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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1919

Page

5

Mining Criss Revisited? A Fragmentary Local Update

Fragmentary OCR text hints at mining topics, local names and events with unclear details. The readable portions mention mining, people, and possible civic notes though specifics are not clear.

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Opens With Obscure Phrases

The readable parts describe a disjointed text about nations and events, with references to a person named Willey and various places. The garbled lines resemble a historic wire service style, offering little clear context or complete statements.

Untitled notice fragment hints at event and names

Fragmentary OCR text references a car crash or incident and mentions several names and places. The readable portions imply a local event with people and possibly a verdict or outcome but concrete details are unclear.

Futile Strike Drives Vacancies in London Amid Unrest

In London on August 4, workers and officials faced a tense scene as strikes and vacancies filled the city. Reports cite government responses and public concern over labor unrest and limited transit service in several districts while police work to quell disorder.

China and Japan News Tie Up for Temes Talks

A fragment discusses China and Japan and a report from SPW New York about efforts to renew ties. The text mentions Kate Chan and unspecified treaty issues amid political tensions and potential protests along the Standing Act statement.

SPW York

Hughes in Watal Durban

Fragmentary report from Durban mentions a meeting and addresses with unclear names. The item suggests a local event or protest but lacks details to confirm date participants or purpose.

Desolate Coast Report From London

A desolate coast report from London notes ships and debris along a shoreline. Descriptions mention dead individuals scattered near wreckage and coastal remains, with no clear cause or names available in the readable text.

Treason Trials Begin Amid War Tension

Fragmentary OCR notes describe treason trials starting near Lotte with references to German forces and rising fear. The text is garbled but suggests legal actions tied to wartime pressures and public anxiety during conflict.

Lotte

Scrap of Paper Hero and the German Peace Question

A fragmentary New York note discusses a wartime statesman’s claim of responsibility for national policies and the Allies. It questions German aims, the League of Nations and postwar revenge, and warns of future German industry and diplomacy influencing peace.

New York Melin_ co Texpandent Bethreat Hollweg Wehir Svt Cader Chancelier Rawer. Ie Germany Crete

Last Australians in France Face Return and Court Martials

The report notes Australians in France and Italy awaiting reassignment or court martial for desertion. Deserters are to be tried, while others are recalled to their homeland or sent toward Britain. Departures occurred between December and July with many Australians still in Europe as winter nears S2.

Losnok Thaly Ste Hwlie France Italy Villers Breton Voaleres Hoovdnni Prermieus Mant will_tearr Eoutland Deceber Tyne Gonwives Familley

The USUAL CRAWL London Ang 4 Apology and Writs

The Daily admits its statement lacked foundation that Mr Long Mr Chamberlain Sir Ern and Sir Auckland Geddes increased holdings of Rosian shares since the revolution. It apologises for the statements first appeared in Nation against and Sir Auckland and Sir Eric Geddes also issued writs. The Nation also apologises.

London Ang 2 Daily Ita Mr. Long Mr. Chamberlain Ene Sir Auckland Geddes Rosaian Sir Auckland Eric Geddes Na- Hon

American firms urge faster Pacific cables and wireless service

New York August 4 Secretary VK Davies of the Nath Pereigm Trade Council says major American business interests may push for a competitive communications system if Pacific cables and wireless service are not soon improved. He notes losses from delays in transmitting business messages to the Far East.

New York VK Davies Nath Pereigm Trade Council Far East

WARS AFTERMATH. BERLIN REPORTS STRIKES AND PAY SHORTFALL

In Berlin workers face unemployment risk with out of work pay shortages and strikes among thousands. A severe coal shortage limits industrial activity as Germany braces for autumn, with plans to ration steel and materials amid economic distress.

Berlin Berlin Im Trempe Tor Germany

North college along shores of Made in Geumant

A brief item notes a college event or location by a shore area named Made in Geumant. Details are limited and readers are urged to seek fuller coverage in subsequent editions.

War and peace quotes echo in postwar reflections abroad

A fragmentary report recalls wartime debates on international law and punishment of aggressors. Vernon Ferber and other correspondents discuss Rome’s precedent, the idea of reestablishing a legal basis after defeat, and the belief that wars persist as long as humanity exists.

Lonnon Ange Sremollen Olivier Ladendorf York Hasaver Correspondens Vernan Ferber Santhe Tal Reid Wid Solane United States

Battles and movements unfold across Europe and Asia

The Austro Hungarian Front reports Russian evacuations from Archangel and Murmansk while opposing forces in Hungary push west with 7600 prisoners taken. Armenian and Turkish clashes intensify near the Armenian Republic with Tartars and Kurds. Denikin strengthens lines as he aids embattled districts.

London Aue Wir Ortes Russia Archangel Murm Minak Deniken

Indian Troops Parade at Buckingham Palace Pageant

The Aug 4 dispatch describes the procession and review of Italian troops late for July 19, a striking pageant at Buckingham Palace. Spectators enjoyed a picturesque scene as the King addressed the troops praising their field services and thanking Indian princes and peoples for their noble response to the Empire's call.

