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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
2
London August report shows copper and tin prices with brief market notes. Prices listed include £70716 for unspecified items and £1 15 for others. Trade activity appears subdued with minor shifts in quotes and supplier references.
A quarrel linked to Cairns Girls School highlights friction between Education Department control and local school committees. Critics say teachers and committees have outlived their roles while autocracy prevails, with a new committee elected but limited in scope, risking harmony.
A verbose, damaged OCR text references the Wounded Scillers Fund as a central item, mentioning sculpture in the form of a figure and a patriotic motif. It notes patrons, sales and events around a civic effort, with scattered references to choir and band groups and a fundraising sale at local stalls.
A partial OCR reads a street gate near Central Park with fragmentary names and directions. It mentions a site or address and a gate at the park, with unclear street details and nearby letters that resemble a city notice.
A garbled listing discusses a famous gout anecdote and a government brief referencing a Craig. It notes numerous albums, a claim of thorough recommendation, and potential continuation. The text is unclear but hints at recognitions and ongoing discussion.
A fragmentary review snippet discusses The Avenging Conscience and Edgar Allan Poe options. It mentions The Telltale Heart and echoes of Poe’s themes as part of a program or publication alongside references to The Tell-Tale Heart and other Poe tales.
A public meeting was held in the Methauasti Crook State venue with attendees including W Stewart, Meares Heimbargrr, and Kerr. The gathering discussed city affairs, with reports from Tom Kerr and others and notes on the committee’s work for upcoming events at the Tatler.
A jumble of garbled phrases references venues, acts, and local venues with talk of talent testing and broader outreach. The imperfect text hints at performances, promotions, and civic or designations tied to a Boca Raton or similar locale, with references to promoters and local talent.
In Curms Summons Court Protas and others appeared as case details were heard in an incident involving Vromine Met and Saul Mr. Mannan, with representation by Mewrs MacTromaall and E.W Yroele. The time was heard by consent without written submissions.
Incoherent OCR passage with garbled phrases and scattered names. It references people, places, and actions but lacks clear events or structure. The readable bits hint at land, time, and a public notice style, but no decisive incident emerges.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dates and names in a vague context with phrases such as Xormam Pars and Bea aweptistibes. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome details, rendering precise summary difficult.
An odd garbled note references a guarantee about a hair tunic and its production process. It mentions an employer, a routing route, and a person named Mair Nw with unclear context. The text reads as a fragmented historic account with multiple misspellings and missing details.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a cryptic topic with blurred terms and no clear event or entities. Readable bits mention a storekeeper and vague references to a membrane and canal actions, but the context and specifics are too damaged to identify people places organizations dates or outcomes.
The Caumé Maddie Workshows held on Friday saw employees gathered to march in a patriotic display. Mr Veitchude resigned during the event as protestors called for better wages and unity amid the tense atmosphere.
Review notes the Palace Picture's vibrant presentation including the famed actor Charles Hawtrey supported by Wise Elizabeth and Reidon in a lively production. Audience erupts with laughter as scenes unfold at the center of the Palace Vale. The last evening showcases a musical tea with Brett and Dowhead preen and Mint Sharp leading performances.
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