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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
4
A varied old page lists 5000 Christmas and New Year cards for sale at half price. An advertisement also promotes Cragg's Curative Oatment claimed to prevent and treat skin and flesh wounds. The notice mentions local events, book sales, concerts, and travel announcements with several names and places in a broad community notice.
The column fragment shows assorted items including medicinal barks, travel notes, stock and station mentions, and product advertisements. It mentions Mrs Castine leaving for Sydney, a Walton area reference, and various brand names such as Cafe Exsomre Curry Powder and Jelly Crystals, all mixed with stray lines about Colts and stock movements.
Fragmented dispatches describe Dr Norris, quarantine officer, traveling from England toward Egypt and Asia to study public health measures. Other items note Lithgow machinery trials for War Office needs, a Christmas truce for soldiers, hotel visits, and port trade statistics in London and Oregon with refinery and port expansions underway.
OCR fragment mentions bills and victims but lacks clear actions or entities. The readable bits reference a bill, victims, and a protective measure, implying a legal public notice context without concrete details. Further clarity would identify involved parties and deadlines.
The Trinity team selections include Anderson MicWenis Gilbert Rogers Quimian Colina Gilbert Hecers Quimlan Creagh Pollins Picsson Sanielers hhings ford Lynch Expersencies Valertin and 1 Sthinwd Smyth will defend against the Rainbows this afternoon. Emergencies listed include Wilson Clinton and Mc Crath. Casuals face Trinites with Archibald, Peters and Healy among others. The Sydney report notes England and New South Wales fixtures delayed by rain with Tronper winning the toss at the Fimeishmen. Cotter Horn and Folkard contribute bowling figures as Cotter takes 3 for 43.
Telegraph dispatch from Belbourne describes a thin morning shower and overcast start. The South Australia versus Victoria match began under cool, unsettled conditions with players including Ressford Maye Rees Berth Rees Whitty and Matthews listed among others.
Fragmentary report shows innings with Whitty Kyk taking six for, Sundries Pees and Howling Whitty contributing runs, Craword and Rees with bowling figures and chambers. Details are incomplete and unclear in the OCR text.
The Caire tragedy of the League of North Cuensland Whelma hosts a racing program at Sorman Park starting 2.30 pm. Events include a Two Mile Handicap, a Mile Handicap, and a youth race for 16 and older for medals. Nominations close Wednesday November 27 with acceptances announced December 1.
Local residents recount travel disruptions as forty passengers disembark to await the K4ran da voyage south. The Mourilyan steamer approaches Townsville, with remaining travelers to be ferried inland. Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson dine with Mourilyan officials at Mouritarian House, while discussions express a wish for closer contact with State and Commonwealth authorities.
In a dated council session the discussion covers pilot steamer costs for Morfden Bay and Northern ports, with budgets of £720 for two launches and £90 for a pilot service.Treasury and Home Office debates touch on ship placement at Cooktown and Cairns, plus measures for hurricane readiness and port maintenance.
The Cairns Shire Court monthly meeting was chaired by Dr James Lyons with councillors J H Hee L CV Hives WoC Grittn N P Petersen and GR Moyers present. The Shire Clerk Mr Woomers paused on letters to Government Savings Bank and Treasury Bills.
During a district court sitting yesterday petitioners protested intolerable conditions and poor ventilation in the courthouse. The motion, signed by 418 ratepayers, urged the Premier and Minister for Works to remediate the inadequate accommodation and reveal plans for a new court building. The judge offered little relief, and the crowd anticipated action from authorities.
Shipping notice lists Wesem'er 24 Matazza and Captain Mortimer sailing from Sydney to Papuan Ports via Hart Philip and Co Ltd Agents. Passengers Curtis Reid Pole and child Barton voyage aboard VOLERTeTs with Sedtae Burnship and Go Ltd agents.
An advertisement promotes Dr Sheld en's Digestive Tablets claiming they soothe stomach discomfort and aid recovery after meals. The copy notes the product strengthens digestion and states a price of two shillings sixpence per tin with widespread availability.
Printed and published by William Beal for the Coles Pasa Revesaper Coar anyst their General Printing Office Abbot Sona bad.
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