Flooding isolates towns as rail links suspend service
Torrential rains in the far north flood rivers and submerge bridges blocking rail traffic from Townsville to Cairns. Two inches fell in Southport in 30 minutes, with Pacific Highway crossings washed away and roofs ripped from buildings. Authorities report submerged bridges on the railway line and widespread disruption across coastal communities, with emergency measures and road closures in effect.
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Southport
Attas
Campera
Townsville
Jenetey
Richmond
Cairns
Jerbert
Bridie
Tully
Storm on South Coast Disrupts Towns and Roads
A severe coastal storm battered South Coast areas near Beenieigh and Beau mare, ripping roofs, breaking windows, downing trees, flooding streets, and delaying travel. Homes reported damage and widespread power issues as police cleared debris and restored traffic after wind speeds and heavy rain cut utilities and delayed holiday plans.
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Ihe
Nine Inches in 24 Hours Weather Affects Tully Rally
Fragmented OCR reports 9 inch 24 hour rainfall near Tully and the Herbert River area. Observers note floods, river rises, and road closures with figures and names partially legible from a chaotic diary of measurements and local impacts.
Southport in Darkness after Storm Paralyzes Town
January 1 reports of a thunderous storm hit Southport at 6 30 pm bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Lightning and flooding caused street flooding and power outages as emergency sirens wailed and parade events were disrupted.
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Routhfort
Bridge by candle light amid flood damaged town roads
A storm flood swept through a town with two bridges over Weald GC and Seaing Me Park, washing roads to depths up to a foot. Beach Road drainage failed, cars struggled, and telephones were disrupted as residents sheltered and emergency services organized.
Tweed Flood Feared After Stones Fall In River District
Unclear OCR text reports rock falls and heavy weather near a river town. Mentions storms and property risk with many unreadable names and places, implying danger to residents and possible evacuations. Names and specifics are fragmentary, but tone indicates rising flood fears and disruption to daily life.
Crisis in Belgium as King Albert Defies Ministry
London dispatch reports Belgian ex soldiers rallied in Brussels protesting government decrees to restore 70,000 service personnel after the war. Police separated crowds as King Albert reportedly refused to approve the decree, while authorities faced pressure from ex servicemen demanding reform.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Ange Political Dala
Khrentenedt
Aoldiers Enganieed & Pub
Ers Goven- Feent
Wing Albert
Wedlon
Ting Albert
Belgiore Faris
Bruabels
Royal Paluga
Mlsuetry
Albert
Shen
Aubert
Woman J P Alone On Bench In Queensland Court
Miss Salisbury presided at a Queensland Police Court session where a man faced a drunkenness charge. She, noted as the first woman to sit alone as a magistrate, urged leniency due to holidays, and the defendant was convicted.
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Mies
Dean Aelisbury
Darby
Queensland
Pallca Court
Queenslang
Mockeny
Salisbury
Oman
Aft
Dannty
Avonies
Boas Salisbury U
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Aultins
Justice of the Pear
Will
Ballsbury
Wagatnishive
Max
Tourists Hemmed In Hut During Island Gale
A party aboard the motor launch Bareto returning from Bundaberg to Murdoch Island rode out a 40 hour gale that drove them to shelter aboard. Petersen said the vessel rode the sea churn with heavy rain and crew kept watch as the storm battered the reef edge and forced the group to endure near whiteout conditions.
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Bareto
Bundabere
Petersen
Gale
Miners Ready for Work as Storm Warnings Go Out
A large crew of fifty four men, including a smelter, prepared for work despite severe weather. Communication with distant centers was difficult as storms triggered warnings across the river basins. Melting rain and dangerous waves filled the scene while efforts to evacuate to Murwillumbah continued amid strong winds and rising conditions.
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Mount LA
Theae
Wool rise expected in Sydney market report
Wool prices tipped higher as the new season looms with buyers forecasting firmer demand. French buyers and importers show optimism over a stronger market, while several firms anticipate a notable rise in sale values by December with projections around 16 percent.
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Sonny
Canuary
Woyers
Oman
True Sporting Parson Favors University Clerical Appointment
A fragmented London report notes Reverend J. W. C. Wand Vea's remarks about a university clerical appointment. The text references a recent event and a county hockey team, but details are incomplete and obscured by garbled OCR. The piece implies brief reaction to the appointment and mentions local sports context.
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London
Poplar
Wepanaive
Ore County
Mental Patient Captured After Escape
The patient who escaped from Doodna Meilal Hospital early on December 17 was captured near Tarome, 20 miles from Goodie. He did not resist and was handcuffed before being taken to Rosewood Hospital for return to custody. Local constables and residents helped locate him after reports he had attended a dance at Rosevale.
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Thy
Doodna Meilal Hospital
Lal
Rosewood
Tarame
Tom Goodie
Marion Farmibes
Ktwaa
Rosevale
W. “T. Turns
Rowwood Us Tarome
Rosevile
Excapee
Toeswich
Huge Swindle at Bayonne in War Era Cover Up
London reports a vast financial swindle of 1.5 million linked to municipal banking and loans. The alleged scheme involved secret cahiers sent to Paris and a warning to a Paris correspondent, with French and German replies shaping a tense, postwar push for arms and rearmament. World powers debate rearmament timelines and Geneva talks to pace disarmament.
