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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
3
An OCR fragment mentions rifles and barrels with dates 17/6 1904 and 24/6, possibly an auction or sale notice. The garbled text references octagon rifles and a price per 100 units, implying a listing of weapon details and costs rather than a narrative. The readable items indicate firearms with measurements and dates.
A garbled discussion references funding for the University faculty of agriculture and science arts and engineering. It mentions projects and scholarships, student numbers, government taxation, and concerns about university expenses and continuity.
Ad claims Wrankel's Freckle Soap items including toilet preparations and medicines. Mentions Seay combined products with Dasdral perfect bhin seep, priced at 1 shilling per cake or 2 shillings per box. Advertises obtainable everywhere.
Fragmentary OCR shows National Insurance Co and Associated Companies referencing policies, provisions, and legal acts. Included are lines mentioning Port, salines, wages, and accident compensation context under the Workmen's Compensation Act of 1908.
Messrs Andrew and Jayaweera announce the renaming of Carey and Tartriet and commence business at Taune General Draper, Lake Set, offering Ceylon Waren including lace, ebony and ivory goods, tortoiseshell work, a large variety of canion, and agents for Koowa Famous Santa Brand Tea. A visitor is invited to their attractive establishment.
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