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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Land and Estate Agents and timber merchants. The text references sale yards, timber trade activity, and regional agents amid market shifts, without complete sentences or clear events.
The Pioneer Hotel in TamoulIn emphasizes its top position for catering and guest services. Under owner p. V Woops management, it promotes visits to Evelyn Tableland attractions, falls, tourist resorts, stabling, paddocking, and horses for hire.
The Central Clothing Emporium advertises men’s clothing with fresh stock and no old stock kept. It urges shoppers to compare quality and prices at its Sheridan Street location in front of Cairne Tiadlheay near Taylor’s Studin and Sociie’s Corser, claiming M2 WARD'S delivers the best value.
A Sydney shire conference speaker argues against state meddling in dairy and undertaker fees while acknowledging local control could help handle health and funeral regulation. He notes health authorities and shire councils already manage dairies and funerals, urging local bodies to oversee these matters within their jurisdictions.
A fragmented note discusses a music hall manager and an inquiry letter about a Senate position, plus a Cape Town correspondent’s view on Dutch influence in South Africa. He warns of British migration fears, Dutch language dominance, and race issues affecting Rhodesia and the Union outlook.
Reminiscences about Charles Stewart Parnell feature in TP’s Magazine. The piece notes alleged interviews and public reactions, recounting crowd attitudes outside a residence during political strain and Parnell's idiosyncrasies such as avoidance of travel on Fridays and opinions on Ireland’s color symbolism.
The item touts Hexona as a fast acting remedy for a wide range of ailments including ringworm pimples boils and itch and claims rapid relief after a few applications. It promotes the National Mutual Life Association offering life insurance policies and urges visitors to lodge applications after reviewing benefits.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a yearly amount and dates with unclear context. The readable portions reference a yearly rate and a value tied to a specific event or notice, but essential details are missing.
The property formerly run by Mrs Chapman has been acquired and renovated. The hotel will be conducted on modern lines with up to date amenities and special attention to the table, wines, spirits, and beers. Rooms are described as comfortable and airy and charges are described as moderate.
R P Andrew of Lake Street Cairns advertises direct import of curios fancy goods Cevlon precious stones tortoise shell work ebony and ivory hand made lace. Write for lace samples noting width edging or insertion. Large assortment of pearlshell work on hand. Agent for Ceylon Tea Lanka.
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