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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
5
Fragmented ad from a historical newspaper lists items including copper pieces and various prices. It mentions dates and locations in a terse catalog style, reflecting a broad marketplace listing with minimal context.
On February 5 a series of land lease applications were approved near Meyir, with parcels described along Smith's Creek and adjacent banks. The King’s Act grants parcels around 380 to 400 feet wide, extending about four miles east of the riverbank, including estates associated with Mosaic Joseph Graham, Frederck Med, and Willis Tee.
The article discusses a complex dislocation of railway service caused by damaged bridges near Homie Hill and across the Lower Hue. It urges the Chamber of Commerce to contact the minister to authorize temporary crossings and expedited repairs while noting the danger to Cairns and district residents awaiting word on flood risks from the Lawar Murdekin and Hauphion River inlets.
Feb 9 full moon, charges filed as Jeno Manne and Jan McKinley face court. Police center convicts announced, and Burne’s case noted. Community honors, with Beeen and Tala leading committee duties as Theodore resigns from post.
A garbled OCR note describes a choking event with spoons in a stomach and mentions a person named Amy or Amy Ge, a Mountan, and a suspect or witness Rory. The text is incoherent but hints at a medical incident, potential death, and an operator complaint.
The report details earnings with references to 1924 revenue activity and a December adjustment. It notes a rise in revenue received and mentions values for livestock, parcels, and related items. Names and precise figures are obscured by OCR, but the overall result indicates increased revenue for the period with several line items listed.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a cryptic harp of words and names. It hints at a person named Whit and a Carmelite order context, with scattered phrases about work, tears, and living vars, lacking clear narrative or dates.
A regional report details multiple fines and penalties including penalties for drinking and disorderly conduct. It notes proceedings in a Police Court, with defendants including Aboriginals and locals, and mentions sentencing considerations and suspended portions under the code. Also discusses electrical tariff changes and meter rental charges affecting domestic and commercial premises.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a 4 January court appearance for unlawful purpose, a guilty plea, and a separate fatal accident involving Walter Woods. It mentions Mr Calleg and Mr Catling, a cafe proprietor, plus an Abesive Bird Cafe reference, and an accident on scaffolding with a plank and ladder. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
A garbled report notes an advertised auction and events in Gordonvale with a council rate payment deadline looming. It mentions the Gordonvale Turf Club general meeting rescheduled and a Queens Producers Association gathering, plus a lighthearted mishap at Pulwe Station with a constable injured and ambulances in attendance.
The period of excen weather caused mishaps in Laurus with heavy rains and strong gusts. A man named Garay aged ninety nine faced a distressing incident at the Past site while disposing of waste, with metal exposure and injuries reported. response teams tended to him and he was removed for care.
Community notes describe hospital talk, church gatherings, and opening ceremonies. Various stalls feature sewing, crafts, and produce at the Atherton event. The May factory startup and tableland products are profiled with farm, trade, and debt details. committees list and local officials named.
Local editor laments scrambled notes and incomplete records from a community fundraiser. The mixed report references a belated fund total, a Bethune event, a list of donors, and plans for an Easter meeting, while noting confusion over timing and participation among residents and volunteers.
A letter to the editor discusses the Humber Electric Development projects now under construction. It notes a dam planned to save large water volumes, hydroelectric stations with substantial horsepower, and government support for facilities. The piece praises progress and expects the 16 plant program to be completed soon.
The death of John Burros Yop Pruren in Brisbane is reported, noting his long service in the Labour movement and his earlier election to the State Parliament. Survived by two heirs, his passing follows years of civic work and community involvement in Queensland.
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