Christmas Day church services and notices
Christmas Day services are planned across several churches including Church of Finland Nakharyal service at New Chueh, St Andrew's Presbyterian, St John's Church with grand choral events and solos by Mrs Donnelly, Usitnn Methodist Church at Aplin Street near Lewis Street with grand festival music, and memorial notices for Mr. Jorgensen dated December 24th, 1925. Services include morning and evening Eucharist, house prayers, and special Messiah performances with noted singers and choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Liar Choi ‘Mann
Rew JA
Mys. Histrie
Fontralin
Mrn
Oven
Mra
Donmelly
St John's Church
Usitnn Methodist Church
Aplin-atreet
Lewis-atreet
Frederick Hit
Muring
Publisher's Notice Fragment From January 2th Thursday
Fragmentary notice from a historic issue dated January 2th Thursday appears to reference a publisher's notice. Readable names, places, or actions are not clearly preserved in the OCR fragment.
Cooma from Brisbane ti Cairns voyage notice
Fragmentary notice outlines a voyage from Brisbane to Cairns via ports including Cooktown and Flinders Island with departures in December and January. Mentions sailing to Rucketown and Cooktown route, with later references to Lingerie and Tangles on a dated January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooma
Brisbane
Morindaig
Igresant
Cairns
Sydney
Tofon
Porte Rien Coe
Atrama Grama
Aail
Kallatiog
Cooktown
Flinders Island
Normanton
Olen Sale
Roma Street Maize Market Sees Mixed Livestock Sale
Market report notes varied prices across livestock categories with unclear figures. Demand remains uncertain as calves and cattle show steadier activity while sheep and pigs fluctuate. buyers and sellers report modest gains over prior periods amid irregular demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psfenwich Wind Uo
Trisbane
Thoreday
Unclear fragmentary WWII era dispatch on British naval losses
Fragmentary text references Britain and warships, parliamentary timing, and a December London note. Content is garbled with misread words, hindering clear events or names but indicates concern over naval losses and political procedure during wartime.
A Labor Victory Reported in Lomlon Tec 24 Race
The report notes Labor candidate John Johnson with 22 975 votes and Liberal Simon with 1 020 in Lomlon Tec 24. It mentions a strong poll lead and a claim of victory, with references to parliamentary contention and a forthcoming conference near Romina Bay. The text also references the Australian electoral context and a political figure named Earle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomlon
Tec
Chectiln
Johnnson
Simon
Liberal
Ty Wat
Jonson
Ately von Soctallam
Agin
Faint Quotation From The Day On Race Laws
Fragmentary text from a Wednesday entry in a local column hints at race laws and progress. The readable portion mentions a quote and tone related to development, without clear names or places to anchor a full summary.
Birth of a City in Cairns Marks Stage of Growth
An OCR fragment celebrates Cairns birth into a city, detailing rapid development and infrastructure: new concrete works, a theatre, extensive housing, electric light and power, a sizeable wharf, sugar conveyor, racecourse works, and a municipal loan for a new water service. It notes estimated building values around £190,000 and £30,000 for the wharf, with a large number of ongoing projects and a public interest in the city’s future. The piece emphasizes progress and a healthy infancy for Cairns as it approaches its first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Hrntiah
Anaume
Citytiwad
Growel
Queerieland
Thie
Perhapim Austra
Wcuth
Cera
Derri
Owen
Ciy
Santhees
Coaneil
China Yeast
Drunken Eiders and hotel assault linked to Cairns court case
A mangled report details Wounky, an employee at Daredgee, with abrasions after a clash near the Crown Hotel. It cites a Cairns Police Court appearance, names several defendants, and notes a bail and sentence timeline amid confusion over names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Hotel
Tom Hive
Amitav
Eiders
Cairne
Bairy
Burne
Our Tableland fever and industry note by J Stes Mallon
A garbled Commonwealth era page summarizes stories from Cairns and local society. It mentions Our Tableland fever industry, a Maxwell article, and writing by J Stes Mallon. It references Xmas stories, a hidden court matter, and plans for charitable relief as four families received aid and clothing donations backed by sympathetic critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
J. Stes Mallon
Cairns
Woof Millett
Patricia Francis
Anndal Ambulance Meeting Notes and Financials
A partial transcription from a local committee meeting covers ward reports, travel, and the Treasurer's summary. It notes Hid revenue figures, medical service activity, and plans related to ambulances, with mentions of officials J Worth and J Duncan and the center’s administrative focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltingny
J. Worth
J. Duncan
Anpein
Tate
Reddegipe
Tully
Eeceive
Muuril van Artim Wheer
Credil Ft
Timm
Caren Remeron
Rome
Advertised EvGins and Social Dance at Frenchwater Hall
Messrs Dalgely and Company announce an event at Frenchwater Hall Building Fonds with a social and dance aiding a cause. Shire Council demands payment of all unpaid rates before the close of port, while local notices mention Pylon Yam and weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgely and Company
Brisbane
Swany
Bevabane
Zen Vanie
Frenchwater Hall
Buildin Fonds
Fathrley
Woothakesta Shire
Tretle Bay
Sotvietay
Memorial service for Banda Binirion Hospital
A memorial service is planned with the Mayor presiding and key officials from the Cairn Shire Council and local branches of the Liberal or Labour League in attendance. Arrangements include seating, ticketing, and a foundation sign, with notices for interested tenants and the Attorney General as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Wight
Fatindapuin
Cairn Shire
Connell
Shitira League
Shearnay Hill
Cie
Conlin Ak
Anil
Wwe
Amd
Watts
Reneal
Fisreen
Mastin
Jaen
Uni Mint
Ldermai
Praperhathies Fresene Wing
FOC
Result of jealousy verdict of death by own action
Ambiguous fragmentary report recounts a death by self harm amid jealousy. The text names a young woman aged 18 and references a Kern county setting with unclear details and quoted phrases. No clear outcome or identifiable individuals beyond age references.
