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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
4
Carmel College Charters Towers announces reopening and the first team begins on February 16 1922. The notice underscores school activity resuming and athletics kickoff.
Local notices from Emilton's Hotel Barron Falls Kuranda include land lease tenders, annual meeting details, and special concessions. Applications for perpetual lease selections close soon with lodging details and contact options through the land agent in Cairns. The annual meeting of shore and school notes mention January and February dates with committee directions.
Shipping notices show ships arriving and departing various ports with plans for next voyages. The Laas of Gaveria is expected to refit, while Goomna is anticipated to reach Calon via Luskinda and nearby wharves. The Change (Capt 4) arrived from Sydney, and vessels like Brisbane-bound entries prepare for timber and market duties.
Brisbane January 1 market report notes improved conditions with Lucerne chaff well represented and steady sales. Prices range from 5/6 to 6/9 for various lots with strong New South Wales and Hobart trade mentions and references to Bourneville style production for winter home factories.
A feature discusses the elements of good conversation including humor and wit, noting the value of tentative, partner based dialogue. It cites Sir Walter Scott on private talks and previews a local theater program with Morton Jennings Musical Revue Company at Hibernian Hall and a reading by performers Mary Wright and others.
The Cairns Motor Agency announces a motor race at Norman Park on St Patrick's Day weekend. Cairns and Binnie team to conduct a 8 Worrie course race on Saturday with plans publicized via P O Box 56.
The Railway Concert Band performs under the baton of conductor H. Mf. Her in a program featuring selections from classical and contemporary composers. Local music lovers attend the afternoon recital at the town hall.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dates and names with unclear context. It references months and numbers such as 5/3 and 2/1 and includes hints of locations or people but no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.
The readable text shows a damaged notice about offers on items including pure white lace and a yard sale price. It mentions quantities and values with unclear details and asks if readers wish to participate or view the sale.
A critical piece discusses the American stage facing shifts in film and drama. It argues for preserving live theatre, critiques bad films, and questions future Anglo American collaboration while praising stage traditions and notable writers.
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