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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1919
Page
2
In loving memory of Francis John Pearson died July 4 1918. My best husband and our dear father left two vacant places. We miss his familiar face and footsteps. Time has passed but still we miss him. From his wife and daughters with love.
Death announcement from Brisbane Hospital notes Charles Marshall of Cairns aged 51 died on Saturday July 5 or 7 1919.
Fenwick and Co sales staff report steady demand and rising values across cattle hides tallow and other commodities. Prices reach a record 4722500 per saw, with improved shipping positions noted and buyers active at the latest market session.
Fragmentary OCR from the London metal market in Sydney with garbled names and disjoint notes. It mentions figures and individuals but lacks clear events, dates, or prices to establish a coherent item.
Fragmented telegraph copy recounts mail shipments for Fordson tractors, stock notes, and parish sales. It mentions Mayoers Lid Babinds Sale of Work, Presbyterian Women’s Guild, ambulance dance at Merriwingi, and fundraising efforts with community leaders and volunteers.
Unclear scribbles note Rev HM Prowse remarking on a crowd of bea chicas and a spree. The text is fragmented and lacks a clear event or date.
A long list of ex army and navy personnel arriving in New Zealand by ship after service on the high seas. Notables include Commander Danieiu Sante Dapther and Lt Col Saxby, with ranks and duties across naval fleets. Mentioned are awards, injuries, mine experiences, and plans for demobilisation and homeward travel to New Zealand.
A Cairns Times and Post Times printing ink shortage triggered a labor meeting. Officials described supply cuts from Brisbane and Tableland as the reason for looming paper stoppage. Union leaders warned the Times may close if ink not secured.
A chaotic account details tensions at a newspaper office with editors and managers clashing over policy and management. The piece references J T Statin and Mr Cotten say, and notes owners urge improvements while workers complain about governance and alleged missteps.
Attention is drawn to a sale at the Northern National Phitweat Wain and a related charity event in Lie Hall. Residents are invited to attend tomorrow at the Stage Hotel area near Asbinda Bacher Elsdor ve Delegsienrom. The aim is to raise funds for comfort items and warm clothing for children during cold days.
The readable fragments describe a local page item with partial details about an event or notice. Key names and specifics are unclear, but the text indicates a brief public item or announcement requiring further clarification.
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