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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented text lists dates and activities across September and October. Mentions events, locations, times, and names in a garbled form, with scattered references to public notices and schedules. Names and specifics remain unclear due to OCR errors.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political dispute over blindness policy, timing, and committee positions. Names and places are unreadable, but mentions a Tateal Beale Optic and a Beale-related issue affecting campaign timing and optics.
A fragment from a Cairns ad shows A J Greem 8 Co FFO Roctor of Optics on Abbott Street. The readable text mentions various distorted phrases about pricing and products, with no clear dated event or outcome.
A Cairns news clash erupts after the Marine Department bars Post and other papers from receiving Captain Rhodes tide forecasts. The harbor authority compiled high water data for the press, but officials insist the department will withhold access, prompting protests across Queensland. Public opinion and shipmasters reacted to the moving target and perceived censorship.
Fragmentary OCR record shows market quotes with odd currencies and codes like Kopper and Merce Irne. Nameless forward and ward prices appear, including figures such as £75 5/ and £195 18/ for various items. The text lacks clear context, dates, or identifiers.
Fragmented OCR summary lists various community items. Mentions a Leagan wheelmen meeting, dental products, a small debts court verdicts, a mock-tating sale, piano and organ lessons, camera prices, and a twelve month dairy show with Ar Purcell’s cow Katty and record holder Stumpy in milking. Dates, names, and places are inconsistently repeated.
A chaotic report outlines the completion of a new girls' building and festivities. Prominent figures including Richard Grameen attend the open-air ceremony and piano performances. A naval captain and officials tour Cairns, while plans for a memorial service and future school activities are discussed amid crowd observations.
A garbled report shows Harriett involved in a Cairns police matter with references to Keir Adit and a potential offender. The text mentions fines and an appearance by a Mr. Mama amid jewellery ads and other fragmented details.
Pur Conkiowy correspondent tele graph Une of the oldest and quoint Paajected foomeers of the Cook dis net, Mr Charles Patching, was fatath cooghing iow of trwrt fuiluere Lar Mas TA youre of ye. In our district there are people who view charitable entertainment as a means to obtain household requisites. The MacDonnell's Creek Chiu taqua saw undesired stent, spoiling food, dewert apaons, and crockery losses, hindering future district functions. Rev Ernest Alured Dawson MA Queensland Secretary of Australian Road of Missions has been nominated to succeed Ty. CW Tomkins at theParish, Me. Dawson spent eight years in Mt Saviour's Parish, East London, under Rev Trol lope MA. Me. Dawson's appeal for culinary work was noted. Mr Newson has signified willingness to accept nomination.
In a melodramatic Cairns theater tale the late Count Heatpertio’s vast fortune hinges on a daughter named Carlotte. Weancois, the notable nephew, travels from Paris to claim inheritance as Carlotta’s hidden suitor plots to win her. A web of assumed marriages, rival lovers, and forged loyalties unfolds amid a doomed romance and a prison sentence.
A correspondent reports on ongoing nominations with Mr Dewan and Mr Pratt as key candidates. A largely signed telegraphic push backs the current challenger while noting the strength of backing and the role of senior figures in the process.
Fragmentary report from SaIRNA District Hospital lists contributions and donors including Mr. Muleuck, Winkworth, Mulgra, and others. Mentions a committee with power to act in connection with hospital matters and items left for later action.
Wallace and Wohnert, carers, featured in events at the School of Arts Building.
Attendees last night enjoyed a varied program at Prince Theatre headlined by The Black Thread a 3000 foot length dramatic piece. The bill also featured The Birthday Hit Ane the Flanesmoon ane and Noisy Suiters with lively casting by Charleson and Tee fort Thomfy. The Cosmos Graphic Gazette showcased Nat ure works of art and a panoramic display. The night closed with Gontrans adventures and a boxing display, with the moon sale announced for the 6th instant.
Teunet Mote and Rew Sandor sparked a neat team effort as they staged a strong front at Blower arena. Grey and Choma Stadeg supported with solid plays, while Cotten Foolard provided hustle and wit, keeping the race close.
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