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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1922
Page
4
Birth notice reports Mr and Mrs William Larsen of Mulligan OE welcome a daughter named Merle Bana born on the second at Herbert on.
The notice invites friends and relatives to a funeral at Cairns Cemetery for Mrs Fanny Geary with family and affiliated groups also asked to attend. A broader letter criticizes the Main Roads Board for duplicating Brisbane officials, urges practical road construction priorities, and questions funding and administration affecting local districts and taxpayers.
Inwards mail and transit notices describe arrivals and schedules from Babinda to Cairns with multiple stations, times such as 10 30 and 3 30 pm, and weekly patterns. The text lists ports and towns including Babinda Deeral Cairns Port Douglas and Karanda with references to Thursday and Saturday cutoffs and daily departures.
The report lists ships and crews including names such as Newbery Mesdamness Hives Daleuny Haztldene and Williams with infants, plus many crew and passenger names. It notes departures and expected arrivals among Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane routes, detailing cargo like sugar and engagement in annual engar loadme work between Cairns and river ports.
London metal prices in July reported by the London and Sydney exchanges. Values shown include lead 24/1776 and antimony at 27 pounds per ton with various figures for copper and gold. The fragment notes several percentages and weeks but the data is incomplete and unclear due to OCR errors.
Brisbane July 2 at Roma Street market officials reported a lively wheat and groats sale with oats lucerne and rye. Prices ranged from 4/4 to 5/6 for good quality wheat while other grains fetched varied bids. Piling and small lots showed steady demand with plentiful stock on hand.
In a garbled 1922 Post dispatch the leaders of political Rene Pilla pater emerge from the depthe of tian edetna with a new F POR.
The article indicates government plans point to an early election around December while Parliament would be asked to sit long. It notes Cabinet denials but hints at postponed legislation, heightened lobbying, and potential budget measures to support primary industries amid party opposition.
As advertised in this issue the second austtey dancing class commences in Tenday. Atl tay members are invited to attend and give assistance.
Morane of Finaby Leence directed to attend advertisement appearing in home time. Fine of the Cairns Rugby League set at 7.30 pm. Tonight at the naval meeting place to finalise matters regarding the Towne visit.
The Maretha correspondent reports steady rain Sunday with showers across the area. Rainfall measured at Ma rrelia for the 24 hours ending Sunday reached 100 points, causing cancellation of Sunday events.
Fragmented notices report a Northam Country Party gathering of supporters ahead of the Northern Country Party event. Items mention Mr Lawrey, Cardinvaley Thought, and references to local health discussions, clothing sales, weather updates, and funeral notices.
The passage references a murder case involving a boy named Clive Becker and others near Yarrabah. It notes confusion over identities and suggests a timeline of events with W. C. Smith mentioning Beckett Tell Yarrabah and shifts in statements.
A fragmented item lists bargain prices on fabrics such as Torche lace and insertion, with typical yard prices and bundles. It mentions selling terms from a shop in Cairns and notes a social gathering at Mrs B A Kearney’s home with music, presentations, and gifts for the guest of honor.
A fragmented report describes a fishing trip in which Mr Rahery Mawsey and Mr Bieeke travel with local followers. The group visits Maregha, then to the Adsteuetl ewer, with several members lingering at the Liars Meat location before heading to a gathering near the Gol nidwatey.
A distorted ad text mentions Pine Syrup and a mysterious reward. It states a prize of two dollars per bottle at Cralks Chara Cairns, with unclear instructions and magical connotations. The readable parts point to a retail offer and a mystery mood.
A garbled note references Charles Dickens and a weather related scene inspiring a cinema project. It mentions a transformation into a four screen feature and notes the motion picture adaptation. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR but name recognition includes Dickens and a film context.
Weather at Herberton featured warm conditions followed by cold relief and sultry humidity. Saturday brought cooler rain with temperatures dipping and rainfall measured in multiple points as the day progressed.
Daith of Mere C Geary. There passed away at the Caigne Dintriet Hoapital ertymu, night. Mrs. Fanny Geary, wife of Mr C Geary, of McLeod 1, Deccas who was bare in England, 36, ye tg0, revided Ah Cairns for 20 Serrat, Groidrs young ton a daughter, revidine in Cairs other children of drvensed are Mex, Thaye fon, Milla Millan, and Mr S Geary, ofSydney. The funeral wi move from the Situation Army Hell at 4.30 o'clock:it is ytternoem.
Tenders invited by Wyine Government NSW for cantilever bridge across Sydney Harbour from Dares Tint to Miteowe with 100 feet clear span and four railway and 38 foot roadway width. The welcome for Rev Ward noted at Thorne and Blackheath State School education remarks and local civic reception with clergy and residents attending Friday evening service.
A charity dance and fundraising party for Mev Davi Junen with Troken foot and Mes Jones was held at Tolps. Activities included cake sales, town collections, and a prize draw with items donated by local residents, conducted by Mrs Stevens and others.
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