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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
4
A chaotic advertisement lists cheap Christmas and New Year cards at half price with scrambled text. It mentions card designs, sellers in Coorooma and Sydney style, along with various other goods and notices, including medicines, tonics, and local business chatter. The jumble includes names, places, and events, creating a crowded, period-typical newspaper item.
A Townsville commission hearing featured Dr Breinl of the Institute of Tropical Medicine as principal witness presenting on contentious matters. Mr Ramey offered remarks on the lake issue while another official referenced the Seger Boren accommodation Act and related administration.
Lam Gene David Silva faced a police court appearance after a lengthy inquest into alleged sexual misconduct. The case refers to Amu Ching and incidents on the 17th, with tense testimony and restrained responses from the accused. Alfred Ga tert Witten died in hospital, with details unclear as the Marie Shoo Smee incident is cited.
The phrase contrasts extravagance with economy in consumer care, noting the higher costs at one retailer versus another and urging cost-conscious choices. It reflects a critique of overpricing in healthcare or personal services and promotes prudent spending.
A fragmentary clipping describes a fashion display with muslin dresses and embroidered trims, listing several models and wearers such as Miss Bing and Miss Warren. It notes the event's music by Sess Wn and references attendants, with scattered local names and places.
A garbled page item references a Monday court session and arrivals from Townville to begin a new job. Mentions Mr Hammett securing a provision, various shops, and a discussion about Japanese education and cockney identity. Scattered names and places hint at a local social school event mix.
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