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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
5
Fragmented record mentions REO Speed Wagons, wheelbase, tyres, brakes, and possible showroom or model details but the text is garbled with many unreadable words and broken phrases, preventing a coherent summary of any concrete event, date, or outcome.
A rough, garbled OCR item outlines sparing parts needs for general motors and service centers. Mentions data techs, general motors, hover tech, and the need to assess spare parts availability and operation requirements. The readable portions reference a meeting and planning for emergency part stocks.
Wen text appears garbled and incomplete. No clear people places or events can be identified. The fragment offers no verifiable facts suitable for a typical news card.
A historical record describes a car test event with Studebaker Commander stock cars, detailing lap times, engine work, and a formal tabulation. It notes the high value manufacturers place on official testing and the extensive notes on wet conditions, mechanics, and the official results across multiple laps.
A feature presentation by Metropolitan-Vickers and John Walker & Sons shows new bottle making machines designed by Mr Rei fer n, with Castleford works producing 24448 bottles weekly using single moulds. Each dual mould unit can exceed one million bottles weekly, promising faster, cheaper production and compatibility with a range of wares, built with high precision machinery and replaceable components.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a wartime setting with mentions of people like Lorie and Abeolite, Preble Gof, Vickers, and a family oriented scene. The prose references daily work, intimate completion, and percentages, all set beside marshland.
A rural committee discussed opening the Home Hill Memorial School of Arts Library amid delays in taking over books. Officials planned a February 20 start for subscribers with hours from 7 to 4 and 7 to 9. A temporary expansion and assets/liabilities handling were debated, with treasurer absence delaying banking matters.
An inquiry into a recent fire at Polw I heard testimony in the Court Howse in Aobertoan. Witnesses described the blaze reaching the Commercial Motel stock owned by Mr Holmat worth 800 pounds insured for 500 with England Insurance Co. McGirath ran a pastry shop in the area and kept matches under the counter. Kathrine Morgan of the Commercial Hotel testified smoke woke her and guests. flames appeared to originate from Bell’s Store. The inquiry adjourned to Maryborough to hear from property owner Mr Agnew.
A mother carried a sick child by rail to Atherton where a doctor confirmed no signs of diphtheria. East Barre Pastime Club plans a large carnival Sunday after a successful swimming meet. Pat McHugh visits Atherton District Hospital for repairs, is recovering. News notes on milking, rain, and crop conditions follow.
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