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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1927
Page
7
Fragmentary report notes ships in port yesterday with scattered times and locations. Text references May dates and Canberra and Bing Dawid, but details are incomplete.
Read readable phrases show a Saturday arrival note mentioning Burtin and Del with photographic aid or assistance. Entities include Burtin and Del, with unclear roles and actions due to fragmented OCR.
A brief note lists arrivals yesterday including de Sevithy plus Smihy Melts, Dawid, and others from New York with notes on world events and local gates at Ptah.
Fragmentary OCR notes list departures on Saturday with unclear names and locations. Readable bits mention Mallina and Ho Lud amid scattered words about travel, care, and faces, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
The Canberra notes a departure for the South on Wednesday with January 4. It mentions the Chinese steamer Abd Maru docking Tasman passengers and a Pretoria timetable unclear due to garbled text.
The off steamer Mhysa Wing 1 No. 8 has aboard oil and drums for Cairns and is expected to confer her miboaddinsy on Wednesday night or Thursday. Reports mention the Kine Devalanloatine voyage via Suva Noumea and a South American naval route, with references to King and British vessels prior to the war and other maritime notes from Cape Tielily to parts around Circe Petal.
Impending departures visible in fragmentary notes listing several athletes and local teams. The garbled text references Aldinga Adel Southert StH, Seoet, Dawid ROP, South In Mbdinga Adel, Team Wekedieials, Kartlams, Mel, KRenewna, CHO, and Denniidin. No clear dates or outcomes are discernible.
A noisy garbled radio listing from Brisbane promises morning weather updates and a concert lineup. It mentions a weather segment and musical performances by various named orchestras and artists, including a long string of seemingly misread program items and station notes.
Fragmentary text hints at a local plan or event with mentions of a cairne Hatley Mand and lay workers. unclear dates or places are readable, but the passage references a show of lights and a fuse stand in Shields, with activities from 7 to Me.
An Australian testimonial details a long battle with backache and kidney pain. Mrs Matthews reports initial illness, misdiagnoses, and eventual cure after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She claims passing kidney stones and lasting relief, with no recurrence eleven years later. The ad touts purchase details and pricing.
The Methodist hostel at Herberton offers board for pupils from Herberton State High and Primary Schools under Rev F W Jones and Mrs Jones supervision. It also welcomes visitors. For terms and fees contact Mayflower House or a Methodist minister.
Joseph Ablullal married on the first of April at Mary’s Cathedral Sydney. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Hurley. Groom is son of Mr C Powell of Adelaide. Bride is Mary Abdullah, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Abdullah of Moronte. Details of cropdonvale and Qievins appear in the marriage notice.
In memoriam for Edwards, departed life in May aged years. Sincere thanks to Mr and Mrs Quinn Stal Dunkop’s photos Dr Byrai and hospital staff. Wreaths and flowers sent by relatives and friends with gratitude to those who shared condolences.
By special arrangement Reuters world service disclaims unauthorized reproduction of its material and reserves rights in Australia and New Zealand. This notice appears in the compilation of intelligence and other information distributed by Reuters.
The article argues across Australian states about borrowing to fund rapid development. It warns socialist experiments, urges prudent spending on reproductive works, and notes New South Wales borrowing 14,000,000 during the year while the Commonwealth and states face a looming debt of a thousand million pounds. It emphasizes responsibility to taxpayers and cautions against risky ventures.
The fragment argues for continuing borrowing despite poor returns and rising interest, claiming the need to fund national projects and grow population to service debt. It mentions farming, industry, and population as key assets for economic health.
The Cairns area saw cold conditions over the weekend with a 67 degree low yesterday. Humidity was extremely low in spots, readings show varying wind and barometer data across Yan, d pant, and 8 pam, plus arid harograph measurements for M2 and SYS.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gavarnore General and the governor general meeting a king after federation. Names include the Earl of Boetann, Gord Tennywon Waid, Loch Northcate in 1944, the Earl of Dudley PPE, Load Dae HoT tobe, Sir Donald Munroe Fengiean, Vie ccomat Newar of Raith 1914-20, La Kayster of Lepe 1920-5, Lord Mice haven N25 still acting.
