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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
4
The report describes a district fair setting with weather concerns, spectators, and a sequence of agricultural entries. It lists varieties and exhibits such as apricots, cherries, peaches, and corn varieties, with multiple growers and stock shows. The passage notes incomplete reporting and references named exhibitors and categories across fruits, vegetables, and plant stock.
In London on September 2 a public dinner toasted Sir George Reid with about one hundred guests including editors from major papers. Donald praised Reid as popular and loyal to Australia, while Reid thanked the Premier and noted cordial relations and the warm reception from the Australian commercial traveler.
A quirky letter to the editor from Cockmey laments English misspellings and odd terms. It muses on the origin of the begpipe a device linked to preserving Scottish independence, and laments modern misuses of language while urging readers to reflect on history.
A six aside match on Dallas course saw Hambledon team Monee Kiley Plomiey Barris AG Vanghte Walker Dowling face weakened Calne with Memes Mann Holdrick Mesara Johastone Draper Whit tek Page Mighell. The piece also touches on federation debates and social issues including feminism and compulsory designation in Australia, with Bishop comments on duty and Christian ethics.
A garbled fragment mentions Dicesse of Carpentaria and people at Cuuktown, with unclear details. The readable text suggests a local dispute or event involving named places and individuals, but specifics are undetermined due to the damaged OCR.
A fragmented notice records an unusual item involving Foo Children and a peppermint event. Readable fragments mention mock coughing and a location tied to Ore Peppermint, but details or dates are unclear and contexts vary.
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