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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1926
Page
12
The article reviews a proposed cane harvester project amid farmer concerns and potential improvements. It notes support from growers, progress interviews, and the need for practical proof of viability before wide use next season.
A jagged OCR piece recounts Carmen's Annual Sports event at Teale Leland suite district amid misread weather notes. The fragment lists participants, spectators, and several names across teams, with scattered remarks on performances and outcomes, making a partial, lively snapshot of a chaotic community sports gathering.
The Chronicle reports Sir William Soukby recalls fifty years as secretary to London mayors. He notes the era saw peers elevated and Privy Councillors named, with references to Mansion House, the City, and the cathedral. The piece blends reminiscence with mentions of family ties and ceremonial roles within the municipal leadership.
Fragment shows a 1926-era discussion of hydro electricity costs and turbine setup. Mentions Mullumbimby or Kurs Jo and Mattern with references to carrying costs. Repeats figures and names with unclear context, but indicates engineering considerations and shortages.
Fragmented correspondence outlines tensions between provilers and the victor in a political contest. The text references a response to a premier figure, mentions individuals such as Gillies and Meturmack, and discusses legitimacy, loans, and election timing. The piece appears as a chaotic, peripheral clipping with unclear attribution.
A mysterious city carved into rock near Petra is described with ancient awe. The piece notes massive walls, temple-like structures, and intricate cavework. It compares the site to Greece and Rome while stressing its stark isolation and dramatic, almost concealed, architecture.
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