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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a person in a home setting with unclear wording and characters. The readable portion references a person and location but lacks complete names or events to confirm specifics.
A fragmented London dispatch reports rising tensions among Polish Lithuanian and Lithuanian groups in the capital. It notes warnings from authorities and mentions political maneuvering and potential clashes tied to wartime alliances and national loyalties.
The Australind berthed at Muserase wharf Brisbane for wool and cargo to Antwerp. Watersiders halted loading due to sulphur dust in the lower hold, claiming health risks and nuisance. They demand higher pay and threaten to resume work only if the local board reverses a prior ruling.
Fragmented turf racing notes from Townsville and Melbourne on July 15 list scratches and entries for races including the Townsville meeting and various Cup events. Names such as Artilleryman King of the Sea and King of the Sea appear amid a jumble of jockeys and horses.
The roster lists Pullshack, T Kowheim, Lennon, Laving TWesret, Gov Slattery, Tinrgess, McCarthy, Gobbineh, Nellie Elmer A Cockrem, Lewes and 5 hells as the lineup for the emnedy will represent the fasts against South Cairns.
An ad touts Mrs Styuver's Extract as a mystic grey hair cure claiming it restores natural color universally with a 20 foot micron size tale. The pitch asserts the product recreates a perfect color for any hair, regardless of original shade, promising remarkable results and appeal to women seeking hair restoration.
A reported statement from the QPEL branch sparked comment as ministers weighed election timing. Mr. Panes said the date would not be known until after the next session. The Home Secretary noted arrangements were not confirmed and warned the pall had not been proposed. The Minister for Justice joked about knowledge of the issue.
The Lower House defeated the suffrage resolution by 20 to 155 as crowds gathered during the debate. Police broke up the meeting after Pagliamene and others attempted to push a cabinet featuring resolution.
Clues of upheaval surface as attempts to slow marching to Peking escalate. Trade between Peking and Hankow halts strain city supply lines while foreign legations seek steps to keep food flowing. Admiral Gleaves commands the Pacific fleet at Trenton with martial law in effect.
The Fair Rents Act provisions are outlined for districts including Bowen Cairng Charleville Chik Jago Commamratis St George and Startorpe. The text notes sessions and divisions with new magistrates and registrars appointed to oversee the newly constituted courts.
Georgina Hanahon aged three died in hospital after an accident at her South Brisbane home when she fell into a tub of boiling water while looking up at an overhead aeroplane.
Report from Tiflis dated July 15 describes Armenian forces attacking Turkish targets including Tariset and Kemants with ten Zigorias noted. Turks reportedly released prisoners and redirected their military line while actions continued in the region.
July 15 reports from Townsville describe a diverse show with notable ring events and spectators enjoying impressive displays. Strong performances and crowd enthusiasm marked the day as high entertainment in the arena.
Unclear passage discusses surplus estimates and revenue figures. Mentions StePherson introducing extinctates and bringing in a "Bader" item with revenue around 213.904 and expenditure 13A51.997. Text notes revenue access to electricity and potential increases, but details are garbled and unresolved.
A fragmented film program at the Palace showcases George Walsh in a Fox production with other acts including Virginia Pearson and a recruitment office plot thread. The noisy program features singing, reels, and a dramatic action sequence as the cast chase romance and adventure.
A Cairns Theatre program tonight features a mixed bill with an intimate audience and several acts including a dramatic scene with Anita Stewart as the lead in a production described as painful and emotional. The program also promises a comedy, a motorcar stunt, and a serial tale titled Fight for Millions with notable scenic and educational elements.
The Koorboora Mines Ltd has three shifts and workers including Fred Brown director Knortoors lines Lele and Mr Way mining engineer visit the held We Specting the company's people Mr Bolton a car men was taken to Cairna on Saturday The local sermis club is well established and the sermahera are sRernowm Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Larsen on the arrival of som.
The readable lines hint at discussion of regulation and consumer issues. Names like Thompsom and Caius appear along with locations such as the Strand. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary wartime text notes a dark chase and lanterns during night flights. Mentions a farmer and sailors in peril and a sense of fear during nocturnal operations.
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