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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1928
Page
9
A fragmented sea voyage record notes full moon on September 24, arrivals and departures yesterday, and multiple ships including Taiping, Kanowna, and The Adelaide Company's movements. Mentions ports London Sydney Melbourne Fremantle and schedules for Brisbane, Singapore, and other harbors with cargoes and passenger services.
Brisbane market report dated September 27 lists vegetable and fruit prices with notable mentions of Roma tomatoes and wheat quality. It notes sample totals and price points, indicating market activity and demand.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a metal market event with scattered terms like BLUE and ARPERienst Ele, hinting at unsettled trading. Details are unreadable, leaving investors unsure about prices, buyers, or timing.
Fragmented text describes a mining site with claims of no liability and mentions coordinates or location cues. The readable portions reference a waterway, a battery and scaffolding like structures, and a warning about responsibility during operations.
A fragmented report notes discussions on railway projects and timelines around Kuranda and Bearwite Martwey. It mentions figures like 4.1 and 72M, with references to political groups and potential public works, along with tentative schedules and locations such as Cairns Wasther Raper and Litignnt atiielins.
A garbled record shows a stealing charge heard at the Chitna Police Court yesterday morning. A defendant identified as Jamon Sav appeared with attorney Ausr fornia. The case involved a vehicle portion valued at 420 with alleged property marks. The hearing proceeded with uncertain details and a possible right days grant in Gordonvale. A witness claimed fatigue amid the disputed claims.
The New Zealand departs Mel Homie on November 15 with Sydney on November 21 aboard Tirisbare. Howard Smith 120 advances the Holimwine line for San Francisco via Suva. Fare to Soaaaaatals includes Wan Sydotyr Gelbergh. Ventura sails Sydney in early November with additional departures on October 7 and November 7.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mawiganui and Sierra with numbers 24 16 28 and 4410 28, mentioning a Prince item and a Frited entity. The piece hints at a mail or trade report with unclear actions and outcomes. No clear events or dates emerge from the readable text.
At his residence Antler Barcaldine the obituary records the passing of Lynd Til son of Liam Til and Byere, aged seven years, with formal memorial phrasing.
An OCR fragment describes a damaged Reuters World Carvies item with garbled text and unidentified details. The readable portions offer no clear event, date, or entities beyond generic references to a complaint and theft context.
Public notice states that all ta quan for the attendance of any events or meetings is mutified in the document.
The report surveys global tobacco output through the mid 1920s, noting the United States supplied about half of world production while India and China remained major producers. It estimates world production near 4900 million pounds in 1924, with substantial empire import shares into the United Kingdom and notable shifts in Empire versus non empire supplies and trade channels.
Forecast describes unsettled conditions with higher humidity and approaching warm spells. Forecasters warn of heat and possible storms, with nights remaining warm and daytime highs rising toward the 30s. Local authorities urge precautions for heat and hydration.
Fragmentary OCR summary from a Royal Academy of Music exam session. Readable names and scores are unclear. The text references examinations, areas, marks, and terms but lacks coherent details. Further restoration needed to identify participants and results.
A fragmentary report describes a lively Day 26 event with entries from King day and Blow man shows. It notes bad entrance in secate section and fine dairy cM on display, plus vigorous trade and a roving exhibition of wares.
An OCR damaged passage references a group or ritual tied to a place called Tablelands and a show or gathering with mentions of a cult or sect. The garbled text lists names, dates, and activities in a period voice, but readable specifics are scarce. The fragment hints at social or cultural happenings with obscure entities and unclear outcomes.
A garbled OCR list reports cattle show results with numerous names, locations, and entries. It mentions champions and reserves such as Wake Gold Bret and Oliven, along with multiple bidders and exhibitors across farms and fairs. The fragmentary text includes judge remarks, entries by Morten G Haid, Walsh, Mack, Morse, and others, ending with scattered references to champion and reserve prizes and related participants.
A head on collision near Knuseald involved a Emerald line train, with cars badly damaged and one tender derailed. Officials reported significant wreckage but no injuries. the crash halted service as rescuers attended to the scene and investigators began work on the derailed wagons.
Obituary notice for Leebnia Power lists survivors including Mys, Crewe, Neill, and Ch Alley residents. Mentions a service and caregivers at home, with friends and extended family names, while noting community ties and local connections in a ceremonial tone.
Fragmented OCR listing many cattle names and judges from a livestock show. It mentions Ghorthorns, Mudge by Ble, Alen Cook, Wakdanda, Davi ross Loiliewer, and venues like Hallesuri Lahey Uri. It references events, times, stalls, and various exhibitor names with scattered notes on judging and winners.
The article details a dairy show with various breeds and owners such as J. Kmgtich and Weseley, listing cows with teeth counts and awards. It notes Jersey and Alco entries, plus state fair style judging, and mentions multiple exhibitors including Hyne Bae and Kinnear trex in a lively period tone.
Fragmentary testimony from witnesses describes a trial where the accused faced cross examination about a relationship and the handling of a machine. A witness notes absence during a key moment while another indicates financial aspects and alleged evasion. The hearing continues with disputed statements and defense responses.
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