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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
4
Sporting notes from Brisbane recap a crowded period with multiple events and players listed in terse form. The report mentions teams and individuals in quick succession, highlighting performances and standings in a compact local update.
Fragmentary OCR describes a peculiar basketball game with multiple players named oddly and mixed results. The text names teams, doubles, and several individuals, but many words are garbled, producing an unclear sequence of plays, scorers, and conclusions.
The article reports on a maiden contest at the green with Bos Star favored as a premier player. Results list Saturday Champion Singles and ordinary games, noting matches between Lennon, Sheen, Dinkee Tobey, Gorton, Hitcock, O Leary, Standish, Smithers, Norbury, Dares, Nagel, Philips, and others with various point totals.
The Central Hotel on Spence Street advertises an up to date billiard room with latest interest in leathers, billiards and pool alloys. Read about Avunahia products and offerings in this compact notice from the hotel bureau.
The Cairns Theatre shows the last opportunity to see a present excel lent program headlined by The Race Is On with Helen Ware and a strong supporting cast. Also screened is The Big Pa and Her Final Judgment plus discussion of The War of Virginia and Melbourne Cup episodes.
During Danish rule Heligoland was pawned at times and wrecking teams aided the rescue. The Seabeam era left the island stocked with lifesaving gear as crews inspected wrecks. A crewman’s fleeting glimpse revealed copper, ventilators, and fittings worth saving amid the wreckage.
The wartime tale centers on Rifleman Henry Robinson Lupton of the King's Own who served twenty two months in France before being wounded and taken prisoner in Germany. His mother, after learning of his death, later published a memorial notice, while Lupton endured a long war as a prisoner at Werden Ruhr.
Lord Browne and Adele May Mowins wed at St Nicholas Ringwold amid a large local throng. Guests included Lord Hamilton and Major Percy Beckett with Capian Henry Kitchener present. The couple left for Gat ee afterwards as hundreds sent congratulations including messages from the King and Queen.
A fragmentary war letter recounts meeting with a king and a march with 420 Australians present. The writer notes respect shown by the king and mentions a plea for support and loyalty from home.
A man named Harold Storey won a bet and faced three months in prison after blowing a buzzer during a Lent event at the Cray岩 Works area. The incident caused noise and public disturbance leading to protests and charges. Storey claimed victory in court as authorities noted the disruption harmed officials and bystanders alike.
Chronicle of Var Deventer confirming strategic decisions during a scout skirmish. Report notes German East Army movements, Allied counter actions, and uncertainty over enemy orders as forces maneuver in presumed contact. Details describe cavalry actions, positions, and the general’s assessment of the battle's progression.
Fragmented OCR text presents names and addresses with scattered references to residents, services, and local proceedings. Partial mentions include Mr and Mrs Wart, Cant deayss, and WA Green's establishment, plus various individuals and services. the piece reads as a jumble lacking a coherent event or outcome.
Local divers or repairers on Lake Street Cairns receive positive acclaim for high quality workmanship. The service is described as of the highest character and commended by a world renowned musical artist.
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