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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
4
Local Cairns items describe the Babinda and Atherton areas with hospital updates and a fire ambulance committee. Details note a suspected Aboriginal man of unsound mind, troop movement to Edmonton, and a call for medical attention. A theatre performance about Hearts of the World is praised and a workers strike at a cane mill prompts ambulance response and relief efforts. The Red Cross and donors are thanked for community support.
The fragmentary notice recalls an in memoriam and a municipal discussion led by Aldermen Atkinson and Gelbue about gifts and conduct. It references civic leaders, a public meeting, and reactions from residents amid ongoing local concerns.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses abuse of a fictional Besiardnan character and a takeover of a royal title, with scattered references to killings, district mills, and carters. It also includes an advertisement for a medicinal product claiming to aid digestion and relieve stomach issues.
Cairns officials report influenza cases rising with several hospitalizations and two aboriginal patients listed as serious. Police are notified as authorities investigate how a visit by Cairns linked boys sparked the outbreak at the Arona Mona Mission Station.
Town council hears committee plans to install fire protection at Cairns District Hostel. Allan and W. We discuss mains, water supply, and costs for a 76 foot main to the building with fire appliances and connections. Aldermen weigh expenses and practical steps to ensure rapid water supply during an outbreak.
The Townsville area mourns the death of a prominent footballer and father of local players after a match incident. The deceased, a respected full back, had entertained hopes of representing Queensland and was noted for his long service with Natives and Seeneelys clubs. A large funeral procession joined the community in paying respects at the New Cemetery.
The fragmentary account recalls Eddie’s bout and Laurens in a late night contest on Monday. Survivors, observers, and a crowd respond as memories of a long effort and family ties surface amid lingering questions about what lay ahead.
A quirky catalog style piece notes Securmig discounts and comfort aimed at shoppers. It references Norma Talmonde and Lacie Wehlbront in notes about film promotions and viewer expectations, suggesting a public screening and fashion alignment with a lighthearted entertainment schedule.
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