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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
4
Catalog note shows remaining stock of Ladies Lace Plain Toe Shoes. Originally 6 11 pair and 41 pairs now reduce to 2/11 and 41 pairs respectively. Items listed 8/11 and 6/11 prices or dates unclear.
The column reports on sales in the jail district Rinland Plains station and a death case linked to a local event. It lists passengers and travelers visiting Cairns, town band plans, and merchandise like rubber syringes and coffee extracts. Also mentions a Mackay hospital death of William Wilson and local civic farewells.
Townsville reports Johnny Tanner died suddenly while gathering firewood in a boat at Rove Bay on Monday. Death cited as natural causes according to local authorities.
London reports Mr J Ellis Grimich KC Liberal MP for Anglesey succeeds Mr Masterman as Secretary to the Treasury. Peking notes a manifesto adopting the Western calendar and Yuan Shih Kai consolidating power and recognition requests from the Chinese Republic. Brisbane and Sydney items cover sports and maritime notes with scattered scores. Vancouver reports a Russian seaman incident and escape. Tasmania and Victoria cricket matches conclude with Victoria winning by one run.
The British team chased 195 to win and reached their target in 141 minutes, with Hobbs scoring 14 and Rhodes 109 before Gunn was bowled out. Visitors are urged to insure policies and keep premiums paid to avoid lapse, with Traner as local agent.
An alarming account of currency depreciation discusses the shrinkage of monetary value and its impact on purchasing power. Mr Webb argues that drastic reductions in sovereign value cause broader injustices, urging India and Western nations to resist silver practices and seek longer term relief through cautious monetary attitudes.
An unclear historical note describes a patient suffering long term constipation and gas. After taking a remedy according to directions, the user reports relief, reduced bloating, and improved digestion. The fragment references a specified date and location but lacks full names or context.
Mesara Linnett and Holland list prices for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup fields. Prices include Queen of Scots Desert Rose Popinjay and others with early quotes like Matouree Crown Grant Cadonia Wil lar Jacomar Eye Glass Arquebuse Flavian Tid Gunboat Haw flee and Prisighter. SCRATCHINGS Melbourne Mandsy Hiallow mas Mountain Oek have been ee today for the Australian.
The Johnson team won with two shots for 200 while H Deare placed second with 195 under best two of three on each range. Next week’s shoot features Dr Tyrie’s entry at 800 000 and 100 yards. Telegraph notes the three highest scores set aside in 3 1. Launceston Monday carries an unrelated cold remedy advertisement from Sheldon’s discovery claims.
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