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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
5
Quality is our first consideration and we handle trustworthy merchandise. Mackay and Co. Ltd Jewellers offer a range of jewelry and related items.
Mrs G Newdall and Mrs M Corcoran express heartfelt gratitude to Cairne Fores civilians and hospital staff for kindness and support after their little daughter went missing on Saturday night. They name Dr Mane Felt Matron and staff at District Hospital for care and sympathy.
Pedrusry 19th at Calrun District Hospital. Infant daughter of Maud L. Corcoren of Folmorton. Cause not stated. Funeral details to be announced.
Fragmentary entry from Uriatane in February mentions the maize market with a remark on acetone tendency and a note about Bent grain. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear figures or outcomes.
A letter to the Townsville Chamber of Commerce, read before the Cairns Chamber, protests a 15 shilling per ton freight increase on cargo from London to North Queensland ports. It argues northern ports deserve equal treatment with southern ports and urges reestablishment of the Torres Strait service to position Cairns as a major North Queensland port. Cooperation between the two chambers is urged to press the issue.
February market brief from Mevat notes copper and Spelter prices with London and export figures. Spot copper quoted at £57 1/3 per hundredweight with domestic forward values and trade allocations. Copper and related metals show varied domestic and export activity, with stated tariff and delivery terms in the market summary.
A Chinese soldier arrested near the Shanghai Boundary faced charges after a gun seizure and attempted entry to the Settlement. Police described the incident as a forceful override of barriers, with constables summoned to control the scene. The court heard the accused claimed to act under orders from higher command amid ongoing tensions at Bei Baoshan.
Uncertain text notes nominations for St David's Day celebrations and expected presence of Gea, Harrie or Mw Tt. Advertised cycling or barche events unclear. Promoters promise strong competition and careful planning to ensure audience entertainment at the day’s cobertainment.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th century newspaper references a royal figure named Duke of Sian facing public attention and questions about a potential remarriage. The text hints at court gossip, dates, and possible involvement of notable peers while noting a public appetite for details and sensational aspects of the event.
Fragmentary report of a meeting with unclear dates and names. Mentions five applications and individuals such as J Mcdeenen of Malad, with references to a candidate lineup and political interests. Details are obscured by garbled OCR text.
An Australian local meeting elected trustees including Howe, 8. C. A. worth, G. Sligve and J. OMe after formal proceedings. The session was brisk with several remarks on civic aims and a fundraising carnival planned at Cairns. A separate note reports a young man, Edward Term, dying suddenly at work near Werve, with health issues cited.
A child named Mite Mise Newell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Newell of Lake Street, vanished while playing at home on Saturday. Police and a large search party, including 100 Chinese volunteers, scoured dense undergrowth and riverbanks but found no trace by nightfall. After dawn, investigators pressed the search with torches, cars, and a large mobilization, yet the whereabouts remained unknown.
The Gordonvale Cemetery Trust hosts a meeting at the Central Hotel while bids are invited for river pump station work. A funeral and graveside service followed the burial of infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Corcoran. Local weather reports note heavy rains, heat, and a minor railway car exhibit tied to domestic science education in state schools.
Fragmented OCR notes report a tram collision in Port Moresby and a string of local incidents. Mentions include Catholic union head, Hurwe Philp Lad manager, and the arrival of the Muorjida as officials prepare departures south.
Fragmentary notes from London dated February 20 describe evictions on Wavellendale Terrace and nearby streets. The document cites rent arrears and notices mailed to tenants, with references to circulars and enforcement actions amid local authorities and named parcels in the area.
A garbled fragment mentions a drowning on the Brintane River near Brintane. Names and details are unclear. the text references a person possibly linked to a river incident and a forest story. The readable portions suggest a local water incident with recovery efforts uncertain in the damaged OCR.
The letter fragment details a chaotic scene around Burntford Bridge and nearby rivers, noting damaged roads, obstacles to travel, and the potential impact on local settlements. It references Mil and Stratford pathways, local shops, and various workers reacting to a period of disruption and planning future actions.
A garbled report outlines immigration funding and land settlement figures under a colonial act. It notes total sums allocated, with 0400,000 drawn for land settlers, and 21400 utilized at BU, while total arrivals to Australia are shown as 870 SW. The text references government revenue requests and diminishing allocations during the period.
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