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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1922
Page
5
Cairns Council meeting discussed Parramatta Reserve status and extensions for public works. Debate covered funding, timing, and legal action while addressing the welfare of Hammond natives and the impact on Thursday Island.
A parse of the garbled text notes the arrival of Mr A Draper in Cairns aboard the Canberra. The report mentions accompanying family and references a voyage or events tied to the vessel, with several unclear phrases describing nerves and a potential reception.
A fragmented account describes Afridi village life and frontier travel. The text references 21 mile routes, tribal elders, and bearded men amid a tense return from a campaign.
The source records Mr Barwell replying in parliament defense of the Northsem Secretary post. He stated that criticisms were ironical and confined to political rhetoric, with implications tied to the White Australia policy and broader colonial administration.
The article notes the death of W J Callendar in Innisfail after a long illness. It recalls his early days with the Goondi team and his long service to the community. His loss is mourned by family, friends, and a wide circle, with public expressions of sympathy and respect.
A deadly blast at a school gathering injured and killed several students. An estimated thirty were severely hurt while some girls near the doorway were thrown by the blast. Injured were carried to hospital as surgeons and volunteers tended to them and opened space for treatment.
The letter from Cairns recalls Tom Skeyhill now recovered in America and describes his world lecture tour. It notes his sight restoration, travels through Europe and Asia, and his affection for Australia. The writer lists plans for publication memories and mentions friends from Abbot Street and local ties.
Innisfail court yesterday the Chinese tailor, 40, faced an attempt to bribe a constable. He allegedly offered 10 pounds to Jane Henry to influence police actions connected with a fence matter. The case was adjourned to Wednesday with remand and bail set at 40 pounds.
Ambitious project for Mourilyan harbor wharfage and tramway upgrades gains approval. Railway Department to coordinate funding and public works with early implementation hoped, as Shire officials praise support and assemble final details.
Malhourne March 7. an appeal hearing for murder fixed for March 10 at the court. The solicitor spoke of urgent proceedings and asked for full consideration, as the chief registrar promised a decision by tomorrow.
A local club announces a mace meeting on March 1 and aims to hold its event on March 1 at the venue, seeking to organize and publicize the gathering for residents and members.
The fragmentary text presents incoherent phrases about Hao and Austra with unclear references. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are identifiable to form a coherent summary.
In the Suprema Court at Townsville on March 7 Henry vate faced a charge appeal. The prisoner was remanded to Caras for vertenee and later returned to Mt. Just for further action. Crown Prosecutor described the defendant's conduct as self incriminating. The judge postponed sentence until tomorrow. A list of prize Bellumbey 2nd appeared in court as the case progressed.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about Pity Pere Wirsles Cable and Phone with unclear events. Mentions Bundaberg, Ashlea, and Harbor Board, but no coherent narrative or verifiable facts emerge from the readable lines.
A broad property listing describes 60 acres under a near 90 acre scrub tract with cattle rights and improvements, plus 30 to 90 acres cleared and grassed parcels. The notice mentions private sale of land holdings, including houses, allotments, and multiple farm properties near Sherman with terms and details for interested buyers.
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