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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
3
Sergeant E Holmes is reported to have passed away while Mr W C Griffin of Gordannvale was whisked to Cairns yesterday. The Rev Perry Gore departed by the Morialta yesterday for the south. Mr McMaken of Mirriwinni returns home today after visiting.
Mr. W Marnane arrives from Atherton for Cairns Harbour Board work while Mr. Bennett of the Atherton butter factory visits Cairns. Mr. Gilder travels by Moriana to Towns. A discussion on water mains, siphons, and a McLeod street extension proposal is noted, with letters from J W Ferguson offering trenching and piping work and a report pending on Sheridan Street overheads.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a Townsville event or opening featuring local foods and acts. Readable details are sparse, including mentions of open venues and comparisons to other areas. Further text needed for precise summary.
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