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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
3
The Mele Mulgrave Rifle Club held the second shoot in Locke's competition on Sunday across 600 and 700 yards with 10 shots per range. Horton achieved a higher score while J. G. Horse's competition features next.
A note shows shoeing work near Gregory's on Spence Street near South Coast Shoeing Forge. Prices listed as 4 or 6 shillings per set paid in cash.
McKay’s Harvesting Machinery promotes a range of farming implements including the Sunflow er cultivator and Sunray Disc Plough. The Sunflower cultivator claims higher daily acreage than rivals while the Stump Jump or Twis-180 Cultivator tackles cleared or stony ground. Also advertised are Harrows, Chan Cutters, and other harvesting gear. Manufactured in England with listings for Kapier and Star Motor Cars Leyland Commercial Vehicles Aston Proctor engines.
Notice shows A J Draper offering improved real property for sale. Details indicate location improvements, parcel boundaries, and sale terms. The listing includes contact for further inquiry and specifies property features and ownership status.
The article notes that modern trans Atlantic steamers grew in length and breadth but overall loaded draught increased little. Sir W White cites 39.6 percent gains in lengths and depths, while deep sea ships face greater depths and better accommodation. Shipbuilders urge authorities to adapt port facilities and dredging to handle larger vessels.
Town and Country Motor Co Ltd operates in Adelaide on Albert Street and in Toowoomba, listing locations in Queensland. The text notes multiple branches of the same firm and provides address references for customer access.
Do not experiment with doubtful preparations that only half cure a cold and weaken the bronchial tubes. The notice warns against risky remedies and urges caution to avoid lingering illness. Aimed at readers seeking safe, effective relief from respiratory symptoms.
A skin care product marketed as better than 9/6 Dreams claims broad availability and appeal across Australia with persuasive boastful language. The brief notice emphasizes wide reach and consumer satisfaction.
Extract from a 1908 bulletin notes authorised capital of 3,000,000 with reserves and protection for policyholders. It cites 55 tons non-tariff offices, capital and reserves at 121 percent of premiums, and mentions agents and managers including G. Saltmarsh and A. Daf E R Lotel Agent Cairne.
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