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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
4
June 12 market report from Roma Street lists commodity prices across staples. Notes include imported oats in heavy supply, wheaten meal at 9/1, bran at 70, and sultry demand patterns with mixed availability across items.
Funeral details for John Driscoll aged 88 leave Cairns District Hospital at 10 o'clock this morning. The column also covers ads from Mt Svendsen Undertakers, nursing committee fund-raising, auction notices for Lilybank, and court reports on burglary and cheque fraud amid a busy Cairns scene.
The Maize market remained flat with no price gains as sales stayed mostly at four fifths. Demand was weak for Mu and Taggarts skin and hides, while subsupplies and conditions kept prices depressed. Wool grades varied from best full wool to short wools, with inferior lots out of demand.
Readable text describes ships in touch with radio stations on the thirteenth of the month. Mentions Briabene and an event at sea. The fragmentary source includes garbled phrases about cargo, tides, and signals, but no clear names, dates, or outcomes.
A long, garbled passenger and crew roster mentions a voyage starting in Sydney bound for China and Japan in June. The fragment lists numerous names including officers and passengers, and notes the ship preparing to depart with plans to travel toward the Pacific, with Norse and allied references scattered throughout. The text resembles a ship manifest or transport log from a colonial era voyage.
To Cane and Other Farmers. Avoid misguidance under Mass. The best manure is the farmer's toil. Fearnley’s Fertiliner Mixtures excel any on the market. Fearnley’s offer free expert advice on choosing mixers and optimal application to maximize profit and efficiency.
An OCR fragment describes a court scene with scattered phrases about witnesses, voices, and proceedings. The text is garbled and hard to follow, but hints at a formal proceeding with attendees and a judge figure. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable portions.
The Brisbane Women's Committee announces plans for a country women conference to give rural women a platform to express views on land improvement and related issues. The event aims to encourage active participation among country women during a scheduled week with visits from notable figures and organizers.
Melbourne reports critic Makin SLER. alleges neglect of medical facilities in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea after return from Me Tae wade. He cites malaria affecting 25 percent of service members and 90 percent of cases, recounting a death in two hours without proper instruments. Auction notices appear for Sheridan Street and Allen's Shoe on June 18 and 2 pm respectively.
Court heard evidence about a string of hotel robberies including clothing and jewellery stolen from various properties. Constable Taman and Alberty testified as officers outlined the incidents. Keenty was committed for further hearings as the investigation continued. Police described attempts to break into Scielie and Co. warehouse with windows shielded by security measures. Detective Kiernan led inquiries and pressed for further action.
A disorderly yet respectful funeral in Mareeba for a young footballer drew a large crowd of railway workers, club members, and residents. Mourners lined the cortege along streets near the railway, with floral tributes and color guards honoring the late player amid solemn music and processional marches.
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