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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief line likely referencing a percentage and scouting or counts. The readable portion lacks identifiable people or organizations. No clear event, date, or place is determinable from the fragment.
A detailed report from Sandown Park describes a tense afternoon with horses like Paddy Melvin and Tytherpatchie in a close finish. The piece notes multiple furlongs clocking strong times, with Camari and Megabel among notable performers and mentions riders Powell and Staines among others.
Fragmentary text promotes advertising as a road to savings and better goods. It touts reading ads for reliable bargains and amusing content, though many words are garbled and difficult to parse.
In July reports traders refer to Melbourne area racing and Melbourne Cup preparations with mentions of various names and places. A Rhode Island reference appears amid other toasts and matches. Confusing lines describe a cricket appearance and a cited average, with several place names scattered.
Fragmentary OCR notes name Kharanda and Capt J MacKay amid mentions of Iran Port Douging and various individuals including Linedale James Walelieh Lanmdala Pridmory Mears Grom Warman Mormy Peatridge Millwood and Burne Philpamt. The text references an agent BERLIN in July and notes that several military officers were rested for mreying marta te and ren amen.
The bill tightens electoral rules including residency and district continuity, imposes safeguards on mail and polling procedures, and grants the Electoral Tribunal power to dismiss votes for ineligible names. It introduces stricter ballot integrity measures and requires numbering of ballot papers for traceability.
The report details proposed postal voting reforms inclining that only certain applicants may vote by post. It explains attestations required by voters and authorized officers, penalties for false statements, and orchestra of election tribunals and witnesses. It also notes fee ranges for the tribunal and costs in the electorate, with references to Governor in Council appointments and trial provisions.
In Mackay on July 9, crating operations face district proceedings and shifting expectations ahead of a plan. Details indicate rising tensions and questions about the process, with mentions of reform and potential changes affecting the shipyard and related projects.
Fragmentary text notes a debate stalling an attempt to identify a Who in Urferdan rites. The readable portion hints at a contested definition or role but lacks specifics on people, place, or outcome.
Northern forces launch shelling at a settlement near Sihargehat with a Canton garrison indicated. Bettis Consul at Hoomiong dispatches steamers to Canton to evacuate women and children as an urban exodus unfolds amid the unrest.
A mangled correspondence fragment discusses a riding incident at a fair and plans to confront a rival over a horse race. It mentions Mr Newry, a horse named Ahesion Hoy, and various local figures. Also reported is the derelict ship Tramp found drifting near Manning Bivks and a note on a Brisbane Christian Brothers School pioneer celebrating a golden jubilee with a £500 gift from Nudgee College.
Post indicates Hoot Wine and Spirits and MecCracken's Beer on tap with daily Tari AY per day. Wet, white atlatinies Hote. Tor. Asperbon, Prop.
Ships and services listed include Gopet Packsl Stamm Navigation Co with routes to Papua and Java. Mentions Lloyd Lines and Nederland gail Hotverdan, Port Darwin, and associated freight details. References to cargo items, refrigeration, laundry, and related agents ADRIATOR ATHAMEIT CP LIMITED with agents.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Melbourne House, a trest, hats and a draft on an apartment or house event. Named individuals appear as Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith who attend the Amlanery Shece event, with unclear specifics about location and timing.
The Queens Hotel presents simple, commodious rooms suited for commercial travelers. Located near Ate and Light Way, the hotel promises comfortable stays and dependable service in a convenient part of town.
In Whitby area notices promote WV Pearce Junior as a Royal Mail contractor. The scrambled text references storage, experience, and telephone contact, along with letters and telegraui sisters and Caitos, indicating an unclear advertisement or directory snippet for services and communications.
Cairns Saw Mill announces a full range of rouge and timber products including hard timbers, joiners, turners, and new mouldings made to order. Timbers, laths, lime, and related millwork available. quotations provided on request.
E Bosanko offers mechanical engineering and gunsmith services with low prices on weapons parts and repairs. The ad claims expertise in engine parts, cylinders, crankpins, and related machinery, urging customers to consult at local branches for repairs and replacements.
A fragmentary item notes Lora and agent Miss Ap lin Lars in a case described as easy. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are present in the readable text.
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