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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
4
Proceedings in the Cajene Court focused on a traffic offense with the defense seeking a review of the case. Witnesses and legal arguments addressed compliance with statute and publication requirements, while the judge weighed admissibility and procedural questions amid claims of improper notice and regulatory interpretation.
The report details work on the Behana Creek ridge area including abutments and approaches. It notes earth filling, stone walls, and timber forms with teams and equipment engaged and several sections of the road and approaches to Sheppard’s Creek and Bind Creek nearing completion.
The fragment references a contentious figure and a legal or political dispute. It mentions an arrival date, resistance to a mandate, and a question of accountability. Names and places are garbled, but the passage centers on a public figure facing scrutiny and potential consequences.
The liner Sagamete reports a sailor loss after a collision off Sable Island. Captain announces eight crewmen drowned as the Glyn pie schooner foundered in rough seas. Notable passengers were on board but reception was subdued.
A damaged notice from a real estate broker seeks inquiry for property cooperation. The message mentions Mr. Draper as agent and refers to terms and trust matters with limited legible details.
The fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about lighting, duplexes, and options for a location or project. Readable bits hint at making lamps or lighting suitable for a layout, with references to multiple varieties and potential uses.
Advice from officials indicates Admiral Pasey will hoist the flag on the Australia on Monday at Portmouth. The King is set to visit the dominion next week while the Commonwealth frigate and cruiser Neyney are slated to depart for Australia in short order.
A detailed account of a Wolfram Salvation Army concert describes an enjoyable program led by officers and friends. Soloists Alexander and others received praise for duets and choral pieces. A squad of children performed with white dresses and colorful attire, while costumes and staging added vividness to the evening.
Sporting Melbourne reports a large Caulfield crowd on Saturday for the W A T C events with clear weather. Favorites included Common George and Wardrada in hurdles. Julian won after interference, with Bon George second. Other notable races included the Richmond Cup and Cambria Williams, with modest purses and multiple runners. The Sydney scene notes excitement at the Gray Williams Stadium with Johnny Summers vs Sid Burmay and broader regional racing developments.
Reports from Sydney describe a Rugby match at the Sydney Cricket Ground with adverse weather and a Rainbow victory over Gordons 87 to 8, plus football fixtures in Sorman Part under fine weather. The text also mentions a chaotic football dispute over fair catches and penalties, and a distant Berlin aviation tragedy with Kraftal among the dead.
Portion of a cricket match story notes English county play and the Australian team’s lead in runs with a second innings collapse. The text is garbled but mentions Australia beating Philadelphia by 175 runs and refers to wickets and a late innings fall.
Mary Molloe, a 23 year old woman, was found fatally injured at the rail line between Avondsit and Vandana following a train collision. Officials identified the body as that of a former employee at Ye Sovne Sugar plant, Camrock.
The report notes a matter involving the Adelaide Steamship Company Limited, with reference to agents and a potential nomination scenario. Details are limited in the readable text, but the emphasis centers on corporate designation and procedural aspects.
A fragmentary notice references the Post Office Hotel in Herserton and mentions visitors and commerce. The legible text hints at a special arrangement or announcement involving the inn and surrounding trade, but details are incomplete. Further context from the page would clarify dates and actions.
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