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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from The Tides issue dated January 6 expresses thanks to Dr Clarke and Mia for sympathy after a legal event. The text contains garbled phrases and unclear references to post office montages and moon phases.
A fragmented newspaper snippet titled The Metal Market appears to discuss commodity themes with stray letters and incomplete phrasing. The lack of clear names, dates, or places prevents precise reporting, leaving a hazy editorial sense rather than a concrete market item.
A damaged text fragment from a wartime era market or commodity list mentions Lucerne hay, wheat, and trade prices. It references local supply, safety concerns, and a sudden market shift affecting buyers and sellers with sporadic price figures such as 6/6 and 3/3.
A fragmented report describes a network of rooms for a large exhibition involving manufacturers, federations, and exhibitors. It notes aims to present goods to buyers across Buenos Aires and other locations, with thousands of items and up to 600 exhibitors.
Fragmented listing shows white and calico garments including nightdresses and blouses with prices like 6/1 and 9/6, plus accessories and women’s wear. Mentions apaciat and a mix of items with unclear details, reflecting a busy sale in a common area.
The article cites Sir Walter Runciman warning against complacent politicians and calls for normalizing trade conditions. It stresses cutting waste, restoring a gold standard, reducing prices, and reopening international trade, warning that postwar booms misled workers and employers alike and urging sound fiscal policy for Australia’s recovery.
An assortment of ad fragments and court notes mix references to a Ford car offer, Cairns Motor Agency, and unclear pricing. The text also mentions legal proceedings and possible land sale by auction, with names and scattered phrases lacking coherent context.
The fragment references the Cairne Police Court and a sergeant named Festa, mentioning conditions of a case and an arrest. Text is garbled and unreadable, preventing a clear report of parties, actions, or outcomes. The readable words point to a pending matter with law enforcement and court handling.
Unclear OCR text mentions juveniles and a crowd, with references to a crowd and a 12 colored group. The passage appears damaged and contains scattered phrases about a municipal event, tension, and possible wartime terms, but lacks coherent facts or identifiable names or dates. The readable content does not establish a clear event or outcome.
A sailors club meeting Sunday reviewed proceedings and discussed the half year report and expenditure. Secretary Geo presented the detailed balance showing a credit balance of £15 4s 6d to December. E Brett was re-elected and other officers named include Freitas Beere Phig Brown and Arbuckle.
A Naval crowd watched a man dressed in street clothes plunge from the Wall into the sea near the Strand Hotel. Police intervened as the swimmer reached the bank, asking what ship he was on before being escorted to the station. A minor charge was reduced. the incident ends with the man slated for dockside proceedings Monday.
Gordonvale Boy Scouts about 30 members planned an annual encampment at Behana Creek but chose to pass the trip this week. The article notes local history of the Family Hotel owner and family, with mention of a son lost and the family’s ongoing mourning.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions a quiet time during holidays with references to building work resuming on Tuesday and machinery being installed. It notes laborers at the mill, gardeners selling in town, and a school meeting with plans to annul a February subscribers’ meeting.
A London medical feature highlights combined surgery and deep penetrating X rays as a promising cancer treatment. It notes early removal of tumor mass, followed by X ray therapy to destroy residual cancer cells in the blood. The article cites British advances, installations, and growing patient numbers treated weekly.
A British era notice promotes a sale event featuring men's apparel with marked discounts. The item lists include a concert segment titled Belle of New York and mentions a Cairne Amateur Operatic Society cast awaiting final arrangement. Mr. Guy is noted as musical director with involvement from Anes Cabitt as accompanist candidate for the Cairne Amateur Opera ensemble.
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