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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary market report from London showing spot and forward prices across metals. Mentions standard contracts and forward points with scattered figures such as 427/2/6 and 1210/5/-. Data appears incomplete and mixed with typos.
Details of the wool yield for December and the year ended December 31 were released. December's yield totaled 654,045 ounces with dividends and adjustments noted. The full year figures show 60,403 as a year’s dividend and a surplus around 107,707, with various adjustments implied in the report.
A fragmented 1971 notice references a time 11 pm and names Taslprat Silva Gally with canal or ferry context. The legible part notes acknowledgment by an unnamed party and a request for action or response.
A postwar rally stresses loyalty to the Commonwealth, urging citizens to resist revolutionary threats and uphold law and order. Advocates warn that internal betrayal could sever Australia from its allies, calling for vigilance and a steadfast defense of democratic liberties.
Private executors and economical sympathy administration prepared by experts. The text discusses charges and court allowances connected to income and land taxation returns handled by The Union Truster Company of Australia Ltd.
A garbled excerpt mentions Cairne and Townville with references to mails, transhipment, and property descriptions. It notes police court proceedings involving W. Simpson and other court notes, plus references to a band secretary, prizes, and a judge’s remarks on legal practice. The text is incomplete and mixed with unrelated fragments.
Fragmented report describes a sale at Mount Mulligan with 140 head of horses and cattle, no reserve, and mentions annual meetings and a magistrate order. Also includes scattered notes on police activity, Cairns news, and mention of Lord Fisher Rimsell and the Fisher incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a "accommodation" for a stack and a large vessel equipped for heavy men. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm specifics.
Fragmented notes describe a Mutenio Meeting and various gatherings in Carpentaria and nearby areas. References mention an eyeing event Friday, a council or committee, and multiple names such as TG F Denna and W. Andarvoni. The text also alludes to church events at noon and community notices amid unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR notes show concerns about bread prices tied to flour costs and suspected government tariff or policy effects. Authorities named in the fragment appear to be considering actions to stabilize the market and protect consumers.
A public concert in Misa Abdullah features Mist Ashman, My, Win Lennon, and the One and Only Bremeninne from Atherton. The program includes The Gems of the Oriental scene and a comedy Yes Uncle. Tickets or venue details are listed with dates and prices for a Thursday show.
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