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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary notice describes sports and social events at Sortrages and Sorthage's venues. It mentions a 14/6 date, a 38 mark, and various items from dance to jewelry and textiles. Walsh's Drapery mart advertises flowers and underclothes with special prices.
Tender notice announces bids by Philp & Co Ltd for erection works at Mare Bam with rates and specifications to be examined. Classified details note Tuesday 1fch as deadline and require technical bids from contractors.
Fragmentary text discusses the logistics and costs of an invasion and claims no power besides the British Empire can spare enough ships to transport a tenth of the necessary supplies. The passage is incomplete and reads as a historical discussion of wartime mobilization.
The Chewrman of the Cairns Flatbor Board, Mr Hartigan, is praised for urging the Perthshire to berth at the Cairns wharf rather than the anchorage if tide permits. Residents argue efficient berthing will attract more ships, stressing that entry should be made whenever safe to improve port value and avoid repeated anchorage delays.
A parliamentary debate fragment argues for reopening the Lands Office and criticizes the Press Act as a tool for truthful reporting vs misrepresentation. It notes Labor and Liberal responses, with references to Hansard and press coverage shaping public perception and accountability.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a council meeting near a chamber and a person named Williams. Details are unreadable but indicate a public notice related to local governance and an opposition near the council chamber.
An imperfect OCR passage notes a public meeting about the Lands Office transfer of land to CPS. It references the Oddictiows Hall and Meyer and hints at ongoing matters investigated by officers, with examination of evidence and human aspects of the work.
The Calon Aquatic Club held a meeting to plan the Mackay Trophy race for the west coast, with a second event for the Gastie Wisaky Trope following. Reports urged members to attend the post meeting social and finalize entries.
The fragmentary notice notes a Hamm Technamer Blaetrom set to arrive at Calms on Pomeeoy Mast and mentions a possible Ney of the Senne berthing at the smnharven intra of tyhnical Ib hormae.
The report describes a contested matter before the parliament and a court session led by Mr. B. G. Grant. The plaintiffs claim a verdict favoring them, while references to a federal sentence and unresolved balance hint at ongoing legal disputes and undefined outcomes.
A jeweller on Avis Street displays decorative pin trays featuring a central engraving of Harrow Falls. Geary will present designs for sale, inviting purchases of these artistic pieces.
A Bristane paper urges residents to beware of foul smelling and dirty federal notes in circulation. It condemns the government money and insists people should not be forced to accept such notes and suggests protective action.
Unclear note describes restrictions at Abbott Street establishment. Text mentions late night activity on Fridays and Saturdays after eleven and signals enforcement concerns about crowd control and street danger. Details are garbled but indicate doors may not be kept open to street disruption.
The Bore Philp and Co announce a world tour with early bookings and deposits required. Calvan yesterday noted a partial payment and a muster near Hall Hirer, while Tex Captats plans a local visit and the agency will spend a few days in faire.
A damaged OCR fragment references names and dates with unclear context. readable bits show scattered proper nouns and potential event markers but no complete action or outcome can be established. further clarification needed to extract a cohesive notice or summary.
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