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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Nese Glidston Mme Sadie Street on the Sth Oetaber with unclear details. Likely a local social or property mention in Gardor Vale with partial names and dates.
Fragmentary report details vessels and ports between Townsville Melbourne Sydney Queensland and Brisbane with timing notes in October. Mentions ships led by Auperelien Stenenthipe and Gowen Temes, arrivals and departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, timber shipments, and repairs.
The text records a Brisbane market report dated October with references to the Athorton Butter Factory and Meier Omersd Manager. It notes sheep stock and market activity from the prior week, with details on prices and volumes though many portions are garbled.
Fragmentary note describes a mining event with cryptic terms and names such as Ortaber 67 and Harlan Senet Tighe Lead. The text mentions dates like 9/30 and references to Sprite and Sven windarh, but clarity is low. The readable items suggest a mining summary or shorthand diary entry with several proper nouns.
The article analyzes per capita taxation rises, state land and Warra coal mine impacts, and mounting railway deficits. It notes increased expenditures, a costly state trawler, and calls for reforms including appointing a railways commissioner. The piece critiques ministerial policies and contemplates the country’s fiscal strain.
Memoriam note for Lance-Corporal AW Lewell killed in action on October 13th. Muttering of grief from son brother and mother, with family names including Mee Mr. Finn Mrs BP Stevens and T. Lewell. Message dated remembrance, asking who will care and recalling the day of return in Australia.
The memory of Lervether Henjamin who passed away at St Margarets Private Hospital on October. Survived by brothers and siblings with condolences from Gnut Mie and the extended family.
Fragmentary notices announce a funeral attendance for Moss family members at Cairns District Hospital and a series of sales from Nakashiba to Corwen with emphasis on economy bargains. Mixed names, places, and dates appear in garbled OCR, providing scattered entities but unclear full events.
An extensive Cairns meeting summary details social gatherings, branch arrangements for a return soldier and sailors association, and a funeral of Mr T Montfancla. It notes preparations for dances, sports events, and a special Langue meeting to discuss the return ball. Accounts mention attendance, venues, and organized outings to engage veterans and community members.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of a pretended agent named Benes in Watersid with unclear details. The brief hints at a trade or ceremony and mentions Merion and Whe Te. Further readable names include Myrigles and Tei Veabe, but the exact cause and location remain obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Meare ty Gevesmunge IRSSILe pe Fo Prose and Bitten. references a remand and a wealth mentioned with papers and Brisbane Te. The readable portions are unclear and names are fragmented.
A fractured OCR snippet hints at local events in the West with names and places partially readable. The readable elements point to a short, non-detailed civic or community item, lacking clear dates or full identities.
A small, unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and numbers but lacks clear events or context. It suggests partial notes or captions, with multiple incomplete phrases and stray characters, offering no verifiable persons, places, or dates.
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered letters and incomplete phrases lacking clear names, places, dates, or events. The readable content fails to identify a person, organization, or incident.
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