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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
7
An unclear horticultural or literary note references Holy Wrasse Chere and Mahinda with mentions of Poly Thetis and a 7.0 wat unit. The text appears garbled with weekend and poet references, lacking coherent events or names for a solid summary.
Report from Brighane on November 4 notes continued demand for lucerne chaff with higher prices and steady supplies. Mixed chaff remains superior in quality as new season onions fetch high prices around 26, wheat is forward from New South Wales, oats and fodder prices rise, and potatoes clear at 4/2 while Swede turnips fetch firm prices.
In Cairns Circuit Court yesterday Alexander Petroff filed for divorce from Anna Vetrol on desertion grounds. The proceeding faced delays as other grounds were argued. A separate incident saw a hand injury on the wharf with ambulance aid, while a gasoline spill and a medical lift were noted in the same report. An Otley child’s care after a fall is described with a nurse attending.
Railway matters detail the start of special trains under Acting Superintendent A B Morriss. Moves include Cairns line conversions, trains from Cairns, Chillagew, Monga and Towpeville, with cattle movements and multiton tonnage for various sidings amid weekly southbound tonnages.
A lengthy political editorial mocks ministers for claiming industrial peace while seeking more capital from taxpayers. It argues such policies burden workers, boost taxation, and threaten the country’s economic balance, warning that curbing capital harms employment and national progress.
An indoor woodchop heats at Newman Park drew an interested crowd. Names Ninkel Mecklen and Ivor Johhneen led starts with disqualifications for others while others competed for the top spots in a lively morning session.
Rosemary leads a Jubilee event at the hall where guests enjoyed a lavish display of costumes and floral decor. Notable participants included Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Minnie Avers, with prizes awarded for clever outfits and character portrayals. The evening featured a charity stall lineup, elaborate entertainment, and a delayed drawing planned for later in the day.
A fragmentary local notice describes Abe HW and Jo Bitleaek noting substandard window repairs at Speiney estate. It mentions Vowel ail leiteloen arterials, a tangled mess of stains, and a form ad for AR brand paints sold by Mr. Milewek as sole agent in Carne. The distressed floor and worn edges are described, with references to Borthwick and Wiese gees in a damaged supply chain scenario.
A Jubilee race meeting offers a strong race program and the novelty of an Aboriginal display including boomerang throwing and spear throwing after the races. Ample seating and a safe viewing area are promised for a large audience.
Constable Malcolm, transferred to Alma Den, was bid a hearty adieu at a neat ceremony in Tamnisfail. Sergeant Martha presided with speeches from Serge Trahy and other officers, presenting a gold mounted fountain pen and a zylenite set as thanks for his diligent service and companionship. Malcolm expressed gratitude and pride in his time with the force.
The Northernmost Teachers Association held a conference delegate ballot resulting in Mr Currice of Hoya's School being elected. Air H. 46 McCarthy counted votes on Tuesday. A demonstration of mechanized cane cutting and sending was shown yesterday at Mr Fister's tare in Hanns. About representatives, mills, and devices witnessed the machine performing well, with excellent cutting. A detailed technical report will appear later.
Judge Donglan delivered rulings on two cases The Crows man and The Crown v Row. William Arthur Dean pleaded guilty to carnally knowing a gif under seventeen and received six months hard labor. James Jourph Rosa was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years imprisonment.
The Jubilee Committee hosts an art display at the Hiberian Hall featuring Australian artists famed for dreamlike scenes. Proceeds from sold paintings support the Keneenedt Soldiers Aid Association. Visitors can also enjoy May objects of local interest, a Venetian carnival display, and children's events at Newmilie Park, with free entry for all entries.
Mr Northcote, long associated with the Adelaide and Melbourne shipping operations, died aged about 76 after a career as clerk, secretary and general manager. He served aboard the Worcester and later led the Adelaide Company, earning recognition for industry knowledge and counsel among peers and in Cairns communities.
A correspondent from Cairne notes the Jubilee event amid praise for wagon deliveries. The acting supervisor comments on hope wagons and the supply of fuel while a miller cites delays and a three week shortage.
Fragmentary text describes music at the Jubilee event along with a pending Grade Championship game. References to Canis Raat Whe Kateri Mor and Maury harem are unclear. mentions a 71S jam time and a plan for contingency playing. No clear outcomes or full details available.
A garbled yet readable summary notes active local matters over the past month. Residents discuss water supply concerns and a Chamber of Commerce meeting on a water question and upcoming elections for the council.
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