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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary racing notes describe maiden plate and handicap events at Atherton. Mentions horses, jockeys, and betting outcomes with unclear terms and several misreadings, highlighting likely runners such as Flying Hardicar and Chamberladt Tablets.
Fragmented OCR leaks a report on a Delatve Percestage Scheme in Innisfail with officials from the Australian Se er Prospcers, Mackay, and Queensland Government weighing authority and funding. The piece notes a disputed plan, involvement of water authorities, and future discussion by the Council and Commonwealth Government.
A damaged passage describes a council meeting with references to the Workers Compensation Act, sugar producers association, and various officials. It notes appreciation for Sir Ralph Johnson and mentions attempts to explain farm and labor relations, with plans for returns and official consideration.
In a gripping Paris court saga, Madame Marguerite Steinheil faced charges amid sensational testimony. Her husband, M. Steinheil, and a shocking sequence of events, including a staged crime scene, drew wide interest from London to New York as the case unfolded.
The Cairne Theatre presents a mixed program including Japanese Ragtime and Tangy features, an American Tango dance, and a Dive rag dance. Ormsby, a dramatic company manager, faces a series of misadventures during the evening, from a street quarrel to a bribe demand and a police rescue, ending with a hair raising close. Additional comedies and a scenic act by Austin are on the bill, with a matinee later and a guest address planned by the Awatrai society leader.
Palace Pictures hosts a program led by a Metro feature Mabel Talatierro and the next episode of the Liberty serial. Private Hanson, a blinded veteran, is to be acknowledged by the Cairns Railway Combined Union before his return south. The Palace promises a comfortable, modern venue and standard admission prices.
partial readable notice appears to reference a government related matter with mention of addresses and contact details. Names of places and a box number are visible though damaged. The text hints at required reply and postage arrangements.
An up to date note reports a motel named the Central Motel being built on Spence Street. The entry mentions room facilities and indicates ongoing improvements under a project dated this year.
Edward Bosanko anical engineer on Te Street buys 0 1 oie at his workspace. The fragmentary text notes Bosanko with a street address and a purchase in an unclear context.
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