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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
4
N. and A. Mellinges announce a display of ladies costumes and trimmed hats in Sydney Melbourne Cairns and Ingham branches. An early shipment of woollen goods is arriving and will be sold at low prices before the cold season.
List of fabric and clothing goods with price ranges from SPERO striped flaxnel to fancy French flannelettes and art muslins. Includes lanes cotton suit items, blankets in several sizes, grey blankets, and singlets with varied pricing per dozen or pair.
A dated price list highlights ladies hosiery including lace, cashmere, lisle, and striped stockings with varied prices. Also featured are sonoma quilts in multiple sizes, white Australian blankets, and a selection of garment suits for men and boys with several price points.
A collage of brief items from Townsville Cairns and surrounding districts. Mentions Mrs Sumaeriity Nelson leaving for a journey, Bishop’s Curate of Magneia supplies, and Dr Robert Craig promoting White Pine cough syrup. Reports on Geo Gordon Charters Tow er sailing to Klondyke, and W J Anderson arriving to discuss Cairns rift. Several local names, shipments and visits are listed with terse notes on travel, commerce and health products.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a business pledge emphasizing best goods and lowest prices. It discusses customer satisfaction, honest service, and mutual prosperity, promising attentive care even for small orders and aiming for long lasting, pleasant relations.
An OCR fragment from Armstrong Ledlie & Stillman mentions Cairns Busy House and a meeting involving the Minister of Agriculture. The text is fragmented with references to a lordship bishop, a Mrs. Wanerhard, and a Sydney-bound representative, plus unclear notes on a regional meeting and the duty of Detmek.
Slander action against Alan Borgoyne settled with costs. London dispatch notes morary amessor visiting White Star line Olympic pool and a Sailors and Firemen’s Union deputation. Paris police en route. a jewellry theft valued at £94 reported. Several garbled items reference murders, trials, and public notices without coherent detail.
Hobart reports Liberal candidates dominate the Legislative Committee elections. Returning members include Raely, WH. S. Bird for Huon, H. A Richols for Mersey, and C. C. Rus sin elected unopposed for Laux observer.
District officials clash over road project funding as a state panel considers overriding local authority. The meeting discusses costs, guarantees, and state involvement in approving tolls and access to a proposed route.
In a local tax appeal, Brishane property owner challenged the Commissioner of Lands assessment. The Commissioner valued the property at £16,919 with a £5,000 exemption, but His Honor reduced the assessment to £4,855, ruling the land had no taxable value.
A timber yard accident at J. Fairlie and Sora in Maryborough caused the death of James Heuritz, 36, a married man. He was clearing timber when a 15 foot log snapped and fell, breaking his neck and fracturing his jaw, and he died after extraction from the wreck.
The railway appeal board for the southern division heard an appeal by the fight officer against being reduced to porter for sleeping on duty. Six other members of the Railway Appeal Board sat in Brisbane. The appeal was dismissed and the prior decision of the General Traffic Manager was upheld.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting between Windsters and Brishanee scheduled for Tuesday with agriculture topics. The text is garbled but mentions E. G. Scriver and Drishane with a Wednesday morning reference.
Deputy Commissioner of Public Health received advice of a suspected case from Changtha. If the case proves to be minor by the time the vessel reaches Cairns, it will be ordered to proceed directly to Sydney.
A steamer stranded at the entrance to the Nehalen River near Hay City Oregon during 1911 19, causing heavy fees and rescue difficulties. The vessel suffered damage and prolonged exposure over the night as authorities pursued salvage and crew safety amid rough conditions.
Vancouver dispatch reports Sup Yat Soo plans a transatlantic steamship line under the Chinese flag to develop trade with Canada the United States and China. Sum Yat Sen aims to expand relations among China Canada and the U S amid merchant reports.
May 7 arrivals include Meniero Frew Rourhern naeters Burns Phiy and Suva Captain McTateeh with four Togas. Others listed include Honter Alera Beters Rerolia Roberts Loy Alcina and more aboard ML in storage. Departures note Kuramia Captain Mist ton for Towreville. Also listed are Mesdorme Passoniers and many names connected to agents and ships.
The Hon. M'Donald will issue the writ to fill Wertiwa's seat after Dr Mails resignation dated May 6. Nominations set for May IT with poll centers at Goulburn and surrounding districts including Crookwell and Werrie. Former representative A A J Conray linked to Sir Henry Parkes era. Labor party opponents rally to oppose Hall. Continuous party campaigning follows across Batten Jackowetr and rural districts.
In Townsville on Saturday speakers discussed proposed changes to Queensland electorate boundaries. Herbert outlined adjustments including river port regions and northern coastal areas while noting forestry, dairying, mining, and pastoral interests. Bomford warned the House must accept or reject the proposals with no amendments possible.
Chronic complaints about Woods remedy for peppermint cure in Bray reflect local belief in traditional remedies. The report notes skepticism from officials while residents seek safer, proven treatments. Community discussion centers on efficacy, access, and regulation of homegrown cures.
An anxious mother reflects on a terrib ow of illness and a new remedy by Dr Sheldon. The advertisement touts a safely dosed tonic claimed to be indispensable, offered in bottles at 1/6 and 8, with a push for every home.
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