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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
4
Munter & Co Auctioneers offer for sale cleared Aeron land with 82 acres under driven shale, river access from Brisive area. Describes tanks, rail facilities, a large datacled tech, and various equipment. Price £825 with terms including Corn Tanke and other items. location near Red Ce oem FS tetn on dates to be announced.
A brief note directs readers to monitor the paper for upcoming visit dates. It signals that details will be published in future issues and urges readers to stay informed through subsequent editions.
An advertisement lists detachable collars for men with options including black and white patterns, targeting the 4 Men’s Meeting. The copy references prices around 10/41 and promotes new cotton products with striped designs.
A bustling program at Norman Park Cairns features sprint and hurdle events plus multiple novelty races. The meet, led by the Cairns District Athlete Association, lists handicaps, prize money, and a Turf Club style schedule culminating in the turf and track events on Saturday May 28 1921.
Thanks to Mrs A Hill of Herberton and Doctor Nye at A Clatriet Hospital for their kindness and attention to their daughter Dorothy during her recovery.
The Shore Grounds Abbott Street hosts a two day bazaar on May 20 and 21 to raise funds for St John’s Church Building Fund. Auction items include clothing, hotel linen, and furniture with proceeds supporting church construction. Local residents and organizations participate.
A Sydney letter criticizes coastwise passenger service from Townsville to Cooktown, decrying long delays and poor ship use while urging state support for Bingera and other vessels. The writer cites White Australia policy tensions, union resistance, and frequent disruptions harming Cairns and broader Queensland transport.
Commercial report from Brisbane notes heavy supplies and varied prices at Kebane Produce Markets. Items include mined chat and chaff, wheat, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, pollard, and other grains with fluctuating bids and sales throughout the morning.
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