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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
4
Readable fragments describe mining activity at Herberoe and nearby sites. Mentions costs per ton, rock formations, crusher outputs, and percentages tied to ore yields. References to exies and rainbow, with notes on plant readiness and workers.
Fragmented text reports ore speculation at shore site with mentions of copper lode drilling plans. Names like Jack Keeting appear in scattered notes about shafts, tenders, and potential yields. The passage also references sales figures and possible iron or silver content, all in a rough, early-press style.
The Metal Market reports Australian and London metal quotations for August with mixed results. Copper in New York quotes at 22 cents per pound while lead and tin show varied entries. standard and spot prices are listed for several months and formats.
The author argues the central question is whether lawfully chosen government or sectional power should arbitrate labor disputes. Arbitrate is preferred to heated protests, and public service accountability rests with elected officials. The piece asserts the Ryan Government must vindicate the constitutional role in resolving the Queensland railway workers dispute.
Fragment describes a British team leader reference Mr T Paskierst Walsh and a stated role among chiefators teams of Great Britain. The text is garbled and lacks coherent facts, making precise summary difficult.
A fragmentary editorial voice contends the Rest at Toda Dest collapse was predictable as communism wanes. It claims Russians reject Lenine influence, predicts gradual upheavals, and argues Bolsheviks created landowners to replace old structures, framing it as a deliberate destruction and reconstitution in Russia.
The Cairns Red Cross Society plans a final meeting at Cairns Pictures at 4 pm next Thursday. Ladies will show an attractive display at the State Hotel Sample Road, Bat-nda, with J. A. Kearney listed among organizers. The event aims to raise funds and promote vaccination and prevention efforts.
A garbled report outlines a forthcoming Vie Carre Aquatic Cith assembly at the Esplanade, with various mentions of preparations, notices, and suspects. It also references police, court actions, and planning for a campaign against flooding, plus community notices about shops, tariffs, and livestock.
In a fragmented report the public event features Driver Harry Dalziel VC to be honored by a ceremony at the Cairns railway service. The occasion includes a display of an illuminated address and the attendance of railway officials and the movement's secretary Mr Fakinevoo who will lead tributes on Sunday morning.
Thompson appeared at Cairns Police Court on Thursday charged with wearing a badge without lawful authority. Witnesses stated the accused had no visible means of support and the case involved references to alleged illicit badge ownership. Detectives offered no further details as the proceedings focused on the legality of the badge and the accused’s condition.
A fragment shows price cuts on hats including ladies bonnets and parasols, with discounts on silk garments and ready-to-wear items. It mentions various markdowns such as 12/6 and 9/8 and notes boards for men’s plain wash hats and boys items.
Fragmented OCR text references a table achievement and names individuals and organizations, but the excerpt is garbled. It mentions J. W. Darey, Jake R. Craig, and Kan ier German New G, with scattered phrases about base records and veteran service, lacking coherent events or dates.
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