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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1926
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Lower Burdekin, wartime fare and readers hearing of events in 1927. It references Lynch and Donalds, Scotland, a cavalier image, and names like Jerome Ke Byer, with a note about information and a future presentation or selection by authorities.
The Home Hill community backs establishing a public swimming pool on school grounds to serve both students and residents. A public fete is planned to fund the project, with the Rural School Committee overseeing arrangements and safety measures for access during the planned event.
Reports from the Brisbane wool sales show buyers in full force as demand remains strong across northern and western districts despite long drought. Prices trend mix with fine fleeces fetching firmer bids while many lots from the north and western areas enter the catalogue in active, competitive trading.
A wedding officiated by Rev. Murray united Eileen Agius and John in Cairns. The bride wore ivory brocaded crepe de chine with silver lace and carried an asparagus fern bouquet. her sister Kathleen Cassie wore black and carried a bouquet. Guests included Mrs. M. Cairns and other family members. After the ceremony, the couple honeymooned at Tableland, and gifts included cheque and toiletries. The program notes a film preview featuring Barrymore as well.
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