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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
2
Abbott Street crews prepare true planting sites with soil from the Council quarry reserve. About four dozen white trees were received from Townsville and will be planted in reserves after trials in the Council Chambers ground.
At the Cairns Water Authority meeting the inspector cited wilful water waste and a proposed by law with penalties. Officials noted monthly consumption around 50 000 gallons per home and pledged to reduce waste while keeping fire safety. In Mareeba the monthly total consumption was reported as SWv,Wuv.
The burnecane fist at Munroe's farm Freecaman's Creek yielded about 1489 tons harvested. Loss from ice ranged 4 to 380 tons with extra harvesting costs. Mr. Teton, Cairns inspector, departed for Innisfail to meet Mr. Tucker and discuss stock issues.
The Methodist Bazaar is held this evening on the State School grounds with prizes worth securing in the ladies' act, including first prize poultry. Ferns and pot plants offer varieties while those who admire trees and landscape will find Paris plac- of interest.
Scarifying and steam scanning for macadamising Abbott Street were begun by the Town Council yesterday between Spence and Wharf Street. Work scheduled for Sunday mass and devotion noted in brief official notice.
The Dominion Government of Canada has offered 180 acres of wheat land for ten dollars per homesteader, with ownership after three years. Compare this with G. Lisha of Abbott street, Unirs, offering better inducements in ready made clothes and fabrics, as advertised in the window display.
Retail copy urges customers to bring someone to choose hats. It promises better fit with two heads and touts varied styles like Salisbury and Grendpa shapes. The ad mentions Abbott Street and positions hats as high class with a focus on assortment and quality.
A vivid display of men’s wear attracts shoppers at Kelly’s as the shop showcases new and up to date fashions for the season.
A brief note suggests Belp Hospital relies on expected funds to arrive, with the aim of securing support and maintaining a willing spirit for ongoing care.
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