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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists firms and individuals including Graminl and Matheson Ltd and Searle Melbourne with references to ore, silver, lead, and sulphite operations. It appears as a damaged notice page with scattered names, locations, and possible business descriptors, lacking coherent events or dates.
Fractured OCR text mentions shipping with unclear names and dates. Readable items include scattered terms like Viverarn Mesdmes and Bradley, but essential facts such as action, place, or outcome are absent. The record notes a damaged fragment, offering minimal context for a concise summary.
Movements of vessels listed show arrivals and departures, including ships like Taco and Ce ym, with entries noting tonnage, freight, and stowage details. The report records observed activity in the harbor, port townage, and related duties, indicating shifts in traffic and duty allocations.
Fragmentary mining and sharebroker notes from Hamilton area segments list various mines and prices. Mentions New Mines Dak NL and Gabe Reserve with scattered figures and dates, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report outlines Australia’s broader effort to boost production for the world market, noting Queensland and Commonwealth tensions over the timing and scale of industrial projects. Projections show a lengthy ramp up, with copper and gas reserves cited alongside rising ore outputs and annual metal estimates.
Fragmented OCR item references December film events and names like Malla, Aw shart, Ronnie, Novy, Lee, Carla, Mesercai, and Mircham. It notes limited print visuals and partial captions without a clear story or outcome.
The market column reports on metal quotations and futures in a fragmented ledger. Prices for silver and related commodities are listed with varying units and regional references.
The Post records the death of Mrs W Daragh, wife of W Daragh, aged sixty four, long a respected figure in Bundaberg society. Funeral details note a large turnout and the district mourns her loss, her life marked by kinship and service. A second correspondent mentions the family’s involvement in local business and charitable works.
Mumbled reports describe a Cairns Masonic Choir gathering at the Cairns Masonic Hall after Jean 3, with events at the Palace to feature The Methourne Cup and tables turned. Community notices include a Canberra sailing and a Cairns dental holiday, while hospital concerns and local auctions are touched in passing.
A compromised report notes the second reading of amendments and tax measures in a borough committee. Debate, amendments, and adjournment are mentioned with unclear names and fragmented wording. The record preserves only partial details from the session.
The session debated civil service and government advertising costs. The Civil Secretary's estimates were examined, with discussion of political lines in Parliament and the need for clarity on appointment procedures. The House approved the vote after brief protest and entertainment of concerns about advertising practices.
In Bwrisuane on December 1, Sr G Cameron Acting PM issued reserved decisions in the case against John McDon, editor of the Daily Observer, charged with censored content. The first charge cites publishing Sept 3 material and the second accuses failing to submit copy for censorship prior to publication, with a verdict and penalties recorded.
Queensland tax intake for the five months ending November shows a rise over the prior period, with total revenue around £430,000 higher than last year. The report notes increased collections in several categories, reflecting stronger financial activity amid ongoing economic factors.
The readable fragments discuss a medical or scientific topic about proportions of defects among a group, the role of examinations, and references to an act and precautionary measures. Names, dates, and many details are unclear due to OCR errors but suggest concerns over fault rates and regulatory actions.
Confused OCR recounts a Melbourne parliamentary scene with Prime Minister and ministers debating coal strike responses. Mentions Rescues, regu lations, and the government’s stance on suppressing unrest, while naming multiple ministers and political figures amid a contentious campaign.
A terse report notes a group called Solid Sacers returning from Yeney, with unnamed observers citing their mission as completed. No additional details on dates, personnel, or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
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