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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
7
The notice lists live stock sales by Messre Funmidt and Co in Brisbane with entries for prime porkers high grade cattle and other livestock. Prices and lots are mentioned for sale day July 1 with various buyers and consignors named in the brisk trade.
Fragmented obituary style text mentions Mrs F Ges Bhanks and others, a funeral notice for a late relative, references to Dr William and a funeral home Svents47en Ltd. undertakers and emsbne. Includes routes and locations like Gore and Cemevery and Nepean with scattered names and relationships.
The writer notes the English and Australian players show mixed form in the third Test. Australia appears stronger in batting and bowling on average, while England struggles at home. The piece laments inconsistent play and calls for clearer strategic leadership to revive the sport.
A mangled report details a Tuesday railway disruption as trains stalled near Bamboo Creek Ridge and cargo delays ripple through the network. Officials and clerks discuss costs and service restoration while local observers note ongoing disorder and calls for improved coordination.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local town scene with mentions of the Treefurs, Helbrook pre dete, and Austratians, suggesting an unsettled event or incident in a Western town. The text references a governor, park, and various unclear names and activities without coherent context.
The Cairne Post reviews the proposed five Test matches in England noting the long layoff for players, doubts about finishing three day tests, and mixed results in the first two matches. It highlights crowded schedules, weather impact, and calls for strong performances from both Australia and England.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions ambulance services and CPR, with reference to crime scenes and a failed search for a missing individual. It alludes to a discovery of marks in a wild country, but details are unreadable and uncertain.
The court adjourned to a later day as testimony discussed damages and repairs. Evidence涉及 railroad crossing incidents, vehicle damage, and associated costs. Board members debated payment responsibility and whether to forward claims to owners for settlement.
The document outlines a pay decision for health officers, listing proposed increments and salaries for various roles. Details mention a Director of Tropics Institute and assistant officers with specific amounts and percentage adjustments, alongside potential appeals and criteria for annual increments.
A report from July 14 details a dispute over the rotary system as Erman Mill risks closing. Industrial arbitration ruled to fire the enforcers of the system, prompting labor and management to discuss the award terms and ship operations at Bowen.
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