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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
4
Schedule reads like a garbled 19th century field report with names such as Mezt y and Jester plus a listing of times and locations. It mentions a near dawn feel, a Western light, and notes on a public event with scattered fragments.
OCR fragments outline a horse or car race with references to teams names such as Tartans Pipe and Syren, venues like Warepie and Lab, and multiple tempo notes. Mentions of miles, furlongs, records, and winners appear amid fragmented phrases and nonsensical word clusters.
Melbourne racing details from February highlight wagers and notable performances. Jockeys Weerak and Woorak train alongside Redfern, Palarane, and Hychield with mentions of future stakes and class results.
The report outlines Purity events at Newmarket, noting Postrina finishing well in recent runs and expected to clash with rivals including Vatrobas and Wisfeld. It discusses trainers, intervals, and potential contenders like Highlandfield, with emphasis on upcoming Sunday’s race and the aim for a strong showing.
A vivid drama centers on Letty as Captain Fanshawe entices her away from a premature goodbye. In the hotel city encounter he records her entry, while banker Mogeard and deacon pursue a shady deal. The minister exposes the truth and the couple reconciles with an engagement. Palace Box Plan now open with prices.
A young girl at Meadowdale's orphanage helps rescue Goldie during a burglary scare at the Cairns Pictures house on Saturday. Fire and smoke, a revolver, and a neighborly rescue follow as authorities investigate the alarm and the hero earns quiet praise.
A review notes the screening of The Birth of Nation at Cairns Theatre on Friday. It praises staff and seating while warning of the film’s racial themes and controversial content. It mentions audiences filled with interested patrons and reflects on the era’s public reaction to the silent epic.
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a recovery effort or medical care. Names, places, or exact actions are unreadable, leaving only a sense of ongoing assistance and needed resources in a community context.
Fragmented OCR local notes report social visits and movements among residents of Tolga Babinda Mooloolah Cairns Gordonvale and Townsville. Mentions include Mr Esgers Cooper Alley Sir Paul Babinds Clem Gordonvale J Gordon D Macpherson P Brown Miss Sion Mine Davin and Bathrandler. Reflects travel, visits and unsettled housekeeping details in a rural Queensland area.
The oldest Pharmacy in Australia under patronage of Governor Generals and New South Wales Governors. Proprietors of Sivenian Dugong Oil 1/6. Siresian Dugong Lard 3/6. Port Seed Pits available.
In Beileane, February, railway labor offices and unions clash over wage and tender terms. The Australian Workers' Union and Queensland Railway Unions press for an on-site conference with employers in Townsville next Tuesday at 1.9, drawing scrutiny from government authorities.
A fragmented report discusses returned soldiers and reinforcement debates. It notes mixed opinions on service members deploying again and emphasizes concerns of safety, duty, and national need voiced by speakers and committees.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions vague phrases about preventers door wood and a machine or person named Pisce Bear with unclear context. Readable facts are minimal and no decisive event or parties can be identified for a proper card.
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