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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1911
Page
2
A local shop announces a two week sale starting Friday November 10 offering a wide stock of drapery, rugs, and shoes at low prices. The ad highlights velvets, linens, Turkish towels, and a selection of fabrics in navy and striped patterns plus new lines from Brucx, Merzileux, and various plains with deep discounts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear names, dates, or actions. Unable to determine a coherent event, party, or location from the provided snippet.
A garbled OCR passage mixes names, places, and events with partial phrases about labor shortages, government reports, and political figures. It appears to reference Senator McColl, Mr. McMahon, and discussions on federal policy and labor issues, but specific actions and context are largely indecipherable.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Graydon Mining, a trial company event, and a map of a shallow shaft. It mentions a depth of 45 feet and a 20 foot descent during a trestle or track operation. Names such as Samay Tare and Veet frre appear garbled.
The prospectus announces a public information release for the Oaka Associated Gold Mines Limited. It notes many shares applied for in Rochampton and Brisbane, with £40,000 capital and 100,001 shares in issue, 6,000 fully paid at £200,000 capital. Directors include Frank North of Wilaton Rewhams and Hon.
Fragmented stock market notes from Cairns show entries for Mondate's Call Chillagrees and Margate bids with prices and dates. Other items mention villages, a blacksmith, and vague prices like 2/6 amid scattered names and places.
A Cairns town notice urges welcome for Sir Thomas Robinson Agent-General of Queensland London on his inland tour to Cairns. The article praises his role promoting state industries especially mining and coal and requests arrangements to show him local resources and sites. The tour aims to let him observe firsthand the district’s wealth producing potential.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale of items or property with incomplete details. The readable words reference a sale action and parties but lack full information on date, location, or terms.
A fragmented notice reports a meeting at the Council Chambers on Friday about bounty payments and shipping services. It notes misrouting and delays in cargo, with references to Torres State Service agents Burns, Pritp and Co. and London departure dates in September and October.
The Rev. HC. Maanilom spoke before a gathered clergy crowd, praising the event and eliciting a approving chorus as his remarks wrapped. Attendees reported strong reception and a buoyant tenor filled the hall tonight.
A crowded auditorium witnessed a large audience at a local cinema event showcasing a silent feature. The performance included stage crowd reactions and a humorous interlude, with the film titled The Merchant of Venery being shown to the crowd.
A biweekly Came Branch note discusses a proposal by Mr Palenbaima and the authority in Caiena. The text mentions a principle and a planned discussion on a preter Tee to tysthahiam gods and the Swan, with no clear outcomes. The report hints at future publication.
A new plan reported by the Mocvyes describes a large college scheme to organize definite student groups and establish an Exosuted College. The effort seeks affiliation with the Queetislans and involves the Emanuel College swuesittee.
An unclear OCR item references Co s new summer monitors and a trade involving an engine and a related agreement. The text is garbled, with names and places unreadable, making specifics and dates impossible to extract.
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