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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1914
Page
2
The article notes heavy tram service due to a large dam and mentions Atherton related transport issues. It discusses plans for relocation of drill work and references prominent figures including Lord Reverts in a wartime context. The text reflects concern over national defense and public reaction to leadership.
Under the HLA.C.B. Society auspices the event features Mth train at 9.15 am to Coles and return at 6. Soft drinks offered. Fares are 2 shillings 6 pence for adults and 1 shilling 3 pence for children with tea and refreshments available.
Fragment mentions tablets and proceeds to be sold for bazaar or chapel. Indicates someone named Toby offers help with riding or checkjumping and aims for a big fight. Ambiguous place Brisbane context unclear.
The note records hides reaching extreme highs with bids higher than usual. Mentions Cobras, Beers, Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd. under date of the month in question. Indicates overall market movement and price directions for hides.
The note highlights an afternoon racing pot and indicates a date for the event. Key figures or organizations are not specified in the fragment, but the item signals scheduled wagering activity and timing.
The Governor General accepted £611 6s from the president of the British Association to support the patriotic fund aiding the poor. The Australian meeting of the association discussed equal distribution. A local report noted the effort faced challenges but remained hopeful and sorrowful for the deceased.
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