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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
A jumble of local notes and ads listing remedies, tailor offerings, social visits, and shop promotions. Mentions of Hilligan's tailoring, Cairns visitors, Carnival costumes, and various Whatsits including patent tonics and beauty powders. Notes generic travel, shop addresses, and product pitches with multiple personal names.
A fragmentary Sydney style column lists purchases, land leases, travel notes, and assorted advertisements. Items include a six year lease on the Hoyetote at West Maitland, names like Mr Wy. T. Guyer and Mr WOT. Grigg, shop products such as chocolate cathartic and coffee essence, and notices of appointments, travel, and a death in Charters Towers.
The ad touts the New Perfection Oil Stove with a claim that bread and cake baked with it stay fresh longer than with gas, coke, or wood stoves for a week. It urges practical demonstration starting July 1st and invites readers to call and see the stove.
Reports from Winton describe heavy losses and stock losses in the Totein area with stock sent to bush. The Lonateuch coach got stuck near town forcing a town rewrite while Aramac roads suffer from heat disrupting traffic and depleting supplies. Brisbane notes education act clauses and Consolidation Railway Bill progress. Half year land selection in the state totals 3 077 123 acres up from 2 408 378, with selection increases noted and £18 506 alert.
Sydney report notes the well known carrier Robert Swaidling was found dead in a bath at his Leichhardt home. The death is believed caused by gas leakage from a leaking fitting.
Fragmentary letter discusses a sit in view and support for a Commonwealth flag and northern development. It asks readers for opinions on fostering mutual benefit and mentions a Frenchman’sreck area near Bell. The text is unclear but signals civic discourse and territorial development ideas.
Delegates of the Australian Producers Association held in Ingham amid sugar district representation. A unanimous report supported sugar industry needs, urged government fulfillment of undertakings, and defended the sector against restrictive action. Discussed new cane varieties and pests with Mr. Girgult and Mr. Trier contributing, and resolved to monitor Central Mills interests. The council adjourned to 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The Hughes Union selectors have named the representative squad for Queensland. Key players from regional clubs are selected to form the side for the upcoming competition, aiming to showcase local talent on the state stage.
Readers are urged to compare prices and quality and to obtain the price list. The ad touts Better goods for sane money and claims Best Valor im Groceries offers the very best for less, promising lower prices than elsewhere.
South Africa won the toss and fielded as Australia began its innings amid ideal weather. Minnett's pace troubled the South Africans, with Tancred top-scoring for the visitors and Hazlitt steadying the attack as Australia closed first innings at 260.
July 16 passenger lists include Mrs Norrie and others aboard Palmer guided by Captain J. Mar kay with eleven steerage passengers. similarly Kurenda with numerous passengers and Burns Philp Co. Ltd as agents. July 16 Meuriljan and Kuranda entries record many names, including Mrs Cochter and Devereaux, with second saloon and steerage counts noted.
Carnival millinery visitors are urged to buy from Melbourne House on Aboot Street as the right establishment for themselves and children. New and fashionable goods are on display from Melbourne Mail and inspect.
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