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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
1
Mitchell's Post Office Hotel in Herbertton offers superior accommodation for visitors families tourists and commercial travelers. Under proprietor Owen Mitchell the hotel promises up to date high quality amenities with spirits wines and beers available. Communications are promptly attended to.
In a Police Court session before Mr A P W Trogear legal action centred on Mary Jane McClellan at Mitchell Hotel Koorboorn for polling hour breaches. She pleaded guilty and received a one pound fine plus court costs. Jobs Graham also faced charges for being on licensed premises during polling hours and was fined one pound plus costs. Bowen Cameron admitted keeping Railway Hotel Koorboora open for liquor sales on May 1 and received a fine with costs after evidence and defence arguments. The case adjourned with the verdicts and fines paid.
The Arms Agency of the company announces delivery and assistance for building purposes. The firm advertises advances of estate and stock for construction needs.
Fodder and other commodities show varied prices with Anchor sacks noted. Mercury terms include onions and potatoes priced in old currency, while wheat remains at five shillings six pence. Air shipments of American apricot cola arrive amid Australian shortages, with future consignments expected monthly and demand for dried fruits remaining strong in the Commonwealth.
A change of weather on Saturday brought rain and strong winds, with little measurable rainfall so far. The Church of England Sunday School picnic on Wednesday proved well organized, featuring many games and a large sports program. About 40 children attended with several adults assisting, each child receiving a token prize, and prizes awarded to participants for close finishes. Thanks go to Mrs. Moller and Mrs. Wordsworth for their roles, and to Mima Secoteen for visiting. Local reports note farm activity at Alcombbe Hotel and nearby properties, including new gear and pumps, plus horse trading this week. The sugar experiment station reports cane plots to be cut around the 15th, encouraging farmers to improve cultivation for future profits. Two visitors were impressed by the plot and plan to invest more time and care in their farms, per the general sentiment of the district.
A letter from HOUSTON argues the referee misread the offside situation involving Treesy and Rainbows. He notes Mr Donald’s explanation and criticizes the handling of player identification and the referee’s account, urging fair support for referees.
The Kadina steamer from Townsville to Cairns reported a rat from the chain locker in the fo'c'sle area. The rat was killed, then placed for examination but later disposed of overboard. Captain and doctor later decided fumigation of seamen’s quarters and crew accommodations on shore, amid reports of hotel refusals.
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