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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

4

Cairns News Notes and Local Commerce At Cairns

A Cairns Post cablegram reports visits by Mr. Churchill Edward Grey Sydney Boxey and Lord George amid unrest. Local commerce features Bishop's Magnesia and Craig's Syrup of Pine and Tar as cough cures. Townsfolk include Miss Tinpdale and Mrs Merrett traveling, with several merchants and chemists noted across Cairns and Atherton.

Cairns Wirtetom Churchill Edward Grey Sydney Boxfey Wr Liond George Flillman Eoe

Federal Members View Northern Territory Prospects

Bek and fellow officials return from a Northern Territory tour aboard the steamer 32 Alone. Senator Hakey and others discuss Japanese gold, government acquisitions, and regional opportunities, noting limited improvements from the Commission and mixed views on development.

Amr Thoms Wer East Sore

To Our Customers and Friends

A brief note from a business urging support through honorable means to increase success and continued good relations with customers and friends.

Our Principle of Low Prices and Customer Care

A local merchant proclaims belief in offering full satisfaction and fair treatment for all customers, big or small. The message stresses responsive service, mutual prosperity, and continued steady business through honest, attentive selling.

No Matter How Small Your Purchase in Northedge Forfester Case

Parcel sale notice outlines a land transaction by Glomrock parish in Townsville district. It lists 45 square miles forfester holding in Cairns district at 17 shillings per mile, detailing cost per unit and location.

Glomrock Townsville Northedge Forfester Holding Cairns

How the King Died in Denmark Mystery

Widespread report from Hamathg says King Frederick of Denmark died after a short walk with no escort. He collapsed after 200 yards, unable to speak, and was carried to a hospital mortuary with other unknown corpses. An all night search followed once his absence was noticed at the hotel. By daybreak authorities identified the body.

Frederick Denmark Howepital Mortuary Tweing

Government approves opening of grazing selections across OS158 areas

The government approves opening 58 portions of OS158 acres for grazing selection. The plan includes 45 portions totaling 14 14 acres with eight portions in Bundaberg district. Windorah, Cunnamulla, Dalby districts to receive selections. paralleled investigations into peat selection and other parcels. In Sydney, Franc Denison, ex general manager of Singer Sewing Machine, is charged in court for misappropriation of 415 pounds 17 shillings from October.

Arisbane Thuresdir Bundaberg Windorah Rome Dalby Sypney Wilkinson Water Palne Court

Official Notifications From Government on Appointments

The Governor in Council proclaims Vandamgs Cree and Kirk River as a State School of Iron May 1. Appointments include Townsville land agents F C Meynard and others. resignations and new postings in Lands and related offices. Bruce, G. Clege named Sp anector of Hrands Steex and Sheep Burke district. RF Jackson to Gregory Marsupial Board. Areas to lease total 54 equate miles.

Cee Hauer Chillegoe Wehoon Ada Cortett H.T Oetmic Point Townsville

Voting on Defence Act Retention Question Report

The record shows voting on the Defence Act with 1,000 plus in favour and 956 against. Informal votes total 76. Total ballots 2,117 from a membership over 4,000.

Mls

Cattle Rout Destroys Kansas City Backyards Report

Desultory wire notes fire burning cattle in Kansas City backyards. Reports cite 2000 cattle perished in the blaze. Data on pursued cattle and related incidents remains unclear as investigators proceed.

Kansas City

Coventry tragedy shadows Cedric and Edith amid revenge

The fragment describes Cedric’s life in peril after his father Baxter’s death. Lieutenant, Edith, and Coventry’s wife are entangled in a plot of disguise, forced peril, and a vengeful act that endangers Cedric and his mother. The tale unfolds through perilous scenes and evocative pictures.

Norton Baxter Coventry Cedric Wang Edith Elith

Missing Woman Found after Night in Mangroves

Malay fisher Lovett and companion rescued Mrs Lovett after she wandered three days in scrub and mangroves with no food or shelter. She had walked and cried for help near Four Mile Creek Cairns before being found in a dire condition and brought to hospital for treatment.

Lovett Pulley Phos Apmarante Lee Eaapiee Cairns Emeone Coor Ptiesta Ageim Omangroves Coir Ad Mrs. Lovett

England and Australia cricket tour schedule at Lord's and elsewhere

The document lists forthcoming matches for England, Australia, and other teams across venues like Lord's Oval Leeds Manchester and Cambridge. It includes dates in June July August September with fixtures against South Africa Australia Surrey Middlesex Scotland Yorkshire Derbyshire and more.

Lord's England South Africa Australia Leeds Lords Jng Manchester Ianat — Oval South Afric the Oval Edinburgh Scotland Glasgow Leicester Leicestershire Portamouth Hampshire Brighton Sussex Derby Derbyshire Worcester Worcestershire Cheltenham Gloucestershire Cantu Wales Norwich Van Canterbure Kent Surrey Middlesex Scarborough Lord Lon Esborough Flaven Hastings South of England

Tragic Train Accident Reported Through Telegraph

Ernest Millis, son of the Puryingad chiefs, reportedly attempted to board a moving train. He fell between the wheels as several passengers rushed to help. He died within minutes, with the incident described in terse telegrams.

Bond Ernest Millis Puryingad Ousar King Pie

DanzaPous Disease Treatment Mentioned With Gin Pills

The text advertises a remedy labelled DanzaPous disease claiming early treatment with Tr Lel don's Gin Pills priced at 1/8 and 2/5. It also promotes the National Patent Association of Australia offering life policy information and guidance. Local agent Mr A J Draper is named.

Anglican St John’s Holy Communion and Evensong Schedule

Anglican services at St John’s include Holy Communion at 7 30 am and Evensong at 7 30 pm. A separate Freshwater Methodist Church service is listed with a sermon titled The Revelation of the Dose Oir Preacher. fev by w G Goddard.

Anglican St. John's Freshwater Methodist Church Fev W. G. Goddard

Mareeba Show Notes Offer Latest Finds and Orders

The notice invites attendees of The Mareeba Show to visit dealer rooms for the latest finds. Cairns readers can place key orders that will be executed and delivered, offering an opportunity to obtain items of interest at the event.

Hest Hughes Banat Sarge Mg Nsw Cairns

Death to the Rats Health Order Enforced in Cowell District

An official Health Act order targets rat control in Cowell under metropolitan area rules. Premises must install two rat-traps, clear waste, seal entries, and maintain sanitation daily. Officials plan extended inspections and public health measures, while observers note related tropical immunization efforts.

Wais Dane Cowell

Geerpor and Liewten in angle district gem industry facts

In the Angle district officials report facts regarding the gem industry with mentions of Geerpor and Liewten. The wording indicates scrutiny of mining or trading activities and regulatory focus from local authorities.

Geerpor Roth Makis Facties

What Womer Suffer. A Picture Storyette.

A sensational Ciomytograph feature titled What Womer Suffer. A Picture Storyette promises to be the principal attraction at Csiras Theatre. The fragmentary text hints at dramatic scenes and noteworthy performers but is obscured by garbled print.

Ciomytograph Csiras Gietamme Bramdiah ieworSinmos

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