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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
The fragment notes copper prices and metal market details from Losdos on September 1, listing figures such as lead and copper rates and a London quotation. The readable text is limited and lacks complete context.
The excerpt critiques Mr Foley of Mundingturra for disorderly conduct at an election meeting and defends orderly discourse. It notes police presence, heckling, and a Premier's remarks while labeling Foley's stance as self serving and of questionable truth.
A local shopkeeper thanks customers for attending the recent sale and announces it remains open today until 1 oclock. The remainder of stock must be sold regardless of cost.
The article notes an annual meeting of members of a local club to be held at Tattersall's Strand Hotel on Tuesday evening with tender invitations for supplies and building work in Towsaville. It mentions a committees meeting at the secretary’s office on Wednesday September 7 to avoid clashing with a girl’s school function, and references camping as a recreational activity in Australia plus ready to use foods. It also discusses Mr Fred O’Neill’s influence on turf matters and expected brisk business in the season.
Audience enjoys high order films with scenic and educational pictures as well as humorous shorts. The program keeps laughter rolling and promises more entertainment tomorrow night.
A note describes a forthcoming arrival of trout for Cairns and plans to release them near the reservoir. It urges timely attention to the drainage to improve health in the town, noting Cairns has faced fever and mentions fever-related health concerns.
The Palace Theatre enjoyed strong attendance last night while a case accusing a Chinese man of supplying Aquor to an aboriginal person remained adjourned in the local Police Court due to other duties. The defense notes interpreter issues and language questions. The magistrate remarked on language barriers and warned about handling an injured person, urging care to avoid further harm.
Advice from Cooktown reports Mr. A. Griffiths, missing from Mount Romeo, found safe at Harvest Home Station. He left Sunday to go pig shooting, wandered in Mount Mimry Scrub, then rejoined through cattle sightings and reached Harvest Home Station by evening Wednesday. The Cairns Shire faces broader stock breach issues harming cane crops amid dry conditions.
Mr Joe Bennett of Lilley and Murray to leave Cairns this Saturday after concluding a case and appearing as a witness in Cairns Police Court. Mr Abi Murray praised Bennett as a keen and diligent advocate, courteous in manner and capable of defending clients despite trying circumstances.
Visitors may follow their own beat the following day and indulge in turkey at the Chautauqua event. The fragment suggests a turn from dancing to personal activity with a focus on a turkey meal. No further context or named entities are available.
A Qummons case against a China man ageing a wet listing was adjourned at the Police Court for hearing on Thursday and then further delayed due to work congestion. Blowfly criticizes Parre matte sports ground plans and warns ratepayers about a £2000 loan. Jos eph Campbell reports five Special First Order of Merit Certificates from the National Show for various Queensland products and industry prospects.
The inspector plans to assess steel work and painting needs for the goods shed while noting funding delays blamed on lack of money. Mr Evans’s next moves hinge on inspection duration and future travel routes via Proserpine to Ockhampton, with a report expected on the North Coast line.
A reader criticizes Caima Court House conditions as oppressive in mid summer. The writer urges ventilation improvements and questions why no court orderly is present and suggests the Chamber of Commerce hold meetings there to address the issue.
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