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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1917

Page

4

Queensland Parliament Sits With War News and Legislation

In Brisbane January to February a parliamentary session discusses military measures and civil bills. Debate covers soldiers’ needs, funding, and settlement of discharged servicemen on Crowe lands. The house voices concern over delays and supports government provisions for veteran welfare and local administration.

Wrisuane Janary Wyan Brisbane Crowe Lands Kas Noel Tolrute Moorea Jomieraed Ryan Bebbington Kethington Beasebold Corser Swayne

Tulane report hints at Seamy Cove gold field results

Chief Inspector reports new gold field at Seamy Cove and nearby shaft area. Notes unclear limits of chute, uncertain ore rise, and potential for substantial ore but requires further measurement and verification. President of Council speaks to ongoing exploration context.

Seamy Cove J.B Jaquet Siam Iti Jaanet

Appointment of a President in Brisbanes circles

In Brisbane on January 11, discussions on appointing a president sparked within parliamentary circles. Several members were invited to attend, with some refusals noted as the process moved toward the Upper House. The scene reflected ongoing deliberations and experienced voices shaping the leadership choice.

Brisbane Consigerthie Mr. Jones Reveree

Late Scratches and Racing Notes from Melbourne Meet

The report lists late scratches including Gabriel Mure Amman and Newhmiches Homuieas, with details on horses like Fortuna and Ra, and results from the Fourteen-Tast Handicap at Victoria Park. It notes Aliensjo Johnson’s auction prices, repatriation fund efforts, and forthcoming training and race preparations amid a wartime context.

Melbourne Scratchinwewre Gabriger Mure Amman J Wrott Fortuna Frank Dempaey Rumbwick Victoria Park Aly Meribedt Warienaes Azali Lees Kans Siw -Tusd- Belpiar Fuindl Shmallons Ney Club Siyon- saNh Iasay Joly Sy Tulva Wena Kay Pitathratnl Fin Lionel Johinsmne Rowahi- Isa Moir Taos Liahwihby Mesanae Luewar Dron Keynalto Dom Reynallit Imemai Heroes Ty Tye Shorty Cate Ae Statfiom Comedy King Amp) Key DL Seajan Wolara Standwick Saumary Tim Secrete Alasesy C- Bardew Abe Roenevon

State Scholarships in Brisbane Exam Results Released

The Brisbane state scholarship exams named 88 successful candidates from a field of 168. Among those listed are Albert J. Bogs, Francis Barbe, Edward Cairns, Jay Marre, and many others associated with Townsville West, Mareeba, Cairns Girls and Infants, Ch Towers Christan Bros, and Omens districts.

Brisbane Fevemn Ibli Bogs Albert J. Antussier Kabat ‘Brinston Connevile West Francis Barbe Towers Chri Rideard Conte Townetite Weel Stephen Daves Atherton Aiert V. Davis Cairn Alexander Edward Cairns Oa Ek McDillan Croydon Feeterek C. Newton Ravenswood Cartle T. O'Hagan Ch. Towers Chrissian Bros Alwyn J. Olley Towneville West Clarence Ne Townsville Christian Bros Geo R. O'Neill Mareeba Fort Paull Mae Feca Charles J Rebus Mr Martin Ryan Ch. Towers Bros Robers HL Ryan Cloncurry Alexander Sellars Ch. Towers Chio Hall Brow James LC Johannes G Wiener Hambledon Georne ‘A. Wilgon Ch. Towers Co Young Cooktown Gieks M. Pertoehs Tere Biers Central Gals Art Infants Hes M. Chaiflon Townsville West Joyce Challands Ingham Florence Davis Eimasieigh Margaret W. Dearnaley Caires Girls’ and Infarts Mike BM Rita C Townseadle Hannah Gay Ellen R Magan Carus Harield Strat Prattenton Towsaville Woot Ruth A. Jessup Halifan Doris L- Johns Gar Act M. Kelly Carers Gairte and The Gants Stella E. Laurie Towneestie West Elizabeth Earls Marechal Bororhy Lear Tomasel UretStrand RC Townvenues JC Dewalt Oh Towers Tatsoe Grace E Olive Tuwaville West Benes M. Paulsen Townsville Vyeut Caroline M. Ross Ch. Towers Re Iniguts Helen Royal Ovens Girle Tutanes Fey Yates Say

Allerton Cane Convicted and Fined in South State Case

An individual named Allerton Cane from Athen Samana Court faced charges related to an untawin sale of norpian. He was convicted and fined plus costs. The text records multiple conflicting phrases but confirms a conviction and financial penalty in a South State proceeding.

Allerton Athen Samana I Sota Fia Figinal

Unclear text fragment about stamps and service details

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a stamp and Det Harmng arranging services for customers with quick motion. context and specifics are unreadable.

Rateer Scampe Sh “Caines Pont Waki Det. Harmng

Cairns Pictures at Cairne Theatre Offer Lively Shows

The Cairns Theatre presents a varied program including comedic films “A Thief” and “The Waiter’s Ball” plus the strong Keystone feature. Harold Lickworth stars in a fine performance with “Broken Coin” planned for tomorrow night and a serial “Terence O’Rourke” highlighted with Irish life and a solid supporting lineup.

Annley Moat Fatty Cairne Theatre Anstral Terence O'Rourke

Town and Country News Roundup From Far Seas and Local Life

A scrambled report lists framers, sailors, and officials including Mr Comerford arriving from the north by the huraylo, Private Liven Sorelle Homsli, and Mr Birk. It notes shipboard news of Gallipoly casualties, Cairns visits, and a future Cooktown trip in February. The piece mentions social events, local entertainments, and the Queensland countryside with references to Mir and Mire Pi Mamiese and a seaside leisure agenda.

Were Are My Cutzen and Other Commesong on the 200ioare Were See My Children

A fragmented description of a film showing at Caters Then mentions a Halloween night premiere with references to advocacy reform and clergy, praising Low Weber for production work and Ty Power for acting. The text notes the cast and plot hints amid garbled phrases and partial names.

Harry Slong Guy Tan Low Weber

Fragmented notice text about warrants and sales

The readable parts mention a counter display and stamps with requests to send items. The text is garbled and contains no clear events, names, or dates to form a coherent summary. It does not present verifiable actions or entities beyond vague references to counts and items.

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