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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
9
Scattered, partially legible entries reference Cairns and Norfolk line activities, dates in December and November, and names such as Cairns, London, and Norfolk. The text blends ship passages, port calls, and crew mentions, with many garbled words and incomplete phrases.
Local market notes show New Wheaten hay scarce and Potawans in light supply. Prices listed include 16/0 40 13/3 and 176 for white tops, with reports of reagents and shipments at Shall and Hurry Went, detailing commodity flows and shortages.
The fragmentary clipping references metal markets and mining terms with scattered figures and abbreviations. It mentions names like Sunby and Decanter A oy and items such as BUPA LAS elec, prices like 875/85, and various codes that appear to be stock or commodity shorthand without clear context. The readable content is limited and lacks a coherent narrative.
Residents woke to flames in a local yard as a fire spread toward a mansion. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze despite a strong wind. The cause remains unclear and investigators will assess the scene.
Firefighters battle a blaze that Engulfed the Royal Hotel with smoke pouring from windows and crevices. Guests fled in distress as the inferno spread along the street, threatening adjacent structures including the Imperial Hotel. Units prevented spread to the opposite side and, after swift effort, contained the fire.
Fragmentary text suggests government plans to create 'soberatirats' of industry and relate machinery to enforcement, with references to Torney-Cameral and Lahama figures. Content is garbled and hard to confirm, but centers on industrial policy and federal action.
A garbled OCR fragment references Brisbane papers and a sentence about a train and a town with years and names, suggesting a historical notice or clipping. Details are unclear but indicate local journalism or a transit mention in an old Brisbane context.
A garbled note hints at fear among residents and a call to address a looming threat. The incomplete text suggests collective concern and pressure on local authorities to act promptly.
Readers react to yesterday’s bulletins on the King showing signs of holding steady yet not declaring danger over. Experts warn against premature conclusions while expressing shared affection for the monarch and unity for the Empire.
An unclear note suggests a conference in Melbourne may foster peace in industry if participants remain honest and cooperative, despite hidden and mischievous forces at play trying to disrupt the effort.
The letter criticizes wartime industry disruption and calls for balanced rules that protect both workers and capital. It urges genuine cooperation among employers employees and government to prevent artificial limits and ensure fair value and steady production. It notes approval for a proposed Department of Industry led by the Attorney General.
Fragmentary OCR shows a forecast noting hot conditions in the south west division with a likely spread eastward. It mentions very hot weather and a general pattern of northerly flow, but text is garbled and uncertain about exact locations or times.
The readable OCR fragment references names Bevan and Mihai along with placeholders and broken phrases. It appears as a damaged page item with partial names and event cues, lacking clear dates, places, or a definite action.
Scandal surrounding ex Sergeant Cuddard and associates in 1924 politics and finance unfolds with alleged bribe payments linked to the New Bank of England notes case. Authorities cite long service and ties to clubs as the investigation widens across multiple individuals.
A garbled clipping references Scotland Yard and an unspecified incident connected to oil. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment implies a police inquiry into a foreign issue labeled as a possible threat or crisis. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
Unclear fragments describe a mystery plane landing near Crema with partial mentions of people and weather. The noisy OCR leaves characters and names unreadable, offering no solid facts about time, agency, or outcome. Further readable text needed to confirm what occurred.
The scene in London centers on royal illness and public anxiety surrounding the king. Details describe the Duchess of York and royal aides amid shifting events and reported stabilizing steps as crowds and officials react to the health crisis.
Vague notes from Adelaide on December 4 discuss fire incidents and informal votes in the latest election figures. The text mentions bias and constitutional implications, with references to figures and officials, but the fragmentary report lacks clear outcomes or names.
Melbourne reports a ministerial recount yields a narrow result with about 100000 voters affected. The outcome leaves a vacancy in Victoria while a snalare ty of approximately 100000 is noted in official summaries.
In Kydney NSW on December 3 a partial reprint notes the start of the public intervention event. The report mentions Tizat Hay and TABOR with references to Alo Shima and Thowey as part of the telegraphic update. The article signals the calendar move to commence the event with a formal timetable.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Queensland beef and a decree with a trial described as satisfactory. The readable bits reference a wine or product and a public concern, but specifics and proper names are unclear.
A fragment reports a royal visit involving the Prince of Wales, with readers urged to note imminent details. The terse note suggests immediate action or attention to upcoming events surrounding the royal presence.
The text fragment mentions the Prince of Wales, Lord Dawson, and a royal hold over a critical hour. It suggests a bulletin reference and a contemplated presentation by His Majesty. The copy is garbled but implies a formal royal or state matter unfolding in the near term.
An unclear early 20th century report describes a formal event with a model and a police activity at a city location named Hisvetock. It notes a change of the guard or leadership, with references to anxious crowds and a present tense account of authorities carrying out a stated shift.
Fragmentary report from London recalls gifts associated with Princess Mary on the eve of a royal event. The text is incomplete but hints at ceremonial gifts and royal duties tied to Canberra. Further details are unreadable in the supplied OCR.
Fragmentary text notes sugar season at Mourilyan Mill with references to Innibrail and Dreenler Davi. Scattered phrases mention weekly outputs, sale quantities, and end of shift context, but essential details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
An Australian country party purge and expansion is described, highlighting rural support and leadership. It notes the party’s gains in state parliaments, senior figures like Paterson and Hill, and calls for a shift toward country conditions, with emphasis on wheat farming and rural concessions.
Ma J W Drewery dies at home after long illness. Funeral services will be held at St Marys Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery. Survived by husband Thomas Drewery and children Ellen, Mark, and Grace. Memorials may be made to the town hospital.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Christmas mail campaign and education themes with teachers and administration context. The readable lines are garbled, but imply a community push on mail timing and school involvement. No clear dates, names, or locations are extractable from the legible portions.
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