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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
4
The notice directs readers seeking more details to contact F. T. Smith in Kureen for further information and actions related to the public notice.
E and Huxter Auctioneers announce sale of circular saws 36 to 39 inches and 224 inch benches and a spring dray. Details readable from the circulars. sale advertised by auctioneers.
A note from the governors in Harr is records solicitors in Cairns and Townsville authorized as notaries and commissioners for affidavits related to wealth and New Zealand matters.
The Gordonvale event lists a Norman Park programme for Monday 6 June 1921 with a Norman Park location and King’s Birthday title. Added money events include 400 and 100 yards sprint handicaps, pole vault, novelty events, and a district athletic association meet under league conditions.
Community notices announce a Marys School Hall event in Herbertton with a drama and dance program and admission prices. Proceeds fund tennis courts while a Mosman street bazaar runs alongside with stock, clothing, and special house shoes sale days. The Metal Market report closes with London quotes and copper prices in Sydney.
Brisbane on May 18 reports fairly good supplies with lucerne chaff at 10 1d and 9/6 bids, mixed chaff and imported goods in stock, pumpkins and potatoes showing price movement. Sugar and other lines failed to move as large parcels sold around 3/10, with farm produce values fluctuating.
The Rockhampton Record denounces union tactics and wage-cut schemes amid Mount Morgan mining strife. It argues that proposals to reduce wages or shift costs to railways fail, that government rations cannot back idle workers, and that shareholders prefer closing operations until metal prices improve. It contrasts official Labor papers with independent voices.
The article critiques Labor leaders and al List papers while condemning Stopford and Theodore for misrepresenting the Mt Morgan crisis. It notes conflicting views on a 20 percent reduction and records the Victoria steamer and a mental health case. It also covers factory output in Atherton and Golden Grove butter production and payments to suppliers.
The steamer Douglas Mawson arrived from Gulf ports this week and is loading for the return voyage. A window of deep sea sponges is on display at Craig's this week with prices from 6/6 to 17/6. Cheaper quantities from 9d to 3/9 each are also available.
A fragmentary notice reports furniture from Messrs Ji Draper being auctioned by suction on account of Mr James of the Esplanade. The listing mentions a fine rectis of superior household goods awaiting sale after the incident.
Mrs. A. J. Draper opens the St. John’s Church bazaar at four this afternoon. A varied array of stalls will be on view and a brisk profitable time is anticipated. Promising weather is expected to favor the event.
Advertisers pledge to submit to public sale on Friday at 2 30 pm of the entire superior household furniture and effects of J G Taft Esq on Hartley Street. Inspection available prior to sale. Cairns Amateur Operatic Society has received full scores of Our Miss Gibbs from Northage and rehearsals begin Thursday night. Net proceeds from The Geisha were £70 and split between Hospital and Ambulance. a full balance sheet appears Monday.
At the annual meeting the Chamber considers changing the charter to elect executive members. The move would raise membership and boost interest in Chamber work.
Readable items include lace camisoles at 10/6 and white and black liste hose at 3/9 per pair. Ladies ready-to-wear with colored bands priced. children's crepe rompers in brown and navy cut to 6/11. Fox serge coats and other fabrics advertised with bold to-day only pricing. Sheen's Lake Street Colnns.
Toles Properties and H E Hunter Co announce a public auction on May 21 of the MorrowMisses property opposite the new Tela Railway Station. The Tolga tank will replace the roadside supply and windmill pumping will underline Sans lato Tolga values drawing potential builders to the New Tolga Estate.
Regular meeting of Local Post Orendy Lodge held in two rooms on Tuesday evening with Dro. J. H. Dutterworth chairing. Four new members initiated, discussions on lodge items, and Bro Kennedy thanked markers for a gift amid notes on timber profits and local firings. Police seek offenders after burglary during carnival week. calls for more protection. Also, Double Inland Limited reports progress on building works and jetty extension plans. secretary to issue further shares to raise £1000 and offer tariff discounts.
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