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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary maritime notes show vessel movements and a March timetable. Unclear names and places are partially readable, with references to ships or labels like Edo, Candee, and Te. The text suggests a scheduled departure with Monday timing and potential Boers mentions, but specifics are illegible.
The article discusses political turmoil in Australia with Labor opposition attacking Home Rule reforms and the Legislative Council. It notes Labor and anti-Labor forces over state versus federal power, calls for two houses in parliament, and critiques economic policy, investment, and unemployment amid calls to abolish the Legislative Council.
A garbled report describes plans for an Easter Monday social and fashion, noting Easter suits, orders, and preparatory racing or athletic events. Mentions Dan's Abbott Street, a secretary, and various local figures in a community gathering with uncertain details.
A note describes a postponement of a special general notary event listing attendees including Bente Hall and Belt Borat. It references a Cairns location and mentions a signing by Sunthce TM Se ese vent and other officials. The message hints at a release and council involvement with a forthcoming August or similar timeline.
Fragmentary text notes Private Don Sporris and Howie as gunner figures in a wartime report. Mentions Daily Timer and Farland references, with unclear dates and lines about Swiss soldiers and regimental actions. The readable fragments indicate war service but lack coherent details.
Fragmented text shows local notices, names and events amid garbled lines. References to Ameswans, residents, sales notices, welcome home socials, and post details suggest a noisy community page with scattered dates, people and places.
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