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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
13
In Cairns a hockey display showcases trophies and outlines contenders for a forthcoming event. The article lists participating teams such as Greys and Evannone Aussies with matchups and standings, noting trophy significance and local involvement in the competition.
A long and fragmentary account describes an alleged theft case in a Shire court. It mentions witnesses and defendants, with references to a street scene, a shop or workshop, and a vehicle or tool as context. The text notes testimony from residents and questions about ownership and intent, ending with a court official’s remarks on sentencing and a fine.
A fragment reports Suggé Beeby being struck by a cycle and injured. Details are fragmented and unclear due to OCR issues but the event involves a personal injury from a cycling incident in Melbourne.
Fragmentary report describes a collision near Saint Point involving a tree tent and rain with several killed and many injured. Fifteen harvest workers were reportedly gunned or trapped, with two regiments sent to aid from a nearby camp.
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