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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
4
Vessels Mourtlyan, Gowrie, Carduetl Lecinda and Townsvile, and Adelaide 35 depart regular routes to Townewdls Cooktown Towrawille Innesial Mouri gan Durishaod Cardwell Lucuda and Townsvile. The Rupara sails at noon Wednesday and Aramac heads south on Saturday March tmst.
Sept departures bring a long list of passengers including Mr H McDonald and Mrs Taylor with family Mr Thomas Irvine and others Miss Wal mett Mr W Shanevy Mr AG Os fey and many more. The entry notes several families and individuals plus a closing admonition about courage and a remark on the crew’s conduct.
Fragmentary text mentions high water times and a cattle market with unclear details. Names, places, dates are unreadable, with scattered terms like Fenwick & Co and Brishana appearing without context. The piece reads as an incomplete market note with no coherent event.
The market shows lower prices than prewar levels across sambar types. Catalogs list 1788g skins, 3220 kangaroos, and various wallaby and opossum grades with declines of 12 to 14 in average bids. Buyers retreat, many catalogues unsold, with continued weakness into the season.
In Sydney sep metal prices show copper standard spot at fine seven six, three month and six month forwards noted. The report reflects London quotations and market conditions for the metal.
An obituary note expresses grief for a beloved friend returned to God. Family and friends mourn with aching hearts and tearful eyes as they linger by the grave and recall sacred words. The message honors the deceased and the faithful love surrounding the loss.
A Queensland opinion piece mocks Premier Ryan’s regime, claiming unemployment rose under his rule while wages and living costs surged. It argues his administration worsened the state’s economy, making Queensland no longer the prewar paradise and labeling his leadership as industrial Gehenna.
Partial OCR text mentions a Bach concert and a recital at a venue with two pieces listed. Details are unclear but indicate a music program including Bach and a guitar or violin recital. Remaining readable items point to a local concert event and schedule hints.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a meeting or practice at a factory with names such as Waller B Brown and Arherten. The passage is damaged and lacks coherent details to identify a clear event, date, or location.
A two story residence on the north side of the Soldiers' Home is back on the market offering a chance to secure a desirable dwelling. Details and terms are available from Messrs At Dumper and Let for interested buyers and investors.
Tenders invited from Mr Warves G Draper FQTA for admoding and reerection of residence at Koranda and removal of residence and erection of two cottages in Lake Steen. GO Mo Gireumew announces close date Thursday.
A notice notes the decision to abandon the Facham Show and that a meeting on November 6 aims to secure support. It mentions a Ladies gathering to assist running the large Werth event at Malaria Mall.
Fragmentary report says a suspect named Meldon faced a court on Tuesday before a judge named Ferry. Details are garbled and medical authories are referenced, with uncertain charges and outcomes.
At Carros Police Court before P.M. T A Ferry on Tuesday Richard Coleman faced charges of drunkenness and disturbance. George Cami er, a Maltese national, appeared under similar accusations involving resisting arrest and creating a disturbance. a forfeited item was noted.
The proposed measure tightens rules on landing of aliens deemed epileptic or insane and restricts travel by foreign nationals. It sets a three year term for certain offenses and allows detention for those convicted of crimes abroad, with penalties extending to those linked to immoral or alienation cases.
The Poole of Carns lodge held its annual meeting in Oddfellows Hall with guests from Australia attending. After routine business, one member was admitted to the order and three candidates were proposed, an adjournment followed to the festive board. The lodge plans to revive activity and form a second Tubes to broaden membership and fellowship.
Reports describe a man named Knowles missing after a fire killed a person at a house near Dagemar. Search parties tracked a horse, leading to the home where the deceased lay and the missing man’s fate remains uncertain as authorities investigate the incident.
The article describes a chaplain sermon at St John’s Church celebrating Anzac Day commemorations. It notes returned soldiers and the influence of Australian troops in France, with accounts of religious rites, public grieving, and wartime morale.
A garbled note describes a possible vendor disruption as a snail and tocking sounds draw attention at a local market. Authorities investigate the noisy incident and the page fragment hints at a delay and safety checks.
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