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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented notice describes various footwear items including patent lace shoes for women, plain toe court shoes with buckles, and boots. The garbled text mentions styles and brands such as Lowy and Orford, with references to sizes and features, forming a historical shoe advertisement snippet.
The Essex model from Mayers Ltd shows a new price of 408 pounds from 490. The Hudson Factory produced Essex with notable features. Phone contact listed for the Al Aaats F.LA.T-HUDSON-FORD division.
Fingst Diamonds and Workinnati present designs and values. Call or write for a Ming Card and quotations. Special 30 percent discount to all returned soldiers.
The note lists Renner Drehes with a performance on October 6 and two additional marks 21 and 4 pre. It also mentions Ality and Fancy Pirecee in connection with the event and results.
An irregular report discusses the Union Trusts Company of Australia Ltd as a trusted executor option with economical and sympathetic administration by experts. It mentions a Marine Department incident involving a boat, a mayoral reaction, and reflections on maritime safety and public sentiment.
A brief stock sale summary notes Bria and Co reporting a Septembers 14 date with 9000 head in market, cows at 175 as a fine price, calves and pigs listed, overall market described as dearer in parts with scarce premium cattle and prime cows.
OCR fragment of shipping notices shows vessels such as Kuranda Kanowna and Carpentaria Indae with inconsistent ports and dates. Entries reference Cairns Sydney Hong Kong and Melbourne with September and October timings, but many words are garbled. The piece resembles a damaged log of sailings and port calls.
A fragmented text discusses a meeting and various names including Stier Bey and Brisbane Oren. It mentions schedules for today at 10:20 am and an AGM. The passage also touches on soap made from cauntie soda and a batch of home projects, with references to batch perfection and Rivend.
Birth announced at St Anthonys Private Island Sheridan Street on 17th 1922 to Mr and Mrs C Trevor. In memoriam marks note of a loved one, detailing memory by family with affectionate lines and remembrances. Notices include Millett and Scully references with dates and names amid faded text.
Readers debate preserving a famous Abbot Street tree as a civic issue. The piece praises the tree for shade and beauty while arguing against its destruction, urging council to study alternatives and protect the landmark for pedestrians and town character.
Reading through Cairns ledgers and notices reveals upcoming memorial services, visiting dignitaries, auction schedules, and local football and exhibition plans. The Cairns Weekly Penny Saving Bank reports steady deposits and low withdrawals as directors meet.
An aged advertisement fragment notes Diggers Day events and a fertilizer display. It mentions organic mixtures, Howe's formula, and different nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid components. The text cites gardeners and farmers, with a P.O. Box in Cairos for correspondence.
A Friday evening gathering in Ravenshoe bid farewell to popular musician Allan Reynolds. Citizens of the town presented tokens of appreciation including a leather case and a jewelry purse as a sign of esteem. The event honored Reynolds for his public service and longtime presence in the community.
The report documents council discussions on house water connections and authority approval. It notes an April letter from Water Authority guidance and permission delays, plus notices about water charges and street watering restrictions. Also mentioned are injuries at a local works site, upcoming meetings, and public notices on consumer goods advertising.
A report describes cattle dying after extended transport without water on the Cairns railway route. Several cattle collapsed or were unable to rise, some die and others maimed, due to the water trough system being absent or nonfunctional during the journey. A waterer installation at Almallen cattle yards was noted as a future improvement.
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