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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1914

Page

4

British War News Reports Naval Battle and Donations

August 9 report from London notes the beak rate at five percent and Lord Kitchener sending messages to Sir George Reid. Parliament discusses court martial without oath penalties and prisons communicating with the enemy. Donations for Red Cross come from various figures including Prince of Wales funds and Lord Aghios. The Canadian Government ships flour to Britain to stabilize food prices.

London Lord Kitchener Geo. Rei Geo. Reid Kitcher McKonele Newealand Ehorm Prince of Wales Aghios Berng Alexandr Red Cross EO Fhac Ieton Belgium Fort Rubell Britain

Berlin Keeps its Courage Op BEHLIS

August 9 report from BEHLIS notes the Kaiser’s latest states actions and defensive posture, asserting resolve amid uncertain wartime conditions in Berlin.

Berlin

Unclear War Sentiments Between Austria England Remain Paradoxical

Fragmentary dispatches describe tensions involving Austria and England over naval conflict and German aims. Reports from Amsterdam reference falsehoods after Liege defeat and note cautious optimism from German authorities while Bürger and local papers recount armament jitters and imperial congratulations.

Austria England Germany Servis Amsterdam von “Hollweg Ghout Liege Lokal Anseiger

Plight of Stranded Americans in London Letter to the King

Prominent Indians in London send a letter to the King urging unity with Britain. They express a desire for Britain's success and pledge to stand together for peace as concerns of external threats arise.

London Britain

War crisis unites parties as leaders pledge common purpose

A wartime crisis prompts speeches at Victoria Barracks and Association Day. Mr T J Ryan reads an apology from the state leader, noting sunk ships and urging all parties to unite for the common effort amid British tensions.

Remmaland T. J. Ryan

Troops Embark at Townsville Amid Wharfi Crowd

In the early Sabbath hours a large crowd gathered at the Townsville waterfront as troops boarded the Kanowns for the south. The harbor gates were opened to ease a crush while residents cheered and the National Anthem played as the band led the Cairns troops and riflemen to the wharf.

Berm Kanowas

Serial Story Feature in Northern Heads Section

The text announces daily consultation on all branches of the Genta profession and mentions the ongoing "Northern Heads" serial story. Published weekly, it references Charen G. Z. Murray and a recurring feature in the paper.

Charen G. Z. Murray Northern Heads Ewy Wesk

Record Segar Lands Sale Sparks Bahinds District Confidence

A fragmented report notes Segar lands offered for unsold scrub areas. Thirteen blocks sold at about £1 per acre, with prices ranging from £3 to £2 08 per acre. Purchasers include C Macchin, John Brosnan, H Niven, J Andrews, Fr Verdem Slanter, J Elson, and W C Abbott. The sale under the new mill plan aims to lift confidence in Bahinds district’s future.

Atlig C. Macchin John Brosnan H. Niven J. Andrews Fr. Verdem-Slanter J. Elson

Railway Trouble Telegram Warns of Strike Indication

A telegram related to a railway strike references communications with the Secretary of Railways and M.L.A. Mr. Foley noting that prior indications of any strike would be conveyed by the 9 Commissioner.

Secretar Railways Mr. Foley M.L A

Hoysala Home Rule Pledge Amid Assent Debate

A fragmented item notes a movement toward home rule with a pledge tied to a local assent. Details are unclear, but the snippet hints at political maneuvering and governance aims within a regional context.

Excellent competition in British tareais and petite eble

A fragmented note describes a refined contest described as petite and delicate within British tareais terms. It notes competition quality and the distinctive style of participants, highlighting its refined, quiet nature.

Sheep and rifle club notes at Gordonvale centre

A fragment from the Gordonvale centre reports diverse sheep breeds including Brith and Romery lines with judges from Crasbrook New South Wales and England. It mentions Mr J B Pale as judge, Mathews the Government Expert, and a train shipment of thirty men from the Iocerife club under Captain W C Griffin to Temgeville for service.

Vermont J.B. Pale Crasbrook Western Australia Henna Romerys England Mathews Alert Austin A. Potet Iocerife Club W. C. Griffin Cahn Lame H. Townson P. Davia Herten Coftine F. Wahater Echool Gordonvale

Canowig Rams Highlighted In Last Day’s Sale Feature

The feature of the final day’s sale was the well grown Canowig rams attracting buyers and attention.

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