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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
4
Town and country items mention Reitman and other local notices. The report lists various community happenings, commercial notes, travel plans, medical cures, and small advertisements involving Cairns Townsville and surrounding areas with names like Kelly, Mr A F Madsen, and Mrs P Molloy. The excerpt surveys rail, shipping, and local business activity, plus personal notices.
An enraged crowd in Lisbon attacked the star at the Lasing Atmometer after a report that table results were faked. Two were killed and several injured. About 2000 in currency was stolen.
A bar in Berlin was the scene of a shooting as several robbers entered Monday. Shots were fired, two robbers were seriously hurt and five people slightly injured. Police arrested one suspect. other assailants remained at large.
Local firm Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman advertises a wide stock of goods from large houses. Emphasizes fresh, first class items and lowest prices with reliable service. Trade emphasis on wide selection and dependable quality for customers seeking best value.
Sydney racing notes point to a mixed Derby picture with several contenders emerging from Melbourne and London sections. The report cites Blind Murphy and Drama among Derby entries while noting several horses were withdrawn or deemed unlikely to run.
An eccentric figure named King O’Malley, described with wild accent and public pretensions, seeks a seat in Parliament and ministry amid Melbourne political farce. The piece mocks his Americanized impersonation and grand schemes, noting Prime Minister Fisher’s tentative embrace and O’Malley’s costly public appetite while implying a Canadian-like spectacle in Australian politics.
Coded 4000 final score unclear with numbers 16 038 and Lime 2 The readable fragment hints at a game score or numeric tally but missing names teams and context for full summary.
The Cairns Aquatic Club sailing committee met at Cairns baths to organize an early start for the season with prizes for best dressed crew and decorated boat. A procession of boats will precede the Commodore’s boat, head to the Green light and inlet, then return for cruising.
Fragmentary text shows a notice urging visitors to obtain insurance policies for themselves friends or relatives as a precaution. The wording is incomplete but indicates a general encouragement of coverage and public awareness.
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