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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
2
The correspondence discusses price, barter, and value systems, citing peat, leather, and wool as examples. It references apportioning value, currency, and exchange, with mentions of universal needs, credit, and a call for clearer economic understanding amid wartime constraints.
A garbled 19th century report describes february tensions over boilers and rivets at a shipyard in Cairne. Workers faced discipline, a tentative financial breach, and an unstated order, with management and a minister named Foyt involved. After a week, terms were restored and output resumed under tightened controls.
An unclear excerpt discusses grey hair and claimed harmless odorless compounds for aging individuals. Mentions brands and remedies with vague guidance on effect, tone, and possible cosmetic use. Contains garbled wording and disjointed phrases, reflecting OCR damage.
Fragmentary manuscript recalls a court hearing and accusations surrounding theft and assault. Witnesses discuss payments, fines, and clothing mishaps while authorities probe the incident at a Federal Hotel and related locations. Names, dates, and precise actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
Merer notes this week outline ongoing town matters including the sale of the mining year, a public meeting on the coast, and a request to cooperate with Normanton on river trade. A response from Hum. baa McDonald clarifies positions, an adjourned maintenance case resumes with witnesses and anticipated dates.
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