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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
1
Extracts from the Bulletin note that capital of ten pound shares is largely paid up to eighty with 11,900,000 liability for shareholders. Reserves total 31,283 and net premium income last year equals 513 per cent of premium income. National office strength is compared to leading British firms, showing solid reserve and capital levels.
The notice details multiple parcels in Trinity Parish including portions in Trinity Inlet and Sophia with areas from 66 to 295 acres. Lands described as scrub or alluvial, some frontage to Mulgrave River, with sales terms cited as one sixth cash and balance over ten years.
Lease offer for nine years at annual rent of fin. Yorkane price noted with ten working papers sent to district and prospects deemed good. Full details available upon application to A. J. Draper Ltd.
The account describes Private Frank O'Donnell of the 5th Battalion, son of Mes. J 3 Or Federal colors, returning for a wedding car procession. The bridal party included Mrs. C Jensen and Molly Moroney with guests wearing soldiers’ hats and caps, cross swords, and rifles as part of the festivities. The gathering featured numerous toasts and a detailed wedding dress description.
A correspondent reports on a charity event in aid of cancer children featuring G. McTavish senior and trained by Mrs. G. McTavish. The program included interludes, encores, and an overture by Miss Dot McTavish with praise for the pupil’s performance. The Red Cross Society thanks the School of Arts for support and refreshments.
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