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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1928
Page
5
The text references Edgar Allan Poe and a raven related to his writings, noting a sale or auction of his work. It mentions a damaged inlay and a small inscription, with speculation on the original manuscript and a value figure of £201,000 linked to Poe’s literary pieces.
Fragmentary eyewitness notes describe Captain Macquartie and Mr Stutthewe arriving after a hard journey with grim conditions. The report mentions river delays, invalided travelers, and challenging terrain. Names and some phrases are unclear but imply harsh travel and unsettled spirits among the party.
The readable text discusses shifts in gender roles and public regulation, noting women exerting influence and men adjusting behavior. It references car ownership, status symbols, and social expectations, hinting at broader cultural changes and tensions around modernization.
A fragmented report surveys strict Japanese motor regulations. It notes tail lamp placement, anti smoking quirks, mud splash rules, and optional electric horn limits. The piece highlights unique local laws guiding drivers and public safety practices in Japan.
Ravenshoe notes report inspectors from the Main Road Commission visiting Ravenshoe district on the 7th to view metal road work and river valley prospects. The item mentions planned road completion, local meetings, a Melbourne Cup sweep, and arrangements for social events and injuries attended by ambulance staff on the 9th. Potential agricultural and settlement developments are discussed in relation to Walmerstone area connectivity.
Dewars Whisky appears amid a brief, fragmented notice. The readable bits reference Demers, Best Allen, and Sone Lid, with unclear descriptors and no definite event or outcome.
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