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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
8
A fragmented notice references Sc ottish Princess 67 and Morionity in a labeled G12 section. Names appear garbled with stray terms such as Sayama Rev Onward Neate and Kab Kaboors Vane ge. Details unclear. readable items suggest a miscellaneous consign or listing segment.
The fragmentary text lists hotel and theater listings for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered names of players and teams. It mentions weather concerns, a 2.10 pm start, and tea on the green, followed by a jumble of names including Tyson, Montcomerie, Draper, Locke, Arnott, and others, plus BA teams for Friday with many players named.
The record reflects a chaotic session with amid unclear remarks that drew applause from some attendees. Delegates debated proposals, with a plan for a ballot facing strong opposition and eventual defeat as discussions fragmented and stalled the agenda.
A garbled report indicates Gowrie Lane headed toward Townaville with passengers on Monday night. The Cairn Stearmship Ltd advised delays due to a development, expecting late arrival tonight amid uncertain conditions.
The Sandy Gallop Rovers met the Parramatta boys in a football match and won by 9 to 19. For the Rovers, Ven Dorsen played very well, scoring three times.
Widespread appeal from the Cairns Harbor Board to the Shire of Tinaroo ratepayers. The board seeks support for ongoing timber handling and unloading operations, citing economic need and local employment. Wensley pledges to advocate for unloading arrangements and to use experience with local authorities to aid the port Developments.
The Narco Shire Council declares candidates for Division No.3. The council outlines road works and bridge projects as urgent priorities and notes the need to maintain essential services during reconstruction. Voter eligibility and candidate responsibilities are discussed by councilor J. H. Wensley.
A long mixed program at Baker’s Pictures Edmonton features the Claw turning with a wild tale of ambition and cobbery ending in a crime, followed by Mary Eden as a lively country girl seeking fortune on the stage. Australian cricket footage accompanies the bill with humor and a possible lynching twist, plus a short Farce and a special attraction The Ambsing le with Frank Mayo. Local acts and a diverse cast complete the program, including My Mitchelle and Mr. H Gradidpe Phillips.
A Cairns resident seeks endorsement as an independent candidate for Alderman in the town council election. He argues party ties threaten ratepayers and property owners with heavy burdens. He promises to oppose central control and support Esplanade beautification and essential public services.
A voter letter outlines campaign aims and broad support for a councillor candidacy. The writer argues for continuity, emphasizes economic concerns, and urges better business conditions while referencing prior administration and expenditure. Tremont area details appear to frame the context.
A Cairns social note lists performers and participants for an upcoming comic opera production. Names include A J Straker Li Mik lei Lo M Mc Coughiry Ah Wen and Wylie Gunderscroppy daughter of Sir Bingo, with Dorothy Taylor and Dudley among the cast. The piece highlights costumes, musical direction by Mitchell, and Campbell as lead organizer, praising the society event as charity free and worthwhile.
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