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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item lists individuals Maal, aA, B pochman, MacDounall, W P ts and B L Kaily with initials and partial surnames. Readable context unclear but these names appear as participants or subjects in a local notice or column.
The wire reports cloudy close conditions and record grass rain in Western Queensland amid early settlement boast. Tinarco Shire Council invites tenders from engineers to supply plans and specifications for a Fox's Crossing bridge near Atherton. Court list in Helverton District includes Charlie Mullaree aboriginal charged with breaking and entering Paddy colored man Mick aboriginal John Leon and Yong Yet Chinese charged with theft and indecency at Atherton.
The page reports an upcoming auction of furniture at Sheridan Street by J. G. Hoare and notes a tame pre election campaign observed by Mr. Fisher. It lists cattle and horse tenders, shipping statistics for February, and a presentation for Mr. Arnold at the Atherton Hotel. Several council items cover chair appointment and committee elections.
The Palace Theatre presents two dramas, Saulor's Eleart and Hajeb, framed as strong features in a program. A notable piece is The Miller of Burgundly set in eastern France, detailing a miller Meunier and a banker Bentemps clash over ownership. The film promises multiple engaging scenes and will be shown again tonight and tomorrow night.
The notice presents insurance product keywords including fire marine burglary public risk third party, sickness, workers' compensation acts, live stock and liability. It lists Liberal Conditions, prompt settlements and lowest current rates with F. E. Morris as manager and Herbert Manners as local agent in Cairns.
The listing highlights finished Collars in ne numeral and Guipure, New Quaker Collars in Muslin and Guipure, Fancy Lawn and Guipure Cravate, Robespierre Satin Collars with Tucked Lawn, Black Velvet Pin Bows, and a full range of Fancy Swallow Bows in latest shades. Also noted are Saints Colored Peter Pan Bows in silk or satin.
Editorial advocates a Cairns backed extension from Moolaba to connect Johnstone district with a main line, arguing it would outperform the Mourilyan scheme. It warns a deadlocked line endangers profits, urges government action, and notes local shire and chamber groups ready to push the plan.
A playful piece narrates a family picnic by the sea with goofy misread signs and a quirky narrator. Children Tom and Fred explore a jumbled landscape while locals, termed elder men, are described as kind guardians of the area.
A letter writer denounces Cairns harbor mismanagement over boats at the anchorage. He questions why the tug was used, condemns spending on Cecil Rhodes to tow lighters, and urges ratepayers to demand explanations and possibly hold an indignation meeting at the next Cairns Harbor Board session.
Friday and Saturday specials listed for Catien’s Bakery on Smeridan Street. Includes fresh goods and buns with fixed shop hours and updated weekly prices.
A December telegram from Brisbane indicates Tolmis was named Minister for Lands and White for Agriculture. A chaotic telegram caused alarm as it traversed 1100 miles in weeks, with frantic effort to extinguish a fire. The Palmer ship Palner faced very dirty seas and thick weather between Townsville Cairns Mourilyan Harbour and Port Douglas, delaying arrivals and forcing emergency measures.
The Cairns Theatre showcases A Sister's Ordeal praised as a standout entertainment with strong suspense. A second feature portrays a widow pursued by Major Lew, a deception, two lovers, and a late-night proposal culminating in marriage and reconciliation.
Great water extends to the West Longreach hotel area with Frood waters along the river. Temperday T. Wolfie, while searching for people in danger, found an elderly pensioner on a roof who refused to move, claiming he could escape via a washing tub. A Chinless gardener also refused to relocate despite two feet of flooding in West Longreach.
A Tokyo blaze razed the town of Namco on March 6 causing 5 million pounds in damage. The aristocratic quarter was destroyed including Yen Villa once occupied by the Dowager Empress The Crom. The Crom and his brothers were saved by the Kamo river as picture shows rise but public rage grows over rumors of a three game whitey.
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