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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
4
The relatives of the late Mrs L Jones express gratitude to Dr Collis Marian Edwards and the nursing staff of Cairo District Hospital for their sympathy and tributes during recent bereavement. They also acknowledge those who sent wreaths and telegrams.
In Brisbane, sheep and cattle prices narrowed as demand faltered. Buyers paid 45/ to 47/6 for best beef sheep while cow and plain beef fetched 40/ to 42/6, with totals and averages recorded for cattle including 24 bullocky entries and a £15/7/72 average noted by J. Maddsen. Marked shifts from last week reflect tougher velour and steadier yarding values.
The document outlines imperial and Commonwealth agreements on standard mineral prices and contracting authority for purchasing rare minerals. It notes price levels for minerals such as wolfram, beryl, and pitchblende, with terms governing contracts during and after wartime. It cites joint purchasing arrangements and the roles of Commonwealth agents in supplying minerals under imperial oversight.
Readable fragments describe pricing per ton for lime and bagged goods, delivery terms, farm and rental parcels near Lake Street, water and gas access, and a local business with rooms available. Mentions hotel and commercial activity, with ambiguous references to local agriculture and storage.
A fragmented shipping brief lists scattered names and places including Captain and passengers. Readable segments mention Calta, Dlesdamnes, Downe, Lambert, Parkes and Aner Howse Wiltans, with unclear associations and no coherent event details.
Fragmentary report notes Home Secretary pledge of a simple comprehensive road policy. Ministers push for early registration of projects and new road board modeled on Victoria. Cabinet will study the inquiry from Theodorw and Bardacre on administration, funding, and cross state parallels to accelerate North country feeder routes.
A mosaic page reports on legal notices and auctions, community meetings, and a court summons. It mentions factory plans at Tableland with local farmers, a football match, and social demonstrations. Also notes on police action, a hospital admission, and a call for historical references on Tasmanian Aboriginals.
A damaged OCR fragment describes the arrival of a new vessel named Capisto at Weymnesday week, with crew and officers listed. The ship prepares for commission after a brief stay in Townsville before sailing to Sydney and then London, with references to a Federal Quarantine Officer and various officers and names.
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