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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses the leather industry, old UK imitation concerns, and speculative impacts on Australian manufacturers. It references fabric and feather issues, potential employment, and unclear weather notes, with signs of industry tension and uncertain outcomes.
The article weighs the shift from genuine leather to substitutes for upholstery in Australian markets. It discusses imported fabrics, durability against weather, dust and vermin, and concerns about aging, maintenance, and value. It notes leather cloth and other materials as potential remedies and compares cost, quality, and suitability for local conditions.
Fragmentary vocal and action notes describe women trainers and riders in a chaotic competition scene. Mentions include trainers advising riders and interactions between riders and horses, with scattered names and places. The text appears as jumbled OCR from a historic sports feature with many garbled phrases and missing context.
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