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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
A collage of faded notices and product blurbs mentions Liver Pills and Syrup of White Pine Tar, with references to chemists and towns. The text blends medical claims, patient anecdotes, and vendor details, including names of places and people, in a cluttered, diary-like lineup.
The report recalls cane growing experience around the Richmond River and mentions Mr H Evape as a proven expert. It notes local farmers seek improved crops through plantings and loans, with emphasis on practical trials and regional expertise. The speaker praises past successes and discusses plans for further cane yields.
A garbled 1922 letter from Teweeyillo describes imagined schemes and accusations tied to a broader conspiratorial plan. It mentions training, scouting, and threats to towns, with odd references to figures and dates, implying a cautionary missive about civic fear and external manipulation.
A fragmented OCR list shows a מגוון of place names and numbers including Maryborough, Mount Terry, Woodford, Childers, Gin in, and Kak. The text references teams or venues with scattered scores or tallies and mentions Brillanf and Hawkwood among others in a long regional ledger.
Fragmented text lists numerous nicknames and figures such as Randicar Andicar 18, Northern Gane Tentgastian, Royal Fila 6.2, Jabira T13, and others with unclear context. No cohesive event or report emerges from the readable portions.
In ongoing combat the trio Arghsthowg Leoue and Sticuman maintain control of the front. Reports confirm steady position and defensive posture amid shifting troop movements.
A garbled OCR segment lists numerous horse names and ratings such as Verssillon 9.1 Mogadore 9.0 and Earthquake 9.4 alongside entries like Tulky bracken and The Lad. The legible bits include references to Archdale 7.0 Golden em 75 and Carlin 7.4, with stray figures and incomplete phrases suggesting a race card or betting notes.
The fragment notes a club event with references to a chair, a ballot, and a meeting at an unspecified place. It mentions a payment or prize of £180 and a period for selected nominees, with incomplete names and dates.
The readable text describes a horse racing event with entries like Jack 1 and Daughter 3 and mentions handicaps, ventilation, betting odds, and multiple participants. Names and exact results are obscured by garbled OCR.
The day at the grounds saw 13 788 spectators despite warm, sunny conditions. England finished the first innings on 357 runs, while South Africa struggled in parts with strong bowling. both sides extended play into a second innings amid rising heat and persistent crowd interest.
In a morning incident at 8 city hoerding Yetatllaernt a light melee led to two deaths and two children left grieving. Authorities suspect heart failure contributed to the fatalities amid the chaotic event.
Brisbane reports contentious talks on federal electorates in Queensland with potential amendments to proposed boundary changes. A separate note lists public holidays and events including Ambulance Festival and Merx River Stakes, while a court case outlines a gambling-related offense with a one month sentence and royal commences.
A confusing clip reports a fatal incident near Kiama on May 29 involving a ganger or worker. The text notes a train scene and a person named Sheena, with unclear details about the sequence and location of events.
A disruption occurred at a Waldorf banquet for visiting German officials as a waiter strike attempted to break up the event in New York. No further details are available from the fragment.
A number of convicts revolted in the prison. One man was killed and a major clash ensued with the guards. Measures were taken to calm the riot and restore order, with armed guards doubled and the jail yard kept under watch.
June 12 entries list ships and captains including Kuranda commanded by Captain Mic hieton bound for Townsville via Poria with passengers Huckingham Templeton L 0 Brown and others in steerage. Burma under Captain Brie senden sails to southern ports with passengers Mestnins Baujt Dower and family. Adelaide and other ports receive names like Captain Caymp fetter and personnel Morrison McGaffle Wacpherton Arnal Mine Wallace and more. Burns Philp and D ad act as agents across the voyages.
Fragmentary clipping notes: Kinston page mentions legal notices and related credits. The unreadable text hints at public records or notices but lacks clear names, dates, or actions to specify.
Fragmentary notes describe a mute event at CCID wall with scattered phrases about ears and a sieve. The readable text suggests confusion or fragmented reporting without clear names or outcomes.
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