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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
2
A public notice states that the HELLENDES KEER ROTEL has transferred control from Mr. Chery to another party. The message signals a change in management and urges patrons to note the new arrangement.
The Post notes Port Douglas to main line railway prospects remain distant while local weather and other factors hinder progress. Officials cite channel tests and wharf work as ongoing but no timetable is set. Opposition from Cairns persists, and shire authorities focus on urgent water-logged conditions and related infrastructure needs.
A scrambled OCR snippet shows commodity names Beta Barbet London copper and Pigiron with prices such as 309 forward 207/5 and 30 for Spelter. The fragment includes dates around 1906 and currency formats £ 0n/9/8, indicating historical market notes with miscellaneous forward and price figures.
A busy notes page outlines Star's Cod Liver Oil Compound for stomach relief and throat care, a Carnegie Picture Ltd electric light deal, and a Catras Theatre program featuring The Viper at Howse and Shetmester with animal trivia. It previews home quarter views, travel mentions Brisbane, and lists two auctions for real estate and furniture.
Report notes two nominations for the Amateur Boxing Championship at the rink, postponed a week. Updates indicate many entrants expected. additional details from Mears Burs Pulp and Co. London. Also mentions a Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at Ware with a special train from Callns at 9 p.m. and return at 5 p.m. plus a talk on agricultural visits and show improvements.
At a Friday meeting Alderman Hertill-Lew urged the council to have solicitors advise on the 1816 valuation and rate position. The Adelaide stoner arrived with 330 cattle. 100 from the Barrier to Townsville then transhipped to Kaditin. The Cairns branch of the Australian Natives Association plans an excursion to Marron Kathy and a dance scheduled for June 12 at Abe Shiterning Hall with Promoter Myo and MC Philippe.
A historic Palate venue announces a varied moment programme for the evening. The bill features Savoia drama with a powerful plot about a child and gang, Wild Par a witty Trish stage piece, and Fgt the heard of two generous stories. The program promises dramatic force, pathos, and street life realism.
Fragmented OCR text lists fabrics and styles including a Fisher Brown Worsted Suit with a Lithuanian or Australian patent mention and a Main Bark suit described as tart Worsted Suit. notes appear garbled, with partial brand cues like Green or Gry and tailors possible, implying a clothing goods listing from a period newspaper.
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