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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
2
Messages of condolence flow to Mr and Mrs CG Gilbert following the recent death of Deene. Neighbors express sorrow and extend prayers as the community shares in the family’s loss.
A brief report notes an alleged leakage in a gold raid case. Officials at Gapetown investigate the incident, with details sparse and names not fully legible in the fragment.
Fragmentary London market brief shows price edits and odd figures for tea and pot, with forward prices around 15 to 400 pounds and small losses noted. Mentions a Friday sale and minor items for a month, with scattered values and unclear totals.
Notes and News item reports a steamer Angaks sailing for southern ports with cargo and passengers. It mentions broadcasts, local amusements, a shire program, and a planned interstate football event, with references to concessions and notices for the audience.
Auction notice details a Friday sale by J Hoare, with a raft of household items including a canvas bag, ice chest, and various disjointed descriptions. The listing appears garbled, naming items and prices in a rough order, with references to a loom, canvas material, and household effects to be sold by public auction.
Local rehearsal notes describe a three night skating program featuring an indie open air Tetris themed set. Cast and crew prepare costumes, lighting, and music while artists rehearse routines to align with the upcoming performance.
Fragmentary stock list from Cairns market noting entries such as 32 64 paid oT we Mrgane 311 38 Sax Fainay at Gilmarest Tommy Burns Pat Apple Acorn UF paid 2s 24 Thomion's Flake Durham Consuls 18 2-
A Post representative reports Herberton’s future brightening beyond mining and agriculture. The town aims to become the North’s residential hub and health resort with trout acclimatisation flourishing under New Zealand stock. A hatchery near Wild River produced forty to fifty thousand fry, ready for distribution as tourism and local industry prospects improve.
An unusual report lists measurements such as 2.17 and 34.23 along with temperatures and radiation readings. It notes a parliamentary debate over Speaker nomination rules and references motions about election procedures and party concerns.
A fractured account from Argyleshire notes a memorable day with event hints surrounding a river, village fairs, and community gatherings. Mentions of Olympia, PicTiREn, and various local names appear amid garbled text, suggesting a regional festival or procession.
Delegates from many states except West Austria met at a near conference of fruit growers. Speakers discussed physiology, diseases, and public policy hindering text consideration to the people. Canada sent 38 delegates, the United States delivered further data on apples and meat consumption. The discussion covered fumigation and parasite control, with cautions about energy use and machinery. The session closed with remarks on future trade and agricultural practices.
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