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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1924
Page
6
A garbled report from Sydney describes a murder charge linked to a motorist on Parramatta Road. Names and details are unclear but reference to Frank Smith and a retest suggest a tribunal or court action. Further legible facts are needed for full clarity.
An OCR fragment reports a mining disaster involving four miners at a Swansear New Zealand football event attendance line. The text is garbled but suggests an underground collapse and fatalities among workers associated with a naval or football context.
The Howard Motor Co Ltd announces an upcoming Buick model noted for a shorter wheelbase than the standard six-cylinder, a roomy Decylinder-like feel, and improved upkeep. Local agent J Fitzsimmons offers details and early delivery, with sample models on request for eager buyers.
Fragmented OCR style text describes a Palace Theatre scene with characters and a war themed plot. It references Vani Witnok and Noel, Shageered, and wealth, with hints of a performance and a returning figure. Readers are left with a sense of a dramatic production and cast interactions.
The draft report details formation of a Goldenvale Athletic Association. Officials named include Secretary and Vice Presidents, with plans to approach Sporting Associations for regulatory info. A season opening ground with training facilities and a proposed grand social to present trophies aims to rally farmers and supporters.
A lively Gordonvale Ambulance Brigade event drew a large crowd on Saturday with stalls, novelty poems, and various entertainments. The programme featured a tropical fair atmosphere with an open air concert by the Chinos Lyric Orchestra, athletic displays, horses and a lively evening show that delighted attendees and showcased local talent.
The report notes a Saturday rugby game where Carlton and Ratway faced defeats amid strong forward play and dash. The narrative highlights Ke Mirna and AueHweer as notable runners, with a focus on improved position and overall effort in the final ROM game.
A partial report from Autras outlines the League of Wheelmen meeting at Lake’s Retreat. Plans for a forthcoming gymkhana and racing events are described with entries for junior and senior divisions, course routes, and trophy donations. Officials and timekeepers are named, and a future monthly gathering is scheduled for the second Monday.
Horace Maptesden and Kynel Maplesden were charged on May 1, 1924, with planning to marry Cat Berne today or else face punishment. Evidence showed long separation, growing affection, and a motive to keep a sister and her child. trial proceeded with bail granted.
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