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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
4
Mr McCoombe and family express gratitude to Nurse M Morris Mrs Austin Drs Jamieson and Langan and the sisters for kind attention letters of sympathy and floral tributes given during and after the death of the late Mrs McCoombe.
St Saviour Kuranda hosts Evensong at 8 pm on Wednesday with services extending to Holy Cross Babinda and Holy Communiot, inviting parishioners for evening prayer and reflection.
Auction notes show limited buyer interest for produce with no bids on some lots while others sold between 5 and 7 shillings. Prices ranged from 4/6 to 1/0 per ton with no pump rate recorded. Palate and sweet items listed for sale amid uncertain demand and small sums.
A fragmentary 1921 notice describes Moon Prares and other bird breeds shown in New South Wales exhibitions. It notes imports from Mr. Furness and breeders like Andrews, Daherty, and Sheppard, mentioning Wyandottes White Leghorns and related stock, with references to exhibitions, mating, and ornamental birds.
The piece critiques the Labor Party’s local election campaign, noting an unprecedented number of candidates and careless recruitment. It accuses the Labor press of overstatement, cites flawed candidacies and weak finances, and laments the public finances discussion while highlighting setbacks for Labor and the rise of incongruous claims among candidates.
A local citizen laments repeated breaches on Esplanade caused by gas company works. The torn up trail leaves a dirty, unsightly footpath and questions who will restore it to its former condition. The writer urges the new Council to ensure proper restoration amid ongoing road work and future damage risks.
The Friends of Mrs E Hynes and Fumi Sheridan Sireet plan a church gathering at St Monten Church in Cairns with attendees including A Hynes Fitzpatrick and family from Townsville and McLennan, plus others. Cairns Court collections for July reached £612 Bie. The article notes trainees meeting and local committee plans amid rain disruptions and a sense of community activity.
Fragmented OCR text describes a bush fire incident with references to Monday writing, a tar cordon, and a fated event. The garbled lines mention a forecast of future activity and reversing conjecture, but fail to provide clear names, places, or dates. The readable portions imply a local fire outbreak with uncertain details.
An article notes Senior-Sergeant Lawrence Reaves departing for a new station on Thursday. He thanks his rides and colleagues for their kindness and reflects on his service. A farewell event included a reported payment and brief ceremony.
A fragmented Cairns page lists events and notices including a school dance at Hiderolan Hall, a public welfare meeting at the Town Council Chamber, and primary producer discussions. It references a machine unveiling at a State school, charity and social functions, plus weather notes and community reports marked by incomplete OCR.
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