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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
4
Main Street Atherton auctioneers list acres of good cork land and a dairy farm with an improved residence and related implements. The notice describes stock and equipment including a ramber tied buggy and sporting sulky, urging tax returns and compliance. Local buyers are urged to inspect assets at the Atherton property.
In the wake of a weather slowdown a car crash disrupted travel and prompted local officials to issue reminders on road safety. Emergency crews responded at the scene and investigations continue as residents assess damage and recovery needs.
A correspondent reports on a tale about hospital support tied to a local political bloc. Involving mock debates, a proposed commemorative tablet, and a push to fund a district hospital. Questions remain on actual donations and the charity tally.
A garbled note outlines a postponed annual sale of fashionable footwear at Mayers Toy Store with emphasis on economical prices and stylish comfort. The piece mentions Vacuum Oil Stores with notices extended to Wednesday the 18th and references a Soldiers Amusement Committee meeting and police court activity.
A irritated note laments flour shortages and government takeover talk in Croyd, predicting further disruption. The writer claims authorities hoard supplies, leaving traders and workers to survive hand to mouth as stock is seized for political theater.
A report criticizes schoolboy remediation and public accounts, noting a 40 000 excess in revenue estimates over actuals and partial coverage of expenditures. It highlights a treasury official's defense of the deficit as not within government content and mentions excess allocations for returning soldiers in Queensland.
An elderly man of about 70 employed as a groom was attacked by a cow at Atherton. The animal, startled by snoring and a dish, knocked him down causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred on a Monday near the farm, with bystanders noting the cow reacted anxiously to the dish.
A summary of the Eacham Shire Council meeting notes plans by the council to write a committee letter regarding carain drainage and stock concerns. The report mentions Mr Winkar and Mr Warksom, with discussion of herds and property claims, reflecting local farming issues and council oversight.
Fragmentary text references Brancy Silico tralia and Wimpy, with garbled phrases about a brant fine and a Wimpy road. Mentions Jericho Nb and Terai Erested. Overall unreadable items and unclear action or outcome.
Fragmentary text references the Table Commission and steamer duties with unclear names. Mentions of a secretary and various tasks hint at a stalled government or municipal workload. No clear dates or places are readable.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Gordes and a spy case in brief notice form with unclear details and names missing.
A fragmented OCR style note hints at a Leninist theme and electoral connection with unclear phrasing. The readable bits point to a civic voting context and possible reference to a political movement or party alignment. Further specifics are unreadable in the provided text.
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