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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
4
The document certifies that named persons have applied today for a mining lease under regulations for the Renown ground known as Five Acres on Mount Peter Goldfield. It notes the starting point at the NE corner, with a peg marked Hi, about nine chains distant.
A brief item notes the term Mould Marke and its associated price of Bune in a historical market reference. The concise entry indexes the phrase amid other catalog-like snippets without descriptive context.
The piece argues Australia is economically vulnerable, with unskilled labor and imported manufacturing dependence. It warns tariff boosts won’t revive industry without skilled labor and investor confidence, noting high living costs, industrial upheaval, and a need for sustained private investment. Local notices follow on meetings, dock work, and community events in Cairns.
Incomplete fragment discusses a dosage or measurement related to powders, possibly medical or industrial, with unclear units and targets. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are readable to anchor a full summary.
Caltns A is expected to be favored with a visit by Mills, AW, A, according to local notices. The anticipated event mentions IJ Mills in connection with the visit timetable and arrangements.
The Cairns progress report details cane and timber industries, shipping, and rail connections. It notes cane production growth, ship operations, and a growing industry network, with emphasis on timber supply, bridge work near Johnstone River, and railway link planning to Innisfail and Croydon. Community impact, public works, and Chamber of Commerce efforts are highlighted amid influenza disruption and economic strain.
Unclear weather notes show unsettled conditions with rainfall advisories issued to the Railway Department. Reports from Glen Innes on May 24 indicate showers and a three hour window beginning at 9 am.
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