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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1924
Page
2
A garbled OCR shopping note lists items such as Salmon, Green Peas, Lima Beans, Delica Pickles, and various brands of stout and lager. It names multiple packets and tins, with prices loosely implied, and references spirits like Guinness Stout and Port. The fragmentary text suggests a mixed pantry and beverages roundup without cohesive narrative.
A fragmentary ad listing fruits and vegetables for sale includes apples pears peaches sultanas apricots dates and asparagus from California. It mentions various brands and pack sizes and lists suppliers like W. & Simpron Fruit Co. P.O. Box 216.
A fragment notes Bosanke bicycles promoted as secure gifts eight years ago with a 12 month wear and tear guarantee. The ad promises strong guarantees and inclusive coverage, urging buyers to trust the brand for durability and value.
Fray of Correspon Dranane outlines tensions in Brisbane and Greater Mirishane politics as Labour factions vie for control ahead of February elections and the federal vote. Cabinet moves, potential vacancies, and the South Brisbane squabble shape the scene, with figures like Mr Fihelly and Mr Webb discussed as possible premier contenders.
Fragmented OCR reveals a tangle of art exhibition notes and political innuendo. References include Mra Nathan sister in law to the Governor and Brisbanes art students, with mention of Hubert Jarvis as government otologist and landscape focus, alongside claims about Labor discipline and Trades Hall spending amid a council committee debate. The text shows contested funding and alleged improprieties surrounding contracts and union activities.
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