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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
4
Large shipment of lamps including hand lamps and Duplex and Miller Lamp models. All parts are English made and promise sturdy performance. Call and see for yourself at the shop.
Local Cairns notes report Miss Eilendhe Mary Tlacave and Mr J For syth-Smith wed in a Brisbane church vestry ceremony. Auctioneer Mr Toohey, visiting from Melbourne, arrives by Mourilya. carnival roxtames urged from Hillman's for first-class tailoring. Various locals travel, plus cosmetic ads for Suprema Violet Face Powder and Kellys Hair Tonic.
Despite wet weather a good audience attended Mrs. Rencoma’s Shire Hall lecture on reincarnation and agrihope topics. The mayor presided as Mrs. Ransom offered remarks and the discussion touched on vital life questions and spiritual progress.
Letters of administration were granted in the estate of Thomas Moody of Atherton, timber dealer. The proceedings were sworn in at the Supreme Court with estate values listed. In Charleville buyers seek a dock and station as land values rise after rain. A Women Workers’ Organizer urged higher wages despite claims workers are contented. In Brisbane a man named Frisby, accused of murder and attempted suicide, is reported to be showing improvement.
A fragment from the Berrigan district in New South Wales notes land seeking activity with fourpence in circulation as part of a regional inquiry. The brief hints at property hunting and local currency mentions amid a rural context.
Marenba and Atherton Bie Smith of Rushes and Miss Smith Moboma arrive in Atherton on the 12th 18th and 14th instant staying at Qlomtier s Barren Wal er Hotel and will be at Mareelis from the 14th for the Show and Hace.ine with her Tiny of Milner band and party schedule details remain unclear.
Fragmentary notes describe cofrings and gar coco in the wreckage. The search team recovered small male coffins shattered in a coffim as they extended their search for the missing crew.
Four youths were arrested during a Livry march, leading to Jean Poyer’s capture. Detectives disarmed suspects, and weapons making gear was found in their rose-filled area. The strike’s leaders faced government action as violence erupted with injuries reported.
The article reports a heated session in Parliament over the Welsh Disestablishment Bill. Liberal Churchmen and Nonconformists pressed the Prime Minister for clear consideration while the Irish church funding and Welsh relations drew focus amid questions about potential job consequences for Commons members.
Miscellaneous items report nurse ante-nationations near Brides and a director leaving the Northern Territory to take duties. A tram accident near Kelvin Grove injures two children Aubrey and Judith Vietersen. Maritime matters cover Seamen's Compensation Act payments and vessel masters' required returns. Melbourne reports provincial election results and naval reassignments. Perth notes opposition to extending trading hours and debates Sunday opening limits.
The Mareeba annual Show closed on Thursday with a modest profit forecast. Exhibits overall improved in quality though farming and livestock displays were sparse, led by A W Lanter who won best saddlery collection and a special prize for work within 100 miles. Poultry entries were solid, with J W Macrae dominating White Orpington and superior pen awards. minor wins went to T S Barber and H W Bechtel among others. The association expects a substantial profit, while Frank Grainer of Hodgkinson district died in Mareeba Hospital, funeral held Friday with a service by Rev Father Sugrue.
A man identified as Vane is in custody after a fatal shooting on a Sydney street. Margaret Ride was shot three times and died at Sydney Hospital yesterday morning. Police continue investigations into the incident and motive.
In Melbourne the railway revenue table shows a record 5,000,000 pounds for the financial year with sixteen days remaining. Up to June 14 gross receipts stood at 5,043,864 pounds, 147,488 pounds above the total for the previous year, which was itself the highest on record.
George Lewis and Frederick Brimfield were reported lost in the Florentine Valley bush near Hobart. After five days, weather concerns and a search party, they reached the Derwent River and then Hamilton safely.
A Liver Peel Leeds train derailment near Hepdentridge caused three carriages to telescope at a sharp curve. Four passengers died and one was injured severely, twenty others seriously hurt as the train ploughed along the track for miles.
Sydney reports a billiards clash ending Saturday night with Harverson trailing Diggle 18 000 to 0 1 4P9 in final tally. Diggle posted top breaks of 194 and 155 while Harverson made 187 and AQ as decisive scores.
The notices list numerous passengers and families aboard the ships Mourilyan from Townsville and Wyandrea bound for Melbourne via ports, including many women and children, with crew and return plans noted. The second-class listing appears for multiple travelers and dates, alongside references to naval matters and ship movements connected to the harbor service.
A historical Cairns Naval Reserve report details a naval drill seven and eight seconds of training, describing the gonwal reining, vessel handling, and firing practices. It lists crews and ratings, noting weather affected training and concluding with a summary of the reserve year’s program and officers.
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