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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
8
An unclear account describes a dramatic moment in a game with wind affecting play. The fragment mentions a key event near the end and a tense scene as players respond to the conditions and clock.
A garbled passage references a religious or social gathering with mentions of sermons, charm, reverend figures, and a friendly company. It notes participants and a sense of community, though many words are unreadable.
Willa Russell returns to Cairns Theatre in The Lady from Longacre for a two day run. Anthony Conway lines up as lead in a tale of rescue and intrigue with a yacht voyage and a rescue that sparks conspiracy and revolt across kingdoms.
A fragmented report outlines a Westmoretant event with racing details, weights, and participant names. It mentions attendees from up-county towns and lists numerous horses or entries with various weights and scores across divisions, including Ravenshow and Parkdale.
Raowa Ting Pen Wing the MamBiesp reports from Sandown Park racing on a wet day in Melbourne September 26. Hurdle race results list Pearl Foot leading with betting and rider changes as Flying Cloud falls. Park Handicap winner details note King Pan and Engleheld competing for purses, with several others close behind.
An active gathering of the association drew about twenty cricketers on Tuesday night. Plans were set to start the season with four casual-strength teams, appoint committees, and admit newcomers on same terms as prior years. A Brisbane visit and Cairns interest were discussed as part of forthcoming fixtures and a new era for the club.
Fragmented report of Nye Cap Competition and Kee Cin contest with Watsonville participation. Mentions planned matches, local players, and a new court at Marys COS with a senior girl match between St Marge and another team. Likely contains names and incomplete details about lineups and venues.
Prom Our Own Correspondent describes a meeting at Hedda Atherton Hotel where committee members and captains discussed funds for school rifle competitions. They set targets for 200 and 600 yard events, announced medals for novices, and outlined Novice and main shoot schedules with prizes and percentages.
The Calan Aquatic Club held a Wednesday night meeting with View-Commodore Favell presiding. A prize between J.MH and CM was shared, Mt. Huback donated half back to the club amounting to 38.4, and plans were announced for over 100 in the coming event. Several officials and helpers were named as in charge, with about eleven o’clock set for a late base romp.
The Assembly of the League of Nations in Geneva, September 19, unanimously supported Howe's vision for the League. A chief delegate was named, and the admission was tied to the condition that the Habsburg line ascend the throne.
Metropolitan events list refers to two Crock Races at Tumoulin and betting on all events. The note mentions quotations on applications and a house in Mareeba.
Auction notice describes parcels totaling 7 acres under cane BD acres planted 9S acres fruit trees with permanent timber and cultivation prospects. Terms include 41,400 cash and balance due, with price stated as 240 per acre for splendid tracts in Hambledon Mulgerve Rebinde area. Butler and Gadd Nvale listed as agents.
Charleville announces a new air passenger service to Cloncurry beginning October 5 with a fleet of five planes. The Northern Territory mail passenger route will operate daily with a charge of 80 dollars for the full Charleville to Cloncurry journey, at five pence per mile for the segment.
Fragmentary notes from Townville report a Country Party meeting endorsing candidates for the Cank and Cairns electorates. Details are incomplete with several words garbled.
A chaotic report describes two employees fatally struck at Bituma Station by a black assailant during a delivery. The incident involved looting, two rifles, and over one hundred rounds of ammunition, with shots fired as authorities responded. The event appears tied to a public safety item and a local price special notice.
Fragmentary OCR note reports cold returns in West Perth during a year and mentions Crawfard, Pintey, and a 3560 mances of fine ord. It references a crush and a relupnt of events with unclear context.
The article lists assorted local market prices and offers for produce and goods. Wheat and potatoes show varied pricing, with several items including canned goods and staples noted. An offer of 6/6 is mentioned, along with multiple price points like 4/7 4/8 and 6/. The content reflects a historical price snapshot with multiple named items and price notations.
Fragmented lines hint at a royal romance and an arranged marriage involving a king and a beauty. The text, distorted, mentions alliances and a potential union tied to a major figure, with dates and names obscured by errors. The passage suggests a melodramatic royal narrative with political implications and ceremonial timing.
A fragmented article discusses moisture in maize, deriding government advice and urging practical steps. It questions drying methods, cites experiments, and calls for expert guidance to reduce grain spoilage and improve storage. The piece features debate over drying at the barn versus district facilities and criticizes theoretical approaches.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an Avon notice with garbled lines and names. Readable portions mention a severed event and a court or public notice context. Difficult to extract clear entities or dates from the damaged material.
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