This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary report notes a Masonic farewell dinner on October 22 with remarks about Free Masonry expanding across the Dominions and the empire. It mentions diamonds valued at over a sum and lists names linked to architects and Adelaide steamships, hinting at broader Empire projects.
The monster attraction at the Cuitne Theatre tonight features a double bill with Marriage Morals a melodrama and Bag and Beegnoe a romantic comedy. Stars Tom Moore Russell and John Goldsworthy head a long cast with Florence Aikings Ben Hendricks and others. Fireworks and music accompany live acts as patrons enjoy the varied program.
A notice states riders and members gather at Aquatic Hall this evening. Donations for refreshments are requested from attendees. Friends who cannot assist may leave their dentation at Aquatic Hall after 1 p.m.
A Bay an railway accident near Towneville caused injuries and property damage. Ten passengers were aboard the break van and three in the fruit carriage. The Westinghouse brakes helped stop the train. police and magistrate proceedings followed with offers and counteroffers over compensation. Brevities note local industrial tour and labor shortages amid dry weather and storms in the Johnstone River district.
A Melbourne report describes a tragic incident at Kilmore East Melbourne where a railway guard was run over by a train. The injured guard lost a leg and a woman passenger received injuries as the tram halted suddenly before the impact.
A hospital patient facing a murder charge was moved to gaol after a warning. The case concerns a man named Munieet Foley Teer, who sustained a head wound during the incident at Coast Hospital and remains in a critical condition. Police described the event as occurring in September with further details at the site of Ay.
A fragmented clipping discusses a Wheat Pool Bill and council action amid disputes over fairness and canal-related impacts. The text references Sean Wheat Pool Bill language, implying council debate on resource distribution and policy effects.
The drafty Sunday afternoon Banday race featured Diecle and Melody, with Melody racing hard against Sylvania and Kismet. WIND: medium north easterly. notable rivals included Venus, Osprey, Valmae, and Verne. Race saw multiple lead changes, near capsizes, and close finishes near Red Light and Wharf buoy.
The Secretary of the New Settler League reports country demand for farm learners exceeds supply as many applications await approval. Roughly fifty definite applications are held over pending further action, while steamer arrivals bring many young men seeking passage to join relatives and continue training.
Fragmented wire service notes recount a blaze at a theatre in Monkstown with five documented injuries and near‑total destruction. Firefighters from Kee Brigade contained the blaze as Constable Overs testified about the strike’s link to the incident. Separate items cover a German securities scare and a railway collision with serious injuries and evacuations, plus a funeral plan for a noted ship lighthouse crew member.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.