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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary text describes a cricket like shoot with wickets and overs and a match between teams BUC.L and another. Details are garbled and names, places, and dates cannot be determined from the readable phrases.
The report notes higher prices for fat stock and objections to reductions in supply. Traders say the price increase could affect costs and earnings, with buyers cautious about future rates and market stability.
The notice records a 12 month prohibition on issuing provisional certificates near the Babinds sugar works area about 13 miles from the lllcite. It announces an extended close season for psiive tars and oppomumia through April 1915 and notes protected birds within the Native Birds Protection Act. Crown Lands in the Johnstons railway district are declared valued at £151,000. Conciliation Act references and a railway name change from Calres to Eshinds are mentioned.
Erratic OCR notes announce a student event at the Presbyterian Church on Sheridan Street. Timings are unclear due to garbled text but reference an evening service or gathering in the church alter area.
A maritime rescue unfolds as crews battle flames aboard a vessel at sea. Report details emphasize swift action, coordination with coast guard, and successful evacuation of all on board. No casualties reported.
A boy aged about ten is accidentally shot while playing with another youth during holidays. The bullet entered his back, causing death. Sergeant Ames and De. K. Hammnend have moved to the scene to investigate the accident.
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