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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
A report from Mr B Shackleton and Glass Rouse Mountains breeders warns of a dangerous aging tick seen on horses. The parasite, about the size of a housefly, resembles the cattle tick and may cause severe harm after bites. Local pastors and horse owners fear spread and urge vigilance.
A ragged notice touts a first class hairdresser in attendance and lists sports items titled The Two Derbies Caulfield and Melbourne. It mentions Hobart and Townsville agencies along with names and a club’s annual event fees around £3521 and £260.
Horses listed for Gis J C Annual next week arrived via Wodonga including Black Gap Gotano Little Garena Footgunard Dr Hurt Beechworth Mad Jack Bay Ruin Marine Etag Royal Actor and Halley's Comet. Additional steeds and sports expected aboard Sunday steamer per cate A Wein Charters Towers report from July 20.
Acting Prime Minister announced that the Governor-General received a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. The New Zealand Government had been informed the Aurora would not proceed, and stranded Shackleton expedition members would be picked up and the Discovery sent to England.
A Railways Commissioners tour of the western district was abandoned after a derailment near Byrock at 2. Rain damaged the earthwork and the tender left the rails. The engine coupling broke and the tenders toppled down a bank. No injuries reported.
Digestive distress is blamed on improper use of stomach tonics and medicines. The piece warns against self medication and emphasizes avoiding acid and fermentation by using bland foods and a small amount of bicarbonated magnesia to reduce acidity.
The Executive Council considers additional applications for fertilisers under section 7 of the Workers' Compensation Act. Insurance groups named include Guach Assurance Co National Insurance Co of New Zealand Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co of New Zealand London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co Ltd Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd.
In a brief item the reader notes a resolved or concluded matter featuring Socks Mra Bighes and Mise Smich Lsc. The text provides little context but marks an end or closure to a local or organization dispute or event.
War news from St John's Cairns lists service times at 8 am and 7 50 pm for All Saints Gordonvale and St Anilay Aloomba with preachers including Rev Thomas CSB and others. Evensong at 750 pm noted.
The report discusses cane varieties, growth, and yields from the Sugar Experiment Station. Notes on Musa sapientum, soil conditions, fertilizer types, and district destruction affecting plantings. Recommendations include specific varieties and fertilizer regimens, with references to field observations and laboratory analyses.
Fragmented sale notice lists reductions on skirts and serge skirts and dresses. It mentions ladies shoes white canvas boots hats shirts negligees and leather cosacks with assorted counts and prices, indicating a broad apparel sale.
A mangled report notes soil moisture in Woongarra and nearby regions affecting crops. It cites plant health issues in Koian and Liman areas, mentions plasticizing preparations for August, and discusses grub damage, parasitic pests, and recommendations to raise certain varieties and fertilizer usage for better yields.
Fragmentary report notes the Victorian Federation of Seamen's Union condemns delays as Parliament prorogation looms in Brisbane. Mentions July timelines, Gore, and a call to a special session amid unclear dates and personnel.
A nineteenth century notice touts Chamberlain’s Tablets for digestive discomfort and upset stomach. It claims they improve digestion and help bowels act naturally, promising relief from constipation without further help. Sold by chemists and stores.
A noisy regional snippet covering visits and returns of residents to Cairns and surrounding towns, with references to Mrs and Mrs street movements, a nurse or dentist ad, a chemist promotion, a corporal announcement for a Tom, and a feature on A J Draper Ltd furniture works. The article also mentions a Sydney to Cairns photography run and various local social notices.
A fragmented notice lists sailing and motor yachts in Brisbane with prices £38 to £4750, plus a complete newspaper and jobbing plant for a weekly town paper. The sale includes Albion Press Gordon platen machine numbering, perforating and wire stitching equipment, a Guillotine rule cutter and type cases. Also mentions Fedora Income Tax Returns due this month.
Auctioneer advertises private sale of several properties on high blocks with verandahs and 33 perches land. Buyers can take over mortgages with down payments around 360 and balance via Dwel Nina Board. Listings include a five roomed dwelling on Sheridan and McLeod Streets and an Evercombe house near Nerwast Park.
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