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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
2
Partial readable items show a cricket or sports note with a monetary quote and dates. The fragment mentions a race or match context with entities such as 11 Teme Enerlets, 13 Tran Fale, and 307 Fal Seeks Popular. The full details are obscured, leaving uncertainty about participants or outcomes.
Race card details show the Charleston District Jockey Club with events including the Mac Stakes and the Nando Handicap. Notable entrants include Mack Mausic ar and others in a program listing prizes, weights, and entry information. (Note: OCR garble limits precise names and outcomes.)
A July public commentary cites Queensland Labor’s organ criticizing immigration limits and urging defense readiness. It laments Australia’s fragile heritage, warns of internal threats, and attacks Labour’s stance while stressing vigilance against “inside” dangers and external pressures.
Fragmentary excerpt recounts debates on Shakespearean works, biographical views of critics like Hecox, and the revival of interest in Shakespeare’s plays. It mentions theaters and 17th century reception, with scattered references to Joyce and European reception.
A fragmentary review excerpt discusses a nineteenth century work on Papua or British New Guinea. It notes the anti colonist tone of authorship and the portrayal of indigenous customs and inland adventures. The piece references a reviewer and a publisher, with emphasis on official information and illustrative engravings.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dardru and Towle with unclear actions and references to nutrition, beauty, and a 184 saturation note. The passage is garbled, lacking coherent events, dates, or concrete entities.
Fragmentary reports show removal notices for businesses and residents on Abbott street and nearby Cairns venues. Items mention dental rooms at Adams Road and opening moves by local firms and churches, with council and public notices about property changes and relocations in town.
A Christmas carol program at Second Beach drew families and excursionists. While a party member named W. Car and others sang hymns, a boy slipped on rocks and suffered scalp and shoulder injuries. Ambulance attendants sent him to hospital with minor to moderate wounds.
A local notice reports on the ceremony for Certiva Cates and a related interview praising pupils of Mr Whale’s class for musical achievement and future certification. It mentions the Nelson Association meeting, chair Mr W and items on sanitary work, with references to civic matters and community support.
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