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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

8

Drought and Board Deliberations Over Soldier Appointment

The Cairns Harbor Board met amid debates over appointing a returned soldier. Members including Mestre, C'keele, Wadel Newell, Wills, and secretary Hall discussed previous resolutions, deferrals, and the urgency of filling the post amid damaged town works. A special meeting and legal consultation were proposed to resolve the contested appointment of Mr. Martin and potential alternatives.

Cairns C’keele Wadel Newell Wills Metered Halll Mackay Teague Cairne Taesias EC Farl Marsha Tim Hares Martini Tom Creya Basel O’kreefe Mene BP Ae Tees Ee Tn Poih Secretars Alec Ween Hegel O'Keefe Martin Hodel McCulloch O’keefe Bret Wuvorerotet East Eet Returned Soldiers League Trigg Ives Aggiica Ating Siowaly Vesiewe Bethe Martin Hat Clain Mr. McCulloch

Local club notes and leadership changes in progress

Fragmented text shows discussions of a working stage and front flowline setup for a series. John Noble senior takes supervision of a first round project with erecting a building while Besant and Sahist are named in sportsmanship roles and vice commodore duties. Formalities and completion timelines are mentioned.

John Noble Sen Amd Clohy

Fragmentary notes from local meeting and repairs

The text records incomplete remarks from a local gathering discussing wine, speakers, and community topics. It mentions the Bowen Clan, Sylvamna and Rona, Moody’s lace, a Model class, repairs, Easter preparations, and a social event plan with uncertain detail.

Muesih Thane Eladness Bowen Clan Sylvamna Rona Moody Dave Genths Sramcetsenis

Telegram on Sailors League clerks and appointments

A compressed telegram narrative reports a discussion by the Cats Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League in Townsville. It covers temporary clerks, district officials, and the decision by Mr Hooper on appointments, noting a reluctance to create new posts while retaining certain staff. The item also includes an unrelated medical advertisement about skin discoloration and a remedy.

Cats Sailors’ and Saliers” League Austra Jay Gowiher Kadmay Townuvalle Teyiy Farry Drovinion Jeans Pam Sateen Hooper Mauipor Mareeba Cox Bert, Young Steet Sydney

Unclear OCR Record Notes Unimproved Allotments Abbot Inquiry

Fragmentary OCR text mentions allotments and names Abbot Ron and Lathe Stae with unclear dates and locations. No coherent event or clear entities defined due to severely damaged source text.

Fragmentary Post and Herald letter on Spurrier cattle loss

A damaged letter to editors discusses Spurrier claiming help to publish chapters Bonded to reveal cattle losses in a recent rough period. It references shareholders, Warr matsbo feces icon, and questions whether remaining breeds were porters or prime baconers.

Spurrier Sven Wisin

Rhode Island Red favored as a utility breed in poultry notes

Edgehill poultry breeder W. Wooley defends Rhode Island Red as a top utility breed, citing performance in recent shows and laying competitions. He contrastsRL with Leghorns and Orpingtons, arguing the Rhode Island Red outperforms others when properly raised without excessive care.

Uentan Rhode Island Carey Uliity Brisbane Sam Spis Ballarat Orington

Enginsery Strife Responds To Editor Letter

A reader letter laments manipulation by funders and asserts the economy and population of Australasia suffer. The writer accuses financiers of shutting proposals, causing hardship as famine looms and trade declines.

Hardy's Gold Cup Tea and Reel Work at the Exhibition

A fragmentary notice describes events around Hardy's Gold Cup Tea and a workshop recreation plan. It mentions Motor Works and speakers including Mr Wide and Mr Martin, with unanimous approval for re-erecting the workshop and notes on performances by Miss and two young girls, plus a feature on Fanny Ward and a staged entertainment lineup.

Hirale Lim McCallech Mudtel Mtie Martin McCulloch Mackay Mary

The Song of Songs In A Forbidden Tale Of Love

A fragmented tale centers on a nunlike heroine entwined with desire and spiritual longing. A male observer senses a destined, tragic romance amid a tense moral landscape and secret vows.

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