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London
Srindlen
Paris
Emden's Bell Found Near Melbourne After Theft
A historic Emden bell stolen from a war museum in Ryders reportedly was recovered near Melbourne at dawn on Friday. The device, valued for its wartime heritage, sparked a search involving authorities, with investigators tracing its path from a 30 mile drive along the Gloster and Parked road before discovery.
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Eyonet
Emden
Ryders
Park Tangy
Melbourne
Imertonal
Mélbourne
Tonverea
Burglar's Narrow Escape Amid House Break In
A burglar encountered Mr P J as he left a Cleveland home at 1 o’clock. The intruder fled the breakroom, but the burglar was surprised in the Plan near the Fame room. No clear theft details or suspect identity given. Earthing of items unclear. only 35 o'clock noted.
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PJ. Guns
Cleveland Sires
Abeparan
Pian
Canning
Ieee
Ls Calais
Betis
Turkey to Adopt Metric System and New Weighing Machines
Turkey plans full metric system adoption ending December 31 and will introduce weighing machines to standardize weights. Authorities vow to enforce the change and prevent fraud by traders unfamiliar with metric measures.
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Turkey
Sir R Gibson Dead in Belcourse Memoriam Led Nation
Obituary records the death of Sir Robert Gibson, influential banker and policymaker, who guided monetary policy and debt repayment efforts in Australia during the early 20th century. He advised governments, chaired Commonwealth Bank boards, and influenced Premiers Conferences.
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Belcourse
Jemmary
Air Bobs Ibson
Homes
Pant Road
Lodey
Raber
Ginson
Maturday
Howeeer
Etapa
Srete
Oe Commonwealth Bank
Bir
Robert
Sip
Smooner
Bruce-Page
Otto Niemeyer
Eit Pobott Gibson
avCls
Dolley
Robert Oli
Robert Cibeop
Robert Gibson
A. Theadore
Eves
Chia
Gir Robie Gibsop
Ube
Jending
Srnstic Concreica
Hinanelad Unita
Gibson
Checky Bove
National Loss and Courage Amid Anxious New Year
The report recalls Bir Robert as a central figure in the crisis, describing his peril and the nation’s anxious mood. It notes Bir Robert’s past bravery and the community’s reliance on his leadership during the recent dangers, highlighting the period’s uncertainty and collective resolve.
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Parvie Aadiviter
A. Lynn
Buraie Alievie Club
Robert
Ewid
Nationa
Toa
Reat Abilly
Uy Beg
Farmer's Body in Lagoon Mystery at Willkins Farm
Coroner probes the death of Jonathan Wilkhins, 30, found in a lagoon at Willkins farm near Miantrides. Witnesses report bags of stones used as weights, with no direct evidence of cover, Police believe self-inflicted shooting preceded by tying stones to the body. Search parties and constables comb local areas as theories hinge on Willkins’ motives and last whereabouts.
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Sydnet
Jonathan Wilkhins
Tafser
Food Net
Yunco
Willshina
Miantrides
Terajimay
Willchins
Missing Young Man Traced to River Accident
A missing man in Brisbane believed to have drowned after a duck hunting trip when he became entangled in thick reed and pulled into the river. Police and about 60 civilians searched overnight and resumed at daylight, with indicators pointing to a fatal accident.
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Ethan
Finanaere
Wild Duck
Tie
Wets
M Beiforg
Pullee
Anderson
Ine
Av-Windaor
Brisbane
Supposed Victim Alive Surfaces in NSW Mystery
Detectives in New South Wales investigate a perplexing case as a body is identified as potentially unahaltered. Officials confirm the victim is alive, with police pursuing further tests and statements to establish the truth amid a high profile inquiry.
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Murrumbidgna
New ‘South. Wales
Allenby Tour Telex Fragment Chronicles Several Names
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a December 31 reference to marshal Allenby and a planned tour involving Viscount Allenby and various units. Mentions include Malay and Corfu, with vague notes about connections to an Ottoman theater and patrols.
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Colin
Pwid-Mershal
Allenby
Erie Fondy
Theamar
Corfu
Australia
British Warship Sent to Amoy Amid Nationalist Tensions
British authorities sought to protect nationals in Amoy and Focehaw as tensions rose. A British warship was ordered to sail from Rangoon to Amoy amid claims many nationals faced risk and a government ultimatum, with officials debating withdrawal feasibility.
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Gaveriiém
Uae
al la Chow
Mulangeu Talon
Anos
Jon Anose
Etter
Ihd Bettiah
Focehaw
Amoy
Dey
Eipngtoog
Girl battered with axe shocks Paddington community
January 1 a 42 year old woman, Jane Honeyman of Paddington, was attacked in her home by an intruder who carried a firearm and a blade. She was taken to hospital in serious condition with deep head wounds after a violent assault amid a party at her residence. The suspect fled but was later described by investigators.
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Gating
China
Bingege
Stondy
Janes Thimae Honeyman
Paddington
Tony
Amor
Laos
Abel
Bikaa
Sharuy
Teale
Colonel Lynch's Reminiscences Preview
London report notes Colonel Arthur Lynch plans to publish his reminiscences. He recounts experiences from the African war and the Great Wars, mentions recovery from recent operations, and hints at discussions with celebrities and authorities about the forthcoming work.
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Tacemper
Arthur Lynet
Culnnel Lynch
Sdlonal Trneh
Dellntyt
Erin Bothnaae
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