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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
4
A damaged Queensland notice references a workplace mishap and lists Brisbane contacts for a sanitary service meeting. It notes a council event in Babinda with a sanitary service invitation and a public session in the evening.
The notice names Rev J Taft and John The Thomas as participants in a church-related event at the Church of England, Port Douglas, dated 7 December 1921. It references the families Mr and Mrs Wiwich and Mr and Mrs J G Sebaiu, and mentions a party or event tied to "May Beld" Port.
Chillagoe Smelters will not resume operations until year end as Petra development work continues. Queensland reports show no returns from Mt Mor can and a decline in ore shipments. totals for the past twelve months stand around 163,161 in value with shaft investments estimated, while fall returns remain unavailable.
The report outlines London and New York metal futures with mentions of Zara silver and American specialties. Details include prices and forward dates, reflecting a busy trading session in precious metals and related commodities.
The Muriel sails with a sugar cargo for transmission and is due on arrival today at Oriy alion Harbor, after leaving Briar on the 14th for Calta via porte with general cargo. Wodonga departs Belabane on the 21st for Cairns, then Mend ata. Acapure and Cairne routes cited with passengers and port calls. Other lines note departures toward Sydney and occasional stops, listing crew and officers such as Campbell Zanitor, Revaned, Whelan, Flanion, and A. Haun among others. The text records ship movements, port calls, and passenger transfers with scattered OCR errors.
A fragmented notice records diverse commodity offers and prices including insect repellent chat products and migraine remedies, with rates like 2/0 5/0 4/6 and canary feed price talks. It mentions taow seven quality chaff, imported campaign evatt, and a public sale under Merarn J. Droune Ltd with notices of sales dates and particulars advertised.
Cairns police, aided by Inspector O'Mare and Constable Brown, traced three escapees to scrubland near the town and recaptured them after a brief skirmish. The incident underscored prison overcrowding and prompted consideration of a new jail site on Gherkhan Street.
A fragmentary advertisement from Attractive Dealgna Mackay and Co touts an exclusive production of conalgaracathan jun ard eWalpora goods. It claims direct import pricing, a vast assortment including coffee services, tea sets, crusts, hi and jelly fare, butter washers, and rings. The copy stresses superior quality and value with many items priced to suit all, and mentions diamonds and other jewelry as part of the display.
A convoluted report from Cresting Kelty Police Court describes a disturbance case heard on Thursday. A defendant pled guilty to a charge of drunkenness. sentence included fines and license implications. The court also notes interim license arrangements and a separate civil sale context involving participants and local reporters.
Fragmentary OCR notes report two months of work by O Mara and mentions 40 convictions, fines totaling 100 BH, and a list of eleven sessions or cases in Caldian District Court. Several names and places are garbled, limiting precise details.
A Cairns courtroom on Thursday morning heard Sydney Arthur Perret Hirsson on remand with charges including alleged theft and possession. The case references small debts and proceeds of an unspecified matter, with a court outcome noting committal for trial. Included is a dated snippet from 18 October 1921 and financial figures or shop inventory related to remedies and consumer goods such as shoes and clothing being cleared at various prices.
The funeral of Mrs Turner was held yesterday at the church with Waterside Workers present. Rev Harris conducted the service as pallbearers and family attended including Mrs B R Turner, Mr and Mrs Wye Paul, and many others. Attendees listed include numerous relatives and friends from the local community.
A shocking Adelaide incident at a station at one oclock involving a tram car and passengers. Two men were killed, and a woman, Evana, was severely injured when the carriage door closed on her as the train moved toward the end of the platform. She survived and was removed to hospital.
A weak tropical disturbance moves northeast from Cooktown with small intensity. Forecast rain near Mareeba expected as a likely shower, possibly heavier than in recent years. Odds of continued unsettled weather and local squalls noted with uncertain movement direction.
Marie 1M Vertey conducts in St Jens Private Monpitat and Senaor Coot town. Sarge Toft Net gains, Nivee Varley popular in the district, preparing to move to Canada for the enrlleat ooveraunty. She has received community support from friends and local residents.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a search or journey with items like a 12 fee measure and wheat type. It mentions a casual basher and Teeling peeking, but lacks clear persons, places, dates, or events to confirm specifics.
The text describes an insurance venture led by promoter and directing figure Mr PF Levy, active across Queensland and Australia. It highlights plans for a county organisation to employ effective methods, with policies featuring education based appeal and a multi policy approach. A concrete path to progress is promised with a cement partner Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd.
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