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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1923
Page
11
Cairns Picture House presents a pair of attractions headlined by Great White Hope, plus a comedy drama The Troant Husband and the lighthearted Cuckoo. The program promises a mix of romance, humor, and sensational life on stage, with Miss White noted for her radiant performance.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Payetto Rat, a Raton agent, Atherton, Bees det, and specialty Beech Frater. It lacks clear context, dates, or outcomes, but implies a real estate or service notice with unspecified contact details. The readable names and places suggest a local business or employment listing fragment.
Fragmented OCR lists divisions and players for a club event with multiple teams and match notes. Mentions Parramatta, Grocer's Club, and various nicknames and surnames, plus a forecast of a “Bok” game context and possible team representations across divisions.
The report notes a crowd turning up for the pile driving as the racing season opens on Sunday. Trophies presented by P. Doyle and Mr AH Atkinson are to be contested, with hopes that all owners will win and racing will be seen. All horses must run a free trial over one lap of the usual course. Nominations close later.
R Kemp of Atherton challenges Jinks for a 20 race, with 60 percent house take and a deposit. Our Own Correspondent reports New Year’s Day sports at Barron station and Veivers paddock with fine weather. Results list multiple races and entrants including A Austin, J Gane, W Punches, and Bob Veivers among others.
A garbled OCR passage discusses France Entente, treaties, and delegates at meetings. It mentions a Chronicle, references to Ree Treat and barriers near Law, and asks about a poem title “The 5, jaca poe is created” and authorship. The readable text is unclear and does not present a coherent event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR record describes a man named Jon, possibly Maits Land, claiming ventures aging toward Carpentaria wealth. The text references global wealth, health, and prosperity, with garbled phrases about enterprises, heat in the world, and ownership. The passage remains unclear and speculative.
Cairns Shire Council's Works Committee to inspect the track from Mussel River to the Johnstone boundary to assess linking with Johnstone Shire for improved communication. The meeting notes discuss road drainage, bridge needs, land and water issues, and potential cost-saving measures under consideration.
A Treasury report argues removing the exemption on state securities from income tax would raise interest costs. The treasurer warned it would be unwise to alter the current arrangement, noting a potential 23 million increase in interest if exemptions end.
Fragmentary OCR item describes a train from Durtaik and 18 clones, a derailment or fire risk, with mentions of Mr James McNeil and a High Commissioner. Vague references to vacation, CEO Frew State and Tivdinat civil remain unclear.
The Palmerston area conference meets again on Tuesday to discuss settlement near North Querns land. Pending issues remain, with a proposal to be put into concrete action as the crown land settlement area is opened.
The report details entertainment tax revenue for the previous year, noting totals from New Town, Sydney, and Jam. It records amounts such as 1275.78 pounds to Commonwealth and 232510 pounds to Kenton, along with references to locations like Kenton Avenue and Victoria. The document presents a fiscal snapshot with figures and geographic mentions.
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