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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
4
A report outlines hotel lease structures including freeholds and country provisions within the Sugar Districts. It notes arrangements in Rich Standing Sepery Lande and nearby areas, detailing terms and implications for ownership and operation.
A damaged notice lists parcels for sale and a nursing home formation in Herberton. It mentions 13 acres of land with water and a sugar property, two large vats, and potential farm uses. Also notes Herberton Nursing Home private care supervised by Matroc Barclay and Star Tabor with outdoor patients attended to. Phone 42 for particulars.
In a brief church note, Reverend We en leads an evening service as congregants gather for biblical readings and reflections. Aimed at guiding the local community, the event emphasizes fellowship and spiritual renewal.
Fragmentary OCR lists several arrivals with names like Captain Raves Pasben Wren Ben Spence Abereon Taf Moses and references to Corkling vig porte while providing little context or complete sentences. The readable items suggest a transportation or ship arrival note without clear dates.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Sears Setee and larger seeamers Toe the seek Lass or Gowrie. Referenced date July 3rd appears with Melloverne and Asteide £8. Co. Stawroe tnuves Gull preta on July.
The entry outlines copper and silver spot prices and monthly averages, noting electrolytic copper and standard silver prices with figures such as 32/8 spot, 259.716 for three months, and 4/22 monthly data. It records metal quotations and market timing in a terse, period-voice style.
The Labor Party faces internal conflict as a proposed prohibition plank and a looming referendum spark debate. Critics accuse leaders of delaying action, fearing reform may backfire, while supporters push for a clear stance and mobilization against liquor sales even as turnout and public sentiment remain uncertain.
The Cairns region reports ambulance activity with 41 incidents in June, including transports and serious cases, while rainfall data shows 24 hours of records across Karama and Kuranda. Watches on Port Darwin departures, a missing person case near Dahinda, and upcoming auctions and meetings in Gordonvale, Amberton, and surrounding towns fill a busy civic scene.
A fragmented text fragment mentions a Cairns event with phrases about a large panel bred and offers and prices. It references LeVine and a speaker, noting a sense of opportunity and fire price takers at Cairns. The exact details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
Vague OCR fragment describes a visit by the Wor Bro Butterworth and viator Gordomeale at Cairns No. 1000, with references to a midnight intrusion and unspecified acts. No clear event, date, or full names evident.
Ill read text indicates Herberon Presbyterian Church plans Sunday services at 3 and 7 PM with Rev W Metaren preaching a special sermon titled A Choice Yor MS for youth, and reminders of Tuesday evening congregations and week-night activities.
The notice lists discounted items at J. D'Arcy on Shelton Street. Prices include 3 plums? unclear. Special sales apply to children's white hyekak footwear and men's hides boots. Items described with various sizes and colors.
Results show contestant Jewel for mile with 48 home, Geo Wawel Percy 85 tb. 1. A Lodere Evy, 80h the 2G. Waughy Binle, 742.
A distorted account mentions Gracrone and Sil benwuch, referencing sick feces and memories of Sunday afternoons and trains. It describes visitors unable to reach inmates and a pattern of confusion, with notes about getting their ney and time for the public.
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