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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
5
Fragmented ad copy lists discounted clothing and quilts with varied prices and sale terms. Mentions of Frocks, Quilts, Linen items, and colored lines suggest a general clearance. Specifics are garbled with OCR errors but indicate price reductions around 1 to 4 dollars and multiple sale days and times.
Shipping news records a busy sailing itinerary with multiple ships departing Townsville, Melbourne and Sydney routes. Vessels include The Nautilus and The Faustiet Lanes with cargoes bound for Catena, Hefshane, Gowrie and United Kingdom. Details mention delays, port calls, and expected arrivals around Friday and Saturday, noting cargo loads and passenger movements.
July 3 report describes a demonstration of a new principle in Cogless gear invented by Australian Morrison. The device is tested for potential power output and continuous operation, with observers noting its claimed high revolutions per hour and possible applications.
The column lists multiple auction ads including five tome of atew dhal for sale at ALN, a garde sale by C Muller on July 2 at 2.80 pm, five draught horses, and various jewelry and merchandise offerings. Hoare advises sale cancellations and sundry items, with auctions by Hiodela tdi and Newitt & Co on July 1 and July 14, plus a special meeting of Carver and others and a sale of farm assets of Mrs CMC Malter next Sunday at 10 am.
Mr JR Dwen of the family known as Sloombay expresses heartfelt sympathy to Messrs J Gailfoyle B Mayes and others after the late sad Be Seavert incident. The notice conveys bereavement and condolences from the family.
Mixed memorial notices and elegiac fragments memorialize Miller Watkin Owen and others. The text blends funeral tributes with schoolroom rhetoric on history and national identity, including references to Australia, Japan, and educational aims. Distorted OCR yields fragmented names, dates, and lines.
A garbled page records scattered items from a local district: a wedding and religious notices, a dog bite case investigated by authorities, and a sequence of injuries from accidents. It mentions the Land Commissioner and a constable, a Canberra hospital fundraiser, and a boardwalk incident with ambulances. Names such as Georgy Muberts and Jane Jones appear amid disjointed fragments and place mentions like Redlyneh and Brisbane.
A garbled archival passage discusses a show boy, memory of a historical map, and debates over education methods. It references King Alfred and the nature of historical teaching, contrasting modern and ancient approaches, with musings on parental influence and the role of teachers in shaping youth understanding. The text remains unclear and transcribed imperfectly.
A garbled note describes a series of events at a local chamber meeting. It mentions the Caltae Chamber of Commerce and upcoming acts or decisions affecting the community. Names and places are unclear but reference a charter and several attendees.
A fragmented report notes the Diggers' Mazar arranging ceremonies in Mildura and Cairns for a late leader. The event, led by Women’s Auxiliary and local officials, foresees stalls and a vigil, with details about timing and participants skimmed in the damaged text.
Fragmentary police court report outlines a case against Rival Singh for alleged theft. Names, dates, places are garbled with many misspellings. The text references Mr Pa, Haines, and others and mentions a trial date and witnesses in a convoluted manner.
A fragmented note describes Cairne visiting a chemist named Slulgrave on a day described as 1d whey in saw. It mentions Caius MY Foster and a discussion about a chemical ute af Noe, with references to a SiMenteer of pape subi and renewed presnit visits, plus social introductions and acquaintances.
A fragmentary report notes a North representative of the British Foreign Bible Society, Dr Craven, visiting Gardenvale yesterday and hosting a talk on religious method and training. The account mentions a Saturday event and references local church figures.
Fragmented text records a public appeal from Cairne Boy Scouts seeking support and participation. Mentions Australian context, Adelaide newspaper tone, calls for assistance, and references to local officials and a secretary seeking volunteers and backing for scouting activities and events.
Douglas Mawson voyage report notes a near shipboard accident near Corr river at Ryn on Mantel AAC. The captain faced questions about readiness and the need for wireless equipment aboard the vessel to improve safety and mariner guidance.
Fragmented text describes a British Enmde leader rebuking members and urging discipline. The report mentions Westminster events and parliamentary context with garbled phrasing and unclear names.
The cadereal government appoints Melhourne as director of the Solar Observatory. Connie Cawerrnjent leads the research team as 9 charts are prepared for the annual outlook. Officials anticipate ongoing work across Australia and global timekeeping efforts.
Fragmentary report describes a cold snap affecting Sydney and surrounding areas with references to toil and labor, a meteorological strike, and local figures. The garbled text mentions farmers, education institutions, and community reactions amid harsh winter conditions.
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