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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
2
The readable fragment mentions a first quarter and a time near 3.52 pm. References to the Moon, April, and tides appear, with garbled phrases suggesting a page note about celestial events and a posting from The Post. No clear figures or names are provided.
A critical survey argues there is no widespread revolt in Australia against the Defence Act. It notes limited prosecutions for defaulters and attributes public unrest to sensational reports and prowar rhetoric rather than mass action. The piece contrasts democratic restraint with militant commentary across the empire.
An odd historical notice lists Gardener Davidson at St Johns Church Cairne serving as gardener to Isabella David widow of Owete Aleuaniter Davideon. It promotes the Milgrave Headache Cure and seeks a competent instructor for steam engine and machine drawing with terse contact details at The Secretary.
Fragmented OCR text shows assorted names, places, and partial phrases about people and events. The readable portions mention a Cairns foot measure, training, and various individuals with titles, suggesting a mixed local notice or column with unclear context.
Writs and associations report the Camina Anunciation meeting at Richariae Hotel. Judge T Grant presides as Arthur Biotina pleads guilty to Liquor Act violations for Friday. Morrison case reviewed. six witnesses testify about forged notes and a Diver performance scandal involving Vivian and Margaret.
Fragmentary text references a town fair and event in September. Names like Caryn and the Intertown-Fwrim appear garbled. The item hints at a community event schedule in a regional area with unclear entities and dates.
A notice announces a sale next Friday at 20 pm of furniture at the Superior Housshell location on Sheridan Street near Comard Street. The advertisement by Harmitare promotes the event with four new and fourth-page items.
A local gathering reviews charity bids and wartime displays while discussing a plague station plan. Alderman Tyrie and officials address public safety, urging information sharing with neighboring committees and the Home Secretary as concerns about a potential outbreak are voiced.
The fragmented OCR piece references a financial report with 1918 interest and savings figures. It mentions an athletic or civic context, tracking rates of interest and deposits, and cites totals around £12 to £12 51 per cent and specific sums like £11.76 and £984. It is a partial, error-filled extract needing full restoration to confirm entities and dates.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions metal trades including copper and possible price ranges in pence or pounds. The text is fragmentary with garbled names and units, offering no clear event or date other than a general market context.
The report notes attention to navigation lights along the North Queensland coast, with Beton Cairns and Townsville having numerous inland reefs affecting inter port routes. It highlights limited communication between ports during thick weather and describes pilots unable to use certain stations. Strong emphasis on shipping routes and safety measures near reefs and weather conditions.
Fragmentary OCR shows land parcels and agricultural terms listed before a deputy in a Cairne court segment. Names such as Gare Wheae Brows Genial and Bevis appear with fractions and values like 23 dollars, indicating property divisions and associated fares or taxes.
Fragmented catalog text lists shadow cloths in 40 cm width and wide tapestries. Mentions wool and cotton blends, yard measurements like 2/1 yard and 4/9 sant, with notes on color shades and finishing details.
Invitations seek candidates for petty officer and rating positions in the Australian Naval Reserve. Applicants must be 10 years or older and meet service requirements. selections hinge on merit and pay under a standard rate. Applications directed to the Director of Saved Bo srrera, Sarr Osley, with a deadline of one week.
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