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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
8
The readable lines reference actions and names in a fragmented way. Mentions include a triangular mente and a list of places or persons, with references to sowing, pace, and a possible contest or event. The text is garbled and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
The article reviews a chaotic start to the cricket season, noting inconsistent play and irregular schedules. Players including Weseramd and Notmad are mentioned amid a flurry of misplayed balls and unclear results, with spectators hoping for steadier performances in upcoming matches.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal shooting at a dealer’s shop with mentions of a wife present and a deceased man. Names and places are garbled, producing uncertain details about the event and participants.
Fragmentary text reports a wartime valor award to a Lance-Corporal and mentions France and Wales. The garbled lines reference bravery and an “order of commendation,” with unclear dates or names due to OCR errors.
A report from Brisbane notes the railway fare proposal tied to a political candidacy. It mentions Licet Colonel C3 ron Mr We Sner MLA and signals a fare increase of about 3pence over January.
A fragmented church notices page lists services at Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Meherton Presbyterian Church with names like Rev J A and Rev W Sictaren. It mentions sermon series Things First and Kingsom and notes a marriage preacher.
A Mareeva correspondent reports extended dry weather and scant rainfall years endangering valuable stock. West of Maretta water scarcity and cattle deaths rise as owners seek underground water and restrained grazing. famine-like conditions and dying stock persist across Northcote and Hudson areas with no relief in sight.
The WCTU held its monthly meeting with about forty attendees led by President Sem Paull. Discussion covered Department of Instruction permission for a temperance essay contest for teachers and students, to be taught in schools during the first week of March.
A fragmented review outlines a summer program at the Austral an Theatre featuring “A Camouflage Ears” and “Female Frailty” with cast notes and prices. It mentions Nat Gould influence, local talent, and tickets, urging early booking for next Wednesday's performance.
Patrons applauded Pauline Frederick in Fedora with eight repetitions, praising her exacting portrayal and raised esteem from critics. The production featured Siegfried Bermhardt and a French actor, delivering a polished ensemble that delighted audiences.
The readable lines warn that aggressive beauty products and harmful powders threaten health and appearance. They discuss the conflict between youthful appearance and risky treatments, urging caution and restraint in cosmetic use.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Odell Lin, Cairns, Simin, Sessoms, and Seer, with scattered references to a 199 acre parcel, a timber or land inquiry, and regional associations. No clear event or outcome present.
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