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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes show Abinda Farmers Association Limited references to prices 176 and 2/6 and names Lewis and Simmons as officers. Document mentions March and seven members selected, with unclear context and roles.
A scanned span reads mixed notes on by laws penalties census counts and potato sale mentions. It cites Brisbane dated March 1921 with references to penalties for acts and a list of supplies and potato sales. The text contains misspellings and fragmentary lines.
At the Cairns Police Court on Monday before Mr Simpson Albert James Chain was charged on remand with theft at Chillagoe involving £23 in coin a watch and chain belonging to Timex O'Brien. The case was adjourned until Thursday on the application of Senior Lawrence.
The Post reports Australia defeated England in all five Test matches in subtropical conditions. The article lauds Australian vigor and temper, notes public debate over tactics, and defends players and officials from criticism while praising hospitality shown to visiting English players across Australia.
The text discusses socialism and obedience in Russia and Europe with emphasis on Stalinist state power. It contrasts Western European prospects with Russia and questions whether socialism can succeed beyond popular conceptions. It suggests strong authority is central to socialist systems and hints at labor and reason as driving forces.
In Bris ane and Cairmy Motor Co. a traffic tower truck touted as the lowest priced two ton vehicle is offered at £750. McMahon advises Cairne district buyers that arrangements can be made through Aber ments and related figures.
A garbled report notes the Wyandra steamer completing loading and departing south with passengers and mail. It mentions Woodleigh Horses, a church or community meeting, and local officials discussing broad topics and donations, with references to council and citizens.
A distressed boarding house resident faced a court where a private rat remark and erratic actions were noted. The judge warned of possible jail or fine while praising past good character and urging the defendant to seek future reform.
A major storm drenched the region causing widespread flooding from Gordonvale to Aloomba and Behana Creek. Water rose over roads and low-lying towns, with Gordonvale harbor area described as a sea and official buildings nearly surrounded by water.
Fragmentary report describes heavy rain causing a downpour in Matanda and disrupting a local railway line. It notes water levels near a bridge and resumed services after delays. no injuries or official statements detailed.
Brisbane reports improving conditions along the Queensland coast with lighter winds and higher seas easing. Observers note a shift of weather patterns northward over the Coral Sea as tropical influences move away from Cape Capricorn toward Moresby and Cowtown, with conditions kept under watch.
Report states the Land Commissioner at Iowa town received guidance from a bulletin about the Enohany district coming under new limits. It notes communications from Cairan official outlining border adjustments and the fall river link to Townsville with implications for Dunn area and Torrens Creek.
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