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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
A garbled notice mentions piano tuning and a sales or catering context tied to a hotel setting. The readable fragments reference Sand Hotel and a service request or reguiring vermeer details, with vague references to a salesman or contractor.
Fragmentary OCR lists Graniam and Matteson Ltd as ore buyers with mentions of Meera Molbeoroe Metal Exchange and various industrial terms. References include copper and silver related items, warehouses, and an apparent representative contact in a counterfeit or garbled historical record.
A fragmentary arrivals list names captain I. icky and Ira Brabbne with passengers including MiStee Kearny Be Rasa end thro sd Diewlaw p ehile wee fiat bey et th Chatty Coates Smith Here Math Karieas ane A. May F Meraen G. Dieley J. its lative Rage J. Cre shige Gare SE dette) the A rer Sutteerland McCarthy t i ee ane tet share Wea eat eee Se Tea int Bey MTom et Keanete Maem fidy Sorhaem
Movement notices list ships and crews with departures from Melbourne and Sydney ports. It mentions Adelaide Company, AmL Livele, Mackstt, Agusan Steamships, Limited Veg and Dever fam among others, detailing sailings between Melbourne, Tyne, and other ports, with timetable references for midweek departures.
Fragmentary OCR text references Deke Breamably Company and a Tam Sealy note with unclear context. Reads like a brief city or business item with incomplete names and details. No clear events, dates, or outcomes available from the readable portion.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local note about a position or event involving names such as Christine and Bert. It references training, a place, and a feature or event with unclear details. The readable pieces suggest a community notice or short item on a local activity or meeting.
Fragmented London market notes describe mixed trading and quotes for grains and textiles. Unclear details show general activity, prices, and market mood amid December notes.
A report on linseed oil quotations and related commodities. Prices vary by region with notes on supply, demand, and cross border trade. Trade activity highlights shifts in availability and regional quoting patterns amid market volatility.
The report covers core ore and metal content from The Sahwon mine including 22 tons of copper and 279 percent total metal bearing. It mentions the Hampden-Clonentry Annual Meeting and Wharton’s remarks, with references to slated reports and balance sheets. The February date and re-election of the mining board directors are recorded.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a London market column show a December wheat market report with references to futures prices and fluctuations. The readable lines indicate price movement and trade activity, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear figures or counterpart data for full interpretation.
Fragmented mining notices list names and locations such as Abie street and Ween Lane with scattered dates and numbers. The text mentions Vulcan Wy, Tyrconnel bays, and references to stations or venues like Cinnesila and Carne Pictures, but specifics are unreadable. The item appears to be a chaotic, partial public notice or classified mining update with multiple fragmented entries.
The Sydney metal market shows little change with prices for three months and standard spot at steady levels. Notable figures include a £57 unchanged tag and a 4185/1 rate for silver as observers note dampened volatility and steady demand across the iron and tin sectors.
Fragmented text from a stock or estate notice mentions Charters Towers and makers or brokers at Bow Street with partial figures and names. Details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a financial or estate report with person names and a date reference.
An unclear OCR fragment describes events at Melbourne involving various names and a puzzle item, mentioning inspections and a date around the 3rd. Readable elements include references to Dee 14 and a general sense of a public or social gathering with uncertain details.
This readable fragment notes a figure named Tere Eiger connected with a rate or fee in a Sar based context. The partial text provides limited clarity on entities, but indicates a financial or rate setting theme involving a named person. No clear event, date, or organization could be confirmed from the fragment.
A fragmented and garbled OCR like line from That Cairns Post mentions a marriage notice with unclear names and dates creating a puzzling item without readable details. The readable portion does not identify proper persons or events clearly.
The piece surveys Germany and Allied positions as postwar peace bids emerge, noting German willingness to negotiate yet continuing military pressure. It discusses hunger and rationing across Europe, potential outcomes of a peace conference, and the uneasy balance of power as leaders weigh terms. Also briefly mentions local notices and impending municipal elections.
Melbourne shoppers urged to inspect Abbott Street displays by Mrs Smith Methourne Suiver and others offering Panamas Camdalls Curzeoas Tag hamt and more. Audit events mentioned with unclear details as town trade and railway impact noted.
The Public Curator outlines funds from the common fund allocated to mortgage real estate and advances. Approximately 490 total units are noted with about 01 percent credited as administrative advances and ongoing audits of estates.
Fragmentary text references Labour party influence in South Australia and parliamentary districts. It mentions conscription as unrelated to the contest, with scattered names and places such as Townarle and Mtac ee Taree Willi Alber. The passage appears to be a confused archival excerpt with no clear events or dates.
Fragmented OCR text records a chaotic mix of names, places, and dates including references to Melphene and Townsville Cairns and Cairne. It mentions dental attendance and holiday schedules along with Christmas calendars and a procession meeting at the Dll Shed. The passage blends travel, commerce, and community notices with damaged phrasing.
The Cairns area witnesses a chaotic sale as W H Green introduces Kurata Kure milk cures at 1/0 per bottle. Amid court actions and a funeral, the town notes a mayoral event and the death of Mrs ES Booker, pioneer resident of Maryborough, with tributes from community leaders. The Hawkers’ breach case concludes with fines, while the Komiter family and local officers navigate ongoing proceedings and social disruptions.
A fragmented OCR entry references a tale of purchasing attire at Trail and Wyystine's, noting a wardrobe purchase and a man named James. It implies a purchase context with a dated setting and a focus on clothing and street fashion.
The sixth quarterly report shows receipts for the Soldiers Church Aid Society for the year ending, noting funds from members and grants. It outlines that proceeds benefit returned soldiers and the club open to all denizens, with special and civic purposes and welfare support.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ladies shoes, Co han heels, a 13 percent figure, and various unclear names. It reads like a damaged product listing or ad segment with scattered references to people and items such as Cubs and Bow Spl.
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