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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary text listing numerous surnames and terms across possible names and places, providing no discernible event, date, or clear subject to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable parts resemble a mishmashed OCR segment with scattered proper nouns lacking context.
Fragmented OCR records ships and steamers visiting Townsville Port Douglas Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. It lists arrivals departures and return legs with timing references missing consistent dates and spellings. The garbled text mentions Bowen Mackay and various routes south and back including Australian shipping lines and vessels like Lass o Gowele with uncertain timetable details.
Fragmentary shipping notes mention vessels and locations with scattered names and terms. Several proper nouns appear but overall text is incoherent, lacking a traceable event or outcome.
Fragmented notes describe a September event with stakes and participants. Details include amounts around £37 and £38, two unnamed rivals, and a sequence of quarter and date references. The readable text hints at a local horse or betting scene with planned action and outcomes.
A garbled report references a ship activity and delays in a plan. It mentions the main chartered effort, a considerable drawing in the course of a retreat, and a quantity of 2500 kilolunes of material for a forthcoming Fortnight delivery aboard a vessel.
The friends of Mr Jas Henry Brown and family are invited to attend the funeral of Mary Brown, deceased, leaving St Monday afternoon to Cairns Cemetery. Also invited are friends of Mr and Mrs W A Murray of Draper Street and P Grace, baker, Muoliha.
Me A HL Clarke reports stock quotes for mining and metals including Coweta Hammgosten MUCothbert St Andres Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyrconnell Extended and related items. Prices shown in pounds shillings pence with bids asks and trade notes from Cairns Bowen River Bowen Coal Co. Ltd and other companies.
Fragmented OCR text shows a list of names and items including Briar Freehold Minnie Moxham Queen Cromn with references to measurements and garments. Mentions of Bevo font, Crepe, and factory-like notes imply a catalog or auction page with fabric and fashion entries.
This readable fragment lists scattered items including throat remedies and a few names such as Dr Steads and Murphy. It mentions Standby Dr Steads Throat Pumtille and a few stage or show references like Calls Show and Entries for all sections. The text is incomplete and garbled with poor OCR.
Descriptions of British success near Ginchy with troops advancing into Lossy Wood and approaching German positions. Reports of heavy bombardment, stubborn resistance, and casualties as units push toward the enemy lines, echoing prior day’s Longueval breakthrough.
Retired Cechey describes a bombardment of trenches on Vimy ridge opposite Souches Cabaret and Rouze. Our air force bombed an aerodrome destroying two hangars. One aircraft missing. In close fighting at High Wood we took two trenches with two officers and 19 Bavarians, inflicting heavy casualties. We entered enemy trenches near Arras and Neuve Chapelle, taking prisoners.
Text reports a Russian repulse of a German Turkish attack near Naraiovka in the Hatica direction with 100 prisoners taken. Bulgarian barges carrying bread sunk. Seaplanes attacked Russian torpedo boats without effect. General Alexiev comments on potential Eastern offensive and Austro German Turkish forces.
In an ornate ceremony on the third ultimo at St. Mosten's Church Csiren Miss Winsbred Steen, former daughter of Sex A Hymn, married Mey I. W. Metath, fourth mom of Mire, McGrar Cette, the Nery. Father Caiman officiated. The bride wore shell pink crepe de chine with matching hat. bridesmaid Mim . Ste 1orath wore pale pink and a dainty veil. The couple departed for a southern honeymoon aboard a touring train. presents were numerous and elaborate.
The passage outlines a tense political scenario over sugar policy and federal power. It notes government efforts to find a solution to the sugar industry problem, tensions with Labour factions, and the possibility of shifting control to Commonwealth authorities. It highlights the precarious position of mills and growers amid debates on tariffs and the sugar industry’s impact on the wider political equation.
Brisbane September 10 The Education Department contemplates establishing dental clinics at Rockhampton and Towneville to provide treatment for school children's teeth similar to those in the state capital area. The plan aims to provide facilities in Watson area, with details yet to be finalised.
The Cheait Court opened with Mr AM Waddell presiding over free auctions and related matters. A mix of notes mentions a 4 pm event, a model store advertising space, and a police meeting in Edmonton. Details are fragmented but indicate auctions, local commerce, and political sympathy events amid a regional report.
A fragmented notice notes a birthday event and references a wartime casualty or death connection. It mentions a Mr Slakcher and a March 1915 date with distant place names and sympathy extended to grieving parents. The readable text preserves a somber tone of commemoration and loss.
Fragmentary report notes Onderia Council delaying operation of the Home Base Act for one more period. late advisories suggest Sine Frintan has become a point of contention since the rebellion. A newly formed faction in Hath Mition plans a rally at Phoenix Park with expected large attendance. League opposes the excision while Home and allied groups push forward.
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