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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
6
A garbled local note references Town and Country topics, mentioning people and places in unclear sequence. It hints at a procession or event with names like Lamail and Congdon and locations tied to a heading style from a past issue.
Readable after extensive damage the report outlines the Innisfail hotel and public works project. It notes contractors and tradespeople, the pace of construction, temporary shelters, woodwork issues, material shortages, and anticipated completion around Christmas. It mentions the public works department and the ongoing effort to finish the site with better facilities.
Fragmented notes describe community events and people visiting Mr Norman Omil and Mr Bu HEfe. Mentions include a hunting scene, weather, a fire, and guests from Emalond with reflections on trains, roads, and local sociability.
A garbled report lists visitors including Osborne, Siete D., T Fischer, and Cobh to Daintree over the weekend. It mentions Mussman, Mia, and Mrs EK Bitlis, plus various town observations, plantings, and stock discussions with locals and workers, interwoven with fragmented notes on transport, stores, and farming activities.
The Ravenshoe Sub-Centre gathered funds and pledges through a local meeting at We Allerton Centre Qatar. Officials planned telecommunication links to Herberton and a Sunday schedule with conditions accepted. The secretary thanked supporters and the committee discussed staff details and future aid to the centre, including a 2300 subsidy proposal and bearer arrangements.
Incomplete text fragment shows garbled lines about a local event or notice. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, making specific facts unavailable.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a devotional or poetic line about facing the divine. The readable words reference rightness, action, and possible names or terms like Dewar and Sha. The text is incomplete and lacks clear narrative structure or identifiable events.
Debates raged as Mr Gilliea and Mr J S Kere clashed over arbitration and workers’ rights. Ministers and MPs argued about law enforcement penalties, court powers, and the impact on industry while calls for national schemes and updated arbitral processes dominated the session.
Fragmentary dispatches discuss currency and trade relations involving Britain Australia and the United States. The text mentions Treasury opposition to disclosure and an interview with Col Amery, with concern over early moves on fisheries and trade.
A grand display lists ladies shoes fairing in several styles including bar shoes and Cuban heels in celluloid, with prices shown as 7/8 to 13/9. Children's sandals in multiple sizes and ankle mar shoes also appear, all marked "TODAY" with reduced rates.
Fragmentary OCR reads Tadirs tite FELT SEAT EP RS and various product mentions including slippers hosiery and ladies wear. Numerous garbled terms impede clear event or entity extraction. no coherent action or outcome is discernible.
Advert shows diverse footwear and clothing deals with bold prices. Alan's dress boots and Rey boots feature toe glue, fittings, and tan finishes. Various men's trousers and drill outfits priced from 6/11 to 29/4, plus denims and corduroy pants highlighted for value.
A local ad lists Tourist Shirts starting at 11 shillings with matching options and sale prices on Oxford shirts. Numerous shirt styles including naval, poplin, and white options priced today 1s9d to 6s3d, highlighting quality fabrics and durable wear.
A fragmented display lists prices and styles for men underwear including cotton singlets sleeveless and with sleeves, white variants, and knit short sleeves. also includes bathing costumes, plannelette pyjama suits, and various fabrics. Prices range from 2 shillings 6 pence to 4 shillings 11 pence, with details on chest measurements and sizes.
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