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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
3
A valedictory is extended to Constable Ferguson at the police station ceremony. Speakers including Detective Culps and others offered praise and good wishes for his service, with toasts and portraits noted. The event closed with thanks and formal acknowledgments from officials and attendees.
A civic event features praise for the Suniafuil Police Force and Sergeant Tuohy. Attendees applaud as talk turns to police service, leadership, and potential ongoing harmony, with comments on discipline, training, and public confidence.
A detailed report from Turtle Bay on Awl Day describes a large swimming event with a busy program. The Diver class features multiple races, a three-kegged race, and various novelty competitions. Winners and notable performances are listed alongside entry numbers and distances, with attention to family participation and community involvement.
Fragmentary notes discuss road routes near Bartle Frere including connections to Winsor, Wauley, and the River, mentioning Government Rail plans, local councils, and expected delays. References to committees, delegates, and potential suppression of open wear codes appear amid scattered names and places.
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