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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
4
Auction sale notes weak demand and varied values across hides skins and tallow. Prices show declines in prime hides and fall wool sales while certain lots and catalogues moved at lower rates. Several items like wallabies and sheep skins sold irregularly with overall softer market signals.
A dense report outlines government attempts to curb profiteering and fix meat pricing, noting the impact on private traders and state ventures. It discusses retail meat distribution, price controls, and the challenge of aligning public policy with market realities, including mentions of officials, banks, and local commerce.
The report details miners' progress at Lord Nolan’s tunnel and Hale's Siding, noting slowed speed but ongoing production. It mentions new prospects at Shuller's Perseverance, a failed high yield at one site, and several crushings with varying tin concentrates. Nearby mills at Glen Cairn and Mount Ormonde show limited tin, while water supply may sustain operations for months.
William Cumming died August 5 at Herberton District Hospital after a long illness. He was survived by his children Denford Bamford Wolfram Alexander and Rosevale. Arrangements are under local family care.
Maritime despatches mention Acs p St Altans toward Sydney via ports with Captain Pilcher aboard. References to Mes dames S A Mitchell Fogarty and two others appear alongside garbled notes about mail reach to Towmseville and an auxiliary vessel. Unclear details but hints at a colonial trade route and recent sale of meat stock to Europe.
In Herberton District Hospital area the community offers thanks for kindness and attention shown to their father William Cumming during his long illness. Grateful for messages of sympathy and moral tributes from friends and supporters.
In loving memory of our son and brother Jim who died in action at Mont St Quen recent adoration from his devoted mother and family. This brief notes their grief and honor his name.
Shipping notices show Bem, Philponl Co operating from Paris with Tuesday and Wednesday departures. The text notes Li on routings to Taansville and Cooktown with returns to the Westnestty area. It mentions a Moilarlyan arrival and a regular three day cycle for a Cardwell line, but details are garbled and uncertain.
The Matt Roads Association of Queensland delegates urge early legislation on road and administration reform. In remarks the speaker cites the United States as a model, noting national highway policy and a proposal for a federal commission to fund a national system with state and local cooperation. He urges government action to pass necessary laws for a national road plan and federal aid.
Fragmentary commercial notice mentions Fenwick and Sesame and a cepert ender timeline. Readable terms show a demand and period related to gate or sale action, with local official involvement implied but unclear details. The text preserves names and generic action words without full context.
A garbled report describes a rowdy gathering at a firiny niche where several men and their partners drank and acted wildly. The text mentions a shark sighting, faintly hints at danger, and ends with fragmented phrases about a tiger and other odd events.
A recent meeting of the Bet and Sutibery club reviewed the Fantient Act's repeal and its impact on protecting medals. The discussion noted provisions aiming to deter improper imposition and to safeguard the integrity of military recognitions and the badge system.
Fragmentary report notes work stoppage among Matin cutters following a weekend disturbance. The text references firings, safety concerns, and unresolved questions about who is responsible, with recollection of a recent incident in Bali and unclear details about authorities and reactions.
Fragmentary text outlines concerns about obligations and funding, mentioning certificates and a plan to invest in school facilities. The illegible draft hints at a proposal related to establishments and foreclosures, with scattered references to possible parties and timelines.
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