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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
7
The passage lists scattered time stamps and astronomical references including entries like THE TIDES 24 am and 7 pm, S482 am, 46 pm, F109 am, THE MOON T- dew Moon 544 pam, and Sh-Fleet Quarter 1b4 pm, with Fall Mens Wi7 pm and B-Len Qeetey 145 pe.
Arrivals yesterday from Newhouse refer to the north. Departures yesterday include movements to the south with Newcastle and other destinations noted for the period.
Fragmentary readable phrases reference March dates and several proper nouns. The text is garbled with missing letters, making exact events, places, and participants unclear. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the legible segments.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Lomtcumfiritane Mow H 2 Bheuher aml cue ecdten Sale ne ee Faber Eruhawe Me er Spear ena and others. The text shows scattered passenger names and possible ship or voyage references without clear context or dates.
A dubious train accident report from Townsville describes a tall man observed near a station after a mishap aboard a moving train. The fragmentary account mentions names and locations but lacks clear details about cause or outcome.
A read as Martian OCR fragment shows a jumble of market terms, prices, and vendor names. It mentions Wales, Victoria formats, fruit prices like peaches and apples, and various odd column items, with scattered numbers and dates. The legible elements hint at a Victorian era market page with mixed commodities and prices rather than a single event.
Fragmented OCR style item mentions Sydney March 2 and a chaotic scene near Delongnys with police activity and a focus on a public incident. Names like Taemarios Brownets and Victor Aakenen appear amid scattered references to locations and events, reflecting a garbled transcription of a street confrontation and immediate investigation.
The text critiques Moore government relief measures aimed at mitigating a global downturn. It lists seven acts including the Unemployment Relief Act 1980 and the Financial Emergency Act 1931, noting generous Queensland relief with work and calls attention to mortgage relief and housing schemes. It discusses court discretion, voluntary relief, and observed effects on borrowers and lenders.
The report covers week ending February 25 with spot and forward copper, lead and silver prices. Copper shows spot around £41 with forwards near £41/10. lead quoted at about £40 per ton with varied forward bids. Silver values listed as £41/8/9 per ton for averages, with several dated quotations and market notes across London and Sydney bureaus.
Acknowledgments flood in for Thanes Jock Williamson and companions from Creetsto Dr O Bre connected figures in Lancaster Croydon and Hungerford, with heartfelt thanks to Matron Nocmma ton and all who offered support after the recent tragic accident. Messages of sympathy from many individuals express gratitude for care and assistance.
In memory of my dear husband who died on March 4, 1926. Asleep forever, bonesth the areas. While the days and the nights pass, I dream of your memory. By his wife, Ball.
The passage notes better conditions in Queensland than other Australian states due to palliatives and medical measures. It mentions a worldwide prosperity slump and says Queensland will let doctors in the near future devise methods to maintain its favorable position.
Tonight at the intersection of Lake and Spence streets a 720 o clock program by the band is announced. Owing to wether conditions the band’s weekly cuchre tournament will not be held.
Flood waters in the Cairns Innisfail district receded allowing normal services to resume. The southern mal tam Tet Townsville train left at 9.90 32m yesterday and reached Cairns at 7 o clock, 70 minutes behind schedule.
The postponed meeting for the Carenssirle and Enfants State School parents and guardians will be held at the school Friday due to weather. If this is the final meeting, it aims to elect seven committeemen for the ensuing term and all parents are urged to attend.
A vessel from Rabat and Papuan ports faced reported danger during the last days. No foul weather occurred on the Port Moresby to Cairns run despite heavy rain. Warning warned of suspicious conditions between Thursday Island Samarai and Cooktown. The Moatore was not affected and docked in Cairns yesterday.
Detective Acting-Sergeant Peat Mairs of Cairns arrested a man named Thomas William Ceamamick at Malanda in connection with a Gordon Vale robbery. He appeared at the Police Court and was remanded. Ernest Buttner also appeared at Indonvale Police Court and was remanded for eight days.
