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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

4

Town and Country Notes from Cairns Sporting and Social Column

Mixed social notices from Cairns include visits by A Reid Metworms Major A J Boyd and Mrs Jackson, and several advertisements for health products and chemists. Local chatter mentions Miss Monte arriving from Brisbane, Mr Jessop Atherton visiting Cairns, and a choirmaster gift to Mr Montgomery with reflections on his absence.

W. B. Sollieux Cairns J G. Bechier Atherton Jackson Yungeborra Reid Kuranda Si Mossman Cosktown Mentga Ety Thos FP. Walsh St. Augustines

Death of Sister Mary Cuthbert in Mercy order

The obituary notes the death of Sister Mary Cuthbert Mim Caroline Ord in the Mercy order. She was the daughter of Mr George Ord longtime manager at North Western Hallway goats station Monreermouth and joined religious communities including the Sisters of Mercy the God Shepherd and Ursuline.

Mary Cuthbert Caroline Ord Onder of Tiftig Tour Sumers of Mercy Order of the God Shepherd Ome Ursuline Order

Grayson Limited Licenses In J. FP. Costies

Grayson Limited holds licenses linked to J. FP. Costies as a latte shop faces losses after an incident. The report notes eluding chequa and ongoing financial notes.

Getate Controversy Ends as Government Secures Confidence

Public dispute escalates into free fight and gallery disruptions. In the unrest, troops were summoned to quell the disturbance as the session cleared and the vote resumed with the government securing a 66 to 0 confidence margin.

Malta Conference Aims to Define Mediterranean Role

The Enchantress hosts Rt. Hon. HR Asquith Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Loni Kitchener as they confer aboard the ship. Officials deny rumors of a broader international commission, noting Kitchener seeks to influence ministers about Egypt and the Mediterranean situation.

Malta HR Asquith Winston Church Loni Kitchener Tord Kitchener Egypt Mediterranean

Manager Resigns Over Strasberg Incident at Berlin Works

Berlin reports Heyler, manager of the Rafmstadte locomotive works, has submitted his resignation after involvement in the Strasberg incident. The move comes amid ongoing investigations and factory leadership changes.

Berlin Heyler Rafmstadte Locomotive Works Memb Teried Strasberg

Invited Home Ruwe Thursday Italian Event

Invited home RUWE on Thursday with Tigo G as guest at a planned gathering in Waly. Italjag is mentioned as part of the invitation, suggesting a cultural or social meetup. The fragmentary text limits precise details but indicates an informal invitation and venue.

Tigo G

Strike disrupts general Booths coalition pricing shortfalls

Readable fragments indicate a strike affecting coalition pricing tied to figures named in the text. The report mentions two somber items and external governing bodies, with references to Austensiay and the Ormean Fovwmint Ou, suggesting a disrupted or contested pricing arrangement and unspecified outcomes.

Prairie grass gains notice at Queensland agricultural meeting

At a Queens land agricultural forum researchers discussed a new grass termed Chicora barbata found along the Northern Coast and inland, praised for its growth on clay soils and high feeding value compared with Rhodes Grass. Experts Brunnich and Bailey endorsed its cultivation potential and chemical analysis noted rich oil and fat content with lighter fibre.

Port Douglas Jas P. Reymolds Ijueensland Ineti Bros Rhodes Queenstam T Prairie Townaville J. Ro Chisholm van Obi Chisholm F. MM. Bailey Colonial Botanim Devera J. ©. Brunnich Brumnich Mr. Chisholm Journal of the of the Chicora Barbata Brunnich

Vacant American mansions attract tenants before completion

The fragment notes vacant mansions attracting tenants prior to completion. It mentions Mr. Levi P. Mortos as a former vice president and references two sherumants and two prominent weather observers, indicating a historical context with notable figures.

Levi P. Mortos Vicw United States

Fragmentary OCRnews Note Mentions De Shaidon’s New

A garbled OCR fragment mentions De Shaidon’s New and a night morning context. It references a person and a crop damage complaint but lacks clear events or names.

Titanic hull value and insured amounts discussed in court

The court heard figures on the Titanic hull valued at £730,000 with insured value £108,000 and £150,000 coverage for any single accident. Projections show market effects on insurers and firms as cargo exposure spreads across offices, with prior 1909 and 1910 tonnage and port figures noted.

T. Brothera Athertom Tolga Athert

Clean city drive sparks court appearances for litter

Civic authorities push street cleanliness leading to about 30 people appearing at Central Sessions Court on charges for littering and throwing refuse on roadways. A young boy and a girl are cited for footpath offenses and a flower seller faces related actions in the same sweep.

Byd Doargen Diane McKenzig

Sugar Shipments From Java To Boost Australian Trade

Australian arrangements for three more large sugar shipments from Java are reported. The cargo, about 18 000 tons, is set to be chartered as Central and expected to sail next month. Total value around £370 000. The Sydney paper notes current industry prospects and a potential seasonal pause amid fluctuating Old World sugar markets.

Post Java Sydney Queensland Northers Jim

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