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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
4
The readable fragments mention multiple views from the top of a tower and an offhand note about whisky in a bar, hinting at a broader scene. The text truncates before clear events or identities emerge, leaving the item as a partial archival fragment.
Oct 21 list includes Mesdames W Johnston CM Reyes T Hartnett and children A MacDonnell C B Phillips G Eliott and child E Hart and children Misses J Linedale A Reyes Menusta Englander Ello M Da Costa Db es C B Phillips T Morr Anua t Steamships Ltd.
A fragmented note evokes a weary man whose good deeds seed a holiday spirit though weariness and memory blur details and pull the reader toward a reflective pause.
Mrs M Royes and family express thanks to Dr Perkins Matron McCarthy and Marechs Hospital nursing staff for their care during Mr M Royes illness. They also gratitude Local Mareeba Lodge MU LOOF Stationmaster and staff of Wabinda Railway Station and many Mareeba friends for sympathy and floral tributes.
In sail but loving memory of our dear mother Mr. M Gallagher who parts the life on the 21 October inserted by her loving daughter Mrs R Rowe and her son Theos J and Felix Gallagher.
The Wodones left Cairns for southern ports on Wednesday afternoon at an unspecified hour. The Moriaha departed Prishane for Cairns via ports on Wednesday at an unknown time. The Cooma arrived at Townsville early Wednesday from the south. The Marwah arrived at Townsville late Tuesday from the south. The Rupara left Cairns for the south at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.
The notes record moon phase timings across October 1919 with first and last quarters and full moons. Entries include perigee and apogee moments, high water at 4:27 am and gas pump references. The text presents a fragmented raw OCR of astronomical data and tides for the month.
A Queensland tin mining correspondent notes the state purchase of the Irvine and Smelters as a major move for miners. It would reduce transport costs, raise producer profits, and centralize operations, with potential price rises as East stockpiles deplete and production costs stay high. The piece argues centralization and future pricing will benefit miners.
The nation metal quotations for copper and related metals are listed with spot and three month prices. Copper and aluminium quotes show spot rates around £7/6 per unit, with further figures for electrol, zinc, spelter, silver at standard fineness and related prices in pence or pounds.
MacTaggarts stock report from Brisbane notes cattle and sheep sales with prices. Prime beef sold at last week’s rates, cows at similar levels. Sheep and bullocks sold on various accounts, with fluctuating yields and prices in a tight, uncertain market.
Local newspaper notices cover a furniture auction by C Woodward for J W Roles in Shendon Street next Tuesday, a shoe sale at Mayers factory, and a public sale of twenty draught horses at Abhaotra’s Stables. Also listed are herbal practitioner consults, butter factory management changes, land commission court dates, hospital tender notices, and community meetings in Babinda and Geraldton.
Messrs Kola Stern and Co announce a regular service between Carns and Rockhampton aboard SS Warenka, with the first trip to depart around November. Prospective passengers are urged to apply early.
In Cairns Summons Court on Wednesday before Mr. T. A. Fi PM AH Swingle applied for an ejectment order against John Ryan or Hamlyn Harris appeared for defendant. Defendant admitted the acts and was ordered to deliver a session of the house by October 6th. Professional costs were £2 2s and costs of court.
Constable Embling at Stannary Hills reported on Saturday that Dan Galvin has been missing since the sixth between Boommee and Chillagoe. Police at Stannary Hills and Almaden have searched without success. Anyone with information should contact police, preferably by telegram.
In Cairns Small Debts Court on Wednesday presided by Mr. T A Ferry PM Campbell and Fitzsummons sued K Holden for sev en pen sold and delivered Marsland up for plaintiff. Crean sued Dower for é12 with Hamlyn-Harris for defence and pleaded no indebtedness. The judge noted the case and costs. The report then shifts to discussion of war service gratuity for reformed soldiers read in the Poet, noting payments in interest bearing bonds and reactions from single men about a lump sum ready. A man reflected on future plans including a trip to Blighty and family.
The district council of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League of Musitala has advised that many coats have been dispatched to applicants in the back country. Civilians who do not receive their coats should contact the district office of the League for assistance.
Mir J'case writes about postponing the Repatriation Committee meeting to next week noting it was delayed to align with a National Political Union gathering. He objects to repatriation being sidelined by partisan politics.
A shooting accident occurred two miles above Mareeba on Tuesday afternoon, injuring engine driver A H Knapman. Teammates Koapran and T C were shooting on the river when a misfired gun discharged, wounding Knapman who was loaded in the line of duty. He was rushed to hospital by W E Keating with Dr Merkens attending. The district has seen previous rough shooting incidents noted in local reports.
Senator Crawford delivers a comprehensive Parliament speech on the sugar situation affecting Queensland producers. The article notes a coordinated attack on protection, highlights central cane prices and Millagum and Mackay awards, and mentions new coverage extending the Journal with world news and local editorials. It discusses War Savings, forecasted production shifts, and the broad impact on farmers, millers, and workers across districts like Mulgrave and Mareeba.
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