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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
7
The notice promises a selection of shoes for women emphasizing comfort and fit. It claims multiple design options from listing factories, highlighting quality and reasonable prices. The dealer invites customers to review offerings locally and notes advantages of better foot appearance.
An invitation text from Abbott Street Cairns solicitors and notaries advertises wedding gift options. It mentions silver plate crystal ware and chimes as possible presents and requests aid in selecting a useful gift for a station. The fragment references figures MacDonnell Kinsey Bennett and others.
In memoriam for Valmai Skenner, died aged seven years two months. Parents and sisters mourn her loss and thank God for her short life. Funeral of the late Valmai to Cairns Cemetery from Lake Street residence. Also funeral notices for Roy Bays relict Susan Hovnson and family invitations to attend services at St Monica's Church and Cairns Cemetery.
Sydney dated fragment lists metal prices with partial figures for copper, silver, tin, and spelter along with crude currency marks and shorthand codes. The text reads like a commodity board snapshot with references to electrolytic copper and unspecified seats or items.
Winchombe Carson Ltd Brisbane reports on Enoggera sales with a strong West Coast attendance. Prime mutton and beef sold well though demand eased late. trade was steady with prime stock at 20/ to 21/ per 100 lb, cows at 25/ to 76/ and freight from 27/ to 47 per 100 lb.
Longon reports from Sept 22 that the German finance scene faces strain as bankers warn governments against taxing too heavily. He notes taxes total about nine dollars per person, roughly one third of all money in circulation, urging restraint to avoid draining wealth.
The Railway Unions issued an ultimatum to members of organizations formed during the 1917 strike. They demand joining the unions by a specified date or face consequences. The Minstry is expected to respond, and loyalty may influence acceptance of union demands.
A seven storey fire in Newcastle Went wrecked the cane cutting mill early morning. Four walls collapsed inward but no lives were lost. Damage is estimated at 650,000 with cane cutting machinery destroyed. Reports mention power and lighting outages affecting Cairns Baths and Coles area as repairs are planned.
A 1925 Australian political column argues that the Prime Minister has challenged the nation to vote in a forthcoming election, warning that support for moderate candidates like Charlton could empower extremists and erode democratic governance. It criticizes Labor governments in Queensland and Victoria, urging electors to choose a government that upholds law, authority, and constitutional liberties.
Fragmentary OCR text references a local event with names and places but is unclear. It hints at a meeting or entertainment item with persons Me and Carl and a venue or date, yet specifics are not readable for a full factual card. The readable portions resemble a small-town notice or social item.
Unclear OCR fragment details a Townsville bowling scene with mentions of a probable arm fracture and medical response. The readable text references Townsville and Twinstail events, an incident last evening, and a person named Allen aged 19. The rest is garbled.
A young man and several others faced injuries from a road mishap yesterday near Stenhierd. Ambulance staff treated a man with spine and shoulder injuries at the scene before admitting him to Cairns District Hospital for further care. Obituary details reveal the death of Alion Mey, young son of Mr and Mrs Rowan Thnnistaill, with plans for burial and transportation to Bristigan. The Port of Cairns reports indicate a steamer Kontiala will depart soon, with 41 days to Towerville and Cairns on return.
A garbled notice warns of numerous accidents along a river festival area. It cites misfortune blamed on unnamed factors but urges caution for others near explosives and dangerous sites.
The report notes delays in a session as officials from the Unionist Convocation Association await Monday to finalize arrangements. References to steamer Dor Sirs Thy cargo, water hazards, drownings near Yorkey and rocks, and cautions about entering waves and undertows are included, with emphasis on safety near the harbor and ships in port.
The Southern trail plans higher fares and limited advance seat bookings for mail train travelers. Tickets for chunks of the journey will cost more after Friday, with a 100 percent rise in some segments and new restrictions favoring certain routes. Travel from certain towns will require specific booking steps, and overall passenger access shifts as travel patterns adjust.
Notices list multiple upcoming sales and examinations including a diary sale at Lanedomrale on September 2 at 2 PM, a general meeting of an organization at Cairns Boylan Ca day on September 254, and various public auction details with dates from September 23 to October. Other items mention examination applications by the Department of Agriculture and Find, auctioneers Simmonds and Hodets, and a hospital ambulance event at Gordonvale. Additional entries describe a convent erection tender by Richard Hill, and River Agricultural Society’s yearly fair with sales near Tau and nearby streets.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mr J O Connell and Roma travellers arriving at Mun ie for a reserved day. Details are unclear due to garbled text. The record preserves names and places as readable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cargo movement and arrivals from the South to Mose tasday, with references to a steamer Aerber Wyc and a Cairns shipment. Mentions of Sullivan and the Secrets, Hapetare, and Mowery Totes appear in disjoint phrases amid unclear dates and actions.
Fragmentary report mentions Mr Brogigatt and Comiinterial to the Department of Agriculture. It notes an incident near the Joli Mone River in the Rosy area with deaths and a government interest. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR of Cairns Police Court proceeding before Mr Hurmo. Charges unclear due to garbled text. Mentions Gordonvale Race Club, attendance at a forthcoming event, and court actions scheduled for a Sunday date. The readable elements indicate legal and local event references without clear outcomes.
A garbled report discusses mills along the Johestone River district and nearby factories. Mentions frogs in mills, industry improvements, and a general advertisement, with scattered references to districts, workers, and regional activity.
Read about the Betis cabinet session, where disarmament conference strategies and preliminary arrangements are debated. The Joint Committee and Commission pressures surface as Hungary’s amendment stirs council action, with questions looming over security plans and mandates from the Assembly.
Fragmented OCR text references an investigation or policy discussion involving the Winter froth department and the Asawa Department, with mentions of transport of sawn timber and an engaged center. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable, producing a partial summary of a government or regulatory discourse.
An OCR fragment mentions a cemetery scene and a mysterious sequence of names and phrases. It references a trustee, a sanction, a public call, and possible religious or legal terms. Details are garbled, with unclear subjects and actions, leaving core facts indeterminable.
The Cairns Hospital dispute centers on districting and the number of contributors. A Rettering Officer is set to hear the case in September with potential terminations and local officials weighing the impact on patients and hospital operations.
A dispute involving the Waterside Workers' Federation and the Industrial Magistrate, through Mr AL O'Reilly, centers on a contract for road, kitchen, and purtenances connected with the Farge at the port of Mourilyan. The matter concerns contractors and assigned workers, with a visitation by the Acco Tu inrsa noted.
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