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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show Fearnley and Co. Ltd in Cairns handling misrouted shipments. References mention a brig, steamship, and freight arrangements involving inward cargo between Cairns and other parts, with unspecified parties and cur short.
A transit record outlines ship movements with arrivals and departures across Bowen Hills Foonteriile Keppel Bay and Sydney Melbourne and Townsville. Vessels depart Cairns Brisbane Melbourne and Townsville on various days with weekly patterns and midweek port calls.
Fearnley and Co seydinte departs Sydney January 14 bound for Southeypton and the Continent. A second vessel heads to Hamburg via Jara ports and Tasman ports for Hongkong, with the voyage slated for February 12.
The notice advertises Central Clothing Emporium urging comparisons with M Ward's offerings. It claims fresh stock, no old goods, and quality plus price advantages. Located at Sheridan Street near Cavms Railway, opposite Taylor's Studio.
Disjointed OCR text lists street names and a contact at Central Clothing Emporium. Mentions M Ward and Sheriffian Street vicinity near Smellie’s corner and Taylor’s gredio. Details are incomplete and place names appear inconsistent.
A Saturday council meeting in Teadbourne discusses chairmanship and returning officer roles. Debates center on whether Dr. Grigg or Dr. Dempsey should act as chairman and electoral returning officer under the act, with shifting opinions and procedural questions raised.
The Courier reports on the Queensland banana industry urging fair treatment and support for growers in the state. Advocates push for policies to boost production, stabilize markets, and safeguard livelihoods amid regional challenges.
A letter from growers laments dire market conditions in Queensland and a Fiji tied labor conflict. They urge decisive action to stabilize pricing and prevent continued losses, arguing a firm stance could salvage a once thriving industry.
The Bowling Carns Bowlesg Club reports Saturday scores amid a fog of OCR errors. Teams include Wilson, Toohey, Kelly, Nagel, Lyon, Bulcock, Hoare, Hartigan and others in rink play with results like 19 to 15 and 17 to 15, plus a match where The Scotch team Beotchmen lost to The World 28 to 22.
An advertisement offers free advice on curing deafness, head pains, and tinnitus using “Pure Natural Kinetics” without medicine or electricity. It claims to reach all afflicted readers and promises information on self treatment from home, presented as a health remedy.
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