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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
4
Tenders invited for a 20000 ton cane derrick at Red Lynch Triangle yard with details from Fearnley & Co Ltd Cairns. Closing 18 May. Further specs available at the undersigned office between the 1st and 6th of May.
The readable text fragment mentions names and places such as Lach Canberra Mecano and Hat of the titles. It references a monthly list and initials W. HW. LW. 30h aa 323. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the damaged OCR snippet.
The Northern Herald announces this week’s issue with special photography on local miners and groups from the Kiven of the Boys Moun d, plus notes on the Tyrconnell gold mines and a whisky product promotion. Copies available from booksellers or the paper office at Abbott Street.
A call for a representative Cairns and Cooktown region committee to press a vigorous hydroelectric development plan in the Cairns Hinterland. The piece argues the Barron scheme as key to the North’s future, highlights needed sevethousand horsepower minimum output, and notes current regional industrial potential and proposed plant technology. It links migration, Premier support, and public finance to accelerate construction and attract industries to the district.
A damaged Anzac Day notice describes an evening procession in Gordenvale planned for Anzac Day. The Returned Soldiers League Ted Boy Club and local speakers with Rev McLaren and Mesora support the event. The procession circled the Park and ended at Sutcliffe's Hall as part of a community commemoration.
A garbardine coat display from Mrs. Griffohe of Lake Street Cairns promotes a smart range of garments led by a garbadine coat. The event includes dress accessories and a fashion show with cloakroom services and a brief recital. Attendees hear a tribute, with a program featuring tunes and a brief speech about the work of Mr. Love and the charity effort.
Gordonvale notes report the Returned Soldiers Coon Can Tournament with reference to prizes, participants, and events. Names include Aly Dallah and Peter Turein alongside sponsors and station details. the piece notes donation and submission guidelines for newspaper readers.
Witness Matthew Mucchie testified about secret share holdings at The Badak Company linked to Orvoo and others. The probe showed inflated holdings, misrepresentation to boards, and withheld information before public disclosure. The court adjourned to Wednesday for further proceedings.
Fragment from Melbourne April 25 reflecting Mr Hughes's insistence that Australians owe a debt to ANZAC fallen soldiers. The speech urges national unity and action to uphold liberty and democracy, honoring Gallipoli valor and sacrifice while striving to build a freer, self-reliant Australia.
Fragmented OCR text from a New York item references a flagship and movements toward China. The readable portions mention Mapehin Hur aquadenn and unclear phrases about proceedings, with no definite events, dates, or entities clearly tied to a coherent report.
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