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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes describe hides and tallow sales, prices, and demand shifts. References to government terms, regional pricing, and varying demand for horsehide and other animal products appear with uncertain figures and garbled phrases.
The readable text mentions a league event with references to Trovar and Bat Oceania, an attendance at a street and city venue, and expected actions. Names and places are garbled, but it implies a scheduled gathering or game with participants connected to a league and nautical or oceanic themes.
An OCR fragment outlines events for a 1970 festival with parades, processions, and pedestrian activities. It mentions Colonia and Bubiaday Hosts, a gathering at Norman Park, and various performances and contests. Names and specifics are garbled but the piece centers on a large community celebration and its timetable.
A lengthy discussion outlines the repatriation committee under strain from funding gaps and delayed payments. Officials debate governance, subcommittees, and potential advances from public funds to cover secretary salaries and travel costs while seeking approval from the Department.
A garbled page describes a county council meeting to be held at the council office on Friday with a rate discussion and property sale. Other lines mention various people and events in a period-voice style, including references to meetings, notices, and local names.
A charity testimonial for Mr Chals Hae in Bendaw Greeny Lane, RT Medanie, Ge Lista, featured a 10h public designation and a legal notice detailing a sale of household items from A J MacDonnell. The event, overseen by Sir J Deapet, was scheduled for June 6 at 2 15 pm with prior notices mentioning police court proceedings and ongoing estate distribution.
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