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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
2
A brief shipping column reports new arrivals at the port with carrier names and containers. It lists vessel names, origin points, dates of docking, and expected departure windows, signaling activity and timetables for local trade.
A fragmented OCR entry lists names and scattered items such as Sharebrotent Ab bott Strew and Thempson's Block 10 Misima with numbers like 4/6 376 and references to investment stocks, Garay Pictures, Babe oF Queena, and Howard Seth. It mentions War Bonds values and various cryptic figures, resembling a disordered ledger or classified notice from January and Saturday.
Probate granted in the Supreme Court Townsville for the will of William Dum Ga. Widow is named as executor. The article also notes local business ads and community notices, referencing Dairy Herd, Malanda, and a special meeting at 3 30 pm today.
A lively holiday clearance offers wide reductions on dresses, hats, and summer wear. The advertisement highlights dramatic discounts on boots, leather shoes, and summer millinery, urging shoppers to visit opposite the State Hotel for fittings and specials.
Fragmented report covers a town council session on civil works including town ledge lanes and peace roles. Mentions cattle listings in Tableland region and calls for improved regional rail service between Cairoa Lanistad and Hobananga with weekly schedules.
A bustling urban market on Mores Street drew crowds over two days with vendors offering goods and food. Officials noted steady sales and encouraged cautious spacing as shoppers browsed the stalls and watched performances.
The readable fragments describe a scattered broadcast like message about time zones, places such as America and Australia, and questions about who are present. It mentions signals, peace themes, and references to readers or listeners in a confused, incomplete manner.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a seven member panel and named individuals in a vacancy process. The text is unclear but suggests a local election or appointment related to a committee and two or more named persons.
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