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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1931
Page
6
Fragmented readable lines reference The Makin of Yer Aberdeen and related events at Cortina street. Names appear as Te Cheam and Tee Pee with scattered details of times and places. The text remains garbled but hints at local happenings or menus from a past event.
An unreadable OCR segment from a local news page references a death and a tree removal incident. Names, places, and precise details are missing or garbled, leaving only scattered clues about a death event and related actions.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names like Townsville and Wellerowe with unclear events. It mentions dates and people but lacks coherent actions. The readable parts hint at a local notice or obituary style record without a clear outcome.
Fragmented OCR text references money, debts, and rates with scattered names and terms lacking clear context. The piece hints at financial terms, a person or entity named Mr Lame, and a discussion of permanent fees, but readable facts are minimal.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Lahey's Track Council inspection with scattered names such as Andy Stirs and Jean Fire theme. Details are unclear, but it notes a tally, a bowing, and a tentative completion or witnessing of a track event.
Fragmentary OCR notes show fluctuating prices for multiple items, including wheat, oats, bees, and poultry. Several lines list prices in shillings and pence with inconsistent formatting, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century market report with varied livestock and produce quotes.
The report lists assorted produce with prices and suppliers including cabbages, cauliflowers, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, turnips, potatoes, peas, bananas, apples, oranges, limes, mangoes, pears, and strawberries. Notable entries show quality tiers, varying weights, and regional origins such as New South Wales and Tasmania, with prices per dozen or per unit and references to local consignments and freight.
Fragmentary OCR note from Melbourne price fruit listing shows scattered terms like Camis Quermatand Sporn and various product mentions. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome due to unreadable content.
Annual meeting notes show discussions of member attendance and committee selections. President Mr W Driscoll chaired as usual while reports highlighted efforts by local farmers and workers, including talalae summaries and community concerns.
Fragmented notice requests information on Jack Brophy Wallace and asks contact through Proenwack-shett Fitzroy Melbourne. A death and loving memory fragment for Crossland and Purcell families appears with sparse personal details and unclear dates.
The piece argues unemployment remains unsolved despite claims by Sentlin Theodore and Lang. It cites that words or heavy taxation won’t fix it, urging sound fiscal policies, removal of artificial barriers, and capital attraction. It highlights wartime science aiding production and mechanisation, noting Western Canada’s mechanisation displaced over 25,000 workers and tech advances boosting efficiency across industries.
Fragmentary OCR recounts Moody's movements from Brisbane via Mackay to Catrine with a short stay and mentions football injuries and theatre seating incidents. It notes Shell Company involvement and a court remand of a defendant for eight years with several other sparse details.
The article cites historical statistics showing productivity rising 45 percent per person in the United States from 1919 to 1929 while employment in industry fell 10 percent. It argues against simplistic claims by political platforms and notes a Brisbane report on meat export discussions and a resolved departmental dispute over workforce movement during a conference.
London July 17 English team to meet New Zealand in the second Test at the Oval includes Captain and Pecbies Sutelife Plans Mond Larwich Ames Verity H.R. Bru from Cambridge University. Elevent to be selected later.
Fragmentary report notes Scotland defeated with a score of 281 for 7 declared by Australian side. Mentions players Talbot, Scot, Merri and Matte, with various bowling figures and partial names. Implies New Zealand defeat of a rival by 25 runs in a second match.
In a Saturday match Tramhoes edged Fe Lewa 3 to 0 while St Monica's drew scorelessly with the former. Wankes B. scored after a two goal deficit against High School E as Norman's party watched. Lew, a Lewaners member, clashed heads, receiving medical attention.
In Saturday’s round the field endured showers as 20 stalls were erased from the 36 hole qualifying event. G. Cr and C. Gummow both posted nets of 72 while weather and course holding produced steady scores. The day’s results indicated overall strong contention despite damp conditions with players tallying stable performances in a rain-affected championship qualifier.
Paris July 17 Opperman finished near twenty fifth in the fourteenth stage with ten others in eight boats. He was third in 106 hours 42 minutes and seven seconds, seventh in 107 hours 13 minutes 5 seconds, Lamb forty sixth in 110 hours 25 minutes. Forty eight survive. Manager comments on life and racing. PARIS July 18 Tour de France next stage features top riders with the Fatty Lamb and Kates among contenders.
July 19 at Malandad hosts invited Atherton and Makanda residents for a day of events. Mrs. Wilkans entertained guests at the Club, with tea served by Str HS. Wilhalm and Alig T assisting. Reported mining updates describe progress at local fields near the Materla River 15 miles northeast of Imaran in Commonwealth South Wales, noting water influx hindering activity and wages miners among 75 men involved. Details include new gifts and titles such as The Golden Carken and The Double Chance, with progress tied to the Batavia area and a lead depth of 83 feet. The article mixes social gathering notes with uncertain mining prospects and site expenses.
Victoria's leaders send delayed measures to effect the Memiere Plan amid park district discussions in Melbourne. Local officials, including Victoria Parks, weigh the policy approach as timing shifts.
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