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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
11
The report discusses a new bill and its moral implications. It notes debates over journalism and propriety, quoting speakers on whether publishing certain material constitutes proper conduct. The discussion touches on attempts to regulate writing about crime and punishment.
A disjointed report notes a damaged roller scene at a weekend work site and an incident involving a driver, flagging possible propriety issues. The account references Australian eggs arriving in varying conditions and ongoing questions about the sale or handling of a product.
In Paris on December day, crowds caused chaos at the Bourse with cash drawers blocked and robberies reported. Citizens stood still or moved in darkness as disorder spread through financial districts.
Dec. 16 Cardwell reports that Hort Carter and Se have intimated lost orders for the local mill threatening closure. Residents fear a blow to Cardwell District as the mill’s fate hinges on new contracts. Kennedy L P met to urge the premier through M L A Prose for urgent consideration of a further contract with the mill.
A government report details enforcement during the fiscal year with 27.5 million gallons of intoxicants seized and fines totaling thousands of dollars. Violent deaths included several violators and dry agents, while the Navy detained numerous violators at sea. A representative in Congress argues for large appropriations to support enforcement efforts amid ongoing storms.
A miner was crushed to death near Gilberton in a fall of stone during a working shift at 100 feet from the wall. Another worker, Dollar, was injured, and emergency crews, including Mr. E. Westen of the Rush Ambulance Patrol, responded to the scene.
The Nations Council plans its next session to review mandates, with a request to reconsider provisions and a possibility of adjournment to March. The commission may revisit governance terms while nations weigh the outcome.
A London crowd gathered at Piccadilly Circus to watch a stunt by Murray described as The Australian Keeper. Police intervened and halted the act after it began.
The Country Womans Association held its last meeting of the year with discussions on year’s work and plans for the next. Members reviewed fundraising, the proposed rest room, and branch activities, noting a serious fall in attendance but commitment to service in town and country.
An expert committee recommends Armatrong Whitworths but the firm cannot pay debenture holders. It proposes a four year moratorium to grant the company time to reorganize and regain solvency.
Readable portions show a Christmas fair section featuring cotton tweed and raised twill fabrics. Mentions of boys and men apparel with descriptions of shine, cut, and quality emphasize festive textile displays.
An OCR fragment advertises fully fashioned child wear with shamed back stockings and suspenders in latent shades. It references a Christmas fair dates 2/9 and 2/10 and promotes guaranteed quality with old English styling.
An 1878 notice touts Casement cloths and mattress cases made in a local workroom. The ad lists fair dates and prices in shorthand, highlighting inhouse production and watchful supervision as part of a Christmas fair promotion. End text is difficult to parse but centers on craft goods and a fair event.
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