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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text hints at garbled discussion of wages, labor costs, and horse or raffle related terms. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities emerge beyond scattered references to wages and costs. The readable portion provides little coherent context for a standard news item or public notice.
Local racing and club news recounts a December event where Royal Alvyne battled in a race under a royal bearing, with riders noted and a mid season meeting in progress. The piece also covers swim club trophies, a Malanda team visit, and scheduled Carnival events with officer appointments and venue plans.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a summary of a cricket innings with players Barbour Andrews Lovs Scott Macartney Rannford Horni and Pontoon running totals. It mentions runs, overs, and stumps drawn, but the text is garbled and several names are unclear.
In a televised uproar the public feud between Willard and Dempsey stalls a planned rematch. Jessica, Stirling, and Tex Rickard clash over contract vibes while promoters clash with Willard’s camp. The saga discusses who will step forward, with no clear agreement in sight.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a disputed contract between Rickard and Willard. Allegations claim Willard struck off on a deal and sold property, with notes about a move from Kansas to California and potential exposure of a prior alibi. Details are unclear due to damaged source text.
Fragmentary OCR reports a London opening match for the Australia cricket tour and mentions fixed agents, combined teams, and a specialist squad at Bournemouth. It notes an Essex match scheduled for May 4 and a warmup in preparation for the tour.
A drowning tragedy off Lornos beach ends when two young women are swept by undertow. A party member, Blucky, attempts rescue but both women drown. Clare Burnstt, 24, and another identified as Mer Meuse are locals employed nearby. A search continues as authorities assess the incident.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a chaotic note about a labor government and financial shortfalls, with garbled mentions of figures, individuals like Sir and places such as Devon and Wales. The readable content implies a dire financial forecast or prediction without coherent details.
Proprietors should state views before the Commissioner regarding light refreshments and the prices to be charged in restaurants.
Fragmentary report quotes Mr Balfour in Vancouver and New York commenting on the Washington conference. He says the talks showed better prospects than expected, noting reduced militancy and tensions. He stresses national security, removal of long standing causes of mistrust, and a cautious path forward.
An airman interview describes a coastal flight with promises of coast and hinterland visits. Weather was poor with limited visibility but later the view opened to a vast landscape featuring waterfalls and rugged terrain as the aircraft passed over the town.
A cockpit narrative recounts a flight north west toward Marcelos then over Lake Barrine and Herberton line. Clouds obscure the route as the crew circles Mareeba and Cairns, landing briefly in paddocks before resuming toward Mareeba and extending toward Lonletail, Tonistail, and other towns.
Palace Pictures presented Forbidden Fruit to a large audience last Wednesday, with Cecil B. De Mille’s Mary Maydock as a centerpiece. The program included a night scene with a seamstress, a robbery subplot, and a starry backing act featuring a Circus number, Mack Sennett comedy, and a magazine and Gazette feature.
The article notes an engagement between Barles Lancers Greenier, owner of a New York millinery shop, and Robert in the Falls area. The countdown to their union begins as plans unfold and social circles weigh in on the match.
A disjointed story fragment describes a mother hiding a secret romance in Paris while her daughter, aged to Robert, reveals a lack of respect. The plot shifts through proposals, dramatic confrontations, and a move toward modern themes as love triangle tensions emerge amid sensational dialogue.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses skin care claims including freckles, complexion, and a jar of a product. It mentions improving tone and texture with minimal coherent details, lacking clear names or dates.
WHURH or exc OREN Roya listed as boarders and scholars from age six. The school spans 32 acres with playing fields a mile away and tennis courts. The School House of brick has eight cows, features horseshoeing specialists, and lists BF MORRIE MA, Heathten. All classes of vehicles made and repaired.
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