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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
8
Palace Pictures screens The Man From Home as a drama of romance and deception with a wealthy suitor and a villainous plot, plus the comedy Sel News Setter and the Fox picture Smiles Ave Tyuimps. The program promises two features and a strong supporting lineup.
The Cairne Theatre announces Winning With Wit based on 4 stories by H. W. Van Lown. Barbers Bedford screens tonight as the cast performs a thriller filled program. Willan Scott leads the company as a famed actor in a tale of daring rescue and family bonds.
A reader voices concern over a proposed re-enactment of the betting tax in the Victorian Tar Om Taxon Transactions notice. The piece references a plan to include the tax under state treasury provisions and notes unnamed officials discussing enforcement questions.
A garbled church note records the junior curate drawing crowd before the senior curate enters the pulpit to preach his farewell sermon. The fragment mentions a text about abiding and worship and hints at congestion and attention from parishioners.
The readable parts suggest an amateur discussion about organic farming and crop details. Mentions farmers, organic methods, and a letter referencing a garden or plot, with unclear names and places.
A verbose report covers the Wah Woo Racecourse events on Saturday, detailing results from fencing trophies, shooting sections, and boxing day meetings. Scores list winners such as Jamieson and Renton with Wiltshire and others noted for strong performances. the Renton trophy series proceeds with several competitions and upcoming shoots at Cann.
In the Keranda tennis event some matches reached round milestones with players including McCarthy Con Pets Marth od Austin and Crothers Craters Foretiny Mastin Hughen Coyne and McGrath. The report lists round by round outcomes and pairings with scores such as 1-8 and 6-4, noting future clashes and advancing teams.
The Cairn Rifle Club completed the second stage of the quarterly match at 1000 yards on Sunday. A strong southwesterly wind affected scores with wind mirage and weather conditions noted. Dean McIntyre led the aggregate and plans were announced for a cash shot over 300, 500 and 600 yards with local teams to be tried out.
Rainforced postponements mark the England versus Metropolitan Eleven match and a tennis tournament delay. An ASW conference discussion on sailing rules and fee adjustments followed, citing widespread differences in regional regulations and membership concerns.
Fragmentary notes claim President Wilton or Wilson is recovering from illness as aides and associates discuss his condition. The document cites trusted sources and mentions supporters awaiting full recovery and potential return to public duties. The text is incomplete and contains transcription errors.
A terse court record from Trwneville Tet describes a failed cattle stealing charge. The fragmentary OCR shows a procedural continuation before Judge Tint Sear with unclear names and dates.
Minister for Mines Mr Jones reports Chillagoe as a hive of industry with silver and lead smelters employing about 700 men. He notes Government work on the Chillagoe mines and smelters, aims for stable ore supply, and mentions Mount Mulligan supplying coke to keep output steady.
In Sydney on December 6 reports say a dry season in Inverell has caused severe harm to crops. The cut-worm moth pest, common in the region, is blamed for widespread damage and potential total destruction of affected fields. The article notes Australia imports much of its seed, air and jute woods from India.
Police received a complaint that registered letters containing negotiable notes were dissipated from mails. The offence was described as alarming. Detectives were not assigned today. A young man was taken into custody in connection with the matter as investigations continued in Sydney.
London reports Sir Bol wellBomar Law told a deputation from miners that leaders were too pessimistic and that iron ore activity shows some lift. He said the coal industry could rebound and that unemployment benefits cover 1 1300000 workers, urging miners to wait a couple of months to see if improvement will mature.
Report from Roma Street on December 6 describes weak supplies and cautious buying for staples. Prices edge up for certain goods while sales lag and quantities available shrink, with limited action from 9/3 to 9/9 and overall slow market demand.
Fragmentary notes describe cattle sale activity with mention of high prices and limited supply. The report notes calf and fat stock quality and price trends, with emphasis on prime lots and market conditions affecting buyers and sellers.
Fragmentary notes describe a December Tasmanian campaigner meeting in Sechelt with attendees including Mrs Hatten and others. The text hints at electoral prospects, constituencies, and possible May dates but lacks clear facts. The passage is garbled and presents partial names and events with uncertain connections.
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