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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a mining related note by HL Clarke with scrambled words and stray phrases. No clear event date or concrete facts emerge, leaving an unreadable snapshot of a mining report section.
Posted OCR fragment shows unclear reference to a stock exchange item with many garbled words and names. No coherent event or entities can be confirmed for a proper summary.
An unclear report notes delays in completing a set of plates in Australia. The Directorate of Merit aims to finish a number of tasks within days, but exact details and entities are obscured by faulty OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses metal pricing and market notes with garbled phrases and missing data. It references figures like 454 and items such as "Tey Vanatetaterkay" and "Rab Hose," but the readable content is insufficient for a coherent summary of events or entities.
A garbled report outlines operations at Minnie Moxham G M Co with plans to increase output in a period, noting ore extraction, carving, and gold work. It mentions staff increases, water availability, and storm-related disruptions as operations proceed amid uncertain timing and conditions.
A fragmented notice references a Shakespearean quotation about a feast and mosquitoes. It mentions a person named Robert Craigs and Abbots, with cryptic notes on managing pests and quiet evenings for country residents. The passage blends archaic phrasing and unclear names without clear events or dates.
The record lists moon phases and times for November with first and last quarters, full moon, and perigee dates. It notes specific dates such as November 3 first quarter, November 16 full moon and apogee, and November 25 new moon with times around 5.44 a.m.
A letter from a special meeting reveals Deputy Mayor Ward was named chair of the War Council but did not attend meetings. The Mayor criticized the War Committee, calling members wild and noting the deputy’s joking stance. The scene shows tensions over representation and leadership during wartime.
Mr. A. M. Waddell announces a new Babinda store with large stocks of groceries drapery bears and shoes and offers terms cast as agent for Royal Insurance Company.
Community notes describe shooting and fishing activities amid a tense vote on a local issue. Residents discuss sport, safety, and policy while authorities urge calm as results near.
Jockeys clash in a planned event next Saturday featuring Teer, N, and Tedd with Trey at Willows. Special note lists odds Grote five to Judes two in a preliminary run.
The Cairns chemist premises once occupied by Mr T P Kelly have undergone many changes and improvements recently. New stock is being installed and the public can expect quality drugs and toilet articles at prohibitive prices. Prove your future drag wants with WOOH. Green, Chemist, Cairns.
A garbled column fragment mentions troops, ships, and places such as Cape Town, Anzacs, and Australian forces. It weaves through war era references with unclear names and events, hinting at military actions, naval movements, and colonial figures, but specifics are obscured.
A garbled local page advertises street programs by Phe Cairns Citizens Nia Rand and nearby shops. It mentions boots for sale at Kirk's and a Queensland Insurance Agency, plus port vessel fees and a curious note about a name origin.
A fractured report notes a case dismissed involving multiple individuals including Mr Gairns and Mr Kennell amid references to a Roiti firm and a physician. Residents of Caines and Roch areas are mentioned in relation to actions and a local urgent measure.
In a disrupted report from Dhursdas At a hospital event, medical operations and supplies were discussed. A postponed item affected preparations and a brief note mentioned a shipping service and factory supply issues impacting Pradesprople.
The Harbour Board held its monthly meeting with chairperson Mr FB presiding. Discussion covered dredge work and timing, with a plan to resume barge operations before March and a request to assess how long current preparations will continue.
The sale features a mix of white tennis shirts striped crepe Lontis and striped tweed trousers modern wood materials and navy flannel underwear with to-day offers on leather hats Cuban style footwear and ladies shoes. Multiple items include shirts trousers hats and shoes with varied materials and colors highlighted for today.
An account reports a parliamentary session in New South Wales with ministers present, the Speaker presiding, and discussions on approaching legislation. Prolonged adjournment and plans for a temporary committee are noted as members debate speed and order.
Fragmented text from a weather related clipping references storms and places with mentions of salts and dates. No clear events, authorities, or locations are readable to form a factual summary.
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A local report details the arrival of a new figure named Weireotaet Rant and a team led by Healilies, with plans for a resale event at an unspecified venue. The piece notes discussions on strict pricing and the potential impact on the community.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about stamps, services, and items without clear events or identities. No coherent persons, organizations, or places are readable to anchor a factual summary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Middleton forthright reaction and a local site, with uncertain references to Peteche Nee and Wack Measors. The passage is garbled, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to summarize into a coherent item.
The piece offers mixed commentary on fashion and pricing, mentioning Trail and Winstone's and a wave of new summertime footwear styles. It highlights low prices and appealing dress options, with references to sales events and distribution of stock.
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