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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
4
A largely attended gathering on the war issue ended in disruption with anti conscription sentiment, hall damage, and shouting. Supporters and opponents clashed as stones were thrown and windows broken, leaving the scene tense and uncertain about further action.
Wreckage has washed ashore in Norway indicating British steamers Cabyao and Aaro were mined or marked. Passengers are feared dead or missing, and Crewe is reported to be among those lost. Lifeboats and Anews units confirm the peril.
Reports from Saloviks state that Violen bombardment has intensified at several points notably Ghergheli and Dotran. The front lines describe encounters between Allied detachments and German Baigarisme forces with ongoing skirmishes and bombardments increasing pressure on the west flank.
General Haig reports that Australian troops formed the main assault north of Pombreshich in a completely successful operation. They bombarded German trenches for yards and took several hundred prisoners. Repeated bombardments were repulsed.
Eyewitness report from August 6 describes Allied air activity over Amsterdam with 14 aircraft embedded. Intensive raids caused 25 explosions and two large fires. Ground actions evacuated munition depots toward Antwerp as raiders destroyed an airfield. At the Ghent station damage noted, with substantial fires and reconstruction efforts underway. King George and Prime Minister discuss joint defense and resolve to continue until victory. Stockholm reports Zeppelins attacking and at least one damaged airship, with some crew saved and others lost.
A list of candidates who passed the written examination for competency as engine drivers is announced by the SEIRBASE board. The names are arranged in order of marks with those achieving higher scores at the top. Successful candidates qualify for the next stage of certification.
Brisbane dispatch reports the dead man Hayes, who shot King at Maryvale and fled, has been found three quarters of a mile from the scene hung in a fork of a tree. The body bears evident signs of a struggle before death.
Sid Sullivan of Brisbane fought at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday, losing to Vincent in the eighth round. The bout, a reversal of a previous three week ago encounter, saw Sullivan overwhelmed as the final blow sent him down in the early rounds.
In Hobart August the Assembly debated land gifts to returned soldiers. Becker proposed half his land, sheep breeder Mr. Burbury offered half his lane, Blyth offered all his land, with Becker and Blyth agreeing to align for a fair start for veterans.
A hearing at the Suinteme Court in Towssville addresses initial rates by Nenad Repety Carter and Ja Qaey with others appearing, including Abram Dilton, Samay, and Faéx and Lyos. The case involves stock inspection and charter proceedings under officials from Eidghonten and Charters Vowers.
The article reviews the final showings of the wartime feature program at the cinema. It highlights the official film Britain Prepared exposing navy and army actions, Grand Fleet movements, and war work. It notes recruiting scenes and photographic sequences aboard the Queen Elizabeth and other ships, with emphasis on training and sea practice under varied weather.
Peat Deda travels through cities including Sydney and Toronto celebrating Australian culture. He receives warm welcomes at venues such as the Sydney Town Hall and performs to sold out audiences. Critics laud his patriotic pride and the event features a noted recital and accompanying poetry reading.
A garbled broadcast about a metropolitan show promises a weekend lineup at the Palace featuring a social satire and boxing figure. The piece mentions Jim Jeffries and a weight class, with the Metro Company credited for the production and a late night broadcast.
An advertisement notes the song Long Long Trail and The Sweetent Balled are available, with priced postings and a mention of 50 new topics of Till the Boys Come Home. It promotes music records sold by Worthages Music Store Balasd's Block and invites calls or letters for prices.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a turf commission agent and a room update. unclear details mention a billiard room and a tenth tenes ap a era.
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