Christmas Market Notes and Cairns Police Action
Partial OCR from a 1925 Gulf ports market report covers salesmen, cattle and pig prices, and a busy Christmas period. It notes market conditions, short supply, and a shift toward fair prices, with mentions of Cairns police magistrate and a Toowoomba transfer. It reports drunkenness counts, arrests, and a drunkenness crackdown over the holidays, plus weather and holiday traffic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Andes
Pune
Neca
Bolshevik Rule Revealed by Captains' Interviews
In 1925 reports derived from interviews with captains who visited Russia, the Bolshevik regime is portrayed as an autocracy suppressing liberty. One captain recalls 1922 conditions with armed troops terrorizing civilians, censorship on all goods, and propaganda against democracy. The piece criticizes mosques of repression, desecration of churches, and use of children in labor at Petromradi, arguing that democracy as framed by Bolsheviks masks tyranny.
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Rusia
Holshevik
Lave
Bolttievinmi
George
Rio Bianco
Russia Ix
Capisia Peterkin
Ther Weuthman
Russla
Belebevile
Georgia
Peterkity
Childen
Alfaien
Kinay
Carmie
Hayek
Croep
Britain
Moscow
Capetain Georas
Petromradi
Vacuthott
Inia
Mabane
Weber Sidlora
Funeral invitation notices for Ellen and family in Bunda area
The text invites MR AGERY and family of Bunda Street to attend Ellen’s funeral service at a local crematorium. It also mentions other invited relatives and the Loyal Trinity Tanter group and refers to HM Svendsen the undertaker. The fragmentary wording suggests a formal parish style notice from a 20th century local paper.
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Agery
Bunda-ereet
Wif
Ellen
Bunda. Street
Crem
Marnenstreet
MeVey
Tomy
C Leteen
Yamity
K. Case
Gane
Turbulent Times and Shortages Reported in Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text describes famine like conditions with starvation and improvised aid. Mentions Petrograd harsh shortages, children deprived of food, and parallel notes on municipal water supply tenders and local election activity. References to Australia and communists imply broader political crisis. The fragment is chaotic but centers on hunger, suffering, and civic responses amid upheaval.
Tolga Untrenchment Rooms on the Tableland Inquiry
A fragment describes a travel issue at Tolun near an imperial junction. A representative comments on inadequate facilities at the Rail Refreshment sows area and the surrounding ascent. The piece notes a small station height and width and references daily passage through the Tolun junction.
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Tolga
Tolun
Meeting notes hint at tender for Sheckler platform work
In a recent session the committee discussed a tender for Sheckler work and a plan to have plats ready. The chair urged timely preparation and announced that the tender will be opened at the next meeting. Waders will be considered at the following session.
Inmefall Chamber Calls for Rail Platform Improvements
The Inmefall Chamber presented a letter to the Premier and Northern Rail Manager urging erection of an over platform structure at Innisfail to improve safety amid heavy rainfall. The deputation, including Mr Crowther, outlined proposed plans and their urgency for timely completion.
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W. Mer
Ininsfail
Acasan
Unclear OCR reads on Mr. Wray and marathon scene
The fragmentary text mentions Chris My Wray and a Ballarat marathon context with references to travel from Cairns to Zealand and South Africa. It also alludes to admiration for Atlerton and Kurande areas and mentions ALP service in Galivol and in France. Details are garbled and uncertain.
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Fife
Chris My Wray
Kisrathon
Avberton
Wray
Ballarat
Panel Wien
Cairns
Vuall Reaiay
Zealand
South Africa
Atlerton
Kurande
ALP
Galivol
France
Ang Es Helitae
Nouren
Air
Advertised Events and Tender Notices in Millas Mullaa Era
A garbled list of upcoming events and tender notices for Millas Mullaa area includes theater performances at Cairn in The Hibernitan Hall, a New Year public sale and platform construction issues at Milles Milla station. Details are unclear. notices mention the Deputy Custmaster-Genéreh inviting tenders, a dramatic society play at Cairn, and concerns over a new railway platform amid increasing town activity.
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Mulgrave
Vines Devas
Ela
A & Es Vestas
Alton Eth
Fanatics
Auestioner
Luylsfaih wBlie
Seavtealay
Vedics
Custmaster-Genéreh
Sip
Telenlynets Cungaiurra
Scheie No 70
Reilway
Anin
Milla
Complaint to Chamber Over Train Comfort and Accommodations
A letter from Mr Steves of Jaflas to the Tanisha Chamber of Commerce complains about railway passenger carriages and accommodation. It urges decency for travelers especially women, noting poorly heated coaches, and promises to present the matter to the Railway Department.
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Bern
Tanishat
Streee
Timstall
Conhiaéree
Railway Department
Justice official reshuffle echoes at court hearing
Fragmented notes describe a Police Court proceeding in which Mr O Kelly and Mr Mee, backed by Mr Goxtly, faced testimony about a long service record and urged promotion. The discussion covers duties of magistrates, police leadership, and a wish for improved law and order in the state, with festive season remarks interspersed.
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Coust
Innisfail
Frye
Gm Wellesley
J. T
O'Kelly
West
Ruthers
O'Kety
Department of Justice
Kelly
Han Meer
Sr. McNamee
Goxtly
Mr. Kelly
M. O'Kelly
Samic Prateasion
Ile
Avery
Merry
Chintinus
Mont ‘Anit
Tabor
Sawmill Fire Destroys Town Christmas Eve
A devastating Christmas Eve blaze gutted the sawmill, heavily damaging the yard and machinery. Firefighters worked to salvage the remaining structures as villagers assessed the loss and its impact on the town workforce and economy.
Ambulance Chief Reports New Year Rain Impact
Hriday residents faced a changed New Year schedule as a planned ambulance and visitor transport were affected by timed rain. Redmond correspondent notes council chair concerns over the Da Site Shier project and local timing for services.
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Milas
Hriday
Manteeba
Milla
Intisfall
Guy Twila
de ‘Redmond
Ram Ch
Enechstall
Iman
Injuries Reported At Queens Hutch Cairns Incident
A cook at the Queens Hutch Cairns sustained a serious injury to the right arm on Saturday. Hospitalized, the man received treatment for his wound after an accident at the facility.
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Tom Jap
Chaat Tapanete
Queens Hutch Cairns
Troma Balsony
Cairns
Protest from AS official prompts strong reply
A mangled dispatch reports a strongly worded protest from an AS official to an authority. It mentions tension over policy and a formal demand for prompt clarification amid ongoing disputes about enforcement and governance.
Boxing Day Injury Report From Ambulance Brigade
A fragmented report notes injuries after a Boxing Day incident. Ambulance crews attended a casualty with abrasions to the elbow and injuries to the right hip. Medical attention was provided at a hospital setting.
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Hempital
Elle
Man Dies After Rail Bridge Fall At Alligator Creek
Police report a drowning death after a man fell from a railway bridge over Alligator Creek near Cairns on Christmas Eve. He was pulled from the water, given artificial respiration, but died at Cairns Hospital. Funeral details for the Waterside community member follow.
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Pansionar
Jack Hayden
Bungalow
Christman
Amsba
Cains
Cairns
Dewi Wan
Martyn-street
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