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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
9
Brisbane June 2 Prices for fruits vegetables and grain items are listed with varied figures. Wheat corn potatoes pumpkins and onions show fluctuating values while supply lines indicate steady if uneven availability across several items. The report notes market activity and general price trends for the day.
Fragmentary OCR shows names of cities Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and dates July June June 26 and early July. Mentions steamers ships ships schedules voyages to Canton Hong Kong and Singapore with multiple person names and events. No coherent narrative or single event identifiable due to garbled text.
The piece celebrates a broad women’s and children’s rights drive, praising Cairns and district groups. It highlights the Yarmoeine choir and Eisteddfod performances, praising efforts that uplift neglected mothers and children and urging continued action across communities and organizations.
A damaged police blotter style note records a shopkeeper fined after hours. The terse entry mentions a magistrate and a discussion of penalties, with unclear names and dates, but notes enforcement action for after hours activity.
A garbled report describes a trial with a defendant facing fines and restitution. It mentions a raid led by Sister Autenbrig and Sister Cantor, and references a forthcoming conference in Cairua. Initiations and officer actions are noted alongside various unclarified names and titles.
Tribute to T Hendy and partners for assisting at the Hibernian Hall event. The council and Wyndham Work Organization commend their generosity and support during the drive to aid a family in need. George Epstathis of Liberty Cafe and several locals contributed to the successful evening.
The Country Women’s Association carries out noble relief efforts aiding women and children in hardship. efforts praised as a model of compassion and community support. The record notes widespread good will and inspiration from the association’s charity work across regions.
William Shoe appeared in the Cairns Court on Thursday morning charged with intoxication. He was convicted and fined. Transferred charges include Twilty and Acting Sergeant Tobin of Cairns, with movements among troops and names such as Milne, Buchs, Applin, and Price listed in the docket.
Partial text details a travel narrative mentioning Cairns and city figures, with references to meetings, residents, and arriving travelers. It includes names like Mes Sermiaur Hane and Mayoress Mn Winn, plus various notes on attire, clothing, and the journey’s mood. The passage is garbled but preserves era-style names and social details.
A fragmentary historical notice outlines a trial involving named residents including Mr. JT McNamee. It mentions a share in an estate and a contentious financial dispute with references to peasant labor and a recorded report by a correspondent. The text preserves sparse details amid garbled OCR.
Alderman Kean leads a vitally engaged council as veterans, unions, and community leaders are praised for their support. Speakers, including the treasurer and school figures, express gratitude for re election and pledge continued service amid ongoing civic challenges.
A meeting was held to arrange activities related to a school sports event at Sat Army. Participants included one or two other officers, with key figures like Gacrmsed mentioned in passing.
A damaged OCR page presents a tangled list of names, places, and titles including Barnewett, Brower, Hewitt, Reha Dutta, Melba Vane, Prachi, and Trisan Bo Iaern. It references farms, theaters, and various officials such as a manager and agronier, with scattered terms like Vermont, Brower, and Methragsch.
Fragmented report describes severe weather delays and dangerous driving conditions. A vehicle accident near Mackay led to fatalities with responders detailing speed and road hazards. Officials cautioned travelers as roads remained treacherous through the night.
The summary reports a county school sports meet with a strong display from athletes in Metijuliaht jewelry and other local schools. Points tallies reveal a close race as teams vie for top honors and high scorers push toward new marks.
A damaged OCR snippet references temples, paths and a rail line with unclear names and locations. The readable elements mention Hythe and Baraat but lack coherent structure or verifiable facts for a fuller summary.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a building sale tied to a buyer and an auctioneer. It mentions a betrayal and a warded fund, with unclear names and roles, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century public sale context. The piece hints at a responsible party and a seller or buyer, but details are unreadable.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions places, names, and dates with scattered references to events and people. It reads like a historical notices page with unclear dates, locations, and individuals, interspersed with stray words and partial phrases.
The defendant appeared before the Surymone Court charged with a tealy offence. He requested time to secure funds and a further adjournment was discussed as the case proceeded.
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