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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
5
A jumble of sale notices and classified items from Cairns and surrounding towns. Listings include acetylene lights, hotel and boarding house equipment, furnishings, gal vandised piping, and freehold land for sale near Her ber ton with prices and contact initials.
Mrs. S Matthews of Northcote Victoria praises a new compound Crystal Rapid for renewing hair growth. The potion allegedly penetrates hair roots dissolving buildup, reduces dandruff, and stops hair loss with daily massages. Endorsed by scalp specialists and chemists, it claims guaranteed visible results or money back.
A Feb 21 note from Liss Inn reports censorship actions impacting the film Dawn as distributors argue against bans. The piece cites official press hints about protecting the public from degrading material and mentions anticipated amendments within days to satisfy authorities.
In London February 21 British press and politicians welcome the debate over the film The Shean Story and Britain's chivalry ideals. Producers defend efforts to screen the feature while critics cite Cavell’s memory and pending approvals influencing release decisions and industry reaction.
A Berlin dispatch recounts the execution of nurse Edith Cavell and notes a physician’s firsthand account. It describes the ceremony, the condemned woman, and the presence of fellow Britons and locals as authorities carried out the sentence.
Rome reports the new national law radically alters the Chamber of Deputies structure. The Fasces Coramonet prom lists select candidates, replacing previous methods. Electors will vote yes or no, with a simple majority required for adoption, and future elections may be repeated if needed.
Sydney report says two Class A and two Class B L stations adopt a plea for cooperation to coordinate broadcasting services. The joint statement declares coordination will improve listener options by reducing program variety while maintaining service alertness and coverage across New South Wales.
Calcutta February 22 reports the wedding of Miss Anne Broom head niece of Lady Birdwood to Captain K Dawson General Sir William Birdwood's aide. The reception at Sir William Birdwood’s residence was attended by the Viceroy and other dignitaries.
Unclear text shows a trial verdict where Krantz is acquitted in connection with the deaths of schoolboys. The fragmented report references weeks of proceedings and possible parole or sentencing context, but details are not legible.
Fragmentary text describes a large property seizure or sale involving a named individual and a monetary figure, but the garbled passage yields few identifiable names or concrete facts. No verifiable event, date, or location can be reliably extracted from the readable content.
An Australian plane story fragment appears in a garbled OCR text, with unclear names and many misread words. The readable sections mention Lowrie Par and a possible scam context but lack coherent facts or dates.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Japanese elections and extended suffrage with garbled wording. It mentions new legislation or changes and references political figures and processes, but specific names, dates, or outcomes are unclear due to transcription errors.
A scrambled dated note from Cape Town references a February event and quotes various officials on leprosy conditions. The text includes garbled names and unclear statements about health measures and public concern.
Report indicates the Royal Commission of Che sarin of wre members met amid incoming Dr. Kelleway remarks. The serum analysis is to be mailed and six weeks for full results was forecast with efforts to expedite.
Health commissioner Dr Moat reports to the Health Ministry that millions of American children received a toxic remedy for diphtheria. He claims the treatment was highly effective and safe, noting a marked drop in diphtheria cases while parents fear potential harm from the vaccine.
Fragmented OCR reports a revival event titled Butchers Leap ceremony with a collapse at a winter stand and a large crowd of around 100,000 attendees. The text is garbled but suggests a serious incident occurred during the revival.
Fragmentary OCR text contains garbled phrases about shopkeepers and a person named Jos, with unclear dates or places and multiple misspellings. The readable parts hint at a discussion of shopkeeping and potential ownership but lack coherent events or facts.
A damaged OCR fragment reports concerns over a bonus system and trade fears. It mentions a toil of tests, a waffle of codes, and delays at a factory linked to a person named Tendbirbice and others. The text references an attempt to resolve issues and ongoing work.
A fragmented report notes wartime economic shifts and rising cooperation between capital and labor. It cites fewer working days due to disputes and hints at broader industrial peace efforts amid postwar recovery.
London report dated February 20 notes Tener and Sur Genre Milne have been promoted to the rank of field marshal, marking a high point in their military careers.
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