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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
9
Fragmentary report from the Port of Cairne notes shipping conditions during high tides. Details are unreadable in places but reference gas supply and vessel movements near the harbor.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a busy miscellany of astronomical notes and market mentions. It lists dates, places such as Cairns and Melbourne, and numerous traders or ships, with scattered references to moons and methenine. The text's garbled nature implies a periodical digest of celestial data and commercial notices with many unreadable segments.
The fragment reports a community meeting at Innisfatt with plans for a weeklong event. It mentions dates in the thirties and a desire to extend activities, with notes on attendance and local timing.
Calcutta dispatch reports a village fire at Egur in Mysore state killing thirty one people and destroying four hundred houses. The blaze left many homeless and authorities investigate causes.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a historical radio program guide with mentions of cooking shows weather forecasts and various stations. It reads as a scrambled listing of broadcasts and presenters with multiple garbled phrases and incomplete items.
A fragmentary memorial item lists names and phrases in a garbled text, referencing individuals likely connected to a local obituary or reminiscence. The readable segments suggest a notice of remembrance with scattered names and dates, preserved in a historical clipping.
The article discusses the Creesis-Pactolis Dredging Syndicate and its water power holdings led by Mr. Sones. It notes potential public share offerings and northern investor interest. Details cover methods, capital, and the strategic value of reef mining and dredging in Surrey.
March 22 report notes additional diphtheria cases for Townsville city council. New case a youth moved to hospital isolation ward for observation and treatment. none admitted to hospital yet.
Notice instructs the public to direct all requests for attendance at Calina Post functions and all communications for insertion to the Editor, not to individual staff members, in official capacity.
A notice provides that Router's News Service and special sources supply overseas intelligence for Lane publication and reserves rights in Australia and New Zealand.
The obituary honors Mr. Draper for lifelong public and business service shaping the district and town. It notes his leadership in public work, his perseverance amid opposition, and the community’s gratitude for his efforts in the district’s development and national progress.
The piece extols steadfast citizens who bear burdens for public welfare. It lauds those serving institutions, aiding growth, and risking lives for others, noting Mr. AL Draper’s contributions and the lasting prosperity of the North through committed service. It also honors another patriot.
Fragmentary OCR text includes mixed terms on weather, health, and names without clear events. Readable elements reference The Lanier, Mayers, and various medical or meteorological terms, but no coherent action or outcome emerges.
A fragmented local notice describes obituaries and farewells for community figures, mentioning Lawrence Farewell and council activities. It recounts letters from veterans and public expressions of respect, with references to civic events, hospital attendance, and district leaders.
Charles William Wright of Mareeba died after a lingering illness at his residence near the street. Born in Lancashire and emigrating to Australia as a youth, he spent 24 years in North Queensland working in well boring on various stations, the last contract with Mr White of Blof Downs. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral from St George's Church of England was well attended assisted by Rev Mortimer. Floral tributes list named relatives and friends.
The Canegrowers Defence Fund conference covered supplier concerns and elections. Delegates debated resolutions, outlined election procedures, and pressed for new policies to ensure continued support for grower needs.
An unclear report recounts a pursuit involving The Prince of Wales that was interrupted by an accident. The text mentions fatalities Marcel 2 Rickings and a Comapel, with broken reins and a tree incident near Kisehos. The specific details and names are garbled, but the sequence suggests a royal chase ending in a crash.
A Road case dominates the March session as boy was knocked down causing injuries. Trial transcripts describe the attacker and defendant defending the charge while witnesses supplied testimony in a crowded court. The offender faced questions about intent and legal accountability with Serjeant Twohy requesting eight days detention. The defendant, described as a married man, was remanded with no bail set.
At the Friendly Societies Association meeting in Brisbane on March 21 the president Mr FP Ganev reported satisfactory replies from various orders on pooling funds for medical services. A further meeting will be held next Wednesday to finalise the scheme for operation in April after the BMA agreement ends.
Brisbane officials report ongoing motorcycle noise nuisance. The secretary directs police to focus enforcement and warn repeat offenders may face penalties under the law.
A Melbourne style report outlines political tensions in Brishene over labour policy. It cites Abr J. Collings as Queenslaw Government advocate and notes attacks on his speaking and promises to aid the unemployed. The piece critiques campaign rhetoric and questions the value of promises to relieve hunger.
Report notes alleged activity by Irish gunmen in London with references to a plot and security responses. The text includes garbled names and places, indicating a sensational yet unclear crime narrative from the Evening Standard.
A report notes high tensions within the Anglican Church of New Zealand amid calling for episcopal intervention. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece references meetings at a cathedral and opposition from Catholics to reforms.
Premier states Samoa unrest will not trigger force yet as new administrator takes over. Government plans restraint while natives pursue grievances, but warns that if peaceable measures fail, strong actions to restore order will be supported. Police force creation underway.
The Sie Ministry plans to resume attempts to set a speed record in the Last anemp at Calshot within two months after Kinkealdl was killed. The pilot to pilot the craft has not yet been selected.
Fragmentary notice describes Lady Bailey Weld ip in bbeloelia due to Sivan Chaeersmen with a continuation of tinh. It mentions a lone woman descending in the bush and a party meeting. an exchange of cables between Uaire and Khachown has been ongoing for five hours.
OrecawWwsA reports no sign of Hinchcliffe after weeks of searching in Maine. Authorities say the missing person was last seen during operations and details remain unclear as the probe continues.
A fragmented report notes Marely Parwin 22 and Caphill Lancaster with Mrs. Miller lending a hand as a procession continues through town. The scene includes a graceful dip and a retreating figure toward the south amid clear calm weather.
Lancaster and Mrs Miller arrived at Newcastle Waters at 2.20 this afternoon and plan to remain overnight before resuming travel early tomorrow morning.
The Hambledon Mill Acting Manager notes a further payment of 4 per ton for cane supplied in 1927 based on estimated sugar shipped and to be shipped overseas. When final figures are known a small adjustment will follow. The Colonial Sugar Refinery is willing to accept offers on similar terms to the last three years for next season's crop.
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