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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered terms about shipping, dates, places, and entities, but lacks complete names, actions, or outcomes. The legible bits mention days like Saturday and locations such as Rhone and The AUSH, with references to cats, batardeys, and demonstrations of uncertain provenance.
Adelaide company faced a streetcar delay as crews worked on a termite treatment at a site. A rear street crossing closed temporarily. service resumed once barriers were removed and the area secured.
A damaged OCR notice lists local sale actions and key names with dates and venues. It mentions a Friday sale, a town event, and several monetary figures tied to items and bids. No clear entities or consistent details emerge due to text corruption.
Readable bits show stray letters and broken phrases about commercial terms and names. No coherent events, dates, or entities emerge to identify a person team place or organization from the readable text.
A brief tremor rattled the town drawing attention to Seber and Haase who noted aging concerns and urged calm as residents assessed impact and safety measures.
Fragmentary OCR text references names Wingard Vanairson Canfield Melbourne Cans Addr Ow and Abbett Stee Cairns with unclear context. No clear event date or action.
The fragment appears as a clipped page item titled The Metal Market with unreadable OCR garble. It references prices and entities such as Myke, Romeine, and sects, but lacks coherent data. The readable content is limited to a dated section placeholder and stray names, leaving the core market detail obscured.
Fragmentary text refers to copper mines at Rootes, mentions Seema and SW press region, contains unclear names and dates. It hints at events or updates but is largely garbled with unreadable phrases and missing details.
The article reports on the New Minnis Moxham GX project with Jenkinson as chairman and notes a plan to connect via a 90 foot shaft and a 2 foot mall shaft, describing urgency for quicker and cheaper routes. It mentions dry conditions, a likely storm, and assignment of a new manager for the company’s engineer, A Paull, returning from Medbourne.
Reports describe fires at Mulgrave and nearby areas with evacuations and police response. Mentioned are arson suspicions, arrests near the scene, and local fears as residents worry over property damage and safety amid ongoing disturbances.
Fragmentary note references a farmer aid group under a Viet era award, with mention of sanitation, farmers, and an organized committee formed to assist farmers. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Public meetings outline community input on local issues. Fragments reference a teaching mayor, experts, and a planned gathering at a venue near winter and civic center. Names and precise details are unclear but indicate an urban council or neighborhood forum addressing residents concerns.
The piece criticizes the Ryan administration in Queensland, accusing it of inaction on key issues such as the sugar industry and rising living costs. It denounces attempts to abolish the Legislative Council, alleges mismanagement, and portrays the government as aloof while promising reforms that fail to materialize.
Police raided three hays at Babinda on Saturday afternoon using liquor. Names of shire residents mentioned include Un Hardhrave Maconlay J Parsons Barelay Table rod and Alien Moore Cloncurry. The text references clan influence and local control concerns amid community tensions.
A death notice reports the passing of Mr. Turner the well known tally clerk in Cairns. The obituary notes early Sunday morning death and that the usual service for the deceased was held in the afternoon at Masomle Hall following a brief ceremony.
Baltes Town Council agenda notes a rescheduled Tuesday night meeting. A postponed session by the Communications Committee and Seurerion Companies are on tonight. Mr. Hoare will auction the premises and household furniture on Friday the 9th at 9.00.
Cairns Police Court heard details of an auction sale to be held next Wednesday at 3 am by Mr H Sheppard of Mareeba. The notice mentions an Sree em ol Set and elves wiles from Mareeba, with farmers held by Mr John Fenton. Lawrence Bernard PAL faced charges for drink related offenses and was fined ten or gt hours. Sentence read before Mr T A Very.
An old advertisement notes Jost opening a boot shop in Babinds at Kirk's offering ladies Gent's and children's boots and shoes with fit and style. The issue also mentions mill hands and cane cutters positions and a council meeting where Alderman Draper will seek Home Secretary action to rescind proclamations. Cairns chemist shop updates and new stock promotions are also described.
A fragmentary Queensland period piece notes Kochs as the enduring cultural icon amid changing public opinion. It cites a famous figure in demand and sale, while urging timely investment in trusts and opportunities. The piece also mentions a criminal case in Bundaberg and local commerce marketing Skeetobane mosquito remedy from Robt Craig Chemist Cairns.
A aboard Wyandra before sailing a man mounted the aft, delivering a lengthy harangue to dockside crowds. He urged a vote no on the referenda while the ship remained at the wharf, drawing attention and humor from onlookers.
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A chaotic report records a meeting at Mr Wildgrave's residence on a Sunday night with the Millar Aillar Progress Association. Talks cover chairmanship, officer roles, plans for a new Infectious Diseases Ward at Atherton District Hospital, and a public telephone station. Also noted are rainfall, forthcoming social events, and proposals to support hospital care with community participation.
A stalled political crisis unfolds as Premier and Assistant Justice Minister Mavell face a cabinet deadlock. The clash centers on Fihelly’s position, with calls for departure or government collapse amid ongoing pressure and party division.
An uneven OCR fragment discusses opposition and support for conscription, mentioning varied political figures and arguments. It references Labour, federal parliament, and references to Australia with scattered names and locations. The text is fragmented but centers on the conscription debate and potential votes.
In Sydney on November 14 the police noted multiple arson attempts targeting wheat stacks. The Lesthar railway yard and nearby areas reported fires with damaging smoke. George Frame Bone and East Sydney residents were questioned as investigators traced waste containing petrol and matches found near the blaze. The incidents disrupted nearby property and prompted police warnings.
Adolphus Howat appeared before the court on Causterday amid greetings. Archibald Wioe was held as a witness in a death case involving Maite seeds. The proceedings referenced witnesses and a tentative trial schedule.
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