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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
4
An unclear OCR sports snippet lists numerous jumbled club and jockey terms, suggesting a damaged page with scattered names like Serrexackso and Lyrdinist and various racing or pony race references. The text lacks coherent events or outcomes.
The notice announces an adults and children’s film event postponed to Wednesday night. Charlie plans a fun program with a three act feature including a “You! Lammk Scream Yell and Rose” sequence. Cars and cake are advertised, with a focus on a child friendly atmosphere at the old home setting.
The Shore Club hosts a horse race with many entries including Promes te be and Western Boy. Officials advise race cards and timing are set as crowd expected from the south for the October 13 show.
In the Ep sore and Sviropoitan the Brat Toric was declared by Teer Hanticap octane Meter Coleen. Chinologet, Chaser rove, Conquistador, Rotem Kame, Seat Wealing Dey, Akers Seeet present.
The readable bits show a clipped note about a person named Sidmey and a mention of Sorat Cm, but the fragment lacks clear events or full names to form a complete news item.
The snippet hints at debates over war versus peace, urging enforcement by force yet asserting peace can only be improved through history. It mentions maintaining peace and penal measures, referencing a broader struggle and political actors without clear details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions funds and acknowledgments with unclear references. It references a tobacco fund and a grove, but details, names, dates, and actions are garbled and not recoverable from the source.
A fragmented notice cites critiques of governments and press control amid calls that the Hun must pay. It laments Russian wartime paralysis while urging decisive action and condemning appeasement, referencing then current leaders and factions.
A fragmentary lament questions vengeance and indemnity after a conflict. It reflects anger and a call for restraint while debating whether to punish or forgive, urging peace over revenge.
Early closing protests draw crowds as petition signatures surge. Clergy and citizens advocate strict closing hours amid widespread opposition and tensions over enforcement.
A government investigation assesses the effectiveness of a coch insect agent in destroying pear crops. The report outlines findings from field tests and notes potential implications for agricultural policy and pest control strategies.
Entertainment notes praise the Taco performance Hearshist Sea Thee Gime drawing shrieks of laughter across audiences. The review hints at strong reception and promises more details on future screenings and related events in upcoming issues.
Listings describe sugar land options from 20 to 45 per acre with blocks of 160 acres and 455 acres near Russell River. Raw sugar mill price noted at 21 per ton, with land near French Creek and rail crossings. varied acreages offer clearings, improvements, and title opportunities at several prices.
A stray OCR fragment hints at a story involving a shopkeeper named We Wirease who is revealed as a traitor. The text mentions schemes, deceit, and a dramatised rise and fall within a local crime plot.
A brief reading notice previews The Adventurer by Sinclair and praises its gripping, masterful storytelling. It mentions the author’s confident depiction of youth and adds a short drama installment titled The Waiters plus other items in the issue.
Cairns Theatre invites adults and children to enjoy a family entertainment titled Pasture Pie. The program features local performers and a pie tasting with a playful pie themed performance suitable for all ages.
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