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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
6
A fragmented report notes attendees Lemont W J Ryant H Anderain and others at Hides Hotel discussing March events and insurance matters. Mentions A M Chambers and Mr A W Biles with brief references to Bria and a tailoring shop.
Me Smyth and party Wave began coast contract for construction work on the river project near Barron River. Two spans of Freshwater Bridge recently completed. Sleeper shipments arriving as crews push toward completion amid delays. Emily Moore to leave by the Karan for the Towers. Tom Vivier and bride to honeymoon in Cairns Hospital. Local names mentioned include W Mason and Mrs King, with updates on health, travel, and river conditions.
From Our Own Correspondent Chillagoe Feb 24 heavy rainfall hampers local operations. Power and transport disrupted as crews assess damage. Some factories pause while others resume slowly. Jobs lost or reduced as weather stalls progress. Jim Murphy of the Ambulance service returns from Britain, reported in good spirits.
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