13 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes E Wilkinson a concerned plumber and caseworker in Cairns. Mentions Abbott Street and Galvanised iron work with sparse identifiers.
Local Cairns notices advertise timber works and sawmilling at Mile of Borah with band-sawing, timber work, and mill facilities. The page lists wireless telegraph address LY Trihuot and mentions MPS T. Kelly as proprietor of a drapery and lending agency offering repairs and tailor-made terms.
The item notes hoses located in Caran Thie lot described as most conveniently situated. It requests the latest available botals and seeks the uptodate status.
Fragmentary transcript from Cairns Police Court notes Robt Carter and others discussing wages and hours. Witnesses describe long shifts, feeding horses, meals, and a plan to adjust hours to four to five thirty daily, with references to Headrick's store and local centers in Townsville and Brisbane districts.
A lengthy Draper Street property listing outlines multiple allotments and houses for sale in Cairns area, near Mulgrave Road and Esplanade. The ad details homes, blocks, and investments across Sheridan Street to Water Street, with notes on occupancy, prices, terms, and nearby facilities.
Fragmentary diary style record describing work at a stable for Burns, Phy and Co. Mentions hours from seven to five, Monday to Friday with Saturday seven, care of horses, feeding, watering, and stable duties. References to personnel, duties, and minor injuries, plus details of chores and shop conditions.
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