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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
2
London prices show copper at 28 to LAS with forward bids. electrolytic at 58, tin range 221 to 291 10s, forward 216 10s to 217. Pig iron 61 7s 0d, lead 16 7s 8d. In Rhodesia the Charters Towers list notes vibrant bourse activity with multiple items like Brilliant Central and Queen Central trading various bids and yields.
The item mentions Nyal's Cod Liver Compound praised for digestion and health, a Cairns Band engagement at Abbott and Wharf streets, dairy cattle shipments by McTaggart Bros to Brishans for Atherton, travel notes on a Rav W Tomkins guest and a daily train to Chillagos en route to Georgetown, plus a Hoerboer master's precarious life.
The notice calls for tenders by Tuesday next to reerect three houses in Sheridan street. Tenders must state the price at once to prevent delays and ensure the ship is saved from unnecessary arrival.
The Cairns Pictures Ltd second pell-yearly meeting is set for four o'clock next Friday. Nelson hosts a mass at nine a.m. next Sunday. Mareeba reports Mr C A Jenkinson sold the Federal Hotel lease to Mr A Sheppard, formerly manager of Gilmore Mines. A Cairns Police Court session yesterday involved Fresh Lew et and disturbin g conduct with fines and cab fare. Dr Baxter Tyrie awaits news of illness with operation planned in Sydney. Mesarn Hynes bakers eye shared public patronage. Protestant Alliance Cairns branch holds its usual fortnightly meeting.
A fragment notes Loyal and Trinity Lodge members on a taleway to Tr. Details are incomplete, but the item references a group journey or escort ending abruptly with partial text.
The article extols Kellys shoe collection for high quality, perfect detail, comfort, reliability, and economy. It highlights dainty footwear, up-to-date styles, and economical values, urging readers to inspect the splendid range.
The Chief Electoral Officer reports irregular activity where a person signed as witness on blank electoral claim forms and allowed later completion by claimants. The matter is referred to Crown law for possible action. Witnesses must verify claims or refuse to sign any partially completed forms to avoid penalties up to fifty pounds.
The twin cone steamer Kanowna of the A U S N Co led, arrives in Cairne waters. Commanded by Captain J J Ward, the vessel has a gross tonnage of 7008 and a length of 418 feet with a loaded draught to Plim soll. Officers and engineers accompany the ship on hire.
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