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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
8
A wild program unfolds at Palace Theatre with a Western panorama and grand serial The Wess of the Went. Anita Stewart headlines with Moves of Ereiry and a mix of comedy and illusion acts. Nearby billings feature a star attraction and a gala of diverse entertainment including dance and musical numbers.
A garbled OCR style list shows numerous horse names and entries for a racing meeting. The fragment references The Jockey Club and principal events on Wednesday with various horses such as Gordon's Pride and Veron among the names and notes a representative from Townsville has come for the tas.
The fragment lists names, figures, and items including horses, prices, and racing terms like Ascot Handicap and Metropalimea Handicap. It mentions several horses and farmers, with scattered numbers suggesting odds or prices, plus place names such as Brisbane and Parkdale. The incomplete text reads as a racing or auction item with multiple entries and valuations.
Fragmented OCR text reports on a range of sports events and figures. Mentions Gordonvale juniors, Cartton, Red fame prize, McPar acres, and Woods as revetors. Includes a note about Schroder and Jacobs at Wimbledon with a high score, plus a brief Australian connection with Downe. Overall content is a collage of sports results and names with unclear structure.
A clipped report from Cairns Town Council clerk discusses mineral lease considerations by EB Saunders on Upoa he THM eAialiys The minister for Mines is copied on the protest area leases and warnings about mine safety are described by several locals including H Wareama Green and J Plunkett The account details examinations of mine sections and mentions multiple workers and safety concerns in a top section and lower seam inspection led by J. Plunkett and others.
Officials commended rescue workers after an incident at Mount Mulligan. The article notes extensive police involvement, warnings against speculation, and the difficult recovery operations conducted on November 8. Details remain fragmentary.
Sydney reports a murder at Hornsby with police continuing a wide search. The article describes a man believed involved in the attack near a cartage end and a possible sighting at the third close carriage from an engine, detailing the pursuit and questions surrounding the suspect.
A fragmentary notice discusses a display of Queenslanders and a train service with references to workers and a matron. It mentions a splendid talent pool including Dane men and public school graduates, all described in relation to those in charge and arriving at the scene.
A letter discusses the Cairnt Harbor Board’s efficiency drive, noting limited public benefit. It cites a plan to pack 220 tons of agar and a warehouse engine costing 4180, arguing this would reduce capacity for 300 tons and create congestion. It claims sugar shortages worsened by strikes and notes ongoing industrial concerns involving AUSN and Moward?ronh factories.
A fragmented letter to the editor discusses Prohibition, sounding notes on enforcement, public sentiment, and social impact. It references Dr. Biel medical officer and mentions Queensland, reform, and debates over temperance policies. The text preserves a period newspaper voice and mixed viewpoints.
A fragmented note reports a local spa initiative drawing attention from residents and small businesses. It mentions a planned event and upcoming dates, with emphasis on community value and potential restoration of nearby facilities.
Adelaide July 17 police report pieces of clothing found near the Port of Adelaide. Officers believe the items were taken from a residence by three prisoners. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local case involving inmates from Vatala district.
New York reports a railway strike with attempts to wreck trains. Incidents occurred at multiple locations including Vermont, Texas, and Virginia. In St Johnsbury Vermont one attempt injured several passengers while others failed to cause damage.
In incomprehensible text from a historical page, details include a currency reference and scattered names such as Mottaret and Gow, plus fragmented mentions of a college, weather, and a crime or incident tally. At Toronto, Frank Anderasa, former American indoor champion, won a Canadian title in a listed event.
Fragmentary OCR notes list sale agents for Cairns Mulgeune Toade Bebinde and reference DRAPER LTD. Details are unclear but indicate a catalog or broker listing with Cairns Mulgeune entities and a firm named DRAPER LTD involved in the sale arrangement.
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