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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
2
The Gowrie market saw prime sheep sold at short rates while other destinations moved slowly. Lambs and wethers showed firm demand with high quality lots sought by Fenwick & Co Sutermen. prices ranged with some lots drawn and others sold at late rates amid dry weather conditions.
An advertisement announces the sale of Mrs. W. Crouch’s household furniture at 230 pm on Water Street. Green's chemists promotes remedies for skin conditions. A board meeting and works session are scheduled for Tue and a general meeting follows. A separate note mentions clothing for toddlers and crepes at Dan's Dray. Police evidence about Damar Khan is noted as discredited and he was remanded to Cairns.
The piece critiques Wilson as merely a Tory leader in the United States, arguing his power is limited while Hughes and Cook shape Australia’s stance. It challenges Wilson’s peace conference influence, recalls Roosevelt’s earlier critique of US wartime policy, and questions the accuracy of anti Hughes sentiment.
The item outlines digestive aids and remedies, mentions a court proceeding in Gordonvale and a police court, and reports on a ladies club meeting, a charity tournament takings, and planned future events with dates and officers named. It preserves references to local people and groups within a fragmented, period-tinged record.
Traffic Manager Mr W A Hooper reports heavy loss of mails parcels and passengers luggage from a January 27 to 31 wreck near Bris bane. Only bogies of wagons saved. damaged bogies to Cairns. Postmaster Mr Murphy notes no official notice yet though telephoned. List of destroyed mails includes Atherton Jo bnes Herberton Winton etc with quantities.
The monthly gathering of the Returned Soldiers League is set for Thursday at 7 0 PM at the Rest Home for business including discussion of train service changes. A note mentions a forthcoming auction of banners and prizes with proceeds aiding the Queen’s Hall and Gardenvale events.
Odd lots of ladies hosiery offered at bargain prices to clear stock before new shipments. Black cotton hose all sizes 1/11 a pair, 2/11 bargain. black lace fashion hose 2/6 a pair with 3 for 5. black silk hose 1/9 to 3/11 a pair. White lace lisle hose 2/6 and 2/19, 1/9 and 2/5. Wholesale deals noted for May shipments.
Nominations for the Townsville aldermanic seats were announced with a public declaration and attendance noted. The process pointed to three vacancies and a forthcoming election, with officials signaling candidates and terms of office to be completed promptly.
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