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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
5
Members argued for a proportional raise tied to living costs and rail service impact. They noted the wage rise from 1200 to 4220 would total about £210,100 excluding railway service, with higher expenses and revenues offset by other funding.
An OCR fragment reports on preliminary work at State Steel Works. The text mentions a Mr Broplus in a position, with unclear wording about preparatory or ongoing tasks. Details are fragmentary and names are uncertain.
A garbled report describes a bail forfeiture for obscene language in a J Bure case. It notes a Cairne railway incident involving a station visit and a presentation to Carpenter with remarks by Mrs Carpenter and others, praising comrades and a cake gift.
A fragmented report suggests Allied demands amid postwar power struggles. The text references Von Simons and comments on condona and acknowledgment of actions, hinting at political maneuvering in a tense, unsettled geopolitical climate.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tragic event involving a Tozer and a confession. The garbled text mentions a murder or fatal incident, a couch, and an attempt to explain actions though details are unclear.
A fragmentary Adelaide message from March 14 discusses Lloyd George and a global context. It references Australia and an ongoing report, noting delays and a distant timeline. The text is garbled but points to reflections on leadership and pace of events.
A fragmented item notes a recovered boot and mentions Townsville with uncertain March timing. The readable fragments reference weeks and a fee or measure, but details are obscured by OCR garble. The brief hints at a local incident or discovery without clear names or outcomes.
A fragmented report on a public address by His Lordship Bishop Meavey, praising devotion and Ireland’s faith amid adversity. The speech references Irish spiritual welfare, the pope, and efforts to support churches while noting wartime and travel experiences.
At Kedron Park on March 14 the Turf Sporting page reports several races. Winners include Doniuske and Bearborough with tight finishes and a contested result after an interference call. other races saw margins of a neck and several place bets noted for the Regent Division.
Melbourne March 14 reports a bustling Meeting with the Mentone Handicap and Mentone Purse events featuring notable riders and close finishes. Final results show Nein Halla winning the main handicap with Venath placing prominently. times and placements noted for track fans.
Fragmentary text from a Brisbane sports item lists several names and scores like Cardinal 9.12 and Hind Pan 93. The lines are garbled with missing words and inconsistent spellings, making it difficult to identify the event or participants. No clear date, venue, or outcome is discernible.
A garbled report from Sydney on March 14 lists scratched horses and several names including Lord Trim, Lacey, Accrington, Pershore, and Jack Findlay amid a chaotic racing update with multiple misspellings and unclear context.
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