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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
4
A fragmented note lists dates and fractions tied to moon observations. It mentions a 10/9 entry and a 4/1 signal, with other samples recorded at 4/W and 4/9. The text records phases and references a fair assessment of lunar illumination without clear context or full data.
A fragmented public notice repeats the phrase all whom it may concern and includes unclear references to Miramar. The readable text provides no concrete action, date, or official authority beyond the generic notice phrase.
The London metal quotes on Tuesday show various prices for standards, forwards, and spots. The manager Mr. T. Harter notes the period ending October includes shaft depth changes of 121 feet and extended intermediate levels by 48 feet with prospects improving. Winze workings reach 104 feet in the Try district. The text also mentions Vermont face tones and brand names like State tomato and peppery notes, reflecting period mining and market chatter.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a plan to obtain a quantity of something for security or smuggling purposes. The text mentions an approach by a party in a kingly or legal context and hints at heavy preparation for a large operation but remains largely incomprehensible.
The management at Plead Rice faces a scheduled pleading for the case early in the new year. Details are sparse in the fragmented text but indicate a formal court action proceeding.
Brisane fat stock market under Fenwick and Co salesmen report shows yarded cattle and calves with 1700 cattle and 320 yarded in the market. Prices reflect wine quality cattle with numbers around 220 to 190 in the notes, though legibility is poor.
Fragmented OCR text describes a bustling produce market with assorted prices and items. Mentions heavy bunmleg and retail offers, including a 4/4 inch mined Ghar Repel preset and various weights like 972 and 8/8. Indicates buyers and prices but many phrases are garbled and uncertain.
A large exhibition ship is planned to travel for about 18 months visiting Freemantle Adelaide Hobart Melbourne Sydney Brisbane New Zealand and Fiji en route to Manila. It will showcase finished goods and process demonstrations with a cinematograph and dedicated trade spaces. Cairns and North Queensland officials consider hosting the vessel to benefit local industry.
McMahon & Co announces an unreserved sale of boots shoes shirts socks and stabley items on Friday at 11 am. Bee and at the paper Mail Arrangements indicate Cairns P.O conveyance to Townsville via Kurands. Weather notes report very hot conditions with a cool change and southwest winds on the Pacific slopes.
The Edge Hill event last Saturday showcased social and dance talents with remarks from Mes Wilermit and others. Prizes were awarded for performances as attendees praised the efforts of organizers and participants amid a lively community gathering.
Fractured local notices mix a death obituary with police court remarks, describing a recent inquest at Cairns Police Court and a crowded scene about highway dangers. The piece mentions H H ad & Lo selling stationery, books, toys, music, and gifts, inviting inspection while noting travel disruptions and holiday shopping.
A fragmentary Cairns page mixes political talk at meetings with social events, theatre notices, and local business chatter. Readers see council remarks on extensions, donations from unions, and plans for theater benefits, plus community updates on farming, beans, and local suppliers.
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