25 Nov 1912
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1912
Page
1
A scrambled timetable notes steamers departing Townsville on Saturdays and Wednesdays with arrivals in Melbourne and Sydney. It mentions connections to Mackay, Townsville, and Port towns, with dates around December and January. The text preserves rough routes and seasonal schedules for multiple vessels and ports, including departures from Meighan and Garam ports.
Fragmentary notice from a Cairns area bakery describes bread delivery and cash on delivery terms. It mentions tickets, agreements, and potential social or cooperative references with unclear names and places due to damaged text.
Auction sale of farmers produce, land and estate items invited by correspondence. Contact details reference general merchants and private firms. Location near Caton Avenue, opposite Queen's Hotel, with references to residences and various auctioneers listed in fragmented text.
The article notes officials vow to fund a 40 foot cooperative factory project, with subscriptions nearly covering costs but still lacking key funds. Local authorities see limited progress and mounting concerns over railway estimations, while settlers push for jobs and road work to improve the Herbertam range area prospects.
The report discusses dairy and maize production, noting Chinese farmers’ rise in the district and local capital limits. It examines timber exports, market access, and profits, urging profit-sharing with local settlers to improve prosperity, with a brief mention of Atherton and Susie Emma Lit.
A large farewell gathering was held at the Caigins Railway Locomotive Foreman office to honor Mr Fraser, marking his departure to a higher district. Attendees, including Mr WS Prewett and Mr Townley, voiced regret and presented thanks for his service and contributions to the locomotive department.
A local farewell expresses regret at Mr Frazer's departure. Attendees recall his connections and service during his stay, with praise for his role and hopes that his memory will endure. The proceedings show sincere appreciation as he leaves the district.
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