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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment references a date related report with unclear context and possible names. The readable portion mentions a “gainer” and “meanest” terms, suggesting a draft note rather than a full event. No clear persons, places, or organizations are identifiable from the legible text.
A busy auction report notes strong turnout and mixed results. French buyers secured quality lots while Bradford wool showed firmer prices, with finer merino lines demanding premium and some faulty wool fetching lower bids. Names like Dur water nellied and Enid Walker’s Glenleon clip from Stanthorpe feature among notable offerings.
Brisbane market news notes wool lots from Deiveon divvict and Dranmharpe with varied quality, clip conditions, and scouring results. Prices are mixed as handlers and brokers report high and low values while pens fill with sheep and market activity continues despite weather and regional factors.
The metal market reports in Sydney and London show copper and silver prices fluctuating amid weak demand. Officials note a slight overall increase in average values, while galling conditions push some trading activity down.
The fragment notes names Tibrs Finger and Iver with a 1925 date and a reference to W521 and High Eater 12 cet. Details are sparse. key entities appear as personal names and codes, suggesting a local item or notice with limited readable context.
The piece argues that English speakers misvalue democracy and that Australians have not faced enough struggle to appreciate freedoms. It contrasts historical sacrifice with current complacency, noting a generation that takes rights for granted and warning against trampling victory’s fruits. The Sydney Bulletin is criticized for pandering to progressive Labor sentiment while urging vigilance in preserving electoral rights.
A meeting of the committee of the ALP and M Association is planned at the Secretary office with attendees and a social dance hosted by the association. The evening featured a tournament with prizes including first prize for Mrs. Lasky and Mrs. Davicas.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a music event by Calms Chlesns' Bands at Abbot Anar Ay Tra Ght with unclear details. Readable names hint at a local concert or rehearsal, but specifics on date, venue, or participants are not preserved.
A Cairns Ambulance Centre committee meeting at Spanier Street planned fundraising sales and a life insurance canvass. Separate notices advertise a private sale at Abigale Street and a public auction for a residence with a hospital maternity home feature, plus a memorial service and local funeral details.
A scattered report describes a local gathering at a hall to honor fallen soldiers. Plans include a Ladies Guild fundraiser, a Young Men's Club, and a Howe Society for women, with a focus on youth work and a memorial choir.
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