31 May 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference fire and marine accident items with scattered place names and names like Brisbane. The legible content is limited and unclear, preventing a full coherent summary of events or actions.
The report summarizes recent Ingham district activities including H.R Parrith Fund recruiting planning for a Picture Palace event, evidence sessions at Long Pocket Central Mill site, and land court by NATION Land Commissioner J. D. Sheahan. It notes hospital budget increases for Marion Orie and Nurse Bowny, and salary updates for staff, plus Public Works approvals for a new ward and related costs. The HLR F and AL Association discussed prize schedules and exhibition plans, while community events praised by A. Anderson and W. Harvey marked local cultural efforts.
Published weekly update reports discussions with Minister for Lands on a land matter. A hospital ward was opened by a minister in Ye presence of many locals. Eugene Reguoli died at Ingham Hospital after long illness, aged about 84, leaving four siblings.
Babinda notes recount an informal Friday night gathering for Private W. J. Kane returning from service. Guests express good wishes, Kane thanks them, and supper is served. Kane plans to open a barber tobacco business upon returning to the area, with public support hoped for. Local shop updates include changes at J Dass Shay, G Alsat, and arrivals for repairs and stock arrangements.
Centers and ladies groups plan aid on Wednesday June 7. The Minstrel Troupe schedules an entertainment on June 15. Red Cross Society sets its next meeting for Wednesday at Mrs Kirke’s residence. Mrs. W. M. Simmonds visits her mother at Goroval.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe common symptoms linked to kidney issues with terms like Seckerhe urinary Yoshie and Mineman watsewellings. Mentions backache remedy Oman's Backache Ki. Text is garbled and incomprehensible.
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