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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
4
McDonnell and Hamlyn announce a sale of furniture and effects of Mrs E Matthews at Water Street on Friday next with high quality items and urge attendance. The notice lists tender sorting and auction details, plus remarks about accountants and general agents handling books and tax services for households.
A garbled ad-like excerpt notes Mayers stocktaking sale with items such as white Turkish towels, linen finish sheeting, Madapolam fabrics, and men’s clothing. It lists prices and item types in a fragmented English run, suggesting a general sale of textiles and apparel.
A damaged notice from Mareeba expresses thanks for condolences to the family of Mary Leon Cleary and mentions relatives James Clarke Cairns and W Ross. It acknowledges grief and appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy.
Indian resident leaders pressed for franchise rights in Queensland while stressing they seek no policy changes. The speech supported White Australia and urged equal citizen rights for Indians resident before the Immigration Restrictions Act. The discussion touched on trade implications and policy consistency amid evolving international stance.
Arrivals list includes Bruce Monty Biri Slater, Mayan address updates, and new contacts for Tamal, Kanowna, and Levuta. Reports indicate a 16 uly timeframe and a trip in place of a prior arrangement. Local radio contact remains active with UPS in touch.
An Adelaide Chamber of Manufacturers vice president. Me Paren tend of Percy Ee outlines White Australia policy's impact on trade with Britain and Continental countries. He argues open export ties require eroding policy to sustain commerce though it faces strong public opposition.
Fragmentary price table for London metal markets shows figures for lead tin silver and other metals with forward prices and monthly terms. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret but lists items such as lead tin and silver with numeric quotes and forward points.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe court, bail forfeiture, and advertisements for supplies and lease and railway refreshment room site. details are unclear and names fragmented.
The latest Weather Bureau notes strong north coast winds with thunder and varying seas while lodges Cairne and Gelling prepare for their annual installation ceremonies. Archibald Chaptaly and Peter Cochrane are set as lodge masters, amid a report of local social events and a fatal house fire in Cairna district.
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