01 Sep 1916
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes list a school and buildings on a street near Newmarket Hotel with references to Cairo and a meat export company. Readable items include a box address and a telephone number 91. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
James Lyons of Limstep and Lyons Timber Merchants advertise sawn timber mouldings and timber products served by modern appliances. The entry also promotes Kellys Railway Hotel Mareeba as a new two story hotel offering ample accommodation, balconies, large bedrooms, and good wines and liquors with a fine table.
Lennon’s Crown Hotel at Corner Sect and Shieh Streets announces full renovation and refurnishing under new management. The property offers superior accommodations for guests and boarders with spacious balconies, modern bedrooms, refined table service, and quality work. Mrs L M Lennon remains proprietor.
In Cairns Police Court Senior Sergeant Kenny faced cross examination over remarks allegedly made in open court regarding the case of police versus Ow Lee. The inquiry focused on Kenny's conduct toward Mr Gibson and the propriety of his adjudicating role the following day.
Breeder Thos Braerer of Postery Yards reports strong results with Bisck Orpington and White Leghorn stock. Birds show excellent type and vigour with several firsts and seconds at a recent show. Prices listed for young stock and breeding trios, with correspondence and inspection details available from the Australasia company.
A tangled court dialogue shows Senior Sergeant Kenny and Mr. MacDonnell clashing over accusations, apologies, and statements in a libel case involving On Lee. Witnesses recount remarks, memory doubts, and concerns about propriety as officials seek to resolve credibility and possible insinuations.
Fragmented OCR text records a courtroom scene with multiple witnesses named Gibson MacDonnell Lee O Kelly and Kenzy. Dialog touches on conversations about a parcel believed to contain pineapple and alleged payments or gifts. Several interrogations reference Police Station visits and cross questioning about truthfulness and money offers.
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