This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
8
The Adorable Viens will sing at the Cro Co Theatre starting at 4:05. The performance features My Ling romance and electrefying rims. Final serve palace tea light and a lively program of songs.
Fragmentary text references Aquate Club and Larue Nau with mentions of competition and a champion. Many garbled words obscure specifics such as dates people teams or locations. No clear outcome or verifiable details are present.
Fragmentary text recounts a period of public turmoil and shifting events. Names and places are obscured, but hints suggest political or social upheaval with references to figures and actions in a contested period.
A fragment lists various Oxford shoes in multiple colors and styles with price lines labeled as inducement or cement prices. Items include patent oxford gore, brogue oxford, black glace heeled pumps, and military boots with prices ranging from 13/6 to 21/6, reflecting a retailer catalog from the era.
Readable fragments mention Cairns Vingat Diweh Bask and a wind ray and Saturday. No clear event or individuals forming a coherent news item.
Fragmented note outlines riverbank erosion risks near the Johnstone area. Authorities consider river works and waterway safeguarding measures with references to Treasury and local clerks.
In June the tally shows births, deaths, and other vital events across regions. Notable figures include a high infant count in Cairns and various city totals, with demographic notes and monthly comparisons.
Fragmentary text references Mount Isa special concession 310 Ns dated August 16 and mentions freight rates between ML Lew and the coast. No clear event or outcome is legible.
The article reports an amendment to the Stock Food Act discussed in the Assembly. It notes stock owners and departments weighing mandatory registration and related requirements. The discussion centers on free trade elements and enforcement provisions, with references to officials and procedural steps debated in the session.
Fragmentary report cites Irish and German names with figures around 40000 and 20k. Mentions Belfast and a funeral, plus references to a service and rivals. Coherent details are scarce and context unclear.
Fragmented text notes ongoing traffic issues and government response. Mentions minister, chairman Dr. Mall, and policy control, with references to a department and projected improvements. Tone suggests a public debate over road work and safety measures.
In August reports from Arigbane's lord Baishuany the Metropolitan Board presents sewerage cost projections. The debate notes December 31 as the latest date for sewerage consumption and a total estimated expenditure on sewerage works reaching 119 units.
Fragmented readable text hints at a political or community event with mentions of alliances, candidates, and venues. Key entities include names like May Anetra, Sulla, and Ryan, plus places such as Henge and Hythe. The passage references a looming vote or gathering and a potential merge or alliance formation among local groups.
A chaotic fragment describes distinguished visitors entertained at a wartime style gathering with names such as Miss Nunes and Harry AHAM. The text lists many attendees, possible entertainment, and a mention of a payment or bid amount, but the overall details are unclear and garbled.
A fragmentary text appears to reference figures such as Walter and Huttart and mentions places and events in a historical context. The readable portions hint at a discussion among individuals about names, tasks, and possibly an intended message or notice. The source text remains garbled and unclear.
The article reports on a merger between major entities amid political and economic tension. It mentions a key Australian company and possible opposition by rival campaigns while noting maritime movements near New York Harbor and antional employment implications.
Fragmented OCR shows a dated report on train traffic and revenue figures. Mentions Monday to Sunday period and a revenue amount around 980.00 with total value near 644, but text is garbled and uncertain.
Fragmentary text describes fog affecting shipping at Sydney involving personnel and operations. Mentions from and to locations and passengers with unclear details. The garbled lines reference orders, ports, and various parties but lack coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary text reports a graft case in Sydney with mention of a commissioner and a past investigation. The readable lines imply a court proceeding or legal action involving penalties and relations, but specifics are unclear.
Sydney reports the court refuses parole and affirms a sentence modification. Whitaker receives a five year term on appeal following prior confinement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.