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Brief unreadable OCR fragment records times and dates: am 28 7 48 a m and 7 Nov. we 30 847 a m. The text is incomplete, making it impossible to identify persons, places, or events.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1929
Page
9
Brief unreadable OCR fragment records times and dates: am 28 7 48 a m and 7 Nov. we 30 847 a m. The text is incomplete, making it impossible to identify persons, places, or events.
A fragmented OCR line shows repeated mentions of Pal TM and time indicators in the afternoon. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear events or participants to form a fuller news item.
Shipping note records phased movements in late March with last quarter moon and a move to port at 204.3 am. Tarcoola is listed at No. 4, with arrivals scheduled in November.
Lucerne chaff light supply on Saturday with prices from 6/10 to 5/10 and no New South Wales eaten chaff forward. Mined chaff fair supply and dull sales 5/10 to 5/-. Local potatoes down 16/- to 12/-. Onions fair with one sale at 7/3 and others up to 7/6. Sweden turnips cleared 4/- to 3/6. What sold for 4/11 to 4/8. Skinless barley and feed barley forward but not offered. Maize light supply with a weaker market, sales 4/9 to 4/7.
Nov 20 reports loading sugar and bulk molasses for 5-Sailed bound for the south on Saturday. The Adelaide SS Company arrived Cairns Friday to load ore. Mac ate SS to deep Cairns. Allera Adelaide S.S. Co. due Cairns Nov 26. Liverpool Latsting for Australian including Cairns. PTEL Hawes for Cairns at the end.
In Karenbar 23, England Wales faced Wales and England. The match finished with a 6 0 scoreline as England dominated.
A fragment reports a crowd at a long established bank in Milton Found Town near In toms Bend. British and foreign customers faced restricted counter space. A crush caused foreigners to fall near the doorway amid a mass movement and a disturbance. The piece notes historic banking activity in the old building and its role in town growth.
October output from Co op Limited Byron Bay shows L042 tons production with correspondence noting last year’s 906 tons. Bacon slaughter data appears in the fragmentary text, indicating monthly figures but with incomplete details.
London market notes butter remained firm with New Zealand prices around 172 to 174 shillings and Australian 170 to 172 shillings. Unsalted New Zealand ranged 182 to 188 shillings and Australia 176 to 180. Prince New Zealand colored 94 shillings and white 96.
The Sydney metal market notes three months spot cotter and bullion prices. Lead trades at 20 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence and 21 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence. Silver ranges between 1 shilling 4 pence and 2 shillings 9 pence. American elect price 18 cents.
November 22 hearing before Justice Macressan Henchman and FE A Douglas on an order nisi for prohibition directed at Mr. A Stairs J P. Suspected death of Dulcie Ra. Challenge that Staines exceeded jurisdiction admitting an affidavit by the deceased Hare Sakae Pegi Bhe manager. Case adjourned until Monday after arguments on coroners and magistrates powers.
A barely legible note describes a remarkable 1,560 mile journey lasting 23 days across Africa with a stop including Kenya and Madagascar. It mentions a rare revival and a frontal November event, highlighting the mileage and duration of the flight with sparse names and places.
About 20 cars carried holiday makers from Cairns to Lake Barrine and the Tableland. The 8 am start and 6 pm return marked a day of enjoyment and profit. Organized by the Catholic Young Men's Society, the outing will boost the Y M S votes at the forthcoming Children's Ball.
A transport voyage consumes Captain Parker as he plans 3,000,000 eggs to be delivered before Christmas. The extensive cargo reflects the scale of the holiday supply chain and the ship’s careful schedule.
The message thanks Mr Edward Pitt and his crew of Anna Pitt for bringing two men from Iris safely to Cairmms after their boat was burned at Fitzroy Island. Included are best wishes from Y Nishimura and family.
The Cairns Post argues the Minister misstates timber resources, urging examination of Northern forests from Port Douglas to Cooktown. It lists kauri pine, cedar, various oaks, yellow pine, river gum and more, noting vast stands in scrub and plains with potential state revenue.
The author laments a sparsely populated remote region near civilisation and argues for turning timber rich areas into forestry reserves or pilot development. He suggests roads, employment for Australians, and unlocking timber mineral and agricultural potential of the far North, urging government to act while warning against overemphasis on shortages.
A formidable figure in French politics and international diplomacy has died. Known for veracity and audacity, he shaped wartime strategy and policy through bold, unyielding methods. Beneath the publicist and fighter persona lay compassionate traits seen during wartime visits.
Thomas Driscoll forfeited bail of five shillings after failing to appear before Mr. A. H. O'Kelly P.M. in City Police Court on Saturday to answer drunkenness charges.
A Saturday night collision involved a private car owned by Mr. Cheerio of Freshwater and Mr. Williams's Double Island bus. No injuries were reported though both vehicles damaged the front wheels in the incident.
Unclear fragment mentions police court and opium case. Likely reports a local court proceeding with references to opium, but details are incomplete. The item suggests legal action or charges and a preliminary or ongoing hearing status.
In Norman Park the Cairns Cricket Association second round saw Rovers defeat Ivanhoes by an innings and 52 runs while Waratahs beat Mercantiles by seven wickets. Rovers lead with 15 points, Waratahs have 12, Mercantiles still in contention. Gelling top scored with 57 not out for Mercantiles, and Ivanhoes failed in their chase as WaraTahs and Mercantiles struggled in both innings.
North represented university exams list scores by city. Students from Toowoomba Cairns Townsville Rockhampton Bris bane and other places posted grades from Grade One to Special Honours with violin scores included. Notable names include Mary F Eva Eva Gladstone and Maureen Sheppard among many others.
Strong scores marked the monthly medal round with P. Anthog gaining nett 68 after a 14 handicap, and R. Sutton close behind at nett 71. Dr Serna edged to second as R. O'Meara, a newcomer, posted 74 while other players such as M Klarwein and F L O'Brien posted 77s and 84s in a tight field.
In Tully Court on November 22 police remanded a case as serious charge proceedings began and local officials prepared for further actions amid ongoing legal steps.
The Australian Government’s policy on gold reserves draws strong interest in financial circles. Market watchers note high London cover prices and expect further gold shipments from Australia to balance excessive imports and sustain the exchange.
The notice from St Johns dated November 23 notes a tidal wave event arriving slowly and outlines ensuing details and context for the incident.
The dispatch from New York dated November 21 notes an early report on loss of life with details scarce. Authorities have yet to release full figures or identify victims, while rescue and investigation efforts continue at the scene.
At the Cairns Ambulance Brigade monthly meeting held Thursday night letters on contributions were received. The Waterside Workers’ Federation totaled 1417713 with a debit of £336 1s 0d. £34 2s 11d was passed for payment. A letter from age age could seek a share of the Ambulance insurance, but the committee is satisfied with current cover. Discussions covered accident matters across country districts and a safety program will be conducted under supervision. all welcome.
In London on November 23 Sir H Cayzer questioned naval parity among destroyers submarines and personnel. PM MacDonald said public discussion is inadvisable but tonnage questions will be considered as talks proceed. He noted parity has been accepted by prior governments and will be worked out with advisers before reporting to Parliament.
Washington nov 21 the personnel of the united states mr stimson will head the delegation which also includes senior naval advisers and others forming a key advisory group for defense affairs from the capital sources indicate plans for top level coordination with army air forces and civilian officials
The London operation is expected to run eight or ten weeks beginning around November 20, with officials forecasting a prolonged process and timeline uncertainty.
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