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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
4
A cluttered list of ads notes 5000 Christmas and New Year cards offered at half the usual price. Various local merchants, travelers, and residents are mentioned with references to shipments, sales pitches, and related holiday wares. Names and places appear amid a stream of miscellaneous notices and small-town commercial chatter.
Telegraph copy reports the death of Mrs J T Ameer, widow of the late Hon 4.7 Anmeer, who passed away last night after a brief illness in Brisbane. The notice notes the bereaved husband’s prior status and references orders to arrange memorials.
The text reports Melbourne coverage on electoral referendums and privacy concerns, noting the Marconi Company’s actions on rights and wire tapping issues. It mentions West Australian residents opposing an intercepting letters scheme and calls for federal election referendums to address related powers.
A man named Her my Thornton confessed at Hobart police station to striking four young women with a tomahawk, injuring Cecilia Pauley with a facial wound. He had earlier visited the girl’s home Friday offering help then threatened more, taken the razor from him and was sent to his mother. He returned today aiming to repeat the act. Bhorn ton is an old suitor of the girl and the incident's origin is unclear.
Sir Fred Cusley returned to Brisbane yesterday after a four day visit to New Guinea. He said considerable development work is underway, especially in agriculture. He noted that progress depends on solving the current problems to aid the country’s growth.
Fragile OCR text notes agricultural exhibits in Brisbane aiming to showcase new products and boost supply of cubibits at disposal. The readable lines suggest promotions or planning, with limited concrete details on dates or participants.
A partial OCR reads that Railway Department officials embarked on a tour to Avglia and returned by late November. The Commissioner's office confirms a reply stating the party will proceed to Warkceccam Station on November 28.
Fragmentary notice notes a 17 month old child in Sydney with unclear context about payments or care. The readable text is severely garbled and lacks concrete details or a clear action.
At the Court Home residents gathered to honor Mr W O Breve on transfer to Thutadys Island. Timaroe Shire Council chairman Mr W Marneas presided and spoke warmly of Mr Breve and his steady public service. Expressions of regret were voiced at Mr Lee Meyer's transfer.
Great interest surrounds the welterweight contest at the event with heavy betting and strong local support. Ten to one odds favour the Western fighter while the rival camp presses for a surprise upset.
An OCR damaged note reports a legal case involving Coll and Lidprom in London with a monetary value of 800, a person named J. J. Collies of Livpeal appears among 2 co-defendants. A Limtrwni is defending the warts on a level trem with Grey pee.
The Patiway companies council will meet to hear a government communication about a commission Leys invitation. In the Commons Mr Agguith urged the commission into the Ea Rice trade, aiming for representation from dominions and the UK. Coastal briefs note taxicab drivers protest petrol tax and a Madrid-Morocco troops withdrawal agreement.
Members of the House of Commons faced snowed pro tests over the Insurance Bill. One clause was sent to committee to require life assurance and other benefits for sick or injured workers. Arrests were reported at Selisas amid claims of aiding.
A concert at the Colonial Institute on Puinch and German streets in Hu... Africa featured Miss Born, Miss Whale, and Mr. Bottger in varied vocal and organ pieces. The program included Wagner and Mendelssohn selections, with praised performances and a brief, brisk closing.
A brief note discusses payment of members and the Leader, emphasizing a professional politician who dedicates full time and energy to representative duties. It highlights the expectation of public service and full commitment to duties.
Shipping notices detail passengers arriving November 20 from Port Douglas Mourilyan and Cooktown. Passengers include numerous named individuals and families with many in first or second class aboard vessels operated by Burns Philp & Co Ltd agents. Also lists Kuranda Townsville voyage with Captain deiletem and 15 in the survey.
Abbreviated text mentions a product for recovery and a price per tin with unclear context. No full details on product name or seller are readable.
A fragmented notice outlines poultry sales including Leghorn and Orpington birds with cockerels offered at prices per lot and per bird. It mentions cage, timber sittings, and competition contexts, crediting J W MacRae with breeding lines and weights.
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