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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
2
Obituary fragment from Chillagoe district notes the death of Kathinen Comedie and mentions grieving relatives including Mary and Jemma. The text laments absence and longing, with religious overtones and signatures from F. P Treweom and Flerberon. The passage preserves a somber family notice tone.
The piece discusses reactions to the Federal Capital location within New South Wales and frames the capital as a test of federation. It argues for national unity and stresses elector involvement in judging representatives amid debates on wheat prices.
The readable text is garbled with stray phrases and names, lacking a cohesive event or reporting. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or locations form a coherent item for a proper article card.
A disrupted program at the Calvan Theatre draws attention to a major change as 1088 toms of Semieg speards are mentioned. The Australian Government prepares for urgent national work before defence priorities are set, while public notices reference the Industrial Court in Bristol and Malgreve River.
Advert reads Kochs Fever Mixture claimed as remedy for malaria and kindred diseases. It states the product should be kept at home for emergencies. Price threepence per bottle, sold by H. Craig, Chemist, Abbott street, Cairns.
Fragmented notice text outlines prepaid domestic ads for marriages births and deaths, with mention of poet and no extra charge. Local letter boxes and balance notes reference can be rearranged and reviewed in an upcoming issue.
A local report claims sixteen children died in two weeks from a mysterious illness. Witnesses highlight fear and blame on a remedy referenced as Chamberlain's Cough and Dust Be a remedy.
Regular monthly service from Brisbane via Port Moresby and Thursday to Marchan, calling Townsville or Cairns optional. European route via Java and Rotterdam with calls at Darwin and London. New steamer 068 tons with superior accommodation and modern amenities.
The article notes Glen will be the Father in a forthcoming program with other novel and bright episodes. Details of events and the schedule will be announced later, with sports reserved for a separate, refined programme at a New York venue.
An ambiguous wartime notice outlines arrangements for an ambulance Friday event on December 13. It mentions a brigade involvement and distribution of items to stallholders and a local Chinese and Japanese presence. Further details will be announced later.
Dr Reed of the Cairns Shire Council will view Brisbane and report to the council on Friday evening. The Cairns Shire Treasurer will be interviewed about resumed railway works and the Bubiad mill site as part of upcoming entertainment.
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