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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
4
An obscure OCR style note lists numerous place names including Canberra and Sydney with many odd spellings and unclear references. The fragment mentions various towns, ships, and regions across Australia and nearby areas, but lacks coherent events or dates. The readable items suggest a catalog of locations rather than a single report.
Market activity at Ergal and Grissane shows varied prices for mixed chaff and other commodities. Buyers were present, with several lots selling at firm bids while some offerings were refused and prices noted in fractions.
Postal notices detail parcel mail dispatches during the wet season from Croydon and Normanton. Rates listed include 4d per ounce and per ounce for Treetion, with additional charges for registered mail and special handling. Mail closes daily at specified times for outward letters to Canton, Western, and Babinds regions, with varying cutoffs and prices.
Atherton correspondent defends the proposed timetable change while urging unity among districts. The letter notes strong local support along the Milian Millan line and cites objections about overnight stays and travel convenience. Rail authorities face financial limits, but town representatives along the Milian Millan line push for consideration and improved service.
The Cairns Police Court fined Henry Keam 20 shillings after pleading guilty to drunkenness. A large advertisement cycle lists auctions by Woodward and Calder including a cable piano and other household furniture in Cairns. Local notices cover motor agency promotions and a Country Party rally led by A Laver with increased membership reported from a Babinda district tour.
Showery conditions prevail in Cairns. In the 24 hours to 9 am Monday 204 inches had fallen in the month of March. Post Office rainfall total for March 6.95 inches. Temperature at 1 pm Monday 81 and 77 degrees. Barometer readings for Oak Town Mackay Rockhampton listed as 2092 and 2294 respectively.
A public meeting at the Bure Hall on Saturday discussed appointing trustees for the Hes Pulling Funds. Worth chaired and explained funds hoarded by the Hospital Maintenance Fund, seeking to satisfy public needs and hospital support. A motion to write to the Home Secretary was carried and the meeting thanked the Rugby Coante for their efforts.
A committee meeting of the John Stone River Track Club was held in the White Horse Hotel. Officers and presiding members listed included Mr. I the cl ir Mean, Weikenbury, Cromme ian, Henry, and Connor secretary. Decisions covered accepting Dale's ack for ploughing track, boxing tournament setup for 18han, and club representation at the March conference.
The Master of the ax Carron J Gallivan faced Joshua Fell Assistant Quarantine in Cairns Sammons Court for breaching quarantine regulations by failing to secure holes with netting on a vessel. Judge Mr W Simnsct presided. defense lawyer Mr Ac Migray and Mr M SineDon appeared. Proceedings described delays and cautions as the case moved toward sentencing.
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