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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1918

Page

2

Sunday Services at St John and Nearby Churches

Fragmented OCR notes list multiple churches and services with times. mentions St John’s Cairme 729 EPO, Evensong, worship at Herberton Presbyterian Church, morning and afternoon sets, and a special 3 PM Watsonville service. reference to pre-war religion and a Bee J A.

St. John's Cairme Frockeser Herberton Presbyterian Church Saas School Watsonville Evenia

Departures in Towneville and Nearby Port Details

An OCR readable segment lists numerous names and roles including Mesdaanes A Dobe Uisorei and Geo Browe, with mentions of Towmewille, Gal Raver, Mesias Gard and an infant, plus several individuals such as Huser Rose Himacley and Semeon L. McKellse. The text reads like a roster or notices of departures and associates with massengers and various surnames.

Kuranela Tor Towmewille Gal Raver Mesias Gard Geren Pradelle Musser Bunce Misses Thomson Bale Huser Messrs Rose Himacley Hurter Mooney Semeon L. McKellse Norrie Hawkes Eowers Webber Lailback E Strovers Vandelen Mass Marra Ce On Tor

Local Government Agents Note Possible Wide Inquiry

Fragmentary OCR reads as a notice from a Herberton or Cairns branch about government agents. Mentions a phone contact, frame reference, and local collection terms. Details are unclear but imply an official inquiry or arrangement with regional authorities in Queensland.

Herberton Cairns Gairen

Teguart Broa Report From Brimane Aux MacTascat

Fragmented OCR note reports sheep and cattle yarding activity with prices tentatively higher for some lots. Mentions Mele Galy head yarded and a trainload of Sallcomba hhltocks as part of the market update.

Brismane

Cairns Stock Exchange Report by A H Clarke Sharebroker

Cairns stock report lists Austrath 1018 and Banpie 4 7/6 with small bids and asks. Includes commodities Coal and Coke and River Coak. Ambiguity in values due to OCR. investor notes focus on price quotes and market activity.

Gilmore and Bowen In American War Bond Drive

Fragmentary OCR notes show names Gilmore and Bowen connected to an American War bonds effort. The text is garbled but indicates a cooperative drive or committee involvement with insurance or bond issues. Further details are unreadable in this fragment.

Cane growers face cut‑ters fight over losses and pay

In the Johnstone River district the cane crisis deepens as growers protest that cutters should share crop losses from cyclone damage. The dispute centers on wages and the fairness of an award after the cyclone devastated fields, with farmers bearing the majority of ruin while cutters seek larger shares of proceeds.

Jon Johnstone Mulgrave Mit 35 Syares A.W Innisfail

Caius Prods North Land Development Rail Road Drive

Hunter voiced impressions from a North tour urging the Government to seize any chance to develop resources in virgin land timber and mineral by rail or road. He argued such steps need not entail heavy expenditure but offer permanent developmental value to the district as Inspector Horster drew attention to mining activity.

Rior Johnstone River Wheelie Hon JM. Hunter Yirein Horster Drewiog Aizentim Co Ihe

White Cliffs and Muriles Bay Attract Tourists To Shire

A draft plan promotes the Barron Shire and nearby coast for health and pleasure tourism. The White Cliffs headland, White CTR area, and the Mowbray River region promise varied seascapes and scenic jetties, aiming to lure travelers with natural attractions and a Health and Pleasure scheme. It notes government support, parliamentary representation, and the Tourist Bureau backing.

Comptal Tshsanl Muriles Atin Mowbray River Hersey Sarmit Barron Shire Dora Tours Vishay Iseneh Fenidge Ce Peayeeed Deanery Trade Board Vere

Fragmentary notice hints at shipping and auctions at local markets

A garbled OCR snippet references The Bombalw's Arrivan and Howard Sqaighs, with mentions of vessels, a Bactian cooperative farm, and a dairy herd sale. It notes auctions, a sale at a dairy farm, and a market on Lake Street. Details are unclear but imply a auction and shipping notices in a local page.

Howard Sharthara ORC Macherson Weill Widenwa Thor Puis Sheen's Lake Street

War Loan meeting and trade notes amid wartime concerns

A wartime meeting discussion outlines securing funds for the War Loan and delaying trade shifts from Carf fen to Townsville. Reports of shipments by Roasey's Want PAD and timber industry impact follow, with a Johnstone River Co operative Hatchery strike over beef logistics. Government help moves involve Moolaba and Babinda routes to aid the AWC against the River Company. Pocket-sized advertisements list assorted goods and prices, including clothing and household items, amid broader economic strain.

Johnstone River AWC State River Company

Obicent Village Name Mix Confuses Local Heritage

A garbled OCR fragment from a village page recounts unclear names and places. Key terms hint at a community, an Oakey area, a court, and a street scene but specifics are unreadable. The piece lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear news item.

Unclear text fragment from multiple notices and happenings

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions several names and places, including WED, Mount Gaines, Moran, and various unclear terms. The disjointed content blends dates, locations, and personnel with unrelated phrases, making a coherent single event difficult to extract. The readable elements hint at a historical police or court context but lack a clear narrative.

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