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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1922

Page

4

Physical Training in Schools Advances Standards

Government notes emphasize continued emphasis on physical training in schools. Junior cadet drills and systematic exercises are urged to remain essential, with annual inspections, proper space, and daily squad movements to develop health, discipline, and coordinated activity among both boys and girls.

Commonwealth Defence Queensland J Husham Racuini Isc Wan Iiven Achouls Asacmiie Grands Sane Dinance Wandard

Bundaberg Crops General Superintendent Report

General Superintendent reports on cane crops in Bundaberg district outlining weather, harvest progress, and planned improvements. Notes new pump, water system upgrades, and trials of EK 1, from Java, as promising ratooners. Projects target rising cane tonnage for Maryborough and Fairymead mills with anticipated yields around 170000 tons plus 10000 more for Mundalore.

Runnberge Toe Ranean Ae Searoy J Ate Mundalore Eperiment Son Bundaberg Java

Underground fires haunt historic mining outbreak

A garbled report describes underground conflagrations near early 20th century mines, noting efforts to extinguish large-scale fires. It mentions 1922 ore yields and efforts using water fog and air-fed techniques to reach fire regions while navigating abandoned caverns and extensive mine networks.

Stontina Boston Aiotenn Iuikerakra Gansraniina Alte Neelih Bee Havit Mart Te Race Mining Tiratly Bok Bay Ool Re Ithy Sellay el Reavon Abe Butte

Comet Hunters and Notable Discoveries in Astronomy

A historical note traces comet hunting at the Dyney Observatory New York where Professor Lewis Doss declined to search for comets, citing other mathematical work. The staff then hired a young assistant Wells who quickly found the first comet of 882. It highlights the late Professor W. R. Brooks, an English immigrant with 27 comets to his credit.

My. W. F. Denwing Depfessor Lewis Doss Dyney Observatory New York W. KR. Brooks United States

Masterpiece Claims Cure by Mr John Mathison

A fragmented letter from Mrs Dee Atkins claims a permanent cure from rheumatism by Mr John Mathison. The writer asserts suffering ended after various medical treatments failed and cites a list of places and dates potentially related to the matter.

John Sovrin Mathison Coss Harhar Arist Fewaln Dee Atkins Mathinaw Dave Cars Tga Gemerarina Yantra AO Rtark Hart

Early Lighthouses Compared With Modern Lamps

The article traces the evolution of lighthouse illumination from early fires using wood pitch to coal or tallow candles and oil lamps, noting key milestones such as the Eddystone Tower and Smeaton's improvements. It discusses high power needs, economic tradeoffs, and the limited practical advances until late 18th century, with mentions of Hyung bonfire, Wins t anley, and St Areata's gas or oil developments.

Gmwatchui Praia Mone Headlands End Winstanley Slainter Eddyatons Tower Areata

Equal in Death and the Will of Marie Le Jenos

A Paris will names Marie Le Jenos Duc de Pentheers and Hansimann as heirs. The French nobleman, a bachelor who died in July, leaves a small portion to a relative. The text notes a funeral rite dispute and preserved family papers amid old French lineage.

Clagoe Fenuliat Prahain Marie le Jenos Duc de Penthieers Toute Yard Hansimann Paris Weenlage

Wahine Barnere Assisting meeting and hospital committee notes

A irregular Wahine Barmere Assisting group meeting discusses grower affairs and weather conditions. A hospital committee meeting notes anaemia cases and a foundation stone ceremony. A new Queensland bank opening planned with staff relocation and a £2,000 contract, signaling faith in local business growth.

Benita Aumusha Itirectora Wahine Barmere NEW Bank Queensland Premiss Mh O'Meara

Woman's Knowledge and Prudery in Health Debate

An old fragment cites Dr Utavelook Filla arguing that lack of knowledge harms prudery and that women bear responsibility for sexual health outcomes. It mentions a sanitary agency in Brisbane and a request for 15/4 with details, implying a subscription or inquiry process and a housing-related notice.

Utavelook Filla Brisbane

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