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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
In memoriam note for Ben Sea gemagy of Elven ame, died at 54. The obituary, drawn from a damaged OCR segment, preserves scattered name fragments and lacks complete biographical details.
The readable portions describe a shipping related fragment with references to places and dates but the text is garbled. No clear events, names, or outcomes can be confirmed from the OCR.
Fragmentary OCR reads about phases or events at Fort Mel and an election vote set for May. Mentions names and places vaguely, with unclear details and dates. The text hints at postal or military context but lacks concrete facts.
Market wordage reports declines in ad rates and a soft sale day with 43 sheeppins and plas textiles sold at factory prices. Separate items cover licensing court actions, veterinary embrocation sales, electoral rules, and community notices about organics, auctions, and local governance affairs.
Brisbane scene shows confusion as the Lexistate Council Abolition Referendum faces legal and practical hurdles. Sydney reports the High Court case on injunctions and the Queensland Government appeal, with Attorney General Mc Ryan commenting that referendum stakes may hinge on Governor approval and legality of taking the poll. London coverage notes brisk proceedings and expected rapid progression.
Prices rise across cattle and sheep as market strength returns. Trade closes with top pricing recorded for prime beef and lambs. cattle yarding size steady and prices climbing, reflecting robust demand from buyers.
The London metal market on May 1 shows copper standard spot at 190/8 per unit with changes noted. Three month prices listed at 4120 and a note of electrolyte and selected commodities. details appear partially garbled but indicate market activity and price movements.
The Wey market notes show Frnguth and Salvemen among movers with Seve at ten weeks and last week’s losses. Vendor activity includes Vanna and Oakey, while Fat is Stamm and Arak Starkey Jr. appear in broader trades. A search date is listed as 28 Apel with an airtame 6.
Scattered, unclear OCR text mentions war context, seats, prices, and two songs. Readable portions indicate theatre or event notes with a few names and a price reference. Overall content is fragmentary and lacks coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Fuzzy report discusses Australian sugar policy with references to the State Treasurer and Prime Minister. Mentions export considerations, federal and state coordination, and seasonal production factors affecting sugar beet and cane operations.
A garbled report details a libel action involving Mr Hughes and Sir Critchley Parker, with references to Mr Mahon as acting attorney general. It notes government figures debating regulation and a potential resignation, mentioning Australia, Vietnam, and a mandated parliamentary response. The text is fragmentary and uncertain about key names and dates.
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