17 May 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
1
Fearney and Co Ltd operates freight services from Cairns to all parts of the world. The advertisement outlines inward and outward freight arrangements by sea and air for passengers and cargo with shipments to global destinations.
The notice lists weekly departures and arrivals for vessels servicing Townsville and Port Douglas, including a Thursday to Friday cycle and Saturday sailings. It mentions specific routes to Port Douglas and Towmesythe puerta, with ships leaving on set days and returning later, plus references to related ports and expected services.
Fragmented OCR lists sailing and arrival notices for steamer services between Cairns, Townsville, Sydney, and Port ports. Mentions departures on Friday and Sunday, with returns and connectioins across multiple towns and dates, reflecting a disrupted travel timetable.
The readable text lists several vessels and routes with May and September dates. Mentions Haran with 34 bees and Fish on May 2A Sep n, Lat fen and Sontiampton, Tasvson arriving from Meng Ken mpout May Tet, Mhanerha sailing for Holygiece via parts with Jone.
T Byrne, a well known saddler in Montana and Cairns area, advertises extensive saddlery offerings. The shop emphasizes custom orders, strong horse tack, pack saddles, and hunter gear with a large stock of harnesses and harness accessories.
Fragmented OCR reading lists several names and entities related to a Companies Act audit and extended term to June 30 1971. It references governance figures, locations like Brisbane and Canada, and mentions training and committee notes without fully coherent context.
A new Cairns area business announces it handles goods entering the Hinteriend of Cairns acero districts with prompt attention for SATs and log timber, inviting shipments and inquiries.
The court dismissed the case after questioning the evidence about a search warrant under the Gaming Act. Witnesses described 10 marks on a ticket and alleged prizes, with defense arguing insufficient link to the charge. The defendant was fined £20 plus costs for the principal offense and faced a second charge about keeping a common lodging house, with testimony from Constable Meldon and objections to the search evidence.
The dialogue centers on warrants for searches and arrests under criminal law and the Gaming Act. Mr Murray argues for discharge on grounds of improper proceedings while Mr Aitken cites the Criminal Code. Constable Mokton Smid testifies about premises and a room containing a sweep wheel and related items linked to alleged offences.
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