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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
6
The piece surveys parliamentary scenes, party interplay, and boundary redraws across Victoria and New South Wales, noting debates on redistribution and the impact on regional representation. It also touches sugar prices, banking policy, and tax questions shaping upcoming campaigns.
Cyclists set records at a multi event meet with notable performances by athletes from several colleges. The day highlighted sprint and endurance events, with top riders earning recognition across the track arena.
A dramatic railroad robbery unfolds as five armed men derail a train near Laroldham town. They disarm the engine crew, force passengers to surrender items, and flee with the engine and carriages into a nearby wood. No trace of suspects yet.
The article outlines methods to distinguish genuine Japanese cultured pearls from copies. It notes trained eyes detect differences in luster, color, and nacre layering, describes a vapour mercury test, and explains a simple mirror probe to reveal a nucleus. It warns nonexperts rely on obvious cues but skilled observers can tell originals from fakes at a glance.
Fragmented text critiques an Emerson quote about patience and hope, suggesting modern invention, medical and surgical cautions, and the idea that patience may not heal ruptures. It mentions terms like unifying a history and injuries, with scattered references to motion, care, and medical tests.
A local advertisement markets deep discounts across women’s footwear and accessories. It lists leather soled Cony and Dinglerian models in navy teal and turquoise, with prices ranging from 7/11 to 9/6, plus numerous white susbac and Cuban heel styles, buckles, and celluloid options. Men’s wear and suitcases are featured with similar markdowns, including khaki drill trousers, cotton shirts, and two lever lock suitcases priced and labeled for weekend sale events.
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