Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co Work of Art Prize
The Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co advertises a work of art valued at £1000 with a chance for a prize in twelve months for two persons. Purchasers who pay can win the second or third prize, with emphasis on winnings and the advertised mount details. Regular monthly service routes to Papua, Java, and Singapore via Port Moresby, Thursday Island, and Macassar are listed with voyage options and reduced fares from Cairns to London.
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Sam
Alec
Coe
Hospitala
Australia
Fijndersigne
Malbene
Papua
Java
Singapore
Port Moresby
Thershay Island
Macamer
Seemany van
Lawn Muslin and Voile by ILE MERVELETX
A trimmed textile listing features ILE MERVELETX cataloging PESILDA and ICILLAN in lawn muslin and voile fabrics. The note highlights fabric varieties and potential color options for summer apparel.
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ILE Merveletx
Pesilda
Icillan Lawn Muslin & Voile
Overseas Club strengthens empire ties across dominions
The Overseas Club values kinship and unity beyond the centre, guiding Empire communities through race pressures. Local branches contribute to mutual cooperation with varied activities, and leader Evelyn Wrench is expected to visit Cairns as he tours the Dominions in the Club’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominions
Club
Reas Baca Ocr
Evelyn Wrench
Cairns
Funeral Notice for H M Svendgen Services Held
The Friends of Mrs P Bonner and family are invited to attend the funeral of H M Svendgen, an undertaker and embalmer. The notice asks attendance and respect for the departed professional.
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Mes. P. Bonner
Copper and metal price figures from historical market list
The document lists metal prices including copper at various forward and spot levels, electrolytic copper, tin, pig iron, and lead with amounts in old currency notation. It reflects a market snapshot with multiple quoted sums and ranges for copper and tin.
Cairns notices and ads mention sales and public events
Advertisers promoting front page ads for Powk and Novem Mair Restorer. Cairns Citizens Band to perform at Abbott Street. Industrial Peace Act voters to meet in Band Room. Chestley’s Cairns Aerated Water Factory for sale or lease. May a public holiday proclaimed in Cairns. Last day bargains advertised for disposal. Harbor Board meeting postponed due to aquarium absence.
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Carpenters and Joiners
Cairnns Aerated Water
Chestley's
A. J. Draper
Home Secretary
R. Burns
Cairns
Local curiosity on the gourd family plant and seeds
A fragment describes a plant once thought as a bean named gueds bean, belonging to the gourd family. It notes easy cultivation in private gardens at Maree, mentions taste and queries from a Marburg farmer seeking explanation, and alludes to several comic films and an illustrated song sequence.
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Maree
Solomon Islands
Marburg
Kanowna expected to reach Cairns this afternoon
The Kanowna, bound for Cairns, was due to leave Townsville at 3 this morning and should arrive by this afternoon. A Cairns Harbor Board deputation met with Railways Commission officials to discuss harbour works and dredging plans including the new dredge Bay arriving April 3 and the engineer for harbours and rivers, Mr Culley, also expected.
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W.H. J. Mayers
Gales Harbor
Cairns
Crystolon Sharpening Stones Trade and Production Notes
Crystolon is described as a pure silicon carbide product used in sharpening stones. It is produced by fusing a mix of coke, sand, salt and sawdust in electric furnaces at high temperatures in Chippewa Canada with power from Nimgera plants. A December style meeting of Barron Falls Tent and Freshwater DSJ.T. is noted with a brief welcome and an initiation of a candidate.
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Chippewa
Canada
Nimgera
Perest Materiali
Tursda
Barron Falla
Xo. M
Freshwater DS
Small Debtor Court Returns Definite Plights In Cairns
In Cairns Small Debtors Court yesterday morning before Mr Pp G rent M, verdicts were given for plaintiffs for the full amount claimed in defended cases. Armstrong Ledlie and Suliumn versus B Bock, goods sold. Kilpatrick and Co versus D MecKenzie, goods sold. Kilpatrick and Co versus EL Wills, goods sold. Kilpatrick and Co versus James Smith, goods sold. Costs adjudicated.
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Cairns
Pp. G.rent
Armstrong Ledlie
Suliumn
B. Bock
Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman
John Thomas Smith
Couts
Kilpatrick and Co
D. MecKenzie
Costes
V. EL Wills
V. James Smith
Costa
Mosquito Cure Patent Hint Sparks Curious Letter
A correspondent writes under the pen name Citronella asking for a cure for mosquitoes. The reply warns the writer to act quickly or risk being too late as a patent is sought. The exchange hints at an explosive method to deter mosquitoes if Citronella is at home when the event occurs.
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Mo Gement
Citronelis
Smart Hats for Men’s Autumn Wear at Kelly’s Display
Kelly’s has received a large consign ment of the latest style w in lou,ee hats and is displaying them to appeal to every man. The up-to-date assortment includes splendid styles and varied colors. High quality and reasonable prices promise value for all customers.
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Kelly
Amartland
Koaily
Mulgrave Mill Matters and Railway Interactions
A. J. Draper and S. H. Warner sought to remove the third rail on the Mulgrave line over the Mulgrave river. The Commissioner for Railways stated the arrangement at line takeover allows the line to stay, with Mulgrave Mill Company to install interlocking gear and signals costing about 3 54, with half borne by the department. The rate of mileage over the third rail was reduced from 1d to 2d after initial objection.
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A. J. Draper
Chaingan
Mulgrave Central
S. H. Warner
Mr. Evans
Mulgrave River
Distamss
Commissignar
Cairns
Mulgrave Mill Company
Evans
The Cairns Theatre Presents A Dramatic Film and Comedy
The Cairns Theatre offered a complete programme update with a dramatic feature about Joshua Convenientes and a midshow rebellion led by Mandy his daughter. The comedy The Rebellion of Mandy was well received by the audience.
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Mandy
Joshes
Joshua
Herdman
Joshea
Maxes
Jen
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Palace Theatre
Benson and Ormsby
Brittany
Red Saunders
Sautievs
Syd Johnson
Linmett & Hofland
Remon & Ormsby
Hugh
A.mellick
Melbourne
Royal Packet Steam Navgation Co
Theo
Hende
Finder-lane
Messrs
Ynes Brog
Einaslagh
Godl
Busines
Hynes Bros
T. P. Kelly
Opticians
Abbott Street
Cairns Pictures Ltd
Spepser
Juan
Juanita
PATHE
Tweedledtm Rich
Meters, Birch & Carroll
Casenaland
Pam
Ulyssis
Moses
Abraham
Robert Craig
Asede Teak OiRit
P. Pease
Plendid
Ameo
Tweed
EJ. Harris
Manger -Dlewen
the Post
Ria
H. M. Svendgen
Undertaker
Embelmer
Betty
Carpenters’ Meeting
Tope Pel
Talvo
Mabe
Bonnet
Mont Attrart
Besdense
Henchman
THE
Bienz Estate
Inte Ulric Bienes
Mantak
Harbor Board
Trinity Bay
Independent Order
Mulgrave Mill Matters
Cairns Theatre
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