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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1922
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment lists items like split peas green peas chicken tamale sweet corn beets jellies icing sugar block chocolate desiccated coconut blood fish salt salmon crab fresh stocks shrimp. The piecemeal text hints at a coastal or general store inventory with multiple foodstuffs and seafood items.
A special memorial service at St Pauls Presbyterian Church Brimmed with tribute to Sir Robert Philp who died June 17 and shaped North Queensland development. Rev J Walker praised his public service, integrity and private generosity noting his long career from politics to community affairs and trusted leadership amid a large congregation.
News from the North reports on local farming impacts and road conditions after rain, noting government by laws and potential remedial measures. Intertown football sees Charters Towers and Lower Burdekin teams draw in Cosdale with Ayr’s visitors.
The Mareeba district records stock movements for week ending, noting 226 horses, 1072 cattle, 400 sheep in district. 264 horses removed. Movements include Mareeba to Emerald Creek, Carpentaria Downs to Babinds, and Mareeba to Darages. Cattle and horse transfers involve Grogan Bros and J. S. Pollard. mentions 27 horses Mareeba to Ok. Talks of transport neglect, enforcement of permits, and rising rainfall aiding pasture. Gulf district reports good season, cattle in fine condition. Bulls from Archer Bros herd to cross Shorthorn with Hughes Bros properties. Factory remains at Bibophra meat works with clerical staff, and local industry potential including new development at Tableland and marketing equipment. Stock notes also touch on weed control, rain impact, and forthcoming bacon consumption demand in England.
The text discusses government license fees and proposed taxes on betting tickets and race admissions in Queensland. It suggests financial strain on racing clubs and bookmakers and contemplates the impact of taxation on the industry, warning that only some men with knowledge of taxation will foresee the outcomes.
An ad style passage touts hair care for all women, claiming equal chances and the cleanser shampoo’s unique properties. It emphasizes gentle cleansing, recharging in hot weather and protection against polluting effects, urging use for reliable shine and confidence.
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