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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
2
A garbled passage presents fragmented lines with archaic phrasing and obscure imagery. Names and clear events do not emerge, leaving a cryptic meditation on words, ritual, and fate within a classical or poetic frame.
A column analyzes political leadership in Australia, arguing leaders are figure heads and real power lies with subordinate officers. It discusses Bernard O Dowd and his poem The Bush, compares Australian writers to English roots, and critiques Federal and New South Wales politics including Fisher Hughes Gowen Holman and Gordon.
A night officer at Rediynch and station master at Cairns recovered a purse left on a down train on the 14th. The narrative shifts to literary reflections on Dickens and Scott, noting the era of ephemeral literature and the lasting appeal of Waverley novels amid changing tastes and notable figures long gone.
A wartime style notice extols camping as a natural Austasian recreation and promotes ready to use foods including Milanait coffee and Nestle prepared and tinned goods with sugar and milk.
Cairns Bakery Company announces acquisition of E Willis Bakery and will supply first class bread to the public from February 1. Competent baker from south engaged. manager V Dougherty pledges strict attention to business civility and cleanliness to earn a fair share of custom.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a head office situation referencing individuals such as Charles G. Murrey L.C.D and Largess Gentiet. The readable fragment suggests an internal matter at a department linked to Rebel Pharees, but key details and context are missing.
The meeting of the Caine Came Growers' Association advert ions end will be held on 25th insi st the Mulgrave Mill office. A minor train service alteration on the Malanda line will start Saturday. In Cairns, a case against Toby or Kanaka for unlawful opium travel was adjourned to today at the Police Court before P M T G Grant. On the steamer St Albans arriving from the East 38 Russians were onboard bound for Brisbane Townsville Melbourne Moii.
Passengers on the St. Bams bound for Australia include over half a dozen from Cairns and seven Chinese travelers. All held permits to return home, having recently completed a periodical sojourn to the Orient, with one Japanese traveler among them.
A meeting of domestic servants was held in Cairns yesterday at the old School of Arta to form a union. A president and committee were chosen and it was agreed to meet again next Sunday.
F A Brodie and Co sold last week on Mount Emu Pastoral Co output from Saxby Downs Station including 2000 fat cows. North Queensland Meat Export Co Limited bought the stock. Health inspector Cot trill has issued clean up notices at Chillago Klondyke and Maldiva. Chillagoe Standard hints at an eye opener report. Ryan s Creek incident involved horse and sulky with the harness cut to free the animal.
A promotional note touts Kelly's Summer Sale with strong discounts on clothing, mercery and goods. The piece asserts genuine reductions, dependable quality, and unusually low prices drawing economical shoppers to visit Kelly's.
A wire report describes thick weather and rough seas with heavy rain and packages seen floating suggesting cargo from a ship possibly the Taly ten. The message notes the Keppel Ray has arrived safely, while concerns remain about wreckage and possible cargo loss.
An odd promotional note touts buying advantages and a large stock of boots and shoes. It asserts customer benefit, mentions guarantees, and contrasts with other sellers, claiming affordability and broad selection to attract buyers.
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