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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists legal representatives including Roberts Leu and Barnett in Torenaville and Morris & Fletch in Brisbane Brishave, indicating a formal solicitor engagement or legal matter involving these firms.
The will executors establish a set date to collect and distribute assets of the deceased to entitled parties. Notices from executors and solicitors outline legal steps and timelines, with references to local farms, land agents, and agricultural services. Church services schedule follows, noting Evensong and All Saints services in Grendale and Afuninha.
Unreadable log of arrivals from Cook Town to Cairne listing various names such as Captain A. Raven Meadames Trimble 2 children Cranpy Brody Hoare Tile Emanuel Johnston Hardie and others. Mentions The Avatars Jeeves Calms on February for China and Japan and references shipments and direct from the Tried Kings dom with vague dates and notes about Cairns south ext Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a mail related note possibly between Deersta and Loreto with scattered numbers and mall references. The readable words indicate an intermediate locality, a mail address, and a dated or coded sequence, but the full context is unclear.
Fragmentary notes show prices and offers at the Brisbane Produce Market. Mentions of imported oaten chaff and locally grown items include tentative rates such as 6/6 and 5/3, with several offers declined and small-denomination prices recorded.
Fragmented OCR notes describe church farewells and unions, motor sales, and a furniture auction. Items mention Rev Harris and Rev Haris, Methodist and Presbyterian notices, and a sale at Abbott Street on March day with furniture stock and flags. Also references Dutch Breeding stock and a Manchester goods sale.
A fragmented 1922 Post page references labor, culture, and social issues with garbled phrases about farmers and imports. The readable bits suggest a discussion of important topics, yet specifics are obscured by damaged OCR. No clear names, dates, or events emerge.
A fragmented account argues that Queensland politics favor city interests over country dwellers. It criticizes the caucus system, rail deficits, and high charges, blaming the government for taxation burdens on rural residents and calling for reform to avert emigration from country communities.
Frank De Loub faced assault charges against storekeeper Young Tin at Maree Me & Wilson. He pleaded guilty, fined 2 pounds 17 shillings 4 pence with costs, to be paid. Henry Kean appeared for Caley Police on drunkenness charges. sentence: four days in prison for nonpayment of a 2 pound fine.
An assorted notice lists a motor car sale valued at £468 and a Dodge car claim. It mentions Sole Agent Middlin's Cycle and Garage, a street address, and a contact phone. A church meeting at St John’s Church is announced to discuss arrangements for a community event with several names listed.
An old advertisement promotes piano care and musical goods from HH Pitard and Co Leading Music Warehouse Abbots Street Cairn Hew Ladies apparel and a wide range of period items. The text touts piano maintenance tips a list of prices and promotions for clothing and accessories with emphasis on reliability quality and value for money.
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