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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from The Post dated Friday November 1912. The readable portion references a publication or feature titled Tobographhe Browties 100 Page Hight, with unclear context and multiple garbled words. No clear persons or organizations fully identifiable from the legible text.
An article argues Cairns lacks pleasure resorts and urges the municipality to develop Green Island and Double Telend Point into attractive holiday destinations. It notes Green Island’s coral beauty but sparse temporary shelter and calls for efforts from local bodies to improve accommodations and appeal for visitors.
In the Legislative Assembly debate the subject of the Land Office and its attendant inconveniences is expected to become the focus of renewed protest and action.
The council rejected a plan to install a lamp between Spence Street and the wharves while approving work to straighten the Yerbing end channel seafront once the Police Bar Hall is finished. Officials promise roadway repairs and better maintenance of the gray take as part of broader efforts, underscoring policy aims to balance aesthetics with economic practicality amid ongoing sea wall concerns.
An old ad copy touts Kellys smart summer washing vests for men, claiming fashionable design, multiple pockets, detachable buttons, and durable fabrics. It exaggerates features to appeal to shoppers, mentioning price economy and variety in sizes.
An offer invites ladies to visit the store with grocery orders to receive free pictures. A December creator event for children is planned, urging all families to participate while bringing grocery orders for the promotion.
The article condemns officials for abandoning Cairns and delaying land matters. It cites the Lands Commissioner and confusing office movements, calling the situation a disgraceful display of wilful neglect and a protest against Brisbane’s control over Cairns matters.
Fragmented OCR notes list stores and vessels tied to Howant Smith Co Ltd at Calms and Cairns. Mentions Howard Sartu Co Ltd and Mrs F Mgrath thanking Dr Knowles and a matron for assistance at an inde station to their Stites 5 on which is unclear.
A Cairns district report details optimistic notes from OptiMIT and Amann about local prospects and new samples from Rothbells in Brisbane. The Director of Forests Mr SL Jolly visited Cairns and praised future possibilities as the Land Commissioners Court meets next Tuesday.
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