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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
A garbled column reports on community life in Townsville and surrounding areas. It mentions residents, tradespeople, and visiting travelers, with updates on illnesses, social events, and local business activity plus a note on a death and interment.
The article reports two young brothers living in harsh conditions at a home in Somftuempton area. They describe abuse by their father, including confinement and neglect, while a guardian woman tended to them. Authorities note many similar claims across the state.
Prospectus for Bibophra Meat Export Company Limited shows capital £25,000 in 25,000 shares of 20s each with 17,900 shares offered. Details cover share payments on application and allotment, directors, promoters statements, and option agreements. The document describes a proposed plant near Cairns with railway access and export potential for meat processing and distribution, including provisional directors and solicitors.
The article surveys notable hat tricks and bowling feats by Australian players on tours to England and South Africa. It highlights record performances by figures such as Matthews and Hearne, and cites historic instances including Tyers Walker and Gylliott, noting repeated successes across tours and eras with emphasis on notable seven wicket hauls and enduring bowling feats.
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