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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
3
Shoes advertised as better value through brains and experience using the best materials. Claims offer good goods at lower prices than elsewhere, inviting one trial to prove the claim.
Brisbane reports Premier Denham hints at tax relief and a more liberal budget, whileFederal plans under Prime Minister Fisher propose a child birth bounty. The piece also notes extreme rainfall records and urges readers to consider life insurance options amid political shifts.
An oddly phrased snippet hints at a local motto about growth from small beginnings and mentions remedies in a dated style. It references Dr Sheldon’s Newny and a phrase about a widespread remedy, though the overall meaning is unclear.
The Pioneer Hotel at Tumoul in the Terminus Atherton Evelyn Hallway promises central access for visitors. It highlights elegant catering and general accommodation as a base to explore local falls and resorts.
Fragmentary OCR lists firms and offices in Cairns including Dalgety Co Ltd Wolfram Buy re Naruator Cairns Town Council and Cairns Fire Brigade Board with addresses Abbott Street Cairns Sale Yards Lake Pires Catn.
The London Directory lists world traders to contact English manufacturers and dealers. It includes export merchants, steamship lines with port routes, provincial trade notices, and advertising options from £1 to £3. The current edition is available from The London Directory Co Limited at 22 Abchurch Lane, London.
The ad urges customers to compare quality and prices before buying elsewhere and claims Mo Ward’s offers fresh goods with no old stock. It lists location opposite Cairns Railway in Shorten Street near Taylor’s Studio and Smellie’s Corner.
Extract from the Bulletin dated 25 November 1908 discusses capital funds and reserves for the Queensland branch led by Norman Brisbane and manager A G Saltmarsh. It notes approved capital of £2 000 000 and accumulated funds of £364 000, with losses of £2 477 570. It compares premiums and reserves ratios and mentions A J Draper as local agent in Cairns.
The Alive Hotel has been acquired by Mrs. Chapman and will operate under new management. The hotel will focus on comfort and airiness with moderate charges and special attention to table service and spirits.
R. P. Andrew of Lake Street Cairns advertises as a direct importer of curios and fancy goods including Ceylon lace, tortoise shell and ebony ivory work, Hind mace, pearl shell work, and samples by width edging or insertion. Agent for Ceylon Tea Lanka.
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