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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
5
A frayed OCR fragment notes religious events at a local church on Sunday January 2. It mentions ministers J Aecsincliie and Weitcaren Lathodi, a 7 30 pm service, and close of the New Year observances with prayers and sermons.
Australian market notes from Sydney and Brisbane report sentiment on setal geotitions and anticipated developments as year end changes affect government policy and future contracts. Officials expect actions tied to the new year conferred on the Government, with broader market implications amid unsettled conditions.
Partial OCR text describes market conditions with references to prices and items but is largely garbled leaving the specific goods, figures, and dates unreadable. The readable elements suggest a market report noting firmness and some pricing, but complete meaning cannot be determined from the fragment.
The page fragment lists a memory tribute for James Gordon Trevemen aged 11 and a long page of community notices. It mentions Atherton rule lance-bearers and Taras and Manda friends, plus various local society, theatre, and hospital notices. It also notes a New Year event lineup, concerts, and civic advertisements across town.
A long running labor clash at the Sarinda mill ends in its closure after a wage disagreement and widespread unrest. The Industrial Court and government face calls to investigate alleged crimes against workers and farmers, with losses estimated above £40,000 and a demand for fairer pay.
The report references Colonel Baldwin of the South Australia Light Horse and his unit’s activities across the country during the outbreak of war in 1914. It notes uncertainty about whether these actions relate to a wider war with the United States and China and mentions a funeral for Mrs. Lewman with local details and condolences from Mareeba.
Fragmentary text references a police case and a sawmill, with unclear names and actions. It mentions a fire or strike event and details about a payout or payment, plus scattered references to individuals and locations, all poorly legible.
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