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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary text references legal proceedings and affidavits, mentioning court of appeals supreme courts and public canvassing. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities are readable to form a complete summary.
The report lists multiple ships including Philp and Cobra Koranta with connections to Tiensyilie and Bin fie Cookeown. It notes arrivals and departures on various days, linking vessels to ports such as Ida Townayitly Tass and Mtourtyam and mentioning connections with southern steamers.
Fragmented notes mention a missing person or delay around a wedding date and a call planned. Entities are unclear and details are sparse. The piece references shipping terms and a possible delay or communication issue affecting schedules.
Calendar style notes list May moon phases with last quarter around May 7 and first quarter around May 24. Mentions apogee on May 24 and a 27th May reference. includes measurements and unclear keywords.
Fragmented OCR text mentions produce trade and prices with garbled phrases. It appears to reference agents, possibly a quotation, and references to wheat, oats, and other commodities. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge. The readable bits point to a business notice or commodity listing.
Fragmented OCR lists fruit prices and quantities with unclear items such as apples oranges and other produce. The text is garbled with inconsistent figures and missing details.
The article discusses global and European wheat conditions, noting drought and cooler weather impacts on crops. It cites areas sown, yields, and area changes, with figures for hectares and percentages, and mentions barley and other grains in related crop reports.
Fragmentary notes indicate wheat, rye, barley and maize yields across two main northern countries. The data suggest a total wheat output around 40,177 thousand quintals, with changes observed versus previous years in Arwen fing and Australia, reflecting shifts in harvest outcomes.
Mr. Gilchrist, manager of the Sherpartition Agricultural High Sedent jar, favors a mixed autumn silage crop over single summer crops. He cites oats, grazing beans, vetches, and rib as components, with a rotating mix to improve yield and dairy feed value. He notes barley and oats as strong grains for silage and stresses early sowing and later grazing benefits.
A garbled text fragment mentions Port Gold and Silver and references ore contents and classed ores. No clear event, names, dates, or places are discernible beyond port and ore terms.
Fragmentary text from a local page recounts names and items in terse notices. Despite illegible details, the readable elements point to community notices, small listings, and brief updates typical of a mid century local paper.
Fragmentary OCR text references May Mews and Bow Street with implied property or deed details but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a complete notice or event.
A Melbourne era column argues against delays to a Cairns to Innisfail rail link, urging a sustained public campaign. The piece criticizes government inertia, calls for united action by Cairns and Innisfail interests, and proposes Cairns as campaign HQ with widespread mobilization across North Queensland.
Fragmentary text mentions Cane Kalwen A M Waldell Babin and eaves with a price note unclear. Details are unreadable. no complete event or record arises from the fragment.
Report notes a tank inspection by tutors on Monday near the Rabinda State hotel. The narrative describes the tank’s functioning and the treatment process converting waste to water. The text references delays and concerns about the system and surrounding facility conditions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Capital interview with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and scholarly context. The narrative mentions Esme, Alexander Bain Sort, and a telegram of congratulations, but details are incomplete and uncertain due to damaged source.
The report mentions shipment of Men’s Mevenrs and a municipal meeting at East Suoses Clownty Laweniedl with negative reception. It references law enforcement, a Cairne branch deputation, a purge of grievances, and activities around veterinary embrocation and transport services. The piece notes various vendors, dates, and places, including Green's Bier-Bowkret and references to local roads and car services with Buick highlighted.
A court case in Cairns and Charters Toweth concerns insolvency of a married couple tied to the Aquatic Company. Proceedings reference an application for process and a claim against assets tied to Water near Cairns. The scene describes a crowded hotel gathering after a public drink event, with notable officials present and a lively, patriotic mood.
The Ma cin Hedrose Society held its monthly gathering on a Friday afternoon. Officers listed include Lawrence as President Alphin as Vice President Dowie as Treasurer and Sutherlen as Secretary along with other members. The record notes correspondence and routine society business, with references to attendance and plans for future events.
A ceremonial opening of the Babinda Tate Hotel featured Home Secretary McCormack amid a crowd of Cairne residents and local dignitaries. Attendees toured the site noting its ground plan, accommodations, and proposed facilities as discussions touched on government support and future use.
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