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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
4
Minera AO 0 Mr WHISBANE announces a cattle sale on 20/8/25 featuring wethers ewes bullock steers and calves. Includes prices and lots of stock such as cattle, heifers, and various livestock weights. Sale emphasizes quick quotes and Cheep bidding for farm stock including es and exes.
Shipping notices list numerous vessels and captains including Geo Maine and Melbersta sailing from Castine. Passengers named Barris, Man nage, and others board various ships bound for destinations such as the United Kingdom and Newnan. Details include departure windows, routes via ports, and dates like July 1 and the 23rd for Molhourne, with lines mentioning Sediney, Caray, and VY, among many names and destinations.
Several notices invite attendance at community meetings and social events. Farm and garden gatherings, church services, and a granite hire service opening are announced with locations in Ard, Gardonvale, Suteliffe, and Freshwater. Condolences and funeral arrangements for Mrs. and Mr. Herbert, plus a death notice for Thomas Dates Rival, are included with brief familial remarks.
Dated Cairns Post issue from June 21 1923 presents a fragmentary front page line mentioning Takfhariane Napateon and a potential attack or confrontation. The readable portion centers on a historical Australian newspaper snapshot with limited legible names or events.
A garbled historical piece recalls World War I era tensions in Europe. It references the Balkans, the alliance system, and looming threats posed by nations such as Bulgaria and Kommenia, mentioning leaders, marches, and shifting power as observers ponder the war’s long shadow.
A garbled June report mentions heavy activity at a market near Ronustere Verlay Phe with remarks on demand, quality, and pricing. It references Wheat values around 10/2 and 770 units, with scattered notes on weather, traders, and shipments amid unclear phrases.
A controversial report from Mt Mulligan notes continued coal mine output with miners working limited days. An aviation and traffic advisory follows near Sydney connections, warning of dangerous pedestrian and vehicle interactions on junctions and roads near hotels and streets, urging caution amid evolving transport plans.
Town Council set a meeting for Friday to hear reports on the oil decision and to appoint a town clerk, with Major James and others present. The council also endorses leave for Mr Wilkinson and plans a delegates meeting at Cairns Shire Office to discuss cane industry matters and a new hall project.
A chaotic transcript outlines a government sugar policy debate with Mr Powell and Mr Draper, detailing raw sugar retention, a five year plan, and embargo ideas. It notes producer miller and refiner tensions, possible price floors, distribution terms, and official recommendations pending cabinet action.
Fragmented dispatch details deputation from Commonmereal ting Officers about proposed tax reductions and structural changes. It mentions arrests, perjury charges, and court proceedings involving individuals tied to Freshwates and Queensland industry intrigues, with references to local officials and a controversial pamphlet on sugar production.
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