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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
6
Fragmentary text lists arrivals at hotels, train plans to Sydney, and business notices. Mentions The Internationals Motor Service and multiple Cairns based professionals including solicitors, dentists, notaries, and jewellers. Nearby ads reference discount stores and jewellery appointments amid a chaotic street page.
In Brisbane on November 1 and 2, a series of clashes erupted between Neilish seamen and strikers against the Rimutaka crew, with police reinforcement and batons drawn. No serious injuries reported as clashes moved from the wharf to streets, amid threats of further action by the Seamen’s Union and labor allies. The Brisbane Tug Co and related vessels faced disruptions while officials debated defense of ships and coal deliveries amid labor tensions.
London reported an enthusiastic send off for Liverpaul and 500 government migrants on the voyage to Australia. The notice mentions Salvation Army involvement and references a large migrant family group, with a period voice typical of telegraph dispatches.
The readable parts mention storms and a reporter, with unclear names and details. The fragment hints at weather events affecting local areas and a possible public notice. No clear dates, places, or organizations are reliably identified from the text provided.
Fragmented text describes a disaster related to a sale event at a MeDan Bomb Coe site. Key details are unclear but suggest a claim of misfortune tied to the sale and ensuing reactions.
A brief item notes a Marlins birthday sale event with unclear details. The fragment mentions promotional activity tied to the team name and a sale, but specifics such as date, location, or participants are not provided.
A fragmented dispatch cites tensions between Labour and Communist-leaning groups, detailing strikes, arbitration, and government policy on industrial courts. It notes overseas shipping pressure, British and foreign companies, and plans to bolster naval and road works while debating constitutional measures and wage reforms. The piece emphasizes political hostility, labor action, and government responses amid Australia’s wartime recovery.
A severe thunderstorm struck the Gernad area and hit the post office causing a wall to burn and fire to spread to nearby buildings. Officials say brass and steel instruments were damaged as the facility suffered extensive damage from the lightning strike.
Handled leather suit cases offered in multiple sizes with polished finishes and nickel sliding hardware. Descriptions note 18 inch and 16 inch models, prices around 24/6 to 38/6, with mentions of kit bags and travel cases. Details appear jumbled but emphasize solid leather quality and range of dimensions.
A fragmented catalog item shows five hat boxes and cabin cases described with partial details. Mentions removable tray inside and “cure yer hirhas” and “Se Seid” with prices around 83 inches and 90.
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