23 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1911
Page
1
Fearnley and Co Ltd reports operations in Cairns covering cargo and passenger services. The notice references routes between Valras and Tas West and mentions Australia and China trade links with a focus on steamship activity and post passenger freight movement.
Shipping movements from Philp & Co Ltd detail Auretie roefen Bete service and weekly voyages. The schedule lists departures and arrivals to and from ports including Sydney Melbourne and Melbourne to Sydney, with stops at Perth, Townsville, and Port Kembla, outlining weekly patterns and sea routes for the fleet.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Adelaide company timetable with ships toward Cairns Townsville Sydney and Melbourne. Mentions departures Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with uncertain spellings and dates, indicating mixed transit to Sydney and return trip plans.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a travel itinerary with ships and towns including Mackay, Keppel, Townsville, Port, and December dates. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete times, making precise destinations and actions hard to determine.
Fragmentary OCR text shows travel and departure details with names and dates, referencing Sydney and January travel plans. It is partially unreadable with garbled phrases and stray letters, providing few concrete actions or outcomes.
The Bail sar Department in Brisbane approves plans for a bath and rest house complex. The minister discussed the project with the vocaumnager and officers, aiming for a comprehensive setup. Significant funds are expected to be required for the up to date establishment.
Mr May MLA and Toursiay officials pressed for extending the Selwyn mail train from Cloncurry to Selwyn to improve early arrivals. The Commissioner warned of scheduling in the dark but agreed to study practical arrangements for Selwyn passengers. Brisbane notes open land sale and farm selections affecting 401189 acres across 24 properties with 43041 acres in 30 parcels.
The Brisbane shipments report a reduced potato export from the River today, described as in excellent condition. The Brisb ane Milling Company confirmed negotiations for the steamer Upolu purchase, with the lease bought to transport the companys wheat from Sydney to the river port.
The article describes extreme heat and humid conditions in Brisbane during December 1911. It details stifling days, sparse rain, stagnant tank water fostering mosquitoes, and residents struggling to cope with the tropical climate. It mentions New Zealand and Queensland weather comparisons and notes efforts to endure the heat.
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