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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
8
Baryle Frere reports from Yenpabures March 22 on local views of railway construction and its impact. Residents of Atherton and surrounding towns push for a faster line, arguing it will develop scrub country, raise valuations, and link Chee to the Wabfeland with better commerce and mobility.
Cairns Aquatic Club hosted a Westmorelend organized aquatics meet with races and demonstrations. Officials announced a trophy sailing on a designated date, while crew members and attendees discussed hall arrangements, entry lists, and prize details as the event progressed.
The arrival of a Wall-mown player boosts Sydney's attack as a forward from Bagecitte, confirming his strong form and expected impact in the current season.
Mick Fitegerald arrives for a boxing raid as welterweight contendents from South Wales Willis Woods and Mick Lee fight Townsville rivals. The Riverina champion Towny Mae earns a points decision in a separate bout. Tommy is negotiating for a rematch and potential title shot.
Cricket defeat Membredon as Casels beat Hambledon on Sunday in a match noted for its pace and early innings. The report references team lineups, umpire calls, and local cricket traditions with scattered OCR garble but confirms Casels secured victory over Membredon in the 1921-22 season.
The Sunday Sport outlines the South Brisbane Council debate on restricting Sunday trading and public activities on Sundays and Good Friday. It mentions aldermen examining licensing changes and the possibility of prohibitions, with references to applicants seeking privileges and ongoing proposals.
The notice requires all drivers in a household to obtain motor vehicle licenses before operating any vehicle. Applicants must appear at the Police Traffic Office on specified streets for serial applications and examinations. No license will be granted to anyone under 17, and each licensed driver must meet competency requirements.
A fragmented note lists performances by pupils and teachers at a pond event. It mentions duets, trios, and numbers like Sleigh Bells and Dream Thoughts, with teaching pieces and new works teased. Names and specifics are garbled but indicate a lively school recital with various performers and modes.
From a March report, the Sunscribers annual meeting at Marzeiba Hospital was well attended. Rev Father Phelan presided as president. officials and committee members were elected and re elected. Governors and officers were noted for service during the current term.
A garbled collage shows a Campbell letter about peanuts and processing with references to a tableland demo, a livestock feed plant claim, and mentions of Easter demonstrations. It includes an auction notice for a large estate with furniture, farm lands, and a colonial real estate agency. Also notes a church gathering by the Young People's Club, listing attendees and a humorous script.
A fragmented review praises Elinor Glyn's "The Great Moment" as a potent romance with strong emotional truth. It highlights widow Burton and Jack Sennett’s comedy as part of the era's entertainment mix. The piece notes Glyn's daring storytelling and compelling characters in a vivid, though partially garbled, portrait.
The Cairn Pictures program tonight includes Mother O Mine a memorable drama about a mother's love and sacrifice in a small town as a son faces crime and a justly harsh fate. Also shown is The Shadow Country a mystery adventure featuring Warren Kenyon and an arena setting with tense dramatic action.
A public auction of the town’s freehold proprieties is advertised by Robi Sturt as auctioneers. The Kuranda Borough meets at the School of Arts on the upcoming Saturday the 26th, listing several bidders and parcels, with secretarial and administrative details noted in the notice.
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