20 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1911
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes outline snipping movements around a transit schedule with references to dates, ports, and stations. The text mentions November 25, November 30 and a sequence of days in a shifting timetable. Names and places are garbled and partially unreadable.
Fragmented OCR notes detail multiple ship movements from Townsville to Melisan or Melapore via Brisbanes and London, with departures in November and January 1912. Mentions Peregrine routes to Moijoumm and Bo, and voyages on the Bice Ponmel Line with various sailings and dates.
Mr Cc S Whale teaches piano singing and theory. Lessons available Thursdays at Nelson Hall with pupils prepared for local examinations. Terms and further details from Messrs Palings at Cairns or at Nelson Hall.
The report covers a committee discussion on clause 13 with Senator Sayers objecting to the executive form, and a summary of debates on immigration policy involving Mr. Thomas and the Melbourne consulate. It also notes taxation figures, government economy remarks, and a cricket match at Norman Park won by Occidental Trinity in innings and 47 runs, plus upcoming intercolonial fixtures and a local cricket program with teams and players listed.
The paper lists multiple curling results with teams and players like Mayern, O Leary, Lyoms, Magel, Alison, Kelly, Tontey, Malick, Boland, Gor, Gorton, Lennon, Hartigan, Kirby, McKenzie, Tooher, Hansen, Trail, Lyons, and Overland. Several matches end with notable margins such as 65 to 9 and 29 to 12, while others finish in close 14 to 4 or 16 to 4 ranges, reflecting a day of varied outcomes.
Inlet race reports the Swallow securing a clear victory as the Defender finishes last due to excessive ballast on board. The Lens capsized but crew escaped unharmed while the fleet enjoyed favorable afternoon conditions with lively activity.
The maszive drought continues with the thermometer approaching the century mark daily. Cattle grow weaker and die, especially around Durham where McNamara Bros. suffer heavy losses. Folks expect relief at the Wideridge River though feed is scarce and water is limited. A hoped-for downpour on Monday night produced only a few drops.
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