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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1912
Page
2
An oddly garbled narrative describes a blaze on a mountain side and a ferry or steamship service update between Tommerili Port Douglas and other locations. It mentions Cape Minehane, Cairne Me hod circuit, and an audience reacting to the spectacle, with references to Goodard and local church meetings.
Fragmented OCR notes report a scheme involving premises and castes in Tin Townsills Belle Min with large sums listed. Names and figures appear garbled but total losses near £18,088 and other sums £34 Unite £9 etc referenced against local entities.
A garbled report describes tensions at a large event in Australia with police involvement and fear of unrest. Observers note crowd control measures and potential clashes as authorities aim to keep order. The piece hints at political or religious friction and cites national concerns.
Fragmentary text recalls past eras and figures with elusive names. It hints at an old event or memory, mentioning a craft and a person named Hattie, with references to time, warare, rivets, and a distant date. The passage preserves a nostalgic mood without clear facts.
Unity and excise topics dominate the meeting as lawmakers weigh policy changes amid mounting concerns. Officials seek balanced approaches to economic growth while addressing public sentiment and fiscal impact.
An evening coastal carnival in Cairns featured a 6 pm start and a torchlight procession organized by the AU BX group. The public attended a varied program including a grand march and additional festivities, with preparations and mood described as festive and bustling.
A chaotic scene at Turtle Bay Carnival ends with a violent feud between a married couple and others. Police report heavy crowd disruption and damaged property as the event collapsed into tension and confusion.
A garbled 1911-era snippet references Rome and reforms with unclear dates. It mentions February 8/8 and a reform of the Rome structure, plus a TOR period when only a fraction of a group was observed.
Melbourne report states the Hurat Workers Union claims a majority of magar beet workers are earning 4/6 to 8/- per day with some on 2/ a day. Officials say 65 percent would be under new bounty provisions and some workers require certificates from Customs.
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