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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
4
Unclear OCR text describes an event in London on December 17 with references to vigilance, a measure of danger, and mentions of individuals Seemann and Koons. The fragment hints at a public reaction and possible concert mood but lacks concrete details or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text describes farmers, schedules, and names in a garbled report. The readable fragments reference a place and dates but lack coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions townsville event and races. References to entrants and grand standings hint at a local competition. Concrete names and times are unclear but suggest a summary of a midweek track meet with several participants and results.
Fragmentary report from Brisbane on a handicapped horse racing meeting. Names and results are partially legible with several horses and handlers indicated but many words are garbled, leaving the outcome and final standings difficult to confirm.
In Brisbane on Saturday the Albion Five Hundred for 7 furlongs lists weights for entrants including Lordacremz Sheila iae Cee Aandoterg ease Lal Tagan Pent Seatacay Preeteere Owi and Tranny.
Seemingly garbled notes mention seating and names such as Kattere Sydney and Lambhourne with scattered places and terms. The readable items indicate a partial record of an event or seating arrangement, but the text remains unintelligible.
A disjointed court report describes charges against a caretaker and others over a shop with cabbage and peas on the floor and a sleeping apartment. Officer Inspectors Wright and Warnes testified about conditions. Defendant Pleaded Guilty and received fines totaling several pounds, with further costs and terms noted.
Sydney December 7 report from The Central Police Court covers a petition by a caller Alen and mentions a coalition, with unclear details from the fragmented text. The note references court actions and potential charges or petitions before the court.
Fragmentary report notes Ambondions-Bartey Brac affair discussed by the TC Committee when the sypeni by E. Lawton the Raster Grae appears in reference to war scenes. The text mentions conduct, timing, and a gathering where people were served coffee by YALCA helpers.
A group of farmers met at Mr Lee’s farm after advertisement to witness a demonstration of the Sunshine Lightweight Tractor from Australia. Poor weather and sodden ground hindered a full ploughing test, but observers were impressed by its light weight, ease of handling, and potential to work all soils in all weathers. The agents from Muir and Mexton plan another ploughing demo when conditions permit, encouraging local farmers to view this new machine.
Fragmentary wartime writing warns Australia against German subversion and moral decay. It cites John Adamsee and Hy Mecartney, discusses manpower needs, and predicts dire effects if Germany wins influence and destroys Australian resolve and social fabric.
Patrons tonight at the Netra will see a varied program headlined by The Thief Tina a vivid drama with Olive Thomas in a Palm Beach setting. The showing features Sawer and Bear era and the Harmison Frober first starring vehicle The most beautiful American show girl Olive Thomas stars with stylish film sequences and an Australia Gazette editorial series.
A reader from Gordomvale shares letters from soldiers describing service actions and family updates. The messages mention concern, worry, and encouragement, with references to a soldier nicknamed Buck and efforts seen in action, conveying a wartime home front tone.
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