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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1921
Page
4
Fragmented notes describe ground conditions at Edmonton for a handicap race with riders and times. Various names and electoral registrar references disrupt the text, mentioning prize money and tentative entries amid unclearlists.
In Sydney the metal market reports spot prices for November 2 with forward hints for 4186/17/6 and other items. Traders call attention to shifting tides and the moon phase affecting trading sentiment.
A damaged OCR style summary shows Queensied reporting total revenue rising from 11,295,748,579 to 12,601,051,?3 in 1920-21 amid broader cost increases. Departments mostly raised spending despite retrenchment, with total expenditure climbing from 411,266,900 to 13,591,201,76 and measures described as irreducible economy failing while trust funds also grew. forecasts warn of meeting 24,000,000 in debts, amid a declared government condemnation and ongoing debate on fiscal policy.
Reported on a chaotic gathering where a man faced a knife attack near a theatre, a mayor's son involved, and police remand. The article notes multiple witnesses, a sergeant radioed, and a court-like discussion at the event with a fine imposed.
An evening of entertainment at the Keat Home will raise funds for the Railway Concert Band. Tickets cover refreshments and care, with sales supporting war efforts and the local charity. The meeting was set for Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock, with Craig's Chemist selling a tooth powder product.
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