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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reconstructs a chaotic mix of reports from London and other places. Items mention police actions, arrests, missing artifacts, and a New Year gift, with scattered names and events reflecting a crowded newswire page.
Officials allege overcrowding at a Lisbon gambling saloon on Wednesday night. The report notes the board condemned the premises for unsafe capacity and illegal activities. Patrons reportedly included travelers and locals, with a description of the rickety interior and alerts issued by authorities.
Fragmentary text describes a stage show with references to a venerable comedy act and prices. It mentions a show open to readers and a time honored tradition at a venue or price point. There is confusion about participants and events, with garbled phrases throughout.
The text notes shop activity with mentions of sales at 1/0 and 3/-. It references merchants and various vague items, including a round fall of rotations and delays, and a Wand which implies a craft or shop context. Names and places are unclear due to corruption.
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