Mother's Day observances filled yesterday's church services. Rev. C W Moraley preached from Samuel praising petition granted, while children sang We Mothers of Salon and a St John gospel scene of Jesus on the cross moved the congregation. The solo by Mr Jones echoed a mother's prayers and the choir performed Across the Bar under I Collesn.
Mr RK A Ditton leaves Cairo s today after long service on the Cairns City Council as Assistant City Inspector and Health Inspector for all years He recently became Health Inspector in the Lockyer district resigning from Cairns Council with regret He led the plague cleanup and rat-proofing of the main business area He also held North Island amateur welterweight boxing titles won at Mackay in 1917 and defended in Cairns in 1922 He promoted most local boxing contests, urged charity proceeds from contests, and sought fair play throughout his public and sporting work.
Residents and visitors travel by Canberra yesterday with many people from Cairne and nearby towns. Notable figures include Mr John Holand heading to Syihiy to join Maldavia on her voyage. Weekend guests at Imperial Hotels include Mr and Mrs Hopkins and others, with extended family and regional news of travel and meetings throughout.
Kingston May 7 reports from the South QuEeenstand Butter Factory show April production at 109 tons with 4 ewes and 2 at ascoas, down from prior month, with price paid per ton noted. Details include April figures and changes versus earlier months.
Vatke Miss Floren McFimnery of Madl ton Square stars as a glamorous heroine whose fashion and presence dominate the screen. The master picture offers a vivid display of feminine poise and admiration from male characters, with high couture outfits and dramatic scenes that underscore her star appeal.
The Houtington Hotel hosts a gala event with the Waniatain Brothers featuring a earthen wine display and a floral pavilion. A ceremonial march begins at the Wathee workd Marth Tira Whee, with guests including Victor Vare Mechotthe of Rilhew Bhoedbes arriving aboard a special float. Walters Murua directs the diversion.
The article surveys elaborate interiors and costumes from the Australian motion picture The Term of His Natural Life. It highlights tapestries, engraving, and period details at a London home and a kurahoormoga setup, with notes on Compton Coutts and Rev. Merkin amid playful reflections on ministerial life.
May meeting at Towneville Turf Club drew a good crowd with fast track. Winners included Kingman by a length in Race 1 with Time 11S, and Orbit by three lengths in another event. Multiple horses showed strong finishes in a crowded program, with betting notes indicating close margins and decisive verdicts in several races.
SYDNEY May Steeplechase results include Runaway Win by Cripallen and Eileen Lily among top finishers. Notable horses such as May Wallace, Vine, and MacPheron's March competed in intermediates and handicaps with wins by a length and a half or more. crowds and betting figures listed, time and distances noted.
The BA T C meeting at Brisbane features multiple fourth division races with horses such as Wolo Amberma Dust Seredale Fairy Bliss and Gay Galsh. Winners include Wolo Amberma by a length with close finishes and several long-shot contenders in a dense list of entrants and times.
One match saw Penton defeat United 2 1 at Norwan Park on Saturday with Morrow credited for details. In Tableland results Atherton Seniors beat Narrine 3 1 at Kularao after leading at half time Barring led by 3 at midway. At Malanda Mareeba and Malanda drew 0 0 with Malunda leading 1 0 at half time and Mareeba missing late chances.
London May 5 The snail ball does not mile an difference to battings Sandham admits he did not know he was using a smaller ball until pointed out Hendren says it aids felding by making catches easier Lirston notes it preserves shape and direction better The early Romanes had one foie later three called praens niet women and compomen Crocodile feather in varied colors is being tested for mens shoes
Listings show Ww, Simmonds and others selling on Wednesday May 4 at 7 20 a m a number of farm homes. Notices for secretaries and employment appear. Cairns Tennis Club held a dance May 10 at Hibernian Hall. Tenders invited for hauling by motor. Auctioneer C Butler to sell horses May 14 at 2 30 p.m. at the yards of P Claxton Esq.
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