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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1925
Page
7
Mrs Ainsworth thanks Dr Brathent Si Hyde and friends for support during a sad bereavement. Mr and Mrs Wadsworthe express thanks to Dr Mansfield, the Matron, and district Hospital staff and Mrs A Wilkon for care of their mother during illness.
A sale note offers maid gowns and girls dresses with colored stitching and striped patterns. Various frocks priced originally at 1 shilling 6 pence and 10 shillings 9 pence now reduced to lower sale prices.
November monthly meeting of Miligan District Hospital trustees reviewed correspondence and rules. Motions covered resignation of Sister Them, salary and petty accounts, medical and monthly reports, and patient statistics including admissions discharges and daily averages.
Fragmentary notes describe extreme heat and dryness affecting Mossman. References to scarce foodstuffs and disrupted provisioning hint at hardships from a prolonged dry spell. Details are garbled but mood suggests severe local impact and ongoing weather stress.
The case of William Waugh Dell charged with shooting affray proceeds as details emerge. Witnesses describe the incident and the alleged weapons involved as the court listens to testimony and police actions in this mid month matter before the magistrate.
A fragmented notice records a legal action involving a claim for £15,000. Names and precise parties are unclear due to the OCR text, but the matter appears to concern a civil dispute with court involvement and potential damages or compensation.
The election across the Commonwealth shows strong government support, with Labor areas seeing personal influence and broad participation. Bruce-Wage government secures a clear mandate in the House, while Senate returns will follow. The result is hailed as historic, with unity and national purpose guiding the verdict. Charlton is challenged, and the nation awaits final counts.
A garbled report mentions a man named Donoughue, a carpenter, being assaulted near the Federal Hotel by two men. Other items describe a silver tea service presentation at Bioline and a hopeful note for Mice Chatts, with various locals mentioned in vague fashion.
Fragmented OCR reveals a labor case in Tamialais court with Inspector Watt and Mr A Kelly involved. The proceedings touch on cultivation misdeeds and possible offenses linked to a worker named Costigan and others. The record shows an appeal for the defendant and a potential defense by Mr A Kelly.
A local case reports Parthenor charged for not paying required fees on inspection of machinery. McNamer appeared for the defendant and pleaded guilty to a minor offense, with penalties outlined but unpaid, and further action contemplated for nonpayment and distress.
Fragmented notice lists events in Cairns with a euchre party and dance at the Tropical Theatre building, a fancy dress ball at the Australian Hotel, and a children's event on Andrew’s Day. Mentions Lenin Culsit and a comedy program with musical acts. Dates include November and a Hallow Monday reference, with promotions and public notices across local venues.
Weather report notes serviceable showers fell in and around Cairn shiring over the weekend at intervals with drainage improvement and field work. More rain is expected, delaying harvest and affecting farm tasks as growers brace for continued unsettled conditions.
A man suffered a severely lacerated and contused wound to the leg when his head struck a water trench during an incident on Ablets Street near the Tigar Tully Hotel. He was conveyed to Cairns District Hospital for treatment.
An injury report from the Caine wharves details C Brown severely injured after a fall on the deck. An ambulance transported him to District Hospital where Turner treated a contusion. Several others were treated for lacerations and burns from the incident.
A farm labor dispute led to a magistrate hearing on Friday. The farmer, Mr R. Mighell, faced charges over inadequate accommodation for employees. Evidence described unsanitary and dangerous outbuildings and neglectful management. The inspector reported substandard housing and work conditions, with penalties discussed to ensure compliance and compensation for losses claimed by workers.
A garbled 1828 text notes a pretty wedding at Caley with Wallace and companions, referencing a Meant Mee Wallace at Glen Allyn and a ceremony in the Presbyterian church. The fragment hints at a May event with vows, reception and attendees, though many words are unclear.
A chaotic summary of the Whirling Week discusses the Premier and labor committee motions, seamen and railway strikes, and political maneuvering. It notes union reactions, potential warding of opposition, and preparations for public demonstrations amid industrial dispute.
Fragmentary text discusses legal or societal matters with scattered phrases. Mentions names and places erratically, unclear events, and potential policy references. Not enough readable facts to identify a clear event, date, or concrete outcome.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Veeren Hah and Seren A Wally with scattered references to places and names. The text is garbled with many nonstandard words, making coherent reporting impossible. No discernible events, dates, or entities form a concrete summary.
A garbled, OCR like text shows debates on railway department actions and authority, with mentions of Pret Tuistereseneral and Navin figures, and scattered references to committees and officials. The fragment hints at objections, decisions, and political tension around transport policy and governance.
A fragmentary report from Sydney notes a theatrical divorce suit titled Atrias. The piece mentions a former Sirtt and Stayer Biew with a Will, and an unnamed husband seeking relief. The court proceedings include a request for interval relief and a decree in alıalty, with references to witnesses and public living arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions meat required and funders invited with garbled words and unclear context. No clear event, people, organizations, or dates are discernible to form a factual summary.
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