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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
3
The week saw heavy rains and 24 inches recorded in areas causing flooding rivers and creeks. The Roman Catholic sports meet was postponed likely to New Year’s Day. The Habinda public school social succeeded at the theatre with 106 on the roll and many pupils reporting attendance issues and interrupted classes.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Wille Johnston John Bell Gus Carver Eileen Framblin Arthur Weaver Albert aver Gerald Wilkie Marie Posano Hilda Bramiey and others, suggesting a community notice or notice board with names and initials rather than a full article.
A community gathering featured a service school prize presentation and a dance. Children received items and medals were awarded by Mr. Reid. Special thanks went to Mr Prior for catering and support during the event after a long program.
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