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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1917

Page

2

Arcane Austerity in Australian Steamship Schedule

The fragmentary notes list irregular times and places across Australian ports including Adelaide and Townsville. Mentions of Levee 7 am, Mountyan Warne, Towrm Townsville events, and ship arrivals suggest a chaotic maritime timetable with scattered dates in May and June and references to vessels and inns. Entities include Townsville, Innisfail, Hobart, and Smagss, with vague times like 3.39 pm and 9 pm.

Mannie Thesday Levee Anit Aio Ey Linemaa Gowrie Towmtyne Ponsom Smagss Mountyan Warne Cardwell, Liends Cheap Pty Dan

Mining figures and mine names in Cairns stock exchange report

Fragmentary mining notice lists mines, reserves, and companies near Cairns. Mentions Garber sharebrokers, Crvilla quota periods, mines including NLA qalds and Tyrcomneti, Bowen River Coal, and Thompeon Oaks. Appears to be an early 20th century stock and resource ledger with assorted metals.

Crvilla Msingden Boot Pea Eoss Cs Tyrcommett Orth Ont Tyrcomneti Abe Nibyan Qube Thompeon'e Oaks Bowen River Cart Bourn Coal and Coke Cowy Cakes Pictures Loa

Towers Share Market Report From May Day Trade Notes

A fragmented market brief lists securities and vendors including Mexerg and McCaslum with scattered figures and locations in a street level financial notice. The text references brokers, street names, and various commodity mentions amid unclear balances and transactions.

Fragmented May Evening Market Listings in Sydney

OCR text shows a chaotic mix of prices and product names from a Sydney market on May 35 with references to Lowlin acta and various items. It mentions a Dr Sheldon New Discovery claiming immediate benefits after the first dose and mentions branded foods or remedies, though many words are garbled.

Sydney

Auction Sale Report Reveals Political Shuffle

Fragmentary notes indicate an auction related sale and shifts in local leadership. Denials reference a retiring Mr Chee Evanelte and possible replacement by Mr. McGrath from Toowoomba as the region contemplates new appointments.

Peenier Comenigstone Chee Evanelte McGrath Toowoomba

Local notes and dramatic society updates mixed with tragedy in Cairn

A fractured report details Collins selling doves on Lake Street with odd references to theatre groups The Arms Dramatic Society and Red Crows Equipment Guild perform glimpsed in Cairns The narrative mentions a town death with arrival at hospital and Mourilyan Football Club ties Parents and local figures named Meyers Cran Payne and FCM Graham travel south The piece merges ads notices and a wartime era civic tone with scattered foreign terms and fragments of dialogue

Deamane Society Thearms Dramatic Society Thor Cairn Ren Aquatic Red Crows Equipment Guild Joe Rover Howital Mourilyan Abi Inniatall Meyers Cran Payne FCM Graham South

Ore body and mining prospects at Jet level in Herberton district

The Wild River Times reports ongoing driving and stoping at lower levels of the oxide mine. Ore body widening is noted with high grade vein near Richard's Queen and prospects bright as 12-inch seams and 9-foot high grade ore are opened. Crew changes and labour activity observed. owners report promising developments at several claims including Dawn Day and Crowned lodes.

Corre. Empresa Ian Joe Vrei Meyer Apt Ures Seth Thomason Richard

Fragmented OCR Note About War Enlistment Mention

A damaged OCR passage references labor, a ship named Willams Rock Macusanery and a figure called big man Tom. It notes a lay area change and mentions Turks, with a line implying someone was among the first to enlist when the war began.

Tirakew Dover

Park Ac Resident Letter Confirms Incident Details

A resident letter recalls a Friday morning incident involving W. J. Harris disputing the account. The writer states the facts came from the parent and describes a required aid after a boy was kicked, asserting the occurrence should satisfy observers.

W. J. Harris Hasrin Etter Beng

Fragmentary OCR note hints at event or people

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places but is largely unreadable. It references a broker, a person or event, and a location, with several stray phrases that do not form a clear report. The readable bits are insufficient to determine a definite action, outcome, or date.

