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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1919

Page

5

Shipping Montaatite Spe Ol for Tyson and Allies

A fragmentary report describes ships and shipments tied to Tyson and associates including Jonathan Jelr and others arriving in Wise County Townsville. It mentions a Commerce event, early hour arrivals, and multiple names connected to a maritime and inland transport scene with unclear details.

Tyson Carne Italy Drishamere Haui Cairne Chet Goa Wise Henttene Lea Magner Gerived Townsville Cumpura Wes Olsen Wout Matteson Southerta Muginden She J. Lewin Vewes D. Jones Peette Mesyadieen Amd T. Chane Eohhers Marana Semelh

Foneiers Prospect Conpirte Serrender Talk of Conference

Sydney reports a chaotic set of notes on labor talks and conference delays. The piece mentions the Selney branch saving a conference, Senate statements, and calls for arbitration while referencing seamen, labor groups, and a Port Jackson context in a tense labor dispute.

Foneiers Conpirte Serrender Demaniegren

Unclear Decal Tro Union Special Meeting Report

Fragmentary OCR text notes a special meeting of the Seamen's Unions, with references to a member, authorities, and military context. Details are garbled, leaving the event, dates, and participants largely indeterminate.

Neisbane

Le Corny faces hostile reception over settlement proposals

Sydney reports say Le Corny addressed the crowd amid hostility as he sought acceptance of Meat's settlement proposals. In Brisbane, 700 seamen demonstrated at Dawes Wharf while unions met in Trades Hall to form a unified policy on the maritime dispute, with a report due to Vansport workers soon.

Sydney The Sees MotTun le Corny Img Andes Dawes Melbourne Brisbane Mats Saart Rose Mary Tieey NAVY

Towneville Troubles The Beleaguered Lock-Up Show

At Townsville Angle 20 the commission of inquiry into a recent shootout at the lock up heard evidence from Nicholas Rosetan a carpenter who said a bullet struck the mango tree near the lock up and the revolver fired by a Yokapparan officer. Police examined the post mortem noting no fracture or broken bones among the deceased. The inquiry included testimony from Mire Parser Casp Barrett Carney and Dr Tiare about the circumstances of the event and the condition of the body.

Townsville Ang Commission of Siquiry Nicholas Rosetan Anne O'Grey Barrett Carney Tiare

Queensland Parliament tackles sugar crop negotiations

In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly discussed the expiry of the sugar crop purchase agreement with the Commonwealth. Acting Premier Theodore indicated negotiations may consider preventing federal conditions on sovereignty. The Assembly also heard of strikes, with four in the state and twenty shops affected, towns like Townsville and Charters Towers enduring closures.

Brisbane Aus Fergie South Actin Theodore Morgan Askeed Dwt Hinnter Townaville Charters Tom Mount Mortras Rockhampton

Cablegrams Montreal An Abroad Report From Nova Scotia

A scrambled dispatch from Montreal reports on British and French naval matters and recent explorations. It mentions Nova Scotia and Halifax with obscure references to a prime minister and a ceremonial salute. The text reads as a partial clipping with several garbled phrases and missing context.

Montreal New York Nova Scotia Hala

Bolshevik Fleet Sunk Off Finland in British Warships Loss

Reported by the Admiralty that two Bolshevik battleships and one destroyer were sunk near Finland. A cruiser is said to be seriously damaged while a transport and two guardships departed from a battle group. Confirmation and details remain terse.

London Aug Shies Melor Bose Admiralty Finland

British motor boats raid Kronstadt sinks two Bolshevik ships

British coastal motor boats slipped past Kronstadt forts at night and sank two Bolshevik battleships the Petrovsk and Maria Feodorovna, plus a transport and a trawler serving as guardship. During the return run they faced heavy fire. three boats were lost with eight officers and 33 men.

Stockholm Mintor Kromsautr Helsingfors Kronstadt Daily Express Helsingers Petroarlovsk Maria’ Feodorovna Neva

Unclear OCR snippet hints bread subsidy changes in London

Fragmentary text refers to wheat price, treasury advice, and a future end to the bread subsidy. Mentions the commission, flour for non bread, and home feed costs. No clear names, dates, or places beyond London context.

Treasury

Goliath Aerobus Sets Course For Dakar Mission

Paris reports the Goliath Aerobus departed Thursday toward Dakar in West Africa. The craft aimed to launch at daybreak Friday and cover roughly 450 miles to its destination after communications failures hindered locating it.

Paris Ang Aa Goliath Aerobus Mission Dakar West Waa

Berlin War Losses Detail German Fleet Destruction

Berlin reports a German naval loss tally from open sea combat noting one battleship seven armored ships and seven smaller craft. It lists eleven destroyers and towed boats plus 178 submarines and additional gunboats in the tally.

Berlin Ang Alteegting Die Emalier Crausere

Production and unity urged to prevent mass unemployment

A damaged World War II era report quotes Premier urging producers and workers to reduce output gradually to avoid unemployment. He stresses fairness, justice, and comradeship, warning that reckless cutting would create widespread joblessness. The article notes wage and hour shifts during the war and calls for disciplined national effort.

London Fusg America Wren Providence Ogasce Lloyd Faiagy Weaust Imma SR St Oi

Ericam Troops On Track of Grenmw Bandits

Ambiguous dispatches report American troops advancing into Mexico on August 30 pursuing bandits as relief actions unfold. Meanwhile a ransom payment is noted and a captive, Davis, is released amid scattered battlefield updates and diplomatic mentions from Washington.

Americas Mexico Davis Beer Er Seta Peterson

Racing Notes From Brisbane Winter Meeting

Report of a Brisbane winter meeting with multiple races and horses named. Includes results for events such as handikaps and stakes with details on distances, margins, and participating trainers and riders.

Melbourne Hunt Club Handicap Crowns At Springvale

Milbourne Hunt Cieb reports from Melbourne as Springvale Corinthians stages the Melbourne Hunt Cup meeting. Rival horses, riders, and odds feature across the card with notes on stakes, form, and results including a notable two length winner and a neck finish in the main handicap. Multiple entries and pairings highlight the event’s competitive field and local betting interest.

Melbourne Cron Loed Nagar Lamatten Phen UN Lord Nagar Lemariem Lengubey Cly Fe Lapricions Springvale Corinthian Warand Lond Comiria Sir Thinas Umyere Jackson Vesna

Open Handicap Race Sparks Scenic Track Debate

Fragmented OCR recounts a busy racing day with horses named Kavorka Ramshead Sade and Persian Hood, noting results and near misses. It mentions bettors, observers, and a varied field with contenders like Gem, Kraphs, and Seagull in a crowded, noisy scene.

Arislant Clawhart Kowsst Kavorka Stu Casty Webborn Sierteman Sigma Ramshead Ores Tenands Wuosher Axe Eateate Mellys Kobe Hood Annes

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