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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1923
Page
8
Hayden Toole presents a complete line of Garden Seeds for flowers and vegetables. The text advertises reliability and urges readers to prepare their stock with these seeds for a special offer and ready growth.
Cairns Picture Theatre announces The Road to London starring Bryant Washdarn for tonight with a full supporting cast and orchestra. A second feature Borderland stars Agnes Ayres and Milan Silla with romance and danger set across stark borderland scenes. a comedy-cartoon and extended reviews round out the bill.
Brisbane reports an official statement denying the presence of boll weevil in New South Wales. The note cites inquiries by Mr Gillies and testimony before Public Works, with mention of misreported sightings in the Maree district and explanations from authorities about pest causes and control measures.
Report from Capetown describes assaults on visitors by Portuguese sailors. The account notes injuries and disturbances tied to tensions aboard ships, with officials investigating incidents as navigational and security concerns persist.
Fragmentary text hints at a New York promissory plan for aviation to the western regions, mentioning rail and air service and potential medal or recognition context. Limited legible details describe dates and events around a transportation initiative with a centering on the Midwest or Western routes.
The piece outlines racing events and handicaps at Canberra with entries including Morounninred mala, Tria, Kingstot, Clever Tom, Sarrail and many others. It lists published horses, weights, and titled handicaps like Tria and Welter, noting private sales and bloodline improvements.
A fragmented list of names, events, and places appears, including Melhourne references, dated February 15, with scattered mentions of races, prizes, and local figures. The readable items mix proposed contestants, venues, and prize details in a dense OCR fragment.
The text lists numerous horse names, stables, and weights in a garbled racing card style. It mentions wagers and results with many proper nouns such as horse names, trainers, and locations, but the overall event details remain unreadable due to OCR errors.
Tonight at the Hibernian Hall Fred will mest Jack Burke in a twenty round heavyweight bout. Burke has a weight edge but Aing poses a strong punch, with betting brisk among locals and 8/3 and 2/- priced tickets. Abel referees the match with assurances of fair play and strong attendance expected.
In February 20th anniversary events the French Wrestling Federation voted to suspend a license renewal for a competitor. Paris reports the upcoming match will be held in late May with the Wallaroo squad to face Excelsior in a Saturday program featuring Titan Blather and a roster including Croweh Gobleworthy Moolihan Carvolah Emery Ande won and The Comers Team. The fixture is set for 2.0 pm.
A noisy race summary reports wins by C clean over G Crouch with Lynns close third. Times are rough and the event includes heats and placings for multiple swimmers. References to trophies, judges and miscellaneous names appear in a fragmented event recap.
Readable fragments reference a local scene with names and places but details are unclear. The piece mentions a geographic setting and possible events or titles without coherent context or complete sentences. Further clean text is needed for precise summary.
At Cairns tournament crowds watched welterweight action as Mick Price outboxed Hughes Mareeba while Crane Mareeba defeated McCoomb Cairns lightweights Stout Bravan clashed and Jensen Roberson fought a tense welter bout. Final results saw Price win on points and Crane claim a decisive victory in a crowded program judged by Abel and W Hous. The welter bout ended with Robertson defeating Mele as the next big show looms Thursday night with expected large attendance.
Caieme Rifle Club hosts a Sunday contest between two teams led by Cape Lyon and a challenger from Chillagoe. Lyon and McIntyre share coaching duties with Currie Hallews Paw Mcintyre and Harel among the players noted in the partial list.
A court today refused bail on the charge of breaking and tearing. The proceedings listed defendants and involved a clerk presenting the case while a warrant for a leaner amount against one of the others was noted.
Comnen Fest reaches accord amid tensions with Afi and Tarkied, easing market concerns. Officials report final terms set to stabilize regional relations and avert further conflict. Market observers anticipate cautious but positive response from investors and allied nations.
London reports from February 14 note Lord Cursum urging Britain to back a Turkish laurate treaty while Allied strategy centers on Thrace and Macedonia with a Greek commander warning against provocation. A Daily Telegraph item references India's path to freedom and a Petit Parisien piece cites Turkish appeals to the Angora government amid Smyrna tensions.
London reports Dostir Thamar Q Higeing, once linked to Kevin O Higgins and brother-in law of Mec Tin Healy, was assassinated by seven armed men who entered his residence after a party. The article notes his death and mentions subsequent local political organizing and fund efforts, with details of committee appointments and a goal to support a Trainer's League fund and Treochard Miller Trophy competition.
Property listing describes 160 acres with 40 cultivated, cane growing, forested land and improvements including barn, store, engine, and chaffing gear. Terms offered with payments, deposits, and various cash prices. additional acreage options and live stock mentioned.
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