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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1926
Page
2
A chaotic council meeting discusses securing cash for Atherton improvements. Officials weigh loan terms, crown worries, and road, water and drainage projects, aiming to advance a concrete avenue and footpaths while balancing public finances and future schooling needs.
A lively Ravenshoe event at Atherton Feihe featured a diverse program including Gordon and Ward performances, Ivy Lynch and Miss Si wards, and the SMasse Band. The audience enjoyed dance, comedy, and musical numbers with notable locals such as Mr John Mrownjohn and Mrs. Br Brewmion contributing to an engaging evening.
Storm damage and local activities fill the December notice from Daintree Notre. A school event with races for children and a dance at a residence feature amid storm recovery. Mentions of participants like Williams and Mr Turner, and references to local locations and dates.
Fragmentary notes describe a water boat race with racing boats, weather interruptions, and various participants. Mentions a Mr Toby Blackwood and Mr Horcar among others, with references to a storm, wet conditions, and a parade of spectators.
The damaged text recalls workers involved in railway and building projects near Christman Tunnel. It mentions carpenter Green and others toiling on structures, gates, and siding, with references to a crowd at the site, a fire danger, and anticipated progress soon. Specific names and places are obscured by OCR errors.
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