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Fragmented OCR item reports a prize description with odd phrasing about a trip and money. The readable bits mention a world prize, a monetary value and numbers, but lack clear names or entities to identify.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item reports a prize description with odd phrasing about a trip and money. The readable bits mention a world prize, a monetary value and numbers, but lack clear names or entities to identify.
The Northern Herald discusses directors defending cane policy and argues the mill should serve broader interests. It claims openness to all cane sources and to cooperative bakery operations selling bread to the public.
All assets of the estate of John Isaacs in liquidation at Lake Whrest are purchased by M Abdullah of Nelson. Premises reopen and stock in hand is offered for sale. Book debts purchased and payable at the old premises.
Copper moves from 65/70 to 45/LI/6 per ward in p05/15 with £88. Tin rises from £215/10 to £340 forward L208/15 to £210s. Lead recorded at £16/7/6 with no change noted.
The Royal Packet steamer Ven Waerwijck nears Cairns and plans to load about 50 logs for Calcutta. Logs will be transhipped at Batavia for further transport.
The Railway men complain about meal irregularities and welcome a simple remedy. A cup of Milkmaid Coffee and Milk, prepared by Nestles, requires only boiling water to produce a perfect cup. Available at all grocers in tins.
The Tolga post office in the Tableland area is described as a temporary setup with poor interior layout and insecure windows. Locals urge a new facility while the town plans to advertise upcoming changes. Also noted is the Cairns Theatre film The Star of Bethlehem drawing audiences, with the current program repeating on the next night.
Classified item notes that Wanted Casuil and Missel- Sous Advertisements are listed on the front page of issue Powell No. 1 1/8 No. The fragment indicates an advertising directory placement and print details for advertisers.
The article highlights Kelly’s hats with a praised display drawing attention to their lounge headwear. G R Mayers, Kane Chair, spoke for the Chamber of Commerce urging lime extension from Mogleber to Innisfail, meeting the Premier who plans a North visit. Mayers also discussed the Babinde Mill proposal with the Babinda Committee.
The Cairns School of Arts committees held their monthly meeting chaired by Mr. B. Warner with members Moser J Wilson A E Aitkin R Alston A Hartill-Law J Peake G W Free present. Discussion touched on responses to exhibitions and a note on value for expenditures and the word guaranties in common usage.
In Cairns Police Court Mr P G Grant presided as Charles Okamoto faced a drunkenness charge and a 5 shillings fine plus 5 hours imprisonment was imposed. The fragment mentions Melbourne House goods and novelty items but lacks full context.
During Captain Thomson's command on the Wyreema, his place on the Wyandra has been filled by another officer.
A collection among railway employers at Dinner Pocket inside the Calas District Hospital, organized by Mrs. P Allen, gathers 5 pounds 0 shillings 9d and is handed to the secretary for the hospital.
The Port Douglas Mayor C MecKomsie received a telegram asking the date of the Premier's Cairns visit. He expects one or two deputations from Port Douglas to go to Cairns to meet the Premier. A March 3 adjourned board meeting was set, with hope it would be postponed again for lack of a quorum amid ratepayers' concerns over pending decisions.
Palace Theatre saw a large, enthusiastic audience last night as the Wednesday programme was repeated. The bill led with the feature Brutality and included drama, educational and scenic films, praised for high quality. A bedtime showing plans a complete programme change tonight or tomorrow.
Charles Beevor Steele of Gympie died at Mater Misericordiae Hospital in his fifty third year. He served with his brother J. D. Steede, trained under C L Depret, pursued surveying in Gympie, and held military rank from captain to retired major. He leaves a wife and five children, including a son at Royal Military College, Duntroon.
A Bay reader asks the Harbor Board to determine the Hochum steamer’s April berth at the wharves. He requests the vessel’s draught and tonnage, whether berthing is possible, and if the Cecil Mbedes could tow lighters for the vessel. He urges an urgent ratepayers meeting to press for accountability.
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