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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
4
Readable lines note Carnival orders and fashion shops in Cairns. Mentions Hillmans tailoring Abbott Street Cairns and the Wyreema voyage to Townsville with passenger details. Also lists various local goods from chemists and grocers plus society notices about visitors and engagements.
Merchant advertisement touts Suprema Violet Face Powder from Carnivail Millinery with six shade options including Flesh White and Brunette. Promoted as latest American beauty item with Melbourne House supply and chemist service, dated 2/3.
The new Perfection oil stove is promoted with a July first demo by a lady demonstrator. The stove is described as a neat four burner model that bakes faster and longer than gas, coal, or wood, with practical cooking in the demonstration.
A express train collision near Corning leaves 34 dead and many injured as rear cars telescope and plunge over an embankment. Curious crowds obstruct rescue work while police disperse onlookers.
The Cary Town Council schedules a special meeting for Tuesday at 12 45 p m to approve a bylaw related to Norrian Park. The Works Committee notes track conditions worsened by wet weather and couch grass growth affecting preparations for upcoming races.
A District Court session heard charges against Mafsland forces Nakayama, Winimiji, and Meawabata for assault and robbery of Hor Sen on June 5. Evidence included testimony from Hoy ton and police witnesses about the alleged crime at a Japanese residence, with prior coverage in the Post.
Fragmentary report describes a court session with an independent witness and several Japanese witnesses. It notes swearing in a pro forma manner and alleged cheating at cards involving false cards. The Crown Prosecutor and Mr MacDonnell addressed the jury as the judge adjourned.
Reports from Towlsville describe an At Home gathering at the Fu, Jones Hotel presided by the mayor. Attendees included reading citizens and a patriotic program. A fountain pen presented to Dr Booth Jackson honors public health service during Elkington’s absence.
News from Sydney and Brisbane report a death at Mudgee of Mrs Eleanah Norden aged 65. She was twice married and leaves many descendants. Other items note political tensions in Queensland and NSW, a possible drowning in Surat district, and a Sydney order for one hundred powerful locomotives with staged deliveries.
The Totelisator Commission completed its final sitting and forwarded a report to the Government. The report signals regulation of the tot, while a second petition for Elections Tribunal review was filed concerning Mr J Cribb's claimed seat after his election in Hremer, with William Vincent Heffernan acting as Cribb's opponent.
A Cairns stage event features Miss Minnie Topping in the title role with William Owen and D. H. O Connor in supporting parts. The review notes her vocal charm and graceful presence as she performs parlor pieces and duets, earning encore and praise for Parma and Moon Struck.
A Melbourne meeting held at Town Hall discussed honoring Mr Joan’s generosity with oil paintings to be distributed to the Melhowrns National Gallery Trustees. The event also touched on a proposed site Walter Hall and plans presented to lawmakers amid political debates on government confidence.
Police, via the Criminal Investigation Department, reportedly made a significant seizure of a hidden coining operation around Brisbane. Detectives are believed to have moved swiftly before the offenders could disseminate any counterfeit currency.
Fragmentary text suggests turmoil in Tasmanian politics with references to leadership and party dynamics. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are legible to confirm specifics.
Local theatre notes highlight Miss Gibbs delivering a versatile performance as vocalist and actress with the cast including Miss Lottie Pargoher and Jeanne. the orchestra led by Professor Laing earns praise. The report recalls previouss shows and notes plans for The Belle of New York to open the following Monday with Miss Gibbs’ act repeated.
PARIS reports a unique case of wr. tert Herpin of Trentom who claims lifelong wakefulness after prolonged insomnia. He asserts sleep is unnecessary and says he can dream while awake, maintaining he has not lost much of his life to slumber following his wife’s death.
Fragmented text references the Holy Grail and a connection to Queen Elizabeth and King Solomon. The garbled lines discuss a dating claim and a possible history prior to a great event. The passage remains unclear and lacks concrete names or dates.
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Care as a remedy for numerous ailments linked to kidney and liver dysfunction. It claims relief from rheumatism biliousness liver disorders backache and debility, offering pamphlets and a non alcoholic concentrated form available through Melbourne firms and chemists.
A garbled OCR style note references Wirpod in the Bud Seld and Sheldon's New Discovers for coughs and colds. It mentions doses and prevention ideas but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
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