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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
6
The report lists guests including Ailes Pihel Oehon and Mr AF CHK al Malenda visiting Cairtis followed by Heal Be Vee and others arriving from Twinsuite Wed Mies at the Wiley Hotel, with a brief note of new arrivals.
A fragmented OCR page lists law firms and professionals in Cairns including Lilley Grose and Lowa Solicitors, Atherton La Miller Dentist, Joseph Bennett Solicitor, and Waldby Lou Dentis t. References to medical radiography, building addresses on Shields Street, and other business names appear with garbled text, typical of historical newspaper miscellany.
A dramatic instalment unfolds around Dorn and Flora Gale as they face danger near the Lighthouse by the Sea. Flora helps Dorn, Jet-like threats loom from Villainous forces, and a storm and flood scene heighten suspense. The cast includes Flora Gale, Caleb Gale, and Cavetti.
A colourful Australian show travels to Cairns for a Nov 24 appearance at Hibernian Mall. Tex Thorninn and Lee Rure are praised for feats and dancing with a varied program. Mr Marshall Palmer leads the event planning and interviews performers at the Tropiest Theatre for upcoming Xmas pantomime preparations.
Palace Pictures showcases The Top of the World featuring Anna Q. Nilson and James Kirkwood. Set in South Africa the drama follows Sylvia Engle and Anta Os Nilsonny with a domineering stepmother pressing an arranged marriage. Sylvia runs away to join her childhood sweetheart Gy Ranger near a South African farm amid striking effects.
A historical note describes monkeys trained by natives to pick fruit using long poles and attached baskets. Details claim trained monkeys can harvest as many pods as two men can in a day, boosting earnings for owners. The narrative calls the method a long standing practice in palm tree regions.
In monthly notes the Plunket system report highlights many women and children care efforts in Victoria centres. It notes Sir Truby King’s visit as significant and lists visits to mothers and babies, with 1107 babies and mothers visiting centres and 357 home visits.
A lurid report notes rising female bank raiders in the United States. Women described as bold, educated, and fashionable have targeted banks, with one incident featuring a woman entering a Sie district bank amid admiring looks. Authorities fear a trend of organized female crime.
A fragmented note discusses a Tolga area maize crop payment. It reports sums of £6 10s, £4, and £3 for different stages, a Treasurer veto, and a grower receiving about 12 per ton. The text suggests unsettled balances and ongoing labor selling. No clear dates beyond “Saturday.”
Fragmented OCR text describes a woman at home who felt shock and fear as a snake bound around her, with unclear surrounding details. The readable parts mention a girl or woman, a snake, fear, and a public setting or incident in Lismore with partial names.
The town endures a dry spell with residents gathering creek water as the drought persists. Federal elections passed quietly under scrutiny of Kennedy division and local political figures, while a miners conference resolved employment disputes and two men faced public order charges at the Notice Court for using pincers in public.
Russell Yarnall, former Swarthmore College football player and husband of a Delaware County leader, defended a bank against four armed bandits. The robbers fled with a satchel of cash toward New York, while Yarnall and Edward Harrison, 38, were wounded and several bystanders harmed. The fugitives escaped after a gunfight while a pursuer was injured.
A brief dispatch reports a tentative outreach between the French authorities and Jebel Drage amid ongoing tensions. No concrete agreement is noted, with details remaining unclear and no named officials confirmed.
An ad style fragment discusses Rexon products and alleged healing benefits. It mentions skin, tonic claims and soothing effects, with unclear context and numerous garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or persons are identifiable.
The ad lists price marks for boys wear including striped Oxford shirts knee pants and tweed school suits. It notes sales on French braces and knickers with various prices, emphasizing sale pricing and stock like wool nose pieces and ready-to-wear items. Local shop advertises spring and back-to-school lines with multiple price points and discounts.
Bargain sale for men’s footwear features Mariatt style TE for men, Derby boots, and Tan Willow Calf Boots. Items include feathered finish, plain toe options, and genuine welting. Sale prices shown, with regular prices cited as higher.
Example Bargain Lots in Ladies and Children's Shoes show a mix of prices and styles. Notes mention canvas shoes, sandals, and T-bar options with sale prices listed and various sizes indicated for quick purchase.
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