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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
4
The fragment notes donations requested by Thursday from readers including Dikin Beets and Jatie Shed for Pearl Aurens, with reference to a secretary and general store. The text is garbled but centers on a collection request and a local organizer.
A long OCR damaged roster lists names including Slaven Edwards Warner Stewart and many others with references to Townaville and Port Ciertr. It notes Wednesday Maverter 15 1025 and times around 72 pm. The text mixes names and places, making a passenger or arrival ledger fragment.
The Sydney metal market column reports fluctuating prices and rates with scattered figures such as 67/1/3 and 76 to A77, noting bids and forwards unclear due to damaged text. Readers are left with partial price cues and several unreadable entries amid the November notes.
Heavy supplies today with lucerne chaff potato and maize leading. Lucerne demand dull. three men affected at 7/1, field at S10, Ni. Local line sold at 3/10, 5/3. White chaff from over or 8 prime line 7/ was obtained. low wheaten hay limited. Potatoes from over the border clearing stocks at 4/9, prime maize sold at 4/10, other sale at 4/8. Poor yields noted. Wille tree wheen sold.
The Post reports ongoing public discontent with government actions in Dludge through Parliament amid a 117 referendum showing opposition to the government. It notes a minority government facing critics and potential electoral backlash, with citizens eager to vote and express their views.
The passage references a Cairns chemist and a court case with a 450 fine, mentioning a health product Tooth Powder and a sprinkler top. It notes movements, travel to Cairns, and a jail period of two days in gaol, with scattered names and figures.
Mr. C Jonsson of Sherin Street was struck by a branch while pruning a tree and knocked down. Ambulance attendants found lacerations and bruises as he was treated on the scene and at hospital. A boys camp near Christmas will offer a supervised overnight holiday with parents asked to contribute to railway and meals. The Cairns Boss’ Late School head will supervise the camp.
A battered sale notice advertises boots and shoes for men and women with deep discounts. Items include Derby and Oxford styles, patent leather options, and canvas boots, with prices listed and a brief claim of limited stock over a few days. The ad emphasizes value and urges quick purchases.
Town Council hears a motion from Alice Bereta of Queenhill Main Roads on Section 18 of the Main Roads Act proposing to widen and alter an existing road toward Tay and the town boundary. A special meeting may be held for community input, with further notices to follow. Police Court notices and regional transport movements are also mentioned.
Local officials spar over enforcement with Aldermen opposing wide police insertions near rane plats and the Country Party questioned. Police discuss raids and potential actions while the mayor hints at crackdown on vagrancy amid uncertain legal authority.
The Journal reports on a contentious critique of the cane industry tied to the Queens and New South Wales interests. It cites the Auditor-General’s forthcoming report on the Swine Cane Act and central sugar mills, noting government controls and alleged misuse while highlighting claims of reform and accountability.
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