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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
4
Local advertisements list beauty powders hair tonics cough syrups and baking powders from Cairns chemists and merchants. Mentions Miss Firth at Pessilbrook and Mr Craig Chemist promoting products, plus notices of building plans and social events. სას
Reports from Nelson describe a fatal derailment near Ingarava Junction as a freight train from the mill derailed, spilling supplies and blocking the line. Authorities say several cars plunged off the tracks while workers battled to clear the wreck, with one car overturned and limited injuries reported.
Historical ad notes endorse influenza remedies, featuring OT products with quinine cordial and whisky. It cautions that only one OT is acceptable and warns against substitutes.
James Jick writes to Port Douglas Record urging development of Cape York Peninsula from Cooktown to Thursday Island. He cites earlier telegraph line plans, mineral wealth, and failed ministerial action, praising explorers like Lakeland and Jack while condemning cabinet neglect and calls for opening towns, ports and land for settlers.
Cairns retailers announce Melbourne goods on the s. Mintaro and Atrpan Rieck Flats store offerings for men women and children. The Kenfering Fashiont introduces infant millinery with latest shapes and restemsbie priam.
A large shipment of lamps from small band lamps to Duplex and Millet models arrives direct from the leading English factory. All are English made and promised to give utmost satisfaction. Visit to see and choose for yourself.
The brief item names A. L. and S. Ironmergery Produce with Armstrong Ledlie Stillmar listed in the readable text. No further context or dates are provided.
A miner writer urges government action to develop mineral and pastoral resources in the northern district. He notes promising reefs, timber, and cattle trade potential, urging a port at Lloyd Bay and reliable landings to support colonization, sugar and tobacco prospects, and faster shipments.
One hundred delegates from 35 counties attended the Wireless Convention and visited the Marconi works, later dining with Marconi. The Prince of Wales marks coming of age at Windsor with widespread royal congratulations including an Order of the Golden Fleece from King Alfonso of Spain. A Rome charity effort feeds 1000 children daily amid Eternal City poverty.
Sporting Rosehill notes show a muddy day with good track. In the Prince of Wade Handicap Midge TN beat Matoures by half a head with Mirage A in third. time 2.96. Betting favored Matouree at 5 to 4 and Mirage A at 2 to 1. Fragments mention Orant National scratching.
Melrocane notes scratchings for the Grand National time sea Toy and Rhombus in the Sevenlechase event. Forhene and Tawthorne also appear in the program. An appeal is filed with the VRC regarding Melrovane's Monday entries.
Reports on disciplinary suspensions of twelve players in Caufield on Saturday, Lindrum leading Williams in a scoreline at Melbourne, and plans for a bowlers’ visit to Cairns. Also mentions Ernest Hume associated with public works, a Halwa Department team forming in Sydney, Queensland vs New South Wales football test, and NSW versus New Zealand rugby league with a 42 to 7 score in wet conditions.
A report from The RUFL describes a reunion on the 1gth instant with a prompt ventilated contest between Captain Doubleday and Mr. Dove. The Muulic Miner matchup ended 417 to 416 in favor of the former, signaling a next Sunday challenge. Details list players such as Ed Harris and G Wilke along with team totals and shooting splits.
A reader argues Tolga earned a goal after a disputed penalty near Atherton 25 line. Hayes’ kick was blocked by a defender who jumped in. the writer claims the referee overruled correctly, while spectators deny the decision. He questions referee powers and calls for rule clarification.
The report lists Kuranda arriving this morning from Townsville and departing at 5 am for Cooktown, Palmer coming from Townsville at 4 pm heading to Townsville again, Mourilyan Teacn tonight to Townville, and details on the Fremantle maiden voyage to Australia. It notes the Barrabool freight trader poised for conversion to a hulk at Sydney, and recalls its coastal service history and later neglect. The piece references ship tonnage, port arrivals, and public interest in maritime undertakings and equipment.
Mr J Smale the Scottish woollen expert engaged by the Commonwealth Government to report on a suitable site for Federal offices in Australia. He has not yet visited certain towns and there is fear that a rushed list could cause public outcry. Smale intends to present his report to the cabinet.
Fragmentary text mentions polls and prompt effect but lacks clear events, dates, or names to summarize into a definite news item. No verifiable entities or outcome can be established from the provided material.
Printed and published by William Reat for Cairns Pom aeaniet Company at their general printing office Abbott Street.
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