This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
4
Munter Auctioneers announce an upcoming sale of unspecified items with emphasis on auction action and local interest. The notice outlines their ability to handle auctions and invites participation from potential buyers.
The fragment describes men’s shirts and detachable collars with reinforced necks and matching fabric, noting English crepe and stripe patterns. Mentions a buyer or maker in a fashion context and a possible price reference, with comments on style and fit.
A damaged OCR page advertises property for sale and a price list from May 16. It lists acres with underwood scrub, ploughed plots, and standing timber, including several parcels with prices and terms. Also advertised are meat deliveries with cash terms and a revised price list from Mareeba.
Town announces Salvation Army Band Festival with rail excursions and fare pricing. Train schedules from Gordonvale to Cairns and Atherton provide details, while the piece covers church services, parish notices, and local clergy movements amid community events and fundraising.
Sydney reports May 12 shows Ladon and other metals for spot and forward trades. Prices listed include copper and silver with standard and fine spot values. Widespread fluctuations reflect trading activity across markets.
May 1 Roma Street market saw heavy arrivals and steady trade. Prices for corn and chaff were clear at 7/9 and 6d, with wheat and potatoes selling at varied rates amid ample supply.
An extraordinary meeting of the Abinda Farmers Association is planned for Friday night at the Abinda hall. Members are urged to attend as the agenda includes a work night, festival plans, and a summary of recent harvest concerns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.