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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1927
Page
4
A cluttered OCR page lists various sales and items under a banner CLEAN SWEEP with mentions of products like shoes, coats, and jewelry. It references dates such as 5/11 and 4 CLEAN SWEEP, along with scattered brand names and store terms, all presented in a jumbled catalog-like format.
Fragmented account notes Mossman detailing election reform proposals and candidate ballots, mixed with a report on a hospital visit and swimming exhibition. Mentions Fe, Mumeinar Cen Wal Milidl, four candidates, and hospital events linked to Sydney travel.
A municipal court in Atherton convened to hear a land sale dispute under section 1 and to address charges against Horace Lawhe and Jolie Conntaite. The defendant pleaded guilty and received a £15 fine with three months in prison in default. Witnesses named Toney, Mabel, Frank, Comes, Vanddy, and Charlwes were listed in the proceedings.
The court records show a case where Montannery represented the defense and a verdict awarded the plaintiff 41 50 10 10 with costs. Another note mentions a travel meeting on March 18 and a football team contest planned for that period, with local officials cited and several names appearing in the proceedings.
The report notes renewed rates for textiles and wool with French demand lifting prices while American and British buyers remain selective. Mills face cautious trading as raw materials and currency conditions impact exports and competition.
Fragmentary notes describe a public house reference and discuss Australia’s wine export push. Mentions of overseas markets, American and British wine dynamics, and Gilbey of Australia hint at broader trade debates. References to July and other scattered items appear amid disjointed text.
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