London Buckingham Palace India

Foch in London Receives Freedom of the City

The article recalls General Foch being awarded the Freedom of the City in London and reviews the campaign on the western front. It lauds allied valor, pioneer work, and the Allied armies from the early counter offensives through August 1958, noting British troops’ steadfast bravery against German forces.

Mopper

US Tankers Aid Koltchak Government Purchase Fund

Washington correspondent reports a group of American tankers has given funds to support Koltchak’s government. The aim is to enable purchases and supplies in the United States for the anti‑Bolshevik regime in Omsk.

New, York Times Washington Omsk Koltchak United States

Imported Cheese Purchase Terms Noted

The record notes purchases of imported cheese with terms about placement on arrival and a price not exceeding four shillings per four ounces, dated August. The arrangement specifies cheese to be placed at disposal upon arrival and at a capped price.

Harefield Hospital Harefield Improvements Update

Aves improvements at Harefield Hospital London were stalled by uncertain funding and procurement issues. Budapest based estate transfers were noted as part of the broader regional health property adjustments, with officials monitoring asset sales and price revisions.

London Harefe Hove Tata Price Filisom

Venereal Disease Policy in Australia 1915 18 Report

A report by Dr De Campston reviews measures in Australia from July 1915 to April 1918 addressing venereal disease among seamen and soldiers. It notes Queensland lacked prisoner medical examination for venereal disease and compares practices with other states, estimating about 13 000 cases in Australia and arguing for clinics and a Commonwealth Public Health Department.

Connie Massey Greene Eter Towers Fremantle Port Adelle Sylvey Brisbane Queensland de Campston Queenslanao ALF Cumpston Australia Mindern Commonwealth Department of Public Health

Labor dispute over overtime and hours in sugar industry

The record shows John Prichard and partners representing ASDA CSR and AW groups arguing about overtime rates for six to seven day workweeks. The dispute centers on hours of 48 and 44 per week and proposed changes to ensure time-and-a-half pay after six consecutive days. The discussion notes lost time and disruption to mills due to ongoing strike actions.

Brisbane Ang Hanson Sone Oder Ice McCawler ASEA GH. Prichard ASDA W. Brera CSR Company W. Dunstan Danstan Tms Pritchard

Queensland Parliament Session Opzac Ts-Dez

Fragmented report details a Queensland parliamentary session with mentions of government shifts, speakers, and anticipated measures. The text references figures such as Governor Hamlin and various officials, alongside expected policy actions on liquor licensing and public works.

Queensland

Alleged Robbery Case Brought to Charleville Court

In Charleville William Grey and Ms Morris report a theft involving items seized by Senior Sergeant Guin aye. The case lists multiple suspects and a remand hearing. authorities note a larger theft ring with more alleged participants and potential accomplices.

Charleville Williamy Grey Morris John Duane Guin Newtown Sydney Tie Charleville ml Lyon Charleville Jesse Tah

Brisbane Deputation Deliberates on Lands and Soldier Settlements

A Brisbane meeting led by Mr C Taylor discussed the Caltes Uwrasch of the Memarns Assiciation and a telegram from the Sthesion ac. Debate covered rent reductions, land allocations for soldiers, and the opening of Tally and Barryshoe lands as part of district schemes.

Brisbane Srwiler C. Taylor Waitel Ian Bloc

Supreme Court rebukes tactics in bri sban(e) meeting

Brisbane report notes the Supreme Court criticizing disruptive tactics during civil sittings. The court warned such behavior would not be tolerated and urged orderly conduct to allow proper proceedings and timely decisions.

Brisbane Ang

Faint Hope of Finding Some Sure Evidence

News from Brisbane reports advices on a steamer Kelict and the wreck near Flat Top. Capta in Robertson telegraphs that a search from St Bees is under way for survivors or wreckage, with crews looking for any sign of those aboard.

Brisbane Marine Decens Toca Llrwellyn Caplaie Robertson Kelict Gotty St. Bees Macviowes Wyece- Age

Digging Future Are Serve Wha Ast Bs Bed Pb In Bee

The readable fragment mentions digging and future plans but lacks clear people places organizations or dates. It reads as fragmented notes likely from a local page item. No definite event outcome or identifiable entities are readable.

Fragmentary Sugar Commission Report Faces Adverse Scuffles

A garbled OCR fragment describes the Sugar Commission and raids tied to agri policy and a public adjournment. It mentions Hat and Jerushedl references and unclear notes about cleanliness and city improvements.

Fragmentary OCR Brief From Central District Notice

A damaged OCR fragment references carriers and a central district matter with terms like union executive and proceedings. The readable text hints at a legal or official notice involving a pathway, a person named Stender, and a discussion about carriers and authorities.

Union Mula

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