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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a patent leather court shoe and box toe celluloid bateau style shoes with references to factory names. The garbled lines suggest an advertising snippet for striking examples in lace shoes and patent leather court footwear among other shoe types.
Mayers Ltd lists the Ease Peleg Now 2408 7 Ereex at £406. The catalog describes The product of the Hindeoe Fustuti with many Hedeos features. The PARRAS marti line includes Paras Flat Hudson Ford.
A historical notice from Cook District invites applications for the Matron position at a Cooktown institution. Salary £190 and one month's notice required. Closing date 11 October 1922 with applications to the Secretary.
Shipping notices list vessels and itineraries including Serpent, Dilkera, Meriina, Kanowna, Wyreama, and others. The Uri destined for Cairns on October 2, Meriina sails to Cairns on 27th, Kanowna due to depart from Cownavilly tonight and again on the 25th, Wyreama to Brisbane and Sydney, with cargoes and port calls at Rabaul Papuan ports and Melbourne.
Brisbane dated notes show a listing of low quality alcohol samples with percentages and bids. The fragment mentions a deed value around 73 and 4/5 and a 5/2 bid. The text references a market section titled V4/u Dither and notes additional fines in wooden pieces and market conditions.
The notice lists outward and inward mail movements from a 1920 port, detailing departures to specific destinations and arrival times. It mentions bar service, travel via Belaiase, and a sequence of ship schedules with times such as 4 a.m. and 4:25 p.m. The readable fragments imply routine maritime mail handling and vessel movements aboard a named port, with dates in September and January.
An English newspaper column from September 2 1902 discusses the Knights of the Willow in Far Worth and calls for systematic organization and businesslike control of cricket. It argues for professional handling of affairs and warns against the influence of schools and aristocratic interests on the sport.
A fragmented 1920s style letter outlines cricket association business in the North Townsville context. It calls for clear fixtures, strict finances, and published scores. It notes potential visits by Townsville and other temperate regions and urges local support for wholesome weekend cricket amid hopes of discovering future talent.
A garbled notice from Mr T Autler auctioneer lists a drapery sale at Whig auction rooms Gordonvale to-morrow. The readable fragment mentions an impactant sale of drapery and ready goods and the event likely starts in the morning.
A fragmented item notes a retrieval of a group leaving Cairns for a Cordonvale trip and returning with unclear timing, mentioning a 1.30 departure, and references to individuals or places in a garbled line. The readable parts indicate a travel item or excursion note from the region.
A messy OCR fragment reports on a concert by Cewrme Cissoons' Band with Mr W Firth at Enplanade near Evrard Hotel at 4 pm, plus other events at Sachs Streets and Harbor Board projects. Mentions of band conductor H M Henderson, Mrs Heyahd, Abbott Street, and local social scenes including a Busy Draper event, school fair, and charitable fundraisings amid civic building notes and market mentions.
An advertisement announces a social event by the Indies of St. Monica’s featuring a euchre party and dance with refreshments, poster contest, and an orchestra. Proceeds support the Cairns bureau residents and visitors inquiries into mining and local industry. notes the North Queensland distribution and concordant activities of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League.
Australian Meat Council discusses improving cattle trade at Melbourne conference. Resolutions push for ministerial representation, port and survey measures, and better handling methods. Auction notices, annual show details, and Abbott Street issue also mentioned along with market pricing and local notices.
A fragmented verse asks about pride and fate in Cairns streets. Vague lines mention a tailor and a journey, reflecting social mood and a travelling observer. The piece hints at danger, restraint, and moral testing amid daily urban life.
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