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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
1
A fragmented schedule lists departures and arrivals for multiple routes. It notes movements between Townsville, Brisbane, and Melbourne including Sundays, Wednesdays, and Mondays with stops at Towmsville and other locales.
Fragmentary notes mention Tasmanian Ideal Jams with scattered references to locations and brands. The readable text lists Tasmanian items and grocers, but concrete events or outcomes are unclear. The piece reads as a market brief with uncertain names and places.
A fragmentary court transcript describes a dispute over a spring-cart and horse load near a wharf. Witnesses reference the cart being moved, the horse behavior, and the interaction with a defendant regarding loading, with tension over where gear and wagons should go and who is responsible for the load.
A harbour area incident reports a severely overworked horse used to pull a spring cart. Constable Casey and Acting Sergeant McNamara describe exposure to extreme heat, heavy loads, and fatigue among workers. The horse collapsed during transport while witnesses note long shifts and insufficient rest.
An old notice from Tasmanian authorities outlines penalties for cruelty to horses, including fines up to £20 and possible imprisonment for up to three months. It cites the Act and mentions surveillance and enforcement actions by authorities.
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