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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
4
A memorial note from family expressing enduring love and memory for Victor Edward Frewell known as Jack who died at Posieres Aurith. It asks the reader to remember him until the day breaks. The message appears from his sister and mother with dates and affectionate phrasing.
Commercial notice details Masubag Serer Dairy Cu ne and River Dairy with pricing and classifications. It mentions second class items and a stake or stake-like price in the dairy trade.
The general manager Mr. Kichan la oversees on site work during the month at the Drie Gorey state mine. Production metrics describe rising activity with a long drive and sinking tasks, noting total distance advanced and other operational details.
Fragmentary report from a medical director describing perceived origins of a fever called malarial vagia. Mentions temperature observations, testing, and diagnostic procedures with references to signs of infection and routine patient care.
The Queensland Labor Party is blamed for misunderstanding Federal politics as reports show ministers and government figures seeking to avoid immediate effects of policy. Premier and others face calls as railway strikes and education changes prompt scrutiny of government drift and weakness.
An incoherent draft records a sermon or sermon-like address by Dev B S Hameed critiquing Americans and their leaders. The text references Eastere Srygian balles and Islam, mentions the Austeslam Bet and other states, and notes a decree by the Cankioom letter. The fragment ends with calls for action and a reaction to a speech.
A garbled piece discusses population as a tool for control, wealth disparities between regions, and the desirability of standardized knowledge. It references Amowig, Aut Walia, and Rellixence with unclear context, noting shock at wealth differences and concerns about population strength and societal roles.
A poetic article uses a wartime scenario to warn that profiteering rises when supplies shrink. It shows producers and consumers reacting as shortages deepen, illustrating how scarcity spurs price increases and market manipulation until demand exceeds supply.
Ordinary Cairns Shire Council meeting scheduled at the Council Offices on Friday at 2 pm. Reports from the Progress Association of Diboohra and notes on the new Cairns Star-Lowkent Building Society receipts, with directors J Skern and W J Whiteside in attendance. Also mentions a footwear store claim and a brief on an injury incident with a defective fart reference oddly noted.
Fragmentary OCR text notes funds, meetings, and possible public notices. Mentions items like erdswnton and Hambledon Sarnica, with references to Monday meetings and support for funds. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
The report details police receiving new Aboriginal agreements and factory staff lines echoing a ceremonial return. It notes deposits, withdrawals, and financial figures tied to a sailors’ parade and a hospital of returned service members. The narrative mentions Corperal League proceedings, a memorial display, and a 1919 context with names and places tied to Melbourne and Cambridge.
During a May morning court session at Gren Summewe Centre Mr T AL PM presided over a case accusing Aboriginals of illegal activity linked to a banana carting incident. Detective Sergeant Meldom and Constable Brown testified. a defendant was fined and ordered to pay 3/6 costs after an aboriginal witness offered testimony about the alleged offence.
Two letters from Mr G Haws of Herbersnn are in hand. The editor recalls past refusals to publish due to flamboyant phrasing and erratic sentiments. Four months ago he wrote on hospital questions in a subdued, sensible vein, showing notable improvement.
A garbled account, likely from a 19th or early 20th century page, notes welcoming events and local governance figures around Premannie Suches and Perth. Names, places, and dialogues are partly obscured, but hints of mayoral involvement and community activities appear amid distorted text and stray phrases.
An unclear OCR snippet references an event or trial at Ment's hospitality, with mentions of Monday and agriculture. Names and places are garbled, making specifics uncertain. The readable bits point to a social or community notice, but essential details remain unreadable.
Fragmented text shows a local notice about participation by individuals and officials. Mentions county leaders, midday events, and a request to allow home-related activities. Names and precise details are unreadable, but indicates a call for involvement and secretary roles.
The passage describes a hurried discussion among a party about water and bread shortages. It mentions attempts to procure commodities and a plan involving bathing aid, with references to individuals such as Smith and Bee. The text is garbled but hints at rationing and improvised relief efforts.
An unclear fragment references northern defense concerns and military leadership. It mentions requests for protection, decorations, and orders related to soldiers, with garbled names and phrases implying a wartime or ceremonial context. The readable bits suggest a formal communication about safeguarding troops and honors.
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