Fragmented OCR Note Yields Patchy Historical Text

The readable parts reference various names and terms like Genck Hack and Prrteer with scattered phrases. The piece appears to be a damaged OCR segment listing people and terms without a clear event or cohesive narrative.

Unclear OCR item from Kies Prat Encampment coverage

Fragmented text reports teen training at Kies Prat Encampment with references to drill and parade readiness. Mentions of NCOs, warrant officers, and political figures hint at a military and civic context, but many names and details are garbled.

Trapani Ncos Cory

Machine Gunners Wanted Appeal for Volunteers Warned

The War Office signals a recruiting push for machine gunners to replace losses from France. A broad appeal stresses urgency, with authorities noting potential state approval and the need for rapid action to bolster depleted units. The meeting notes discuss distribution plans and contact with local associations to support enlistment.

Bayne France War Office Ammanaalth

Obscure Crops Termed Threat to Modern Farmlands

A garbled note hints at damaged text about cane knives and warnings from a senator figure. The fragment mentions pressure, owners, and seeds, but key nouns are unreadable. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable to confirm specifics.

Unclear OCR fragment about a board meeting and sales

Fragmentary text references a board, a sale, and a state of urgency. It mentions a Friday, Thursday, and various garbled names, with hints of a sale or meeting proceeding. No clear persons, organizations, places, or outcomes can be determined from the readable lines.

Sugar Journal review cites British sugar industry details

The Sugar Journal discusses government policy and industry conditions with reference to the Premier and the Sugar Came Journal in a context of cane growth and market concerns. It notes ongoing debates about distribution, pricing, and the role of central mills in supplying sugar.

Death of Mr A Frew Prominent engineer in Queenland

The death of Mr A Frew is reported, a noted engineer who helped build railways in Queensland and Croydon trees. Born in Victoria, he served in the Boer War, later moved to England for church work before returning to Australia seeking further engineering and surveying roles.

A. Frew Sta Catron Fallwars Prem Str Rew Victoria Queenaland Istirr Fuleridge Atherton Croydon Mroom Phillipa Eagan Eagan Fs ‘In Australia On the ‘Outbreak of Tie Greamat War, Abd Akhoweh Aes Allan England Diocesa Osta

Fragmented OCR History Item on Unclear Event

A garbled OCR passage references names and actions but lacks clear context or details. It mentions a person or team achieving wins and a phrase about dreams and faces, with many unreadable words and misplaced letters. The fragment provides insufficient factual content to identify a concrete event or outcome.

Tropical Depress Unvented Wealth In Froday News

Fragmentary text mentions weather depressions and distant places with scattered names. The readable parts reference coastal regions and possible storm activity, but details are unclear. No specific dates or confirmed events are verifiable from the legible lines.

Faressina

Horse Owner Advisory Sparks Narrow Field Demand

In a cryptic notice, readers are informed of a narrow window for horse owners regarding fencing and stabling arrangements. The article hints at specific terms and deadlines, with references to care, value, and possible penalties for noncompliance.

Fragmented OCR Note From Unknown Source

The readable text fragment mentions names and places in a garbled line of characters. No clear event or full sentences to identify a concrete news item. Entities are uncertain and no dates or organizations are legible.

Embarkation Aid Benefit Hearing Recorded at Lath

The text details a fundraising event at Lath for charitable aims with several named attendees and donors. It lists names such as Mr Mire Lowy and Mrs Wrme, and references figures and items like fowls and victuals. The fragmentary account notes committee activities and contributions.

Ieee Amoustet Mtv Agere Low Kai

Chactey Stagg Acquitted In Townsville Theft Case

At the Supreme Court in Townsville on May 25 the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Chactey Stagg who faced charges of stealing. Arthur Rowan was tried for stealing from the Adelaide Coys wharf property of Allen and Sara Ha, found guilty amid strong rec commendations.

Townsville Supreme Court Chactey Stagg Arthur Rowan Adelaide Coys Allen Sara Ha Wat Muilly

Adjourning Session Noted in BassBANe Meeting

The record shows a late adjournment of a BassBANe meeting today amid routine discussions. Officials did not disclose further details of the agenda or decisions reached.

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