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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
4
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A meeting titled A Metling of the Caine Sub- Brand will be held on Thursday. The agenda includes business topics and branding notes for RF MeNBILI Hon Bec.
A Cairns sale commences Monday offering silk base goods and related fabrics at drastic clearout prices. Items include silk, handkerchiefs, brocaded silks, and pillow covers with discounts from low single-figure shillings to mid-range prices. Trading notes claim fast clearance and wide variety across menswear and household textiles.
Fragmentary ship notices report departures and arrivals across ports including Sydney Cairns Brisbane London and Japan. Vague dates mention December 1923 and notes on crews and cargo movements amid scattered city references. Examples include The Loom Waren and The Merriwe in Cairax and Towntvile consignments with multiple foreign port routes.
The Tide entry records December tides and notes the death of Thomas Barclay-Millar at Her derton District Hospital at 10 9m on Wednesday December 13. He was the husband of A Barclay-Ma weil and father of Cardwell Mrs Melntoah G. Tanne Millan of Perth, Western Australia, deeply mourned.
The Northern Herald will print on December 27 and January 3 with no publication on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day. The commission hears Tully land claims and cane growing suitability, noting fertile soil, drainage, and a need for a deep water outlet at Mourilyan or Oyster Point. Also a dental absence notice and memorial fund donations are recorded.
Fragmentary remarks critique the Sugar Mill Sitters Commission and its report. The letter argues no negligence by commissioners and questions need for the panel, citing prior promises and scrutiny over a proposed mill near the town.
A damaged clipping describes the shore band set to perform opposite the Lace Cafe tonight. It notes promotion in Cairns area, a mix of adverts, and mentions residents in Mirallure and Babinda Creek. Details include tram service, local court notices, and Christmas shopping campaigns by retailers like Neary’s Drapery.
A quirky town paper note wishes readers a merry New Year and thanks customers for past favors. It mentions Owen Whittick’s small shipment of Slareminers rackets, a nod to English-made gear, and promotes Xmas footwear at Kelly’s with styled shoes and prices including 17 6, 10 6, and 32 6, urging early purchase.
A reader reports concern about cruelty to a pony near Lal Greet. The note urges swift action by authorities and mentions a local call for better enforcement of cruelty prevention laws. The message hints at distressing conditions affecting young animals and urges public attention.
A fragmentary Mareeba paper recalls a brutal execution scene with victims beaten and tossed into a public cemetery. It mentions a woman unable to retrieve her husband’s body, references local names, and notes a funeral planned for Mareeba on Tuesday morning amid a period of heat and unrest.
A damaged rail coupling broke away from a train, detaching from the engine near a canal. The incident caused a brief delay before the train resumed its journey to Chillagoe after the track was cleared.
A large consignment, claimed to be the biggest single shipment of Stethan hath from Cairns, was launched yesterday by Teall & Winstone directly from the factory. The producers assert decades of trust in Stetha as the acknowledged standard and pledge authenticity and thorough quality.
A fragmentary report describes Herberton enduring extreme heat since Saturday with the thermometer reaching over 100 degrees in places within about 100 miles. Thunderstorms linger, intermittent high winds, and darkening skies accompany the heat as residents brace for further extreme conditions.
The fragment describes a community facing financial strain and ongoing policing at a Christmas site. It notes public sentiment toward spending and maintaining resolve. Strong entities include Cherivrrmas site and Heslatad's Lut, plus references to police presence and civic duty.
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