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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
7
A fragmented notice from Mackay Co Ltd Jewellers states they do not bundle merchandise and do not guarantee lower prices, asserting their prices are the lowest quoted. The garbled text mentions wood and a “Quality i our fire consideration” phrase, but the core note remains a pricing pledge and sales claim.
A crowded page lists church services at several parishes with different rites and several memorial notices. It includes references to confirmations, the sacrament of the supper, and a sermon. Also appears are obituaries and expressions of sympathy for relatives in Austin and Stuart.
Newsagents and bookstall proprietors near the Carna Townsville Railway are warned that no more than 2d per copy may be charged for the Post. If a higher price is found, supplies will be stopped immediately.
A fragment reports scheduled departures and port arrivals with timing confusion. Melbourne sails at 7 p m Wednesday or 25 hours, while Wrens head to Melbourne 28 hours and Sydney 2 hours for a Gowrie fever warning on Wednesday night near Port Denison.
The report notes an oversubscribed Queensland loan conversion with advice from the Premier in London. It mentions a target of £11,720, interest at 4 percent, and overlapping interest payments. The event was linked to a planned maturity next April and described as not an important matter.
The fragment outlines a contract about Mourilyan firewood involving Cardwell and Mournean Mill, mentioning a government official and a ceremony. It references provision, distribution, and a timeline, but text is garbled with many unreadable words.
Fragmentary OCR text from Wembley Exhibition in London mentions unclear garbled names and phrases. It appears to be a damaged news snippet lacking coherent context, with no identifiable events or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Cairns District Memorial planners face cost overruns and procurement hurdles for a memorial block clock. Debate centers on whether to change from a mechanical to electric drive and whether clock design should echo local or English numerals. Committee seeks further guidance before Thursday testing.
A fragmentary British essay outlines fears about banking and national economy. It cites Greville, Lane, and other figures discussing industrial stagnation and the rise of socialism while warning against overreach in monetary policy and trade. The text hints at political tension and speculative influence on commerce.
A fragmented description outlines proposed changes to the Cairne avenue wharf area adjacent to the harbor. It mentions garden plots, concrete orders, a grove of pales, and plans to enhance the waterfront with new access, tree plantings, and a reorganized crane area while addressing safety and traffic near the wharf.
Fragmented notice lists events and sales including horses and a dwelling sale. Mentions War House Cmeninon and a Monday date with unclear names and times.
Fragmented report describes a stormy evening with lightning and thunder. Scattered disturbances interrupted outdoor activity while a number of people suffered injuries including a severed wound and a foot injury. The text also mentions a hospital visit and a driving incident amid the unsettled weather.
Fragmented OCR text describes Patricl Day celebrations with references to performances, dances, and parades. Mentions Norman Bark, St Marricky Las, and local venues, plus a Townville Railway Service and state questions. The readable parts are ambiguous.
A garbled local note describes road work on Gordonvale Road with mentions of approvals, costs, and project scope. The fragmentary text references inspections, timelines, and travel disruption but lacks coherent details or clear outcomes.
Report highlights vivid Scarlet Fever performances with notable outcomes. Names such as Cai te SPR, Viera Pet, Nat Hinpnet appear in fragmentary form amid bustling competition. The text references streams and stages, suggesting a strong showing across events and placements.
The report outlines increased British air ministry spending with a 1972 raise. It notes salary rises for the Secretary and officials, a revised expenditure plan, and a program of research and development. An airship project and a reconditioned Pathfinder prototype are mentioned, with potential overseas deployment and a forthcoming review of the budget.
A Townsville Port Chamber meeting condemns proposed freight increases to Torres Strait and northern ports. Officials urge immediate steps to safeguard the weekly service, noting losses and shrinking cargo while subsidies were debated with local agents. The discussion highlights the impact on shipping, local businesses, and the coast’s transport links.
A fragmented wartime column questions whether the sinking of the AnlshIt was necessary. Text references critics and seeks official explanation of why naval action occurred, mentioning Japanese leadership and national responses amid ongoing conflict. The piece preserves period tone and controversy over a maritime incident.
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