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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1912
Page
3
A fragment recalls Mrs Booth cherishing croquet and a cherished memento given by friends. She felt unworthy yet enjoyed the sport and the fond gesture from Clarion and others. The lines hint at a quiet, enduring affection for the game.
The Post Printery advertises bookbinding in all branches with promptness and despatch highlighted.
A garbled ad notes a showroom event in North Gueeradand offering glassware and crockery for cottages and big houses. It promotes universal beverage options and Xmas prices, invites wedding and Christmas gifts buyers, and highlights Japanese goods imported directly from manufacturers with a festive upstairs display.
A Lower Burdekin Farmers' Association meeting in Theatre Delta appointed W. Edwards as secretary after considering four applicants W. Edwards secured the post by a large majority. A Proserpine Farmers' Association note reports distrust when farmers' funds suffer yet remain tied to the group. The piece also mentions local draughts and odd ponies with varying prices and a pending holiday-related building completion.
An advertisement urges customers to buy PROBBE BOOT POLISH to extend boot life. It claims the product contains no leather destroying materials and is non inflam mable. The message quotes BR DUFFIELD as the root importer in Cairns.
Frank Shove on Lal Street advertises cab services and hire of sulkies and hacks both doubly and singly. Also offering buggies for hire and second-hand sulkies for sale.
Extract from Bulletin 25 November 1908 shows authorized capital and accumulated funds for Queensland Brasth Chambers. A. G. Saltmarsh reports capital and reserves totaling £364 020 with last year’s premiums at £113 171, leaving substantial reserves per £100 of premiums. Local agent A J Drafer comments on industry trends and protection levels.
The advert touts saddlery stock and made to order items with strong workmanship and neat counter lining. It claims heavy duty Pach Saddies and various dressings kept in stock. First class tradesmen are employed and a large stock of collars is available. Cairns agent for Carl Zoelley and Limited.
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