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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
13
A garbled OCR passage depicts a historical figure reflecting on past achievements in a Morance area. It mentions years of progress, wealth, and better things, then shifts to his arrival by boat to Cavras, a two week stay, and a watch-house scene, with scattered names and actions.
The text recalls a golf day highlight with Ferrier delivering the most brilliant round. It notes plans for an upcoming match against three English players and mentions a minister's grave and church events, with references to players Walker Tolley Sackmatty Vittng and Saint Andrews prior appearances.
Jim Perrier defeats Marton Dykes by stoppage in the seventh round. The May 1949 bout at Landon marks Perrier’s latest victory as officials note the clash concluded with Perrier ahead on points before the stoppage.
Sproule reports Ips team in good form after training in Philadelphia. He says the squad is ready for upcoming matches, keen for competition, and confident of a strong showing. They will rest briefly after the final, sail from New York on June 5, and may return for national singles depending on weekend results.
The fragment lists numerous racing dates and jockey clubs including Amauer Hack and Georgetown Hack Racing Club with events spanning July to January. It mentions several clubs such as Jockey Club and Mareeba Turf Club and references dates in August November December and January. The text is an OCR snippet with unclear details and multiple likely misspellings. Entities include towns like Georgetown and Cairan and clubs such as Turf Club and Hack Club.
In Brisbane on May 2 the case against Micheal John Conway and another man proceeded with Conway facing a charge that he knowingly uttered a false document. The magistrate found a prima facie case against both defendants who pleaded not guilty. Bail was allowed and the hearing set to begin June 2.
Sydney May The official opening of the Bishop’s centenary celebration proceeds with Audrey Celibrations noted as part of the Anglican centenary events.
Melbourne reports on allegations claiming government wrongdoing tied to a recent sequence of events. The inquiry centers on possible missteps by federal authorities and the implications for policy and leadership.
In Melbourne on May 23 armed masked men robbed a shop at 9 o clock. They restrained manager George Wassey and assistant Robert Fagan, covering them with handkerchiefs and pistols. The pair fled with cash while witnesses and a second suspect watched. Police reported a car seen nearby.
A garbled report describes a Sydney born Stinson machine and Dr Murdoch discussing travel from Archerfield to New Zealand aboard an aircraft. It mentions a long holiday, hopes to reach Te Mai and Queenstown, and notes a voyage of about 7400 miles with unclear details and several misheard names.
Erbert on May 2 reports from president S C Mossom on a year of activity. New books were added each month totaling 38 acquisitions. library relaunch discussed. Financials show receipts and expenditures with balance carried to May 27. Election of officials and thanks to secretary Mrs Neeves noted. committee election underway.
The document lists appointed members to a committee in Berlin, mentions apologies for non attendance from Ree and others, and notes the first meeting details. Names include Mesa Gilbert Petter and Dr Anderson. Te wi trsetred cmt 6 leer of BERLIN, Mey 22, with references to the Acting Minister and necessary formalities.
The notice reports the death of Mr. Davis aged about 30 years in Cairns. He was a noted commercial clerk and active in TACRE and CTME circles. The funeral will be held at Michen’s Church at 420 in the afternoon, with his widow and two young daughters surviving.
London May 21 M2 Cecil Thursby reports on Sir Ced Wraby a noted British figure famed for his service at Gaba Tepe. Wraby was a fierce sailor and a distinguished diplomat whose memory endures in Aneac and allied circles.
Melbourne May. Archbishop Head received a notice of appeal to the Anglican Synod by Rev E H Mayes week, challenging the judgment depriving him of Merida parish on grounds of alleged false doctrine. Grounds align with Registrar records of the Melbourne Diocese and allege the articles of accusation were false and misleading about doctrine.
A fragment reports an incident where a person was struck by a train near Soniseatt on May 29 just before 2. The staggered wording omits details but indicates an accident involving a train and a casualty or injury event. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.
Mr OM Cierce Broten presents a dated scroll of Calves reports and fenewing enemsmes listing numerous gold shares such as Cocks Eldorado Golden Platese New Golden Mile and Raub Anorratian with prices per share and balances. Tin shares, metals stocks, and investment stockers names appear alongside figures like 15 and 8 9 2 in a dense 1954 financial ledger style entry.
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