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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
5
Advertisement offering the finest diamonds and workmanship from Dim Pik. Mention of ring purchases by mail order and a 10 percent discount for all returned soldiers. Includes a Ring Card and quotations and notes difficulty inspecting in person.
Creditors and other persons with claims against the estate of William Barry deceased, formerly of Cairns Queensland, are required to send in writing details of debts or claims by a specified date. Executors Francis George Bulcock and Mary Carson announce distribution plans and warn no further distribution to creditors not having timely notice.
Cattle yarded at Brisbane with cattle market firmer and sheep and lambs described. Prices ranged with cattle at 20 shillings to 22 shillings, six cows 15 shillings to 17 shillings sixpence, mutton brought from 44 pence to Sidney area, and overall yard activity reflected a stronger market.
London metal quotations from the London Metal Market list three month and forward prices for lead tin and silver with electrolytic and bars values. Auctioneers Arabtd. offer 10 head of horses near Newmarket Sala yesterday or today. Kellys feature Globite travel goods and leather kit bags at lower prices with Abbott Street listings.
Smallwood Bros. undertakers and coachbuilders advertise services with telephone contact 253 and a note on availability for funeral and carriage work.
Vague list of ships and arrivals outlines multiple vessels bound for Cairns and Port Douglas with tentative dates in September. Mentions Morinda, Canberra, Cooma, Brisbane, Hang, Lamerco, S leaves, and ties to Melbourne and London routes, but many names are garbled.
In loving memory of Private T M Moody who died of wounds at Quarry Farm September 1918. Loved by his mother and siblings. Gallet Fran Edmond infant son died September 1 1920 aged three days. Missed by Eugene and Mary Gallet. Hussey Charles Hussey died September 1916 age seven. Wife Mary Ann Hussey endures silent grief and cherishes his memory.
Inland mails schedule shows inward and outward due Brisbane dates and port movements including Ex Onmuz Ex Orsova Ex Mesappensi and Ex Sonema with September deadlines. Also notices for Co operative shareholders meeting on September 7 and promotional remarks on agricultural manuring mix by Bartlams Ltd with Fearniey Led address details.
Persistent lobby rumors in the House point to Prime Minister Hughes contesting North Sydney rather than Bendigo at the next Federal election. Brisbane sources note the move would help mobilize his party and secure a strong win, with sugar policy as a key issue depending on House support.
Jack High reminds readers that nominations for all events close on September deadline. The note highlights Cobra bowling competitions and gathers member participation for upcoming EEE events.
The Railway Concert Band led by Mr. GB Henderson will perform a music mime at the Rove Hotel tonight. Brabanc’s mac and Ace cement brand noted for important work. Samuel Allen and Sous Lid attend.
An Isle of Cairns paper itemizes ads for ant bed supply, sale of Eugenie Haley feeding bottle high, and a public auction by Overtime Cargo on Wharf Street. It also notes a workers dance at Oddfellows Hall, Behana Races stalls, postponed church service, a kindergarten visit, and a sale of men’s clothing and accessories.
The Reston Why notes Nearys selling silk hose in drop stitch and plain silk with a satisfaction guarantee and replacements if not satisfied. Also highlights Trail and Winstons bargains on shirts, socks, pyjamas, undergarments, boots, and shoes from Abbott Street offering value and a style emphasis.
A report by Mr. Edmund Jarvis discusses using para dichlorobenzene as a grub destroyer for cane and peach trees. The Cairns Canegrowers Association plans to obtain trial supplies to extend Agricultural Department orders, enabling large scale experiments under different conditions this season.
A tortuous fishing column recalls Toby C from Innisfail sharing chaotic yarns about river angling in the Tableland. Tales include a platypus prize in a camp oven, a cat’s antics, a failed fire insurance scheme, and advice against jelly as bait, ending with a plug for a mail-order fishing course.
Auction to sell furniture owned by Mr Langtree and C Butler. Items to be sold at auction starting 11 a.m. at the Gordon location.
Christy Towels and Genuine Christy towels available in multiple sizes at Melbourne House Abbot Street stocked by Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith. Full-sized white towel priced at 4 shillings with brown at 3 shillings 9 pence, 2 shillings 11 pence, and 1 shilling 6 pence. The towels are described as a luxury to use.
To day Boland's announces a twenty day sale with deep price reductions across all departments. Read pages 5 for Luca offers and see windows and departments displays. Early shoppers seize the best bargains at Woland's biggest event of the season.
Millaa correspondent reports an ambulance call at daybreak on Sunday requiring urgent transport. Volunteers pumped the car to Malanda where two women were taken to Atherton Hospital, while several ill children required service.
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