30 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
1
A defendant and witness described a room setup with a cot and a covered floor area. The dialogue referenced a trap or ceiling cutout and a possible ring device. The witness and others spoke of a person who could not be present and of a risky environment in the room.
A fragmentary line shows a man with a hip replying to a question about a bet or stake. The source text is garbled but hints at a wager or pricing phrase and a named speaker. Further context is unavailable.
Witness describes a late night gambling session involving two up and Ricketty An at a local venue. Defendants and others wagered money on dice with peg three, paid for gas and rent, and discussed bringing in more players. Witness left around 9 30 p.m and returned later. police notes indicate a period of activity and questions about legality of the game.
Readable fragments describe a local event involving a person named Comseuet, with unclear actions and context. The text hints at a place or event but concrete details are missing, leaving uncertainty about date, location, and participants.
Fragmentary OCR shows police and witnesses near a shop door with a locked entry. A defendant talks of games of chance inside and is questioned by Mr MacDonnell and Congreve about betting and a possible plan. The testimony includes partial mentions of players, a man named Ricketty Ave, and references to a Britene woman.
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