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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
8
A continued report of a domestic assault case. The defendant, a man, faced a magistrate after an incident with his wife that included the wife throwing a pick handle and attempting to strike him. The court found the defendant guilty and fined him with costs. additional sentences were noted for failure to pay.
Race card highlights Kedron Park races with intricate placings and weights. Mentions Turf events at Melbourne and Sydney links, horses such as Northern Chief Tat foo Wee and Dalmore's Pride with detailed results and betting notes, plus commentary on form and upcoming events.
The readable fragments describe a cricket game with references to Cochran Lyons and teams at a large gathering. Wickets fell quickly early, batters struggled, and a period of damp conditions affected play. The text hints at a decisive intervention by key players but remains garbled and needs a clearer source for precise details.
In a chaotic cricket match spectators filled the air as Hindament fell at the ninth wicket with 41 needed for victory. The Warehousemen collapsed to 68, while Ayerbyes led the chase and achieved victory by 28 runs. Key figures include Gates and Mogan with scores contributing to the final tally.
Fragmentary OCR reads about an income tax event and a gathering of juniors at a residence tonight. Names and exact details are unclear due to garbled text. The item appears as a brief notices snippet from a local paper.
A fragmented program listing notes a Canadian mounted police detective story and a second star featuring humor and wage difficulties. It mentions Wen S Hars and O Malley and Rose in a dramatic arc, with casting including Dowg McLean and Fatty Atbuc. It hints at racehorses for a benefit show and a main feature by Webber, with women pictured in seaside finery.
Lack country centers announce Mareeha’s new stadium opening by William Gilder. The facility seats four to five hundred with weather protection and modern conveniences. Gilder’s film shows and public events are planned to draw steady attendance, amid reports of a large audience turnout and central street entrances.
A silent drama unfolds in a tale of adventure titled Dead No Tales. John Raywray falls to a crafty foe who lures him into crime to win wealth for a beloved, unaware Santos plans a fate that sinks the ship Roaland and destroys many innocent lives.
A bank inspector describes following a complex ledger to uncover a scheme. He reveals how a teller manipulated balances, ledgers and stock exchanges to steal over a thousand pounds before escaping with the loot.
A central council committee of the Victoria Farmers’ Union outlines resolutions for herd testing. It proposes development of a comprehensive dairy herd improvement program funded by district levies and government support for re bred herd testing. The plan aims to raise average production and keep certain cows for stud purposes.
An OCR fragment touts Bisurated Magnesia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach upset. It quotes a user who reports relief after taking the tablets and notes widespread availability at chemists.
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