This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
4
Death notice records the passing of Jaye Kameron youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Keer at Mont Garnet on November 19. The Royal Hovel family is named in the obituary with expressions of deep regret.
Local agents report that several vessels including Rom vis parts and the Buninyong are preparing to sail from Sydney and Melbourne. The Adelaide S Co cargo for Canina will depart for Townsville and southern ports with general cargo and trail. The Buninyong will carry mails and possibly a few passengers, with uncertain timing for leave on Wednesday.
The fragment notes a Tuesday in January 1930 with high water at a specified time and height, indicating a coastal tide forecast.
The Mines Department provides a December mold return with values in Escaya and Canaes, noting ounces and totals for purposed yields. Figures show a decreased year over year, with comparisons to the prior period and a mention of specific monetary values and quantities.
Fragmentary notice describes Kingston Bucler Co scene on a street, mentioning a vendor and partial pricing. References to English potatoes and a stated weight or price, with disjointed phrasing and trailing terms.
The article argues that wartime shipping profits in Australia were driven by temporary state of war detachment from normal trade and that postwar, many ship companies plan to cut freight business. It notes the Whine Star Be diversion plans and references large bidders and government involvement in sustaining services while private fleets adjust.
The text presents a heated exchange over labor rights and fair treatment, condemning arrogance and coercion while urging equal respect for all workers. It cites references to a prime ministerial stance, and highlights how power can influence public service conduct and call for lawful, courteous action.
A battered, partially legible report hints at a fracteur shortage disrupting neutral production of essential an item. It notes mills, mines, and explosives plants facing stoppages and calls for a Royal Commission to investigate trafficking and supply failures affecting wartime needs.
Fragmentary OCR shows a court related notice with references to attendance and proceedings. Mentions start dates, social society dealings, and a plan to tie up appropriations by Friday. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled text.
A meeting of ladies interested in the Girl Gordes movement will be held tomorrow at 4 pm in the office of Mr W. Cram. Australian Demers making preparations, all business urgent, attendance requested. Cont. Gower on the Gebiets before Ste. J. 7 vo Cnn 3s pein.
A garbled OCR page from Cairns District details elections, retirements, public notices, and social events. It mentions hospital figures, local officials, a Thursday meeting, nominations, property sales, and community notices with scattered names and dates. The text preserves names like Warner, Me Allin, and J. Bat gel, plus references to a See Gure and Cairns Shire Council activities.
A London gossip column teases a forthcoming memoir by the deposed German crown prince. It hints at royal intrigues, court figures, and the perceived self sacrifice of British figures. The piece also mentions a notorious inquest and comments on a controversial driver case, all wrapped in speculative chatter.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference semiparian terms and scattered names, with unclear context and quotable phrases. The garbled text hints at a clash of events or commentary, mentioning a “Royal Comairem” and “Conan” with possible scores or steps, but no coherent narrative or identifiable entities emerge.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.