Weather Bureau Brisbane telegraphed yesterday a forecast for the Pacific slopes Peninsula and Carpentaria regions. Warm to hot temperatures with southeasterly to northeasterly winds and likely thunder showers along coastal areas.
A man named Leigi Gageje wan faced charges of stealing a blanket from Tower Geord Tes at a local hotel. The incident occurred after he allegedly stayed at the hotel the previous night and departed with the blanket the next morning. Detectives Salagars and Cometeble Zeter investigated the scene and reported the events.
A note records an orderly gathering with plans for a full attendance and a call for a best title. It mentions a watch at six and references weeks past. The readable fragments suggest scheduling and participant turnout without clear names or places.
A local notice indicates a parade planned for Thursday instead of Friday. It notes progress on the event and mentions changes for the upcoming Senay week as March dates are referenced.
Buotancy on the lowest for 951 appears as a fragmented text snippet with unclear context and missing facts. The readable portion suggests a technical or financial note but provides no identifiable persons organizations places or events to anchor a proper summary.
Fragmentary text discusses rubber imports into Australia and protection for rubber companies to continue production with a slight rise in costs. Mentions Mr Newt as a passenger on the Montoro arriving at Cairns and planning travel to Silthiomene. notes combined business travel.
The gathering led by chairman G H O'Donnell and W Gardner expressed alarm and indignation over tobacco culture. Speakers outlined three motions urging politicians to back chamber wishes, noting local and Cairns support for the industry and predicting economic effects. The motions were carried unanimously.
Citizens of Mareeba urge the government to reconsider tariffs and prohibition measures affecting tobacco industry. They warn the plan may delay settlement, harm rural and commercial populations, and threaten local employment and regional prosperity. They cite experiments and prior experience as support.
A London financier discusses the impact of the Australian exchange collapse on British trade with Australia. He argues the shift to new policy favors sugar exports and could influence British investors. He warns the dairy fruit and processing sectors may suffer as reforms unfold and major schemes are reevaluated.
Readable rainfall figures list totals from Cairns Redlynch Kuranda Mareeba Malanda Mills Milan Atherton Herberton Mt Math e Chilagoe Mulligan Chillagoe Mangana Gurdonvale Babinda with a combined 370 millimeters reported across locations.
The Herbert Ingham notes intermittent rain and a cooling spell with no major river rise. Local gauges show modest rainfall across the Herbore River district and surrounding creeks, improving conditions for farmers after a soak.
Cardwell traveled to Ingham this afternoon after arriving from Townsville. The journey involved a note of railway movement and a tracking tip as an escort reached the town.
A wires message from Pon Vita notes that a hurricane near Efate island between February 2 and 28 caused minor damage in the north with no extensive destruction reported. The report comes from Suva.
Innisfail on March 4 reports two inches of rain two inches over a 24 hour period ending this afternoon. A calm, windless spell overspreads a wide radius with almost no wind locally.
Fragmentary schedule shows multiple-day travels across Queensland towns including Irvinebank Stannary Hills Glen Allyn Barrine Yangaberra Aloomba Babinda Bartle Frere and a Gar train leg. Dates are inconsistently noted with references to Good Friday and April travel days.
The death of Ameoni Terris, witnessed on February at Babe, prompts inquest as evidence emerges. Authorities review details of the car strike and surrounding circumstances.
A fragmented note mentions Mer Leaotee and Noonan Emergemics in connection with an emergency matter involving O Dama Puuleete. Details are unclear but the names indicate a local council or company dispute.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions greens and sales with scattered names and days Sunday Saturday. No clear event, people, or organizations fully readable.
A damaged OCR snippet shows stray phrases about wet weather and a mental lab incident with disjointed words. The readable text hints at a weather note and possible incident but lacks clear details, names, dates, or locations.
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