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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
2
The notice lists various names and phrases such as Aye Lane Curve Iain Tytpwedle and Abandiies MOT Rooney with scattered references to ports and vessels. The garbled text suggests a shipping arrivals column with multiple individuals and consignments, but specifics are unreadable.
The Adelaide Company Limited and Stern, Philp and Co provide vessel movements with departures from Toman and Townsville routes. Descriptions mention regular arrivals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, inclining toward coastal service timetables and port calls. Westward and coastal steamers are listed with voyage patterns and approximate times.
Incomplete OCR shows scattered pricing and product terms such as 5/10 and 8 per, with mentions of sale and wholesale items. Readable elements include vague references to vendors, products, and potential stock listings, but no coherent event or clear entities emerge.
An unreadable OCR fragment references battles, markets, and individuals such as Craig, Vin Regal, and Shay Yalta Wiltow Fever. It mentions attacks, foreign interests, and a war context with unclear dates or events.
Fragmentary mining notes name several individuals and locations such as Tommy Barmy and Comal while listing figures like 56 and 93. The unreadable OCR yields scattered references to places like Carelia and New Minute Mosher with no coherent event or outcome.
Unclear OCR text reports a market shared by brokers at Bow Street. Mentions names like Apel Moser and Queen Ururs Payman with scattered references to St Andrew and St Mme Valen. Content is fragmentary and lacks coherent details or dates.
Johnstone River Advocate notes the mine will resume work after a two month recovery period following an operation for appendicitis. The site manager states crews must be strong enough to begin on site again once cleared.
A fragmented note describes a small gathering or event at Winnie Hert theatre with attendees including a matron named Mika. It mentions a hospital committee meeting, a dance party, and a schedule around a March date. Several garbled lines reference rehearsal or performances and a guest list.
Bahourites express strong support amid a heated NSW campaign. Leaders examined factional lines as Premier Hofman and Brookfield figures drew sharp lines on loyalty to the Empire versus reformist labor elements. The Bar of political rhetoric heightened tensions ahead of a pivotal ballot.
fragments describe Labour and political activity, a mention of a Cairns group and meetings to be held, plus scattered notices on insurance, veterinary topics, rainfall data, a court case adjournment, and a planned Easter Monday committee meeting with a visit to Japan noted in transit.
Fragmentary notes describe a separation issue involving an ambulance service and an executive center. The text mentions a superintendent, branch centre registration, and plans to hand over matters to Inuit people. Dates and names are garbled.
Fragmented text from a historical page mentions a meeting and travel to Cologne. Readable names are scarce, with garbled phrases and partial words. The readable elements hint at a gathering and a travel sequence with limited specifics.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a Crown Mel Auction Sale and a monthly meeting of a society, with references to local businesses, a wake of vacancies, and various items for sale. The text also mentions workers, a cream product claim, and a Queensland company agent.
A long garbled update from a local fair shows S H Hamblin and others among visitors, with notes on exhibits, flowers, and livestock. Mentions prize judging, garden beds, and a vacant allotment. Shaky references to agriculture, seeds, and plant care appear amid confused names and scattered events.
At Cairns Simms Court Nim a Chinese man faced charges of selling liquor to a Maori agent. Sergeant Krung led the case with Mr A J P MacDonnell for the defence. Evidence opened but date later contested. In a separate mid day hearing at Cairns Police Court, a man pleaded guilty to obscene language after drinking and wandering intoxicated, with a fine of 10 and 2 hours in default. George Firepatrick admitted overindulgence to liquor and was discharged.
A man named fork Micon narrowly escaped death on the Inkerman bridge on Meon day morning. He fell from the bridge into the river but was kept afloat by two rescuers who pulled him from the water. He was taken to Townsville Sea hospital in serious condition. Local men aided in the rescue and many were noted as having endured a difficult morning.
A fatal attempt is noted in Sydney with unclear details from an aged witness. Officials inquiry aims to determine cause and identify involved parties. Further updates expected as information becomes available.
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