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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
4
The readable fragments show names like Lobow, Ger, Mana, and Cobbs, with scattered terms such as saline and Heathen Lileratel. The passage appears garbled and lacks coherent events or clear context to establish a concrete news item or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a five year period and forward look at Contos Werke with a telegraphic address. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item hints at archival mailing or address details and a publication timeline.
Public notice records the transmission of tithe lands to Matthew Iro Carton and widow Mary Aen Garton of Gratton Estate, with March 1919 filing. Also lists an August excursion schedule from Atherton to Ravenshore and Tarrah with fares. Tender calls for cartage and memorial hall meeting announced by Atherton Tableland War Memorial Hall secretary Egan. Community notices invite citizens to discuss memorial erection and a municipal council gathering.
Fragmented notice discusses recruitment for a matron to take charge and tests for secretary handling testimoniale. Includes references to a fallen soldier from 1917, memorial sentiments, and a wartime funeral tone. Also mentions a sale notice for CF Midatin and unrelated local names.
The Cairns Post itemizes auctions including a Craig's Chest sale and a public auction on Spencer Street with furniture described as nearly new and listed terms. Ambulance crews attended a road incident near Karma, while various notices mention premises for sale and business location details tied to Lake Street and Edward and Cander streets.
A Cairns notice summary reports a shareholders meeting for Facham Co operative farmers, Dr Collins Memorial gathering in council chambers, and a citizens meeting on preservation. Also noted are weather forecasts, a police court hearing in Cairns for disturbances, and various local notices including a theatre query and factory updates.
A compendium of Police Court notes reports multiple cases from the week ending in which defendants faced charges of obscene language disorderly conduct or resisting officers. Sentences include fines and short terms of imprisonment with details on witnesses and verdicts.
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