooting near Hedmarkstown, where Arthur Kennedy Dom was found dead from a head fracture and brass lacerations after a late evening incident. Official certificates deem the death accidental.
Court House Hotel announces it will operate on up-to-date lines with cleanliness civility and attention for patrons. The proprietor promises cool drinks airy rooms first class table and a popular tariff to ensure comfort and value for guests.
A scrambled world page notes a Santa Claus arrest in San Francisco with a Swedish connection, plus reports from New York Washington and London on ventures, economies, and labor hours. It also lists names and ranks of travelers and officers linked to various ships and missions across continents.
Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman reports a rising partnership despite limited details. The firm signals expansion and enhanced services amid market activity.
A ten round welterweight clash between Charlee Ge warr and Yousz Togs in Kanfas City was halted after Bellin intervened. Referee Joheny Isley advised the fighters and the bout did not proceed to a finish.
Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith present a special display featuring Hard-wear Hata in different styles from toboose, plus Ladies Underwear, Hose, and Gowen.
An old newspaper fragment touts a patent remedy claimed to cure coughs and colds and relieve pneumonia symptoms. It promotes sale through general stores and medical suppliers with assurances of safety and speed.
An early 20th century catalog note extols McKay's Harvesting Machinery and Sunray designs including stump jump threshers and chaff cutters. It mentions patents, agents, and related farm implements consigned to dealers like Euston Proctor's Steam and Fines as sole agents.
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