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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1925
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sunday activities at a church or similar group including Sunday School and Kinder programs. Mentions worshippers, laity, and a tower reference with uncertain names and times, rendering a partial snapshot of a religious gathering.
Methodist Aptian Street holds morning tithe service led by Rev Cyrillo Morsiey with reference to the Queen Mother. Evening sermon on Immorality and Serenity. choir performs anthem The Promise of Peace by Adams. Mrs Davison sings The Promise of Peace. Rabinds and danvale times noted. Foundations of Habinds Convent postponed to next Sunday.
A dense column surveys mining and metal market notes, school and technical college features, and several regional topics. It mentions the Port of Cairns, Marrian Reef, Stoney Uranda, Tulane, and local government as well as academic and extracurricular activities, with emphasis on reading, literacy, and educational demonstrations.
In loving memory of William Harris known as Harris Williai Harris who died in November at age 26 years 11 months inserted by his mother and siblings. Also in memory of Ethel Ching Huntgr Brisbane Cairns November 19 unclear lines honor their loved ones.
The Cairne Post discusses improving home education in Australia. It argues the home is the true center of learning and mothers should provide practical instruction. It cites Bernard Shaw on parental influence and stresses work, recreation balance, and public duty for national welfare.
A fragmentary report records high water at 6 14 and 1 00 pm on November 30 with a full moon. It mentions Mr M Hen Merion and a music programme at Norman Park on Sunday evening. Police at the Cairns court are listed with Me Fc M Burne presiding and a charge connected to drinking in a public place.
Fragmentary text discusses city finances and proposed reforms. Mentions treasury, baring capacity, and economic aims. Lacks clear names, dates, or locations due to damaged source text.
A fragmented weather note indicates rainfall with scattered showers across the region. The garbled text mentions a mix of dry spells and wet periods, estimating limited totals and periods of clearer skies amid unsettled conditions.
City Council completed erecting twelve warning signs by the Royal Automobile Club, painted red with silver lettering stating Breach of Traffic. A motorcyclist, Ward, was fined after riding through a street intersection at four miles an hour over the limit. Court proceedings continued with cautions and orders issued.
Reports from Cairns Suummons Court charging Constantine with trespass on November 28 and detailing a chain of arrests. Also covered are a hotel incident, a remand for eight days, and progress on water pipe installations and housing numbers for rapid delivery and location efforts.
An enthusiastic gathering of delegates from the Country Praghese sive Party convened in West last night to discuss forthcoming elections. A committee was formed with authority to add, and delegates from outside districts were invited to nominate candidates for the campaign.
The Tinatao Shire Council schedule includes auctions and meetings at Atherton on Thursday December with plans for concrete pipes and drainage works. A club meeting for the Ciafena Golf Club is noted, along with a church meeting and hotel construction plans. Public auctions include a Ford car, household furniture, and hardware items, with dates in December and January announced by local auctioneers.
A fragmentary report describes a Women’s Naval League gathering at Semper Oddfellows Hall with good attendance. Organized by Mrs Teague, the event’s summary mentions support from the Women’s Austrarian League and mentions a monthly forecast for Utica with cloudy spells and possible showers.
A city council discussion addresses changes to the Esplanade bathing area. Officials note alterations to fencing and netting, with emphasis on safety for women and children and the need for renewal of certain structures. The report outlines ongoing maintenance and anticipated improvements.
A correspondent argues the Hydro-bleeytic Investigation Board should pursue Barton Falls works within a 42000 grant limit. The letter urges local authority support for wire contracting and machinery installation to enable the project, predicting long term favorable revenue and local representation.
A fragmentary letter discusses guiding the youth of Australia toward civic duties and parental responsibility. It urges immediate steps to protect young minds, promote national service, and defend against propaganda. It advocates a universal movement embracing all youth under a shared moral duty.
A Cairns SeasoR musical event by the Cheval Society featured a praised performance by Osborn and others. The concert, Saturday by the Speiety, impressed with vocal clarity and emotive balance, drawing strong audience response and noting refined artistry.
London reports from November 26 indicate parliamentary secretary remarks on the Admiralty warships. The discussion compares current fleets and costs to figures from March 1928, noting shifts in naval strength and budgetary allocations.
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