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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
7
Prices for flannelettes rise as producers announce expanded atack to meet higher demand. Offered in White Cream Pink Grey and Series with per yard rates for various flannelette types including striped and plain White and colored flannelette and fancy dress flannel at several price points per yard.
A rough log lists ships with destinations including Japan, United Kingdom, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Yokohama, and New Guinea. Entries mention sailings via Manila, Hong Kong, and ports such as Cairn and Yokohama with dates around late May to June, and notes on arrivals or departures.
A garbled local notice lists participants and items at a May fair. It mentions names such as Meenas M and J Tirke and items including a rice, a venue, and various social entries with prices around 90. The fragmented text references a Hartwig flower event and a Sunday site at a South location, with unclear details about judging or awards.
In memory of Tshavel whose father Wit Warm Chalew Habietle died May 20, 1932. Family sorrow and long remembrance.
Fragmentary page text notes social events and local reporting from Cairns with unclear details. The readable portions reference dates and people but lack complete context for a full summary.
The Workers' Educational Association extends its reach with three core subjects Kosay Writing Psychology and Economic Theory led by a nonsectarian, working-class educational mission. The group operates across major cities with qualified instructors and aims to develop individual judgment and civic responsibility through balanced schooling and public enlightenment.
Local auction at Braper Ura venue features four wapers inauh horses and unreserved sale at Tevet Srised and Setorthy. Gardanvale football rain to Cairnid today. a special carnival at Atherton Carnival includes seven events and a camp with prize total. Funeral for a 67-year-old resident held at Meredhe cemetery. Women's Auxiliary Branch ROALL discusses social event week and photo competitions at the pharmacy. Weather outlook shows cloudy periods, hot spells and normal May patterns.
Fragmentary account of today’s football pictures with senior 2A match Ke did Railway’s at 2 PM and Sardouvale Carlton Shatehy after 4 15 PM. Junior fixtures include Av and vanhoe taciinn juniors and a charity proceeds to Ambute ative Ind.
A shooting accident near Amman injured two men identified as Adam Hamilton and a companion named Glywher. The incident occurred Friday morning when a trap failed and a wire charged. both victims were taken to Redignich hospital for treatment.
A fragmentary retail notice promotes a broad sale with discounts on men shoes and ladies apparel. It mentions patent leather products, special prices, and a variety of sizes and styles, urging readers to visit for today’s discount event.
In the Tableland region the timber trade faces disruption as heavy log trains slow under persistent cold and rain. Rail provisions strain while crews inspect damage and plan for peak export season. A magisterial inquiry into a fire aboard a wagon on the Hop Wahross line links the incident to the broader transport and insurance concerns.
A report notes work on Parrrmace Park is stalled with substantial funds needed before occupation. It also covers Land Court proceedings in Hull and Herberton licensing matters, plus court actions in Cairns and Gardinvale, detailing debts, conveyances, hotel and pavilion developments, and protests over local property and timber transactions.
The chamber discussed a publicity campaign to raise Northern awareness in the Commonwealth. A publicity committee was formed with Mr Ham as secretary, plans included lectures and exhibitions, and invitation to a conference with the Cotte trade.
A Cairns cinema advertises a special matinee at 2:40 pm featuring a Wes ley Barty film and a Larry-Somon comedy, with evening shows continuing after, while a central court case proceeds. Local performances honor the exiled matron and orchestra, amid reports of forged documents and jewellery trades reaching Cairns from England.
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