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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists items for sale and locations including Atherton and Sheridan Street. Mentions bylaw references and market items, with prices and platted houses. Reading indicates a mix of auction actions and local trades rather than a single coherent event.
A mixed, inkblot of racing events and notices lists boxing day fixtures with stakes like the Principal Events and Sprint Masticap, and mentions nominations and examinations. It notes office relocations on Lake and Peace streets and includes a funeral notice for Mr. Pyle with service details and timing.
Notes and news from The Post recount a playful title given to a performer or trend dubbed the "King of Dicacapen" as the comic or captioned pictures era evolves. The piece notes fashionable terms and evokes a light tone, with references to images and public interest in evolving entertainment slang.
A special session of the Cairne Town Court reviewed an application for an extra water loan of two hundred pounds. The court supported the proposal after discussion. The record notes a storm at Providence Farm with injuries to a family member but no fatalities.
Fragmentary report notes a letter to the Commissioner for Railways regarding abuse concerns. Mentions the land department, price inquiries, and suspected misconduct related to a carrier or route. Details are incomplete and names are partially unreadable.
The fragment describes charges against a defendant at Herrertan Potter Court. Complainants include Sherlock Narney Myre and Margaret Donohoe. Details mention magistrate Covdenee, prosecutor, and a trial in the 1st District Court with bail set at £60 and costs or sureties of £30 to £40.
The Dan Bawry Dramatic Company presents Mim Loria and Mr Hober Hollyfora in a staged performance at Shire Hall Canles. Critics praise the duo’s talent and stage presence, noting realistic dialogue and polished training. Susan also features in the evening’s program, titled When Woman Love.
A steamship accident at the Chillagoe Co. wharf, near Matos, resulted in a death aboard the steerage. Mick, a worker, slipped and fell into the hold. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and is reported by the Post.
Fragmentary report describes an event on a Saturday involving Cyril Nowa of Wales magazine staff and a Trinitime district meeting. Kerwin reported a broken ticket bone and injured member with a right en Cain in tow, but details are obscured.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a Saturday evening event affected by weather and security concerns. It mentions a manager, theft risk, and an agricultural authority inquiry into an outbreak of disease among suspects, with references to veterinary and district officials.
Warren's pictures drew a large audience at Shire Wall on Saturday with a varied program. The lineup included The Mended Lute Beukendown Swell and Saved by a Flag, the latter marred by mob violence fears, while The Kelly Gang and Head in the Tue Mouth provided entertainment across the night.
Unclear notes describe routine calls and a cold parking scene. references to Kelly, K W Cammon and Drisbaam with weekend travel and a Melbourne holiday. Mentions Mr. Rumsli and Mr. Basham with officials and a telephone telegraph note from the Chitlagmm Teeeraph.
Local notes show residents visiting Cairns and Brisbane for holidays and events. Mr. A. Tudd and Mrs Tow accompany excursions. Abbott r. Tucker visits Atherton. G. Aumullar arrives from an out‑of‑town posting. many heads plan Christmas travel and shipments, including furniture stock, timber contracts, and school fund appeals.
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