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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item about Atherton and an entity named Leadiwe Last, with unclear context and missing details. The readable text implies a transfer or sending event involving these names but lacks concrete actions, dates, or locations. Further restoration needed to clarify participants and outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered names and phrases from a local notice. Mentions Stacey, a marriage event and a church context with Father Mela and Mary Catherine Tally. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Shipping notes show vessels arriving and departing on weekly cycles from towns including Townsville, Cookinwa, Televia, and Gowrie. The record lists departures around 11 pm on Tuesdays, with returns Thursday mornings, and mentions several named ports and service times amid irregular spellings.
A terse note on high water conditions, mentioning tides and a specific surge time. No additional details or locations are provided in readable text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows fragmented pricing and timing details. Several garbled phrases reference rates per ton, staff, and funerals. Readable entities include nothing definite beyond generic commercial terms and times.
A fragmented stock and listing page mentions Mr. A. FL Clarke and various entities such as Hampden estate, St. Andre, and Bowen River Coal. Includes prices, dates, and references to mines or shares, with scattered names like Wolfie New Minnie and Mecham. The legible bits point to a market focused document listing shares, properties, and mining interests with dated entries and monetary figures.
A telegram details Allied operations, noting ships from Mount Bonnie Company and transfers from Southern Manchuria. It mentions quarantines, European port reports, and heavy winter wear aboard vessels bound for Europe, with references to officials and agents coordinating the voyage and safety measures.
A fragment discusses Vietorna butter goat and factory activity in February, noting export demands and postal business impact. It mentions the Internal Mums and Nuclear Department actions, concerns about contamination, and possible health inspections affecting mail and export processes.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a report discussing ore slope health and water impact. It mentions the Nine MNA, coastal mentions, and assessments of stability, quality, and potential engineering concerns. Names and places are fragmented, but the text centers on ore handling, water influence, and slope safety.
The readable text is fragmentary and contains scattered terms like Port Darwin and April. No coherent event, names, or actions can be established to form a factual summary with characters, organizations, or places.
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The report discusses the Queensland political scene with a focus on the council’s power and finance. It argues for stability, warns against state intervention, and critiques labor influence, business investment, and the impact on commerce. It notes industry concerns and public attention to forthcoming May elections.
A Cairns Royal Society of St George celebration featured Mr. A. Atkinson and Mr. P. Mathews as key speakers. The gathering highlighted charity focus, membership growth, and plans for ongoing monthly contributions to fund. Attendees praised the patron saint and reflected on English heritage within the community.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a concert in Joomba on Anzacigh and a seaside scene with names like Cairne and Lake Street. Mentions of powders, creams, and a Colina area sample hint at commerce and personal care. The text combines event blurbs with unclear local references and partial names.
A fragmented report notes Craig and Provan from Coop and Chemist in Cairns discussing Adnan af oh, with a second headquarters at Charters Towers. A Cairns visit rejects data for a coming camp on May 17, lasting 13 days, then Cape Streeter joining as CO. The camp plans expect at least ten members, with Lt Watton to work about four weeks in the district under a new scheme.
Fragmented report describes cheering and speeches linked to a naval battle context. It mentions Nusrat Cheere and Medlock quoting poetry about fathers and ashes, with references to political groups, campaigns, and the Cairns branch of the Royal Society of St George.
Miss Waigh teaches French at Causis Techocal College every Wednesday night. Applications should go to Miss Haigh or the secretary, Miss H. Thomas. Terms cash. A parade is planned for Annecy for a memorial bearing and unveiling ceremony.
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Fragmentary text mentions MOLOO8 group, dawn gathering, and a wish to form a foresent. It appears as stray lines from an unknown meeting or note fragment with unclear context or complete sentences.
An obituary fragment notes the death of a man connected to Cairns and nearby communities. It mentions relations and associates including friends and family members, with unclear details about age or exact date of passing. The text references connections to specific local places and networks.
A memorial service is to be held at Saints Church Gordonvale on Anzac Day for a son lost in war. The board, crafted from silky oak and tupelo and inscribed with the names of parishioners, was provided by Mr Knowles of Cairns and will bear the family’s memorial message.
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