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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
4
Public notice announces an upcoming probate for Francis Hill late of Townsville and states an expiration period of about four weeks. Interested parties may file a caveat with the register before a grant is issued and may object or be heard. The date of publication and executor details are included.
Community notices show multiple church services across denominations. Theosophical, Andrew's Presbyterian, and other congregations advertise morning and evening worships with times around 3 pm and 7:30 pm. A rally and other events appear in local listings with unclear specifics.
Military notices announce a parade on Monday October 10 with dress uniforms required. The event lists a public sale of land parcels in Calperie and Formartine parishes, specifying fees and measurement details. contact the Land Authorities in Calriin Co for further particulars.
On October 7 a vessel brought Captain We and a group including Capt. W, Finlay, Se fant, Brosem, Kearney, Money, Barrett, Davin, and two children. The record lists two more children and mentions Donnet E and Mice in unclear terms. The fragmentary note preserves names and a family group but lacks complete details of origin or destination.
Brisbane observers note very heavy supplies at Roma Street markets with fluctuating prices for Fre lucerne chaff and oats. Local produce shows increasing supplies including hay corn rye and turnips while demand remains light with several items sold at modest prices and a few lines carrying higher values.
Sydney reports London metal prices with mixed bids and forwards for copper lead and silver. Quoted spot and forward rates appear inconsistent due to OCR errors, listing copper electrolytic and silver with varying prices and dates.
The Cairns branch of the Queensland Prohibition League will hold a district conference in the Fresh Terion Mall at 5 pm today. Arthur Toonthes will be welcomed as president, light refreshments provided, and members invited to attend the open meeting where all speakers will be heard. Nearby church notices list Salvation Army and Presbyterian services with times across multiple venues.
A fragmented report outlines inquiries into a Mulligan disaster and mine safety, noting inspectors, government actions, and proposed rescue systems. Names such as Kilpatrick and Jackson appear with procedural debates over appointing inspectors and improving anti explosion measures in metaliferous and coal mines amid a broader push for better mining oversight.
Fragmentary OCR describes a turnover issue and buying activity at a Whittier area shop. Mentions London Opinton State Ex and local vendors like Facey and Ged Relten. Notes fines, stock, and chemical references amid garbled text and miscellaneous names.
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