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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented note recounts Moh Etchartgs leading a pledge or event in support of cancer care. It mentions a named official or organizer and references a public statement by Thisean Seve, highlighting a civic or community effort toward medical progress.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Roman or news page mentions April and a decree or event tied to a city. Readable fragments are sparse and no clear entities or actions emerge to form a full headline or substantive summary.
Meeting notes show a Sab tel SS Mire Se rte Sa o af u poe ete ma tinnalhar. The garbled text references a local assembly or event with names and dates, but details are unclear.
A brief note records a skipped event at Watwat with missing details. Readable fragments indicate a scheduled occasion on a Saturday near early evening, but exact time and purpose remain unclear.
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic schedule or almanac note listing moon phases and tides for a November date in 1916. Names such as Rovember and Nevehel appear garbled, with figures like 364m and 448 im. The fragment references Vater and Vuong among unclear entries, suggesting a nautical or celestial timing chart.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Cairn Mining and the stock exchange with unclear figures and names. It mentions sharsbenker A th Clarke and various commodities including coal and coke, with scattered numbers like 2/6 and 9, indicating historical pricing or quantities amid garbled text.
A garbled ledger style note from Charters Towers references multiple names and figures. It mentions Rene Streeh Bonave Narita Ghilia Deeps 0 hvly fret Pat Bellan and various unclear items including May Prorhih and New Minor Meowhawn Malin with scattered numbers and location hints.
A fragmented note from The Suedee discusses metal prices and market conditions. It mentions standard per ounce rates and monthly trends, with unclear references to Toren sweadaed and Iystritive Smite Cosy. The readable portion notes a decline and viewer attention to market data.
Readable fragments show per ton prices for lucerne hay and wheat with figures around 18 to 75, plus miscellaneous rates for flour and corn. Several entries mix weights and months, including 1926 references, and mentions of Holland and Macin rit wa.
Fragmented OCR lists fruit and produce items with prices and dates. Mentions lemons apples brie highlighs cooking appinery terms and dates like 10/6. Appears as a local market ad with unclear formatting and distorted spellings.
A fragmented market notice from London quotes new arrivals and prices including butter and salts, with references to imports and exports from Cairoy in the current year. It notes remedies and products such as Sanatogen and related items, mentioning prices and low rates to attract buyers.
The Post notes the St George Society and allies backing Mr A Atlenon for the council seat following Akt It Wane’s retirement. It praises Atlenon as loyal, patriotic, and free from party restraint, contrasting him with partisan rivals and urging unity over faction.
Mr ACM Waddell announces a large stock of groceries drapery woolens and shoes at Babinds with cash terms and Royal Insurance Agency. The first-class residence of Mr J Jennings on Sheridan Street will be auctioned by KT McMands at 11 am next Saturday in Abbott Street. The region faces disruption due to coal strike impacting travel and supply.
Brisbane reports a tendering inquiry from November regarding extending a concrete wharf. A written note asks if a loss could be allowed to the Harbour Board for funds to extend the wharf, but the Treasurer replies that no money is available for the project at this time.
A jumble of notices from Cairns and district including sale of Mr J G Moore’s furniture at 239 ppm on Friday, a theatre event and theatre notice from Babinda, rail timetable changes on the Etheridge line with Wednesday and Tuesday shifts, a dental holiday notice for Bennett patients from December 16 1916 to January 1917, and Townsville cord with air mail stamps and rubber stamp plan.
A correspondent notes railway concession workers near Clodearry refuse to work under the award, citing low pay about 12/9 per day. The post and telegraph footpath works at Abbott and Spence streets draw criticism as neglected. Appeals in Townsville will be heard in Court, with dates listed. an advertisement for gout and rheumatic tablets promotes a local chemist’s stock.
The Northern Herald shows pictures in a large feature including Jersey cow Honey Hrow and Cr McCowan’s short descriptions. War portraits include Quigley Cairns Nicholls Harker and North Queensland soldiers in English camps with Governor General visit notes and war views from Liversee New South Wales. A death in Bamarsi is reported. Aumuller née Von Bre died at 24 after returning from Sydney with her husband. Funeral arrangements and local ties to Satvarat are noted.
Fragmented ad items report an auction by Mr G Woodward of Mrs Ja By Slom household contents and a sale catalog showing organs and items for music lovers. Also notes about a wounded and missing person MW Williams and a boot store opening at Kirk s Babinda with cash terms and insurance agent mention.
A disrupted transport scene shows authorities attempting to secure coal for steamers from Cainstown to Cooktown as federals pressured to arrange shipments amid a slumping economy and industrial action.
Rapid note says on yesterday about 130 applications processed with seven granted under temporary provisions. The court allowed exemptions for certain applicants while others await formal action and judgment.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Atherton Butter Factory figures and supplier trends alongside a transfer of naval officers, naming X. Mueren and Jill Wobart. Mentions Carter appointed Naval Officer and reserve appointments to Cavendish, with uncertain details through the fragmented text.
Captain Nix, long-time leader of Greta lant’s team, died after serving in France during the war. He was remembered as a fearless captain and a respected figure in Rockhampton where he resided for many years. Wounded recently, he had planned to return to action before losing his life in combat.
The Malanda Agricultural Society committee held a routine meeting at Saintly Hall, with officers and members discussing the balance sheet showing a credit balance of 54 pounds 11 shillings 8 pence excluding government subsidy. A motion to approve the balance and allocate funds was carried, and plans for the annual general meeting at Malanda on a Sunday in February 1917 were adopted, with Mr Gillies to be re contacted regarding the commissioners matter. The secretary recorded the meeting and adjourned.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a local meeting and expected notice changes. It references tasks, weeks of timing, and possible work stoppages or delays. Names and places are unreadable, but the context implies municipal planning and procedural steps ongoing with no clear conclusion.
A fragmented OCR snippet references local figures and positions, mentioning Armani Tere and Cole Bart among others. The readable items hint at community roles or advisory notes without clear events or outcomes. Further context is needed to define names, places, and actions.
Fragmented text shows a canceled arrangement for a match or event between Anglia and Wwe with unclear venue and timing. Mentions of ballots, employers, and a list of names appear amid garbled phrases. The core fact: a planned ballot or arrangement related to the event is cancelled and reporting is incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hopeful Comteniente Brisman in Towwich during a period of democratic change. Department officials and Mr Beges discuss possible terms or waivers, with references to railways, mining, and a Prague incident shaping local sentiment.
Shipping disruption causes multiple vessels to be laid up. Reports from Sydney and Melbourne indicate delays, with vessels arriving from Fremantle and Hobart. The survey overviews congestion, yard closures, and expected departures are uncertain amid limited schedules.
Melbourne reports the referendum tally submitted to the Governor-General with less than two percent of total votes remaining to be counted. The outcome hinges on late counts from South Australia and New South Wales, with election officials awaiting final returns to determine the poll’s result.
Readable fragments indicate two visitors arriving in Caivee Ty Buighane for the fall. Details are unclear but imply a notable meeting or event with potential impact on local activity.
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