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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary Sydney market notes show metal quotes and forward contracts with scattered figures such as H188 10 6 and spot prices around 3 61 and 5 9 516. References include erica electrolyte copper and electrolyte terms, but the text is incomplete and lacks a coherent report or identifiable events.
A fragmentary sales note shows limited demand for prime lines with prices from 6d to 3s 9d and modest offerings of oats and Swedesh rains. Mixed chaff, linseed, and hemp offerings appear, with pepper accounts and wholesale quantities listed. Low Fre Wey Nae features again among prominent sales while overall activity remains muted.
A fragment from The Post notes Port Pirie smelting works in the extreme south. It describes a welfare program funded by the company including health services, water, housing and education for workers, and mentions Dr Robertson advising on health. Plant running at capacity with关于 1850 tons of ore and weekly wages over 16000.
The article details a case over unpaid wages to workers described as aliens and the district’s response. It notes enforcement by an authorized officer, references multiple farmer classes, and mentions W. W. Mason as the official in charge, with a fine imposed of 3.
Fragmentary OCR line shows a garbled moral prompt about goodwill and private greeting cards. It mentions Magy Keay and a casual reference to entering a scene, but intelligible meaning is absent.
Proceedings recount calls for stricter permit rules and certified training after a dust explosion near the working face. Witnesses discuss conveyor use, temperature controls, and electrical installation as key safety fixes.
In connection with the recent Am bulence sports a raffle will be drawn at the Celine on Thursday. Entries must be handed in before the drawing. The ladies committee is invited to be present.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses wharf traffic and steamers affecting the district. Mentions Sydney and the Chamber of Commerce, with unclear references to freight and economic impact. Notes potential reallocation of commerce but lacks coherent details or dates.
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