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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text advertises “Perfection” branding with garbled phrases about guarantees. Mentions Gent’s Nickel and Silver Hunter Gear, a 10 year Ry U phrase, and scattered terms like Free 30 and Railty, suggesting a dubious product promo.
The General Manager Mr Walter Calley reports on 12 January progress at Frederick Mine with ore sampling, weather delays and road conditions improving. He notes successful recovery of the foal and tentative end of week results with concentrates processed and spares obtained.
A partial grain market summary notes heavy demand and good prices. Reports show sales of well filled barley and wheat with price ranges around 6/3 to 5/1 and prime grain at 8/2 to 6/7. brisk activity expected Friday.
The readable lines are garbled about a ceremony and locations including Townsville and Caltek with mentions of dates, a rover, and a commissioner but remaining details are unreadable and uncertain.
Obituary notes the long service of a North lawyer and alderman, praised for unwavering justice, fairness, and candour. It highlights his Fifteen years at the bar, leadership on the City Council in 1821, and his strong civic duty shaping Towaggill’s future.
Woodward and Calder, auctioneers, announce a public sale of the contents of Mr. T. G. Craig’s house on Abbott Street. The sale is planned for Friday February 2 at 2 pm. Full details to be provided by Atherton Show.
Fragmentary report details a court martial in Mainz where German industrial leaders faced fines amid disputed extenuating circumstances. President overruled objections as Veit Thyatem, director of a parent works, answered. others followed with similar defenses and requests for clemency. Adjournment set for January 5.
Fragmentary text notes a heat wave across New South Wales with predictions of relief through cooling rains. Mentions local notices and a real estate listing by Woodward & Caller offering for sale buildings, with further details destroyed or unreadable.
Witness recounts a road incident near Mel Wright's store where Davies was struck as Mrs Ryan's car followed from behind. Davies sustained injuries to head and side but not serious. Ambulance attended and he was taken to hospital as bystanders looked on.
A fragmented report from Cairns outlines controversy over a widespread internet billing plan. Officials defend the approach citing consumer protection and revenue needs while critics warn of higher costs and reduced access for low income users.
A copied letter from Cairns based colonial officers appeals to the Colonial Treasurer for a period of allowance to offset dearness and sickness. The petition argues higher costs, lack of competition, and the need for maintenance money to support families stationed at Cairns while noting hardship in several northern towns.
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