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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note referencing policies and terms with names Alfred Fisher and Arcot, unclear dates or actions, and possible client mentions with no coherent event or outcome.
After Mr Denham's Cairns visit the Home Secretary's Department received further data showing a strong case for establishing Cairns District Hospital as the base institution. The Cairns committee has urged funds for fencing and equipment and called on Cairns residents to donate, noting that Far West and Hinterland patients travel to Cairns for treatment and coastal air. The drive stresses the hospital's importance and cites ongoing appeals to meet the goal amid funding and logistical challenges.
Publisher informs readers and advertisers that the Post will not publish on Friday. It notes February as an example and says other issues will proceed as usual.
A terse local note thanks supporters for the year and solicits continued help. It mentions gratitude from a group identified by initials and references ongoing efforts in the community. No further details given.
Fragmented report notes a Liquor Act prohibition order against an individual at a court scene near Sheridan and Peevees, with references to hearings Monday morning and fines implied. It mentions Thomas Burts and a potential prosecution action under the act.
A fragment claims "The Meigrays Semiluche Cure" is safe and effective for headaches at two shillings sixpence via R. Craig, Chewatet. A Christmas scene at Hinbledon shows Constable Loughron confronting a billiards incident, with the suspect under investigation.
The text references a November letter in the Post about Kurands train service and a figure identified as State Reda claiming pen-name ownership. It mentions a debate over editorial authority, a named editor from Boony, and an upcoming date for a trial or event tied to a Bow year.
A detainee was brought to Cairns Police Station after an arrestee event and was remanded by Mr P G Grasto WL for two months for medical observation. Evidence was given by Constable McDermott detailing the apprehension before the magistrate. The Palace attraction advertised a theatre program titled For the King with a performance under a King Charles theme.
The funeral moved from his residence on Monday with members of the English and Scottish constitutions of the Macon Order marching in a calia to the cemetery. The body was conveyed by Craft members to the grave where Rev J. Kira of Presbyterian Cheers conducted the service. Wreaths and garlands filled the scene as the procession advanced through the lodge grounds.
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