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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
3
A reader voices concern about harbor and transport reforms. The writer advocates a slot system to fund self supporting services, proposes price lists for trains and ships, railways by laws and postage rates, and hints at ship arrival incentives. The letter reflects local debate on maritime navigation and municipal policy.
A lengthy exchange discusses the Tasmanian signal station at False Cape and the proposed Barnard and Northerner schemes. Proponents warn of cost, safety, and strategic value, while critics doubt the feasibility and impact on navigation and coast protection.
Patrick Seally of Gladstone Street Woodville New Zealand reports lasting relief from severe sciatica after using Dr Morce Indian Root Pills and Comstock’s Kerveead Bone Liniment. He states sleep returned after years of pain, with daily life now pain free and continued faith in the remedies.
Manufacturers face risk to brand trust as Bickford & Sons LTD, with a 72 year reputation, promotes a guaranteed quality claim. The text hints at consumer caution and brand protection in advertising.
Melbourne House on Abbott Street advertises a wide hat range for Christmas including trimmed hats, picnic hats, embroidery hats, and hardwears. Shoppers are invited to find something for all people and all occasions with a broad selection available.
A fragment notes charges at Spence Street near Gregory's for late coat shoeing services. Cash prices recorded 4 shillings or 5 shillings per set, with a possible 6 shillings mentioned.
Reck Located offers a vast holiday display with crockery glassware and a range of wedding gifts and Xmas items. The shop promises affordable prices and an assortment of Japanese goods direct from makers. Upstairs Hardware Department hosts the sale.
Frank Shove announces purchase of the Dillon Brothers livery stable on Law Street. He intends to secure a fair share of local hack and sulky hire, offers cabs rungres (double and sing) sulkies for hire, and offers second hand sulkies for sale, operating as a general horse dealer.
The National Insurance Company reports authorized capital of £9,000,000 and accumulated funds of £ d64,Whu Loame Paid wee 2. Administrative notes list Norman "howkers, Brisbane, A G Baltmarsh as manager. A November 25 1968 bulletin notes capital and reserves addition for the year totaling £113,171 with reserves at about 151 percent of premiums.
Background notes Byrne of Munro's Buildings Calhat describes saddlery shop work including pack saddles and leather dressings. Claims large stock of leather goods in the North, with first-class artisans and Cairns agent for Carl Zoslicerote Co Limited.
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