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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
11
A complete programme change at Cairne Picture theatre features the film Mother Love described as somber and poignant with scenes of human heart and a woman's soul. The night also includes a sing or championship of North Queensland for 1922 with new numbers The Dram Major and A Chip of the Old Mock among others.
Wallace Revdie stars in a film described as a rivalry tale featuring the Dent machine modeled after a Ford car. The story pits the Bent car against Montaine and others in a road race amid schemes and schemes are hinted but the Bent machine prevails in a brisk, entertaining sequence.
Sydney racing report lists entries scratches and weights for Albion Park and Tan races. Trainers and jockeys named include McCarthy and Lord Featherwiitch with several horses such as Rivande and Galahad in upcoming events. Proceedings cover Abel Park weighers, Maiden races, and handicap highlights for a Saturday program.
A string of scattered names, titles, and numbers appears as a readable segment. It includes person names like Waltines, Sir Walter, and Eupator, alongside place-like terms and colored descriptors, with several numeric figures and potential titles scattered throughout.
Fragmented cricket account describes a recent match with references to players, innings, and fielding but contains numerous garbled phrases and illegible sections, making precise details difficult. The column appears to reflect post match commentary and potential scores though specifics are obscured.
In Melbourne on January 4, Victoria defeated South Australia by 264 runs as rain and heat marked the play. Victoria’s bowlers Hartkopf Ryder and Liddicott led the attack, while Wallace Richardson and others contributed with strong batting efforts amidst a challenging day for the visitors.
A strike by carpenters and joiners halts work on numerous suburban building sites and city workshops. The executive meeting of the Master Builders’ Association today vowed to uphold the December 12 resolution and revert to the hourly pay rate if workers do not return to the job.
The report notes German waiters in Britain facing immigration barriers and the push for special work permits. It cites about 3,000 Germans employed abroad in Europe and mentions prospects in Switzerland and Holland where locals have secured positions.
A garbled notice from January 4 reports counting of votes for the Unemployed Worker's Insurance Council representative. It notes executive members, voting power, and future communication as the pension fund development proceeds with government, employers, and employees each contributing one third.
A fragmentary report notes Sytner Tom 4 NSW mentioning Tattersalls Sweeps and a sale in the state. Mr Stapford comments on potential effects of legislation, questioning its impact on cadet events and future Tasmanian contests.
Fragmentary OCR reports a train disruption and a mention of cold storage at Hamilton. A garbled line references names and locations with unclear actions or outcomes, leaving the core event partially obscured.
Brisbane January 4 The Main Roads Board reports monthly expenditure near £30900 for permanent works and maintenance. The board employs about 700 men and relies on various local authorities. Members Kemp and Fraser return from inspections in the west noting Chinchilla area looks well compared with the parched Western Downs.
A fragmented note reports various totals for letters and calls, with numbers like 17791 and 505,518 compared to 482,883. It mentions a record set on 1l 2nd December with 71,939 local and 1629 trunk line calls completed.
A description of a broad dust storm sweeping western areas with strong winds from Saturday through Monday. The report notes extraordinary, widespread dust with limited visibility and unusual weather for the region, mentioning historical contrast and immensity of the dust front.
Brisbane January 4 The erabane tramware were taken over by Brisbane Tramways on New Years Day but compensation details remain unsettled. The dispute centers on goodwill and involves an amount exceeding half a million sterling. The Full Court will hear the case early next month with a larger bench.
A cyclone battered Brisbane January with hail and torrential rain. Three inches of rain fell in an hour, demolishing several houses and causing major damage along the Pacific coast. Thunderstorms were noted across the tropics, including the Peninsula and Darling Downs regions, with registrations listed for multiple towns.
Disjointed report describes a fire incident at ranges near Taran. Mentions Peames, De Wards, Svaney, Jan A, and Crawten in a chaotic account. Officials and responders are said to be working to prevent further spread as wages and other details remain unclear.
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