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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
A garbled collection of names, addresses, and professional titles from Cairns, including dentists surgeons solicitors and engineers. The legible items reference Abbot Street, Innis Hall, and street names, with scattered phone numbers and organizations, yet many entries are incomplete or corrupted.
From the Empire Conference the South Africa delegation and related figures discuss arrangements and representation. The record notes tension over participation and potential attendance, mentioning the Imperial Conference and concerns about who may attend or be excluded. The language is fragmentary but identifies key names and the event context.
Entertainment notes discuss a bustling screening with a novelty program and lively performances. The piece highlights Anthony and Lung as attractive presences and mentions a two week stay in New York Europe ties, with a greeny comedy read and a grand orchestra planned for the event.
Fragmented OCR reads as characters and plot lines unfold around a Palace Theatre performance. Names like Copas Pearke Lyn Shee Derodhy Marks Kuh ward Cortey appear, with a chaotic finale where characters flee and authorities intervene.
Wingie Wilson, a 40 year old resident of Tharle Ville, died after a self inflicted act at a local river two years ago. He was found dead at Wests Hour and authorities reported the incident as a sudden death attributed to his prior attempt.
Entomologists describe tunneling beetle damage in cane fields at Proserpine and other districts. Observations note larval stages boring into stalks, water movement, and resinous damage in mid and late stages, with breeding patterns across Queensland sites and December activity.
A man described as a grog seller was convicted and faced potential penalties after allegations of illegal sales. Court heard witnesses and police testimony detailing the sale of alcohol and related disturbances. The hearing concluded with comments on the case's severity and potential punishment.
Fragmented report details a convoluted transfer of manufacturing materials and a negotiation at Thames with a £2300 offer. A witness describes Hermes as mediator while parties discuss payments and an invention. Confusing wording hints at a formal inquiry and potential financial loss.
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