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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1927
Page
4
A garbled passage shows a speaker railing against others for loyalties and votes. The text references reform, influence, and recrimination, noting distrust of two or three individuals and a sense of looming consequence. The style resembles a heated 19th century political debate.
Cairns Post letters discuss state operations of the Butter Board, urging elimination of competition and market manipulation. Chairman’s remarks are cited, with calls for policy changes to protect dairy farmers on the Tableland and north regions against southern pricing.
The article recounts Drake's origin at a small Devon cottage, noting the frail remains of the dwelling and its historical context as a parish pilgrim site. References to Colonel Drake, a descendant of Sir Francis, appear amid descriptions of the rugged structure and its limited surviving features.
Mossman notes report the election of the new hospital board members including J Jensen J Guill D Jack CP Archer and E J O'Brien with Mr C Cork re-elected as chairman. Local events mention mill tram work and repair needs, showery weather delaying river traffic, Cooktown visitors aiding the Mossman football club, and prizes won by Mossman ladies at the Goldfellows Hall. Court House Hotel renovations are finished, Douglas remains quiet, and cargo traffic on the river is light with few bumps noted.
A complaint letter to the paper notes Cairns is now a city yet residents still face smatter and crowding in the area. The writer urges better attention to local matters and signs off as a Bushwoman from Cairns dated July 18.
A partial, garbled line cites a moment of opening time and mentions a Federal Warlameste figure, leaving the context and specifics unclear. No discernible event or identity beyond these fragments.
The reader presents a garbled note to the editor describing a perceived error and referencing names in a stilted, incomplete manner. Details are unclear but the piece implies regret over a misstep and urges correction or attention to involved parties. No verifiable dates or events emerge from the readable text.
Mrs J G Stewart of McLeod Street reports years of red skin near the eye and severe pain across the head and back, with difficulty moving and aching when stooping, indicating a chronic health complaint needing medical attention.
Readable text lists men s wear including horror trousers and silk trousers with price notes. Mentions khaki dress and broadway silk thes. Special price 2/1. Contains multiple garbled lines and unclear product details but identifies department items and sale pricing.
Fragmented OCR describes a Manchester department display with striped items including scarlet decor, Turkish towels, and damask linen. Reads as price terms and design notes, mentioning absorbent towels and various fabric measurements. Likely a catalog snippet highlighting curtains and linens with special pricing.
Footwear page highlights ladies patent one taic shoes and related options. Descriptions mention Flipper Meets shapes and white rubber comforts. Prices and stock status are partially obscured by the scan but indicate varied styles with a focus on fit and appearance.
Fragmented OCR lists a ladies garment line with short sleeves and fine dual shades. Mentions Zephyrs and A. Dies brand and kiddies items. Includes price references 19/11 and 14/3. No clear event or outcome.
The Venus hair brushes offered with the Hygienic Foundation Bettie Manufacture at a special price of 6/1T each.
A shop listing previews inch cotton morocain fabrics and finishings with special prices. It highlights cotton tweed, silk crepe and brutish textiles with color options Cream Freveleia Red Green and a special price at 7/6 per yard.
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