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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
2
In a sad loving memory notice the family recalls Gomer Ernest Hare Peers, beloved son and brother, believed killed in action. The message laments the loss, asks for memories to be kept, and honors his sacrifice with sorrowful prayers and remembrance.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases including youths, a card, and a fray. The readable bits mention Bradford and Tani or similar names, suggesting a local roll or acknowledgment with incomplete data.
Unclear fragmentary OCR reads as a dated political or organizational notice. Names, places, and numbers are garbled, offering no coherent event, date, or outcome to summarize reliably.
The article reports on calls for a central health board to coordinate responses to the epidemic in South Brisbane and surrounding districts. It notes joint sessions, expected power to act across municipalities, and debates on medical staffing and volunteer roles, with emphasis on mobilizing women volunteers and public health measures.
A damaged market notice invites owners of properties to submit articles of allotments and sections for proposed sales. It mentions leases freeholds and town country dealings, with instructions to declare improvised improvements and price expectations.
A garbled column lists various items for sale and notices including furniture and blankets, a public auction schedule, and references to local authorities and legal actions. It mentions cottage sales on high blocks at a street corner, prices per yard for fabrics, and names of local merchants and directors.
Fragmented OCR reports suggest committee hearings on sugar prices and policy. Witnesses including Mr Phkimpton and Mr Henry discuss evidence on migrants, industry influence, and government reactions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions St Marys School and Herberton with references to Midshipman McMahon and the Moriahs returning to Melbourne. It also notes a forthcoming event or attendance by scholarship holders and mentions Shelloe Gare and Gintcors with unclear context.
OCR garble mentions influenza, vaccines, and health topics alongside scattered names and places. It reads like a jumbled page segment with multiple unrelated items, including references to disease, a sugar? vendor, and various partial names. The exact events or persons remain unclear due to severe transcription errors.
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