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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
9
A cyclone damaged Mulorave mill causing the stack to collapse and sparking a broader river flood. Workers evacuated as iron columns bent and machinery wreckage filled the workshop area. several rafters, walls, and gear were destroyed with water rising to the roof in places. Rescue teams assessed injuries while authorities prepared to manage the aftermath and repair the site.
The Mareeba weather scene shows wind speeds reaching 60 mph during the event with heavy rainfall and structural impacts. Reports note hotel damage, road disruptions, and damaged telegraph lines as crews assess the area, while Rail and river transport suffer delays and a bridge section loses a spur. A firefighting and rescue push is underway with multiple boats adrift and a search for missing persons continuing.
A chaotic report describes a party of 12 littsin meeting and a late night discussion. The piece mentions Tevin governing, hospital conditions, weather, and a flood event with damage and evacuations. It notes names such as Atherton and Weems, and references a Monday February date and a stormy week.
Fragmented text mentions Malacca Eucham Shire Council and various named individuals and places. The legible bits describe a governance or defense context with references to a code center, roads, and meetings. The piece lacks clear events or outcomes due to OCR corruption.
A garbled racing result list shows horses competing in Federal Stakes events with placements and various names. Key entries include Humity, Stone J, and Kanth among others, with unclear exact outcomes and multiple misread labels scattered throughout.
A rugged match at Sheffield Field drew a large crowd as QUNEMALAND' Toray faced Ladaun in a dramatic showdown. Errors and standout plays defined the afternoon, with both sides trading leads before a decisive moment shifted momentum late in the game.
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