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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary letter references a town post office pace and a cemetery near ten miles in the bush. Mentions a department running it, delays if the master is away, and preferences for post reserve and cemetery work. Describes grave digging, placing, and safety concerns with scattered observations and dates.
The letter references fre ferne in the Northern Territory and compares Port Darwin and Adelaide with mentions of the Territory's flags and battles. It notes confusion over territorial identity and includes remarks about maps and granite in the Adelaide Flag context.
A reader letter discusses Deakin era policy and territorial governance. The text laments officials profiting from the Territory while workers suffer and criticizes exploration trips and land schemes. It mentions Verdant issues, the M Arthur and Roper excursion, and hopes for Chews Area gifts advertising a reevaluation of colonial administration.
A damaged report notes a war meeting at Mulgrave Stats School with figures like Premme and Greenwood involved. The secretary was instructed to arrange the warling of several hoe rere to Sing oe Pom. Funds to support an emt movent were discussed.
A historical shoe sale note lists several kid shoe styles with sizes and prices. Items include Ne RMA Devan Tan Kid Welle rd Shoe in medium shape and wide silt lace, Kat-A Neat Black Kid Buckle Shoe with pump soles, Smart Mack Kid Shoe with ankle strap, RUA High Grade Kew Grey Kid Derby Shoe, and Biek-A Tan Kid Terry Shoe with lace. Prices range from 1/8 to 2/8 per pair.
A block of fragmentary notices describes dairy stock sales, arrivals, and herd improvements at farms around Malamba Creek and the Michwwend River area. Purchases include heifers and grade cattle, with references to Mr. Gardiner, Mr. Purcell, and Mr. Lyech providing context on transfers and cooperative factory plans pending in the near future.
Fragmented OCR text describes a rent day act affecting Paria and Bun, mentioning London, dates, and a redistribution of basins. It notes decisions by a committee overriding earlier terms and references to public notices and legal proceedings with unclear specifics.
Fragmented notes describe district concerns about road work and candidate representatives. Mentions Campbell, Devidacn, Bow Road, and local workers, with unclear actions and outcomes.
The Naval Board selects Sydney as home port for the battleship Australia, the cruiser Audmsy, and two destroyers. Home port for the bloc remains Mel-Sure. The vessels, about 118 feet long and 36 feet beam, are to be commissioned by April or May with a top speed of 17 knots. The selection does not imply a change in roles, and crews will use the new base for routine maintenance and annual inspections once ready.
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