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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
4
Readable fragments show a Cairns area page with auction notices, sales ads, lectures, and listings. Items mention clothing styles, discounts, a Ford dealership offer, and a Kiwanis/ aquatic club event. Names such as GOODE and CAIRNS appear among notices and local business references.
Fragmentary notice lists contact Kareem Smith for further information about pig tracking services. No dates or locations provided.
Auction notice for property and implements in Mareeba listing a Roomed Cottage with fenced grounds, corntank, oil tank, Burlock chains, several draught horses, town items, and various farm gear with terms possible. Items include 700 gallon corn tank, 1100 gallon oil tank, 36 to 59 inch tools, and a light spring dray. Provisions mention price guide and arrangements.
A fragmented notice references executors handling an estate and related actions. The readable text suggests guidance on duties and timelines for administering assets, possibly including filings or hearings. No specific names or dates are clear.
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Market notes from Brisbane describe wheat prices and trading activity with references to buyers and sellers. Products and figures are incomplete but indicate general market movement and interest in cost effective bags and shipments.
Melbourne reports note that the government weighs the importance of stabilizing the wool market amid fluctuating prices. Bids arrive from Paris and London with limited supply and unclear quotes. The aim is to restore confidence after a period of volatility, though early quotes appear muted.
The report references metal prices and market terms including copper, electrolytic copper at 121, and variations in lead and zinc. It glosses over exchange details and forward rates with fragmented pricing data from Sydney and London markets.
A fragmentary report notes Professor Goode delivering lectures in Cairne on an early date. The piece mentions arrivals, a reception at the Strum Hotel, and toasts to Cairne and published figures referencing wages and local events. The details are incomplete and several names and places are garbled.
The Mareeba column reports a community gathering with Mr Cock Rodgers transferred to Shane and departure to Melbourne planned. A Mareeba Youth pageant featured an album of local views from the United Church Sunday school, with remarks from Rev Gee and others praising the choir and school delegates. Weather was mostly fair with a light shower possible as preparations for the May tour and show drew to a close.
A detailed report covers a special meeting of the North Hert Parish Communities committee. It notes wound assessments, fund administration, and decisions on who qualifies for assistance. The discussion includes totals of funds, future applications, and the committee’s role in supporting veterans and dependents.
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