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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several proper nouns and places, including Springfield, Cooktown, and Pacific, with stray references to a contest or event. The readable bits show names like A J Abin and towns that hint at a regional notice or sports score snippet but lack coherent structure or clear outcome.
A garbled notice mentions a course for permanent office work and selection for a position. It notes hundreds of recipients and references a secretary and Raya Air, with unclear dates or locations due to OCR errors. The readable entities hint at an official training or selection process from a New South region.
A lively program at the Palace theatre features a romance era spectacle with Wilowrdtt's Grcheaira and a tale by Lillian Ris che story sleule focusing on love and memory. The second feature highlights a dramatic romance dating to the French war era with Charles Roche and Priscilla Dean Moran starring, plus orchestral music by Profersue Chan's band and a Fantomime picnic planned for Barron.
The readable lines discuss a film or stage production featuring the Cairne Railway and a Me Lawhy Mawes character amid praise and dramatic scenes. References to an idolatr and spectacle at a Garden Calf with new perceptions and dramatic interaction hint at an era's theatrical reception and public awe in a fragmented review.
Readers glimpse a review of The Early Bird a silent comedy featuring stars We Johnny ines, Cotten Wyn, Flora Finch Maud Earner Ordon and Bradley Barker. The piece praises the lively performances and charming scenes, noting audience reactions and the film’s musical accompaniment by Johan Hines.
Fragmented notice from DRAPER LTD of WILLIAMS BF PRESHMENT seeking early applications for allotments in the Shire area. The surveyors followed a plan for road access and motor connections with a £5 per month fee, urging interested parties to act promptly and contact the company for details.
In London the Prime Minister says Sir Joseph Cook will continue as High Commissioner. Sydney officials note the appointment remains under consideration as the situation unfolds.
Jan 7 dispatch from Fowneville details an arrest connected to a tragedy at Girtsmgar town. The report mentions John Feng Bawden and a young man named George Law Fence, aged about twenty, who lodged with the Bawdere and is tied to the case.
Tense labor dispute at Aust Company’s Alexandia plant continues into a second week. Amalgamated Engineers Union workers refuse concessions, pressing an all or nothing demand while management signals willingness to negotiate. Overtime increases as talks stall.
A muddled notice promotes Rexona shampoo as a treatment for hair and scalp care at a rural school and university setting. It touts health benefits, claims rapid relief from scalp issues, and advertises Rexona tablets sold widely for one shilling per tablet.
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