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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented notice advertises enamelled ware at Armstrong Ledue and Stillmans. The defective text hints at sales, middlemen, and pricing claims, suggesting a shop promotion with broad enamelware ranges and turnover pressures.
The Queensland Parliament discussed council matters and budget items, noting a total of £6180 paid for resumptions related to the Maryvale project. Debates covered factories and Saturday holidays, mining acts, sugar tariffs, and government funding. Committee reports referenced meat shipments and agricultural measures amid ongoing constitutional and criminal code discussions.
Fragmentary text records a parliamentary-style session with debates on war outcomes, police harassment, railway stock, and mining act amendments. It notes remarks by Mr Denham and Mr Adamson, voting divisions, and mentions several MPs including Denham, Adamson, and Pagal amid procedural disruptions.
Fragmentary text shows company names and financial actions but lacks coherent facts. Reads like damaged OCR with references to a Draper Limited style entity and monetary handling. Unable to determine specific events, dates, or places from the misspelled lines.
The Marine Board continued its inquiry this afternoon into the wreck of the Warleo near Simstmcet. Key witness Karem of Adelaide Co. testified the value of the mine was about 30 000 pounds and the ship’s handling raised questions about the accident’s repercussions. A separate note mentions the Special Code Mining Teenee Bill introduced in Parliament to extend mining time and boost encouragement for operations in new districts.
The article outlines a muddled preview of the Caulfield Cup race with mentions of contenders such as Welachian, Ver le Sam, and St. Carewine Aown Gertie. It notes weight differences, potential favorites, and several unnamed horses while highlighting strong names and uncertain form ahead of the event.
Scratched entries and engagements for the Melbourne Cup and other races are noted. Names include King Mostyn and Velowrs with other noted contenders, while prospects for Hambledon Hunday are mentioned and a list of riders or owners is partially legible.
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