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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mislabels a local event name as Christus Day Deniegay or Mem Your's Day, reflecting transcription errors and unclear references in the historical newspaper page. The readable portion shows a celebration or festival name but lacks precise dates or locations.
London copper trades at forward 79 15 to 80 per ton and tin ranges 164 18 to 165 5 with forward 2108 10 to 168. minor figures include 37 0 and spotter Lee connected to LTR Sider 3513 164.
A 19th century public auction advertises sale of three certified nurses, farm horses and draft animals, saddles, harness, and vehicle gear. Items include two saddle bucks, spring cart horses, a broken Roth Randa horse, underwood light draught harness, and a saddle hack. Property at Rommon Cottage and surrounding allotments offered with upset price and easy terms. Auction date set for Thursday December with location near Gardenvale and Central Hotel.
Fragmentary ad lists sale of 2000 bars at Malamda with unclear details and seller notes. No actionable terms visible. Further readable text needed for precise headline and summary.
Mr HL Meleon announces a bore sale at Gordotyale this afternoon. Mr P P Meredith thanks clients and patrons in warecha and uteiet. Mr CGT Murray visits Slateeba and practices during his absence at the front, staying each weekend.
A damaged notice describes property at a valuable corner opposite the Railway Goods Shed at the McLeod and Spence streets intersection. It mentions Robert Sturt and Co and references Algments 9/12 of Section 8 with a corset-like item described as valuable.
Our Toxneville correspondent wires that Sister Mary Colmtion died at St Patrin s Convent Strand Townsville she came from county Wyeertont Ireland and entered on 9 meetere peerage death followed two weeks from peritonitis warded as the cause death occurred this morning at the convent.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement extols Real Tay Youngsters as a healthy tonic for children growing into manhood. It touts a scientific blood tonic “Our Cheasical Food” containing iron lime and a curative, claiming immediate results. The offer promises two bottles by mail order with postage paid, attributed to Robert Craig View Regal Comet.
A fragmented note on a film titled The Middleman presented at a cinema. Mentions Beary Ar and Somme clever theme, with a 20 scene sequence and possible crime-related content.
At the Cairns Police Court on Friday morning, Percy Dusty was charged with attempting to commit a crime against Wally Cimpaom. On remand, Dusty awaiting trial at the Circuit Court sittings in Calan.
Citizens accuse local officials of failure and neglect over the town’s sanitation crisis. A resident laments rotten conditions, calls for accountability, and warns that ongoing neglect worsens public health and dignity. The letter frames municipal service as degraded and unacceptable.
Fragmented ad style text quotes citizens appreciation and man named Robert Craig Veo Rawal Ciommint. Mentions a remedy to gain comfort and walk with ease. Postage paid package by what appears to be a local advertiser with inconsistent spelling.
Tonight at the PONMIAF Speneratrert house an attractive bill features large reels and action with a war in France. The program includes comedies Ti Harpe dom Friday Ye Old Wax works Under the Tai and a Mille Witcher production. Large variety acts and top entertainment close a strong slate.
A fragment describes an auction at a palace with plans to dispose of items. The record notes a formal opening by a titled figure and mentions a large attendance, with items described as marist artworks and other valuables offered for sale. Details are obscured and names are garbled.
A garbled OCR passage notes a student from Gordumyals and Mrs J Grimm with references to a school test at St Marys Convent Cooktown. It mentions percentages for subtests or subjects, with scattered fragments about typing and packet prices, and an address Lake Street Chemin Casren, unclear.
Fragmentary text describes a military event with figures 437 0 and 15 90 407. Mentions Colonel 3 2 Wickere 4 6 10 0 and a special time at Overmounter Military Biruahai 35. Names Ketly chatat and We Were the "apeclate."
A chaotic scene unfolds as Sab Beams faces drama with Mr. Lomtiron’s wife in William's store area. A ten year old girl’s distress and a mother’s passing trigger a tense event. Mr. Purdie arrives from Charter Towers as a trial unfolds. The report notes a husband driven by jealousy and the impact on two young children.
In wartime discourse the Australian press argues Germany’s influence should fade as the Commonwealth strengthens. The piece asserts Australia can advance without German-made goods and rejects any permanent ties, favoring unity and independence over German associations amid mounting tensions.
A garbled account describes a Friday chamber session with President Mr H Waren and other officials. Protests from the Chertere Towers Chamber of Commerce are noted along with discussions on port service, trade prospects, and a vote to reset the chamber’s status.
The scene recalls Agrippine and the great Emperor figure as the plot unfolds with singing and memory. Characters move through a palace of power and passion, with a chorus of nobles and a dramatic turn toward a Haarene.
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