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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places with unclear context such as Sir Miles, LO Chran te ro ae a eo Nester and Seendana, Ter Reso, Kegnehingtoa, leaving a vague local notice or obituary-like snippet with unreadable details.
A damaged clipping shows a fragmented debate over party support and cabinet actions. It mentions Foley and Lebur candidates, questioning truthful conduct and public awareness amid political maneuvering.
A heated exchange pits Mr Foley's demand for truth against Mr Ryan’s defense of free speech as a Labor party banner. The dialogue highlights tensions over rhetoric, audience reactions, and parliamentary decorum, with side comments from Melvin and references to musical instruction at a private residence.
Fragmented notice describes emergency measures, tariffs at hotels, and nursing and medical actions amid a malarial outbreak. Mentions local organizations, admin letters, and court actions, with references to building, telephone, and various names in a chaotic historical document.
A damaged OCR fragment references an excursion to a venue with an 8 PM start and a 60 PM end time, mentions a partner and cremation context, and notes a meeting or event with unclear details. The garbled text retains names and places but lacks clear facts.
A fragmentary report describes Zealander visitors and local figures at Cairns Court on Friday. Jona Daring and other persons face alleged offenses. Mr Harrap questions evidence while Mrs Anke and Mr Beattie recount travel from North Queensland to New Zealand and discussing motives.
Fragmented OCR text shows domestic notices including marriages births and deaths but contains many garbled terms and unclear dates. The readable portion references a notice column and examiners, with vague references to bonds and traction terms.
Record shows Cairhn Tar hor Board data for September 1912. Totals include 7273 tons Bewt and 7021 Vaneldewt with 10571 tons Sewt. These figures reflect imports and exports on the shipping ledger for the month.
A reader from Cress Tas writes that after trying many medicines without relief, a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets cured their constipation. The note credits swift improvement after the first dose and urges chemists to stock the remedy.
A jumble of small items notes a court commit ment for vagrancy and larceny, a hospital tribute, export figures for Cairn in September, a high school gathering reminder, and a Cairn Geithnt team report with regional society items. The Herald previews fashion, society notes, and local advertising demand while highlighting community events and school activities.
The fragmentary OCR text references the Palace Theatre drawing big crowds and promoting shows. It hints at promotional activity, audience interest, and interpretations of events, but the reading is garbled and names or concrete details are missing.
At the October 17 council meeting the resignation of Councillor McDonald was accepted. An inspection committee reported one person could handle the treasurer duties with little overtime. The clerk prepared a valuation showing the shire total increased by £40,140 and questions arise about erecting a new hall to replace the shire hall, to be considered by the Warr adjoining committee.
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