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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1922

Page

8

Shagiter Archee Theda Hara and Starred Cast Entertains

A garbled but readable notice highlights Theda Bara in Shagiter Archee Theda Hara with Marie Demale as a lighthouse keeper’s daughter and Raoul in a romance plot. The program includes The Figureheld Don't Tell Everything and Pararyoart’s. It promises a travel adventure and comedy with Eugene O'Brien and other stars.

Uae Raoul Palace Theatre Pararyoart Aie Auceear Walldte Reid Sloria Siafon Ellin Dexter del M

Mt Mulligan Medals Presentations Feature The Chosen Few

Brisbane dispatch notes September ceremonies presenting Mount Mulligan medals to a select group. The report lists standout recipients and mentions silver engravings, merit awards, and official attendance by local officials.

MT. Mulligan

Townsville Amateur Races Report From Westreoreland Correspon

In a garbled account from our correspondent Tenvettie AM A, Townsville held its Amateur Annual Races. Notable outcomes include Bonnie Ken and Korean sharing winnings near 200 pounds, Treig and Everton earning similar sums, and Flying Mandicag with several horses registering fast times. Several other named horses and performances are mentioned with varying fractions and distances, though the exact placements and figures are obscured by the text.

Tenvettie Fownsville Bonnie Ken

Metra Traces Reserv es for Mis Chr aignaen Back

Train schedule notes from Metra referencing mis Chadgnaen back and 215 PM arrival times. Names listed include Norman Merkilboagy and others, with partial and garbled tokens implying a roster or crew.

Metra Cairns

Final Match of the Season From Our Own Correspondent

Sunday saw the Mareeba Rugby League season end with tense play and strong crowds. Referee McFarlane ruled firmly amid tough clashes as the Magpies pressed the attack and failed to convert late chances, while a long list of horses and handicaps dominated the racing section and local commentary.

Railways Matfies Akapoien Bruckr Tullsremeid Mcbarlane Heier Ier Tenlene Moody Tay McFarlane Owens Jay Magpies Kruee Ravrenge Ndeamyins Troughton Bert

Opening Match Report From New F ann

Unclear OCR text reports an opening match at New F ann with lowing and seer pinged. Five tinks en oe ard and Bie setters vom oy 122 remain unreadable placeholders.

Erahewe Eigen Aw Lowing Seer New Fann

Local notices and stray names from a faded page

Fragmentary text lists names such as Werny de Weatrook and Smee fa The ame, mentions a ceremony or meeting in an American setting, with scattered references to dates, locations, and individuals like L. Richards and J. P. Shine. The passage is incomplete and not clearly coherent.

Werny de Weatrook Tess Han

US Coal Strike Shifts as Michigan Union Advises Turn

Pittsburg and Washington reports note Michigan unions urge a turn in the coal strike. Cleveland agreement terms cited with wage concessions and work recalls. Railway talks in New York fail as workers reject the executive ultimatum. Government readiness to operate rail service if needed.

Michigan Union Pittsburg Coal Operatora Association Cleveland Weatia Wales Washington Theo Thow Indiana New York Tayal Ifr Addi Severe

Jewel burglary hits Rockhampton jeweller shop

In Rockhampton on August 24 a bold burglary at HE Andrews jeweller saw about 6500 pounds worth of rings stolen. The thief entered through a back door and removed several diamond, ruby and emerald rings while the workshop was brightly lit and a fire remained burning in the shop.

Rockhampton Mistry W. T. Andrews Marmger Andrews Jewaller Damon Ings iLiv

Public Service Commissioner Seeks Gatton College Closure

In Brisbane report the Public Service Commissioner urges serious consideration of closing Gatton College with a plan to establish a new agricultural institute at a suitable site. He proposes forming an Education Board to evaluate a reform scheme for government submission.

Gatton College Brisbane Apu Commi

Football brief from blurred Gairas team report

A fragmentary football item mentions the Gairas team and a Veres matchup but readable details are limited and no clear outcome or dates are established.

Communist literary raid report and seized works

A terse notice describes a raid by Communists seizing literature linked to the Moscow Review and incendiary material. It notes the raid and removal of writings claimed to misrepresent strikes, with authorities referencing the Soviet context.

Free Speech Condemnation Sparks Outcry Over Government Gag Tactics

Fragmentary text reports protests against government suppression of speech. Widespread appeals cite police and ruling bodies pushing for stronger controls on public expression.

National Democrats Name Connell in Fassifern Seat Contest

Brisbane reports August 24 that the National Democratic Party selects Connell to contest Fassifern seat in the new state election with Mr Elphinstone also mentioned as a figure in the race.

Ueat. R Fassifern Brisbane Amgust National Democrate Connell Alegelie Lient

Tuberculosis Cure Bill Offers Million Dollar Reward

Washington August 24 Me Sproul Nes introduced bill proposing government reward of one million dollars payable annually for all persons who discover preventive care for tuberculosis, and other diseases like pellagra and epilepsy.

Washington Sproul Nes

Main Roads Board Meeting Delayed by Engineer Dispute

The Main Roads Board faced delays as engineers from the South and North sections, including Mr. Kein and Mr. Wilson, disputed wartime efficiency measures. Deputations and a planned inquiry were postponed after a Sunday meeting. board members from Brie are expected on the 30th, with a questioning session to follow.

Aterton Sumer Bonn Atertom Tre Wart Roev Gure Kein Wilson Tvidey Mornineae Gmn Brie Ieee

New financiers in Sydney adjust plans amid unclear details

An unclear OCR fragment mentions August dates, financial figures, and possibly a person or entity in Sydney. The readable bits are fragmented but suggest a report on new financiers and evolving value or investment plans affecting another party. Further details are unreadable.

Mixed Marriages Protest and Federation Decision

Adelaide reports the Conference of the Australian Protestant Federation urged each state to enact laws to prevent the operation of Lemene decree and its effects on people in mixed marriages. The federation seeks government help to address the issue and safeguard moral life in such unions.

Adelaide Australian Protestand Federation

Revelations at Parliament House Stir Brisbanes Labor Party

The report from Brisbane on August 24 describes events at Parliament House involving three ministers allied with Mr. Gilding. The Parliamentary Labour Party praises the action of the government in relation to the interviews conducted with Garbutt, Boyce, and others, framing them as appropriate parliamentary conduct.

Brisbane Parliament House Weday Cormack Coyne Gilding Parliamentary Labor Party Moasrs Garbuir Boyce

Fiction and Fashion Journal Clippings Show Early Style Mix

Fragmentary text outlines stories in a fiction and fashion journal. Mentions The Way of Deception, fashion pieces, holiday textiles, and London fashion coverage. Names such as Ray tontaine and The Winkyes appear in garbled form among varied fashion notes.

Sharmenemhs Chikken Manpee Vimcott Atargaree

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