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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
7
In sad memory of Rodger Nicholyan Hall, a dear son and brother, who was in France on the war, and whose memory is kept by his family. The lines speak of sorrow and reverence for a lost loved one.
A garbled local church notices page lists services at Gordonvale Presbyterian and St Andrew's, with worship times and sermon topics, plus public notices about a company closure, carnival week plans, and tender invitations for road work in the region. Names include W L Pulaege and Rev. Mr. (inaudible), with dates and locations in Cairns, Cooktown, and Malanda.
A garbled passage outlines discussions of farms plants fibers and water needs, mentioning engineers and a demonstrator. It notes payment, obligations to Tastee office, and a person named Katie with coats of a camast context. The text remains unclear but references structured planning and oversight.
The Cairns Gas Company issues tender calls for quantity of sawn timber. Tenders must be deposited in person or by mail to the chairman by a specified date. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
An OCR fragment advertises a 1000 gallon product labeled as Tofsmith with a price of 120 in cash with order. Reads like an old catalog promo for large capacity items.
The readable fragments reference a minister and deposits in a book, with unclear names and dates. The text appears to be part of a public note or report, but most specifics are unreadable. No verifiable event, person, or organization can be confirmed from the available lines.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention the Pie Cairns Harbor Board and a reference to a resolution. A line references a loan or funding amount around 124500 tied to RAILWAYS and a Manager’s Office in Towarville. Context is unclear and names/places are partly garbled.
Fragmentary OCR mentions supply in Cairns AOS 2 and a reference to Arthur Crowther and Gane Wenagers WD with stray names and phrases, unclear context, possible administrative note.
Public notice to creditors of William Abraham Lang late of Hambledon Mill Edmonton Queensland who died February 11 1922. Creditors must send claims by July 1 or risk distribution of assets by the Curator. Dated May 16 1922.
Fragmentary OCR notes from The Post dated May 27 1922 mention welcome phrases and a cryptic line about breathing courtly. No clear events or names are readable.
The article outlines Mr Hughes's arrival in Cairns and a three day North Queensland itinerary focused on examining the Queensland sugar industry. It highlights cane growers’ support, district infrastructure, and planned visits to Jordanvale, Marron Park, and Freshwater to witness modern sugar facilities and farmer cooperation, stressing industry growth and national impact.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a maritime warning labeled Admiral's warning with unclear surrounding details and no full context or dates.
The Southern Press highlights Prime Minister Hughes North visit’s ties to a proposed valuation of our barley market. It notes war growth subjects tied to Australia’s future and suggests he may weigh them in shaping the country’s framework.
The article discusses the Barrow hydro electric project and northern Queensland development as key to white settlement and defence. It notes the Cairns Water Power Development Committee expanding to northern shires and preparing proposals, highlighting utilities, population growth, and security concerns under Mr Hughes and Prime Minister Kay. It warns of immigration and defense needs echoed by Admiral Cresswell.
Fragmentary report notes a lavish public event in Toloped canceled or postponed due to unspecified conditions. References indicate involvement of notable figures and ceremonies tied to Belies of garantiza. Readers are urged to watch for further notices about rescheduled timings.
Local notice indicates Whart is closed to the central public until 01 aim today. Advertisements mention a 3 Day Cycle Races event and a joint selection at a station. The text references cab associations, a secretary, and twenty cabs on the road with only two outside the association.
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