W A Police Propose Hold In Mysterious Protest
An incoherent police notice fragment mentions hold actions and a meeting, referencing a minister, a center, and unclear figures. The readable text indicates a formal police procedure or protest context but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Guilty Verdict in Murders Case Shocks Court
A defendant rushed into court claiming a motive tied to a quarrel with Salapinta. Witnesses described threats and a fatal stab during an argument. The judge noted the accused confessed to the stabbing and the jury returned a guilty verdict.
Singapore Base N2 Stands Beside Aartha
Fragmented text references Singapore base and N2 beside Aarthа with unclear names and phrases. Contains garbled terms like Kare Hage dap and ironical mentions, lacking coherent event or clear actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Awan
Kare Hage Dap
Ereenea
Aui- Wate
Buea
Dramatic Tug of War Over Union Vessel Award
The court case centered on an award dispute involving Wyandra crew and a federal union. Justice Powers presided as the matter, tied to the vessel and payment terms, moved from Cogn Sod to Union. The judge suggested compliance with court orders and noted possible delays in the award. The vessel lay staged offshore. a 24 day stay allowed continued negotiations and potential arbitration. The hearing aimed to settle the crew’s pen expansion and ship duties under the government’s oversight. The case highlighted tensions between crew claims and regulatory actions, with a decision pending on the validity of the award and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inne Dee
Ditvite Ie
Justice Powers
Fay
Gerion
Abe
Sydney
Firibane
Hele
Cooma
Oles
Cima
Rete Tee
Hs Das
Tip Bacha
Caurt
Imaer- Wwent
Tirisbune
Fey
Big Bill McCormack and the Quietening of the President
The piece recounts how Big Bill McCormack quieted the president in a pivotal moment. McCormack’s influence, the treasurer’s actions years ago, and internal maneuvers at a key party meeting shaped leadership contention and the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Soaretty
Bie Bhp
McCormack
Cleetaeiey
Noval
AW FT. Belie Rable
McCarnin
Tor Fl
Mecenaek
Ani
Unclear OCR fragment on Singapore trip and repairs
Fragmentary text describes travel to Singapore and repairs at a port. Mentions Holland, ships, towed floats, restorations, and dates, with garbled names and places. Reading is limited. no coherent events or outcomes emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singas
Holland
Trieste
Uae
Sanat
Singapore
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J. P. Neary
Epenae
Inemarer
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IDEAL
Xmas
West Ris
Broadway
Saad
F. H. Servier’ Jones Men's Wear Store
Hla Beret - Coie
Tek Bad
Nigtot Amd Dar
M. Svendlew Ltd
Laka ‘Street
Roonwell “and HadRs
Iet
Simemiekner
Vitor
Ecbowsetu
Fa Xia
Cirag
Moody
Sebvlers
Memoriam
Wis Beceeseer
Successee
Tae Ueto Union Truster, CO. A Draper Ltd
Roma Street
Hum
Jesars
Fenwick
Dae
Sheer
Markey
Weal
Jane Catt
Tor Cums
Alyer
London
Albania
Britain
LABOR
Lyancy
Romina Bay
Aigo
Uiere Joltator
Jolla
Che Cairne Post
Drc
Hong
Tnniwlait Ammlautaner
Merherton
Tarai
Queensland
Ance Company
McNab and Sanity
Aline
Sinmmens
Har
Kenly
John MeKen
John Wen
Mba Fall
David Ox
Ie Makinie
Jeor
Sitteniey
Fawwrsville
Braden Arbor
Trina
Murray
Varios
Sicleyy
Romifort
Ale Ronnie
Ceure
Bec
The
Telneenth Mile Lyprsmoniten
W.A. Police
Propor
Stele Wow Mertink
Verth
Orcas
Ose
Watt
Yandra
Big Bill" Mscormack
Jhe Ouietened
Hosthe
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