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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1915

Page

4

United States and Germany Tensions Over Blockade and Lusitania

The article suggests Germany seeks U S pressure on Britain to ease its blockade while President Wilson resists linking any settlement to the blockade. It notes expectations of an authoritative Berlin statement and Washington’s stance on separable negotiations for liberty of the seas and wartime issues without third-party mediation.

York Germany United States Britain Wilsom Barcain Lusitania Waris Berlin Protehiv Ft Washington England

Ceaseless Intrigues Across Europe and Naval Rivalries

London reports reveal Roumanian statesman Tee Josemcu alleging talks in 1911 with Britain on limiting German naval power. He cites opposition from Von Tirritz and Kaiser's supporters, plus a 1912 Count Berthold admission that Austria targets England at sea. Additional notes mention Russia’s actions and Austrian minister Pecharest reacting to a rupture. Lloyd George Beech conferences with South Wales miners noted. An August 29 official note references Britain journalists and dominions’ scrutiny.

London Tee Josemcu Morning Post Herr Kinderlin Waechter Britain von Tirritz Count Berthold Austria England Russia Fursusure Pecharest

Telegraaf Reports Submarine Losses and Bombardment Damage

August reporting from Amsterdam notes the Teebruge bombardment damaged several submarines and destroyed others. German destroyer actions were reported as severely damaged and repairs sent to Germany. Casualties exceed 268 with killed and wounded. A British raid near Harrington is claimed, while a Royal Mail steamer was fired at but escaped.

Amsterdam Telegraaf Teebruge Harrington Attec Hoetington Patton Whitehawm Lafey Royal Mail Irish Sea Stend iv

German Attitude Shift Linked to British Admiralty Say Experts

Washington observers link Germany's submarine policy change to British influence and Lord Gelbermess's statements amid tensions over U.S. morale and the Balkan crisis. The German American press mostly denies direct U.S. involvement.

Washington

Diplomacy And Irs Records In Amsterdam August 29

The North German Gazette reports Sir Ed Grey’s view that Britain would avoid lasting losses by participating, not abstaining, and that he could threaten to resist from the outset if Britain stayed aloof.

Amsterdam North German Grey Promce Lichoesky Britain Emierink

War Crisis Rumors Prompt Urgent Action and Debate

Fragmented OCR text describes military mobilization and political pressure surrounding a major conflict. It mentions Moses Fayre and references strategic railway disruption and the need for decisive leadership. The tone suggests heightened urgency and ongoing debate over deployment and response.

Allied discord as campaign looms in wartime message

The article reports tensions between allied high commands over policy differences as the impending campaign approaches. Notes from MW Sasamoll and General Oltre discuss trust and unity while promising eventual victory and continued cooperation with Orie Ike Nicholas.

Petrocrad MW. Sasamoll Oltre Bye Orie Ike Nicholas

Riga Pat Ig Modifies German Plans

August 79 dispatch reports German plans altered after a failed Ituga Gun action. German forces shift from the north as A'la Milow's infantry and cavalry regroup toward Wilts, with troops from Kovno and Von Eichernn advancing. Brest Litovsk claims disputed after the assault. Authorities blame poor leadership in Hayti Mexico. British officers note coal strike affects trench readiness. Amsterdam reports German Admiralty considering disavowal of Arab crime amid anti-Semitic incidents.

Petrograd la Milow Cvalry Vikte Wilts Sige Kovno von Eichermn Stall Berlin Brest Atsault Parim oRcer Gerermans von Timfitz

Desperate Siege Tactics and Casualties Reported

The report details heavy German bombardment with millions of shells on a fortress, including 200,000 shells in four days. It notes Allied attempts to relieve Vilna and forecasts potential assaults on Petrogied, with casualty tallies and reinforcements listed alongside weather and racing results from Brisbane and Sydney.

Klo

German Consul Bandits Russians and British in Kangavar

August 29 dispatch reports the German Consul at Tabriz led an armed band that waylaid the Russian and British consuls and their escorts at Kangavar. A mêlée followed with Russo British losses. Persian forces have been sent to respond.

Petrograd Tabriz Kangavar

Pathiotc Melting At Townsville August 2

A blotched OCR item notes an event titled Pathiotc melting at Townsville with a date of August 2. The fragment offers no clear details on participants, location specifics, or outcome.

Unclear Notice From Fragmented Text

The readable parts show a garbled message with phrases like No Limit and REPLY, indicating a fragmented instruction or notice about wires and responses. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete actions are identifiable from the text provided.

Sir Triste Narrowly Edges In Rig Welter Race

In a tight finish at the ULGA Mile meeting Sir Triste beat a rival by a length as Marine Flag and others chased the lead. Time recorded around 1.47 in the Welter Handicap with Roget and Party Aps among notable runs and first Lemans among the day’s also-rans.

Sidney Worvies Farm Fredemd Gee Howie Ind True White McLaughlin Festi Minden Lims MTP neces _ Viewer Redden Ceredom Toutere Lewe Guy Foler Mew Madkdem Wem Warwick Sir Virg Foley W.L McCabe Staimer Calman Toast Sir Vier Ha Tstruem Taylor Scum Lilymmm Elara Madden Inrigat Sir Triste Boom Obes van Bien Soho Luma Freie Hellog Beeen Sion Jeu Sar Trista Yume Gagne Syr Triste Imige Hevel Sir Triste Ball Marine Flag Aigmore Tullesbrackey First Lemans Ragatel Genutia Ibeytime Roget Aps Sir Tristo

Billiards Result From Gray Ant Stevenson Match

Gray and Stevenson lead Rteyeroom in a billiards event with scores cited as Gray 16 754 and the match noted in London during August.

Gray Ant Stevenson London Rteyeroom Gray

Austin Beats Viscent In Hard Fought Bout

In Towlsville on August 2, Austin defeated Viscent in a close boxing match. Vineet showed strong technique with straight lefts, pressing early rounds and closing with a sharp finish. Leaf led the first half of the journey, while Austin surged to win by a small margin. They next meet Fitterdald on September 1.

Towlsville Vietent Ur- Us Vinema Kaz Vineet Abe Smith Austin

Striking 140W Event Narrowly Won in Wind

In Brisbane at the Hriaheme Pte on Saturday the contest between Taylor and Frank Edits ended badly when Ellis won his final stanza for string Joe while Taylor was lettered the winner amid gusting winds.

Brisbane Hriaheme Betwen Bores Taylor Frank Edits Ellis Joe Ami Taylor

Steamer Mutulah Ashore At Bramble Island

The Harbor Master at Thursday Island reports the steamer Mutulah ashore at Bramble Island. The Marine Department received the telegram tonight detailing the incident and location.

Brisbane Marine Department Thursday Island Bramble

WELL KNOWN NORTHERN COMMERCIALS VIEWS ON THE AXXAN RIVER MINE

A brief item from the World’s News column outlines northern commercial perspectives on the Assan River mine. The report highlights regional opinions, potential impact, and the mine’s significance to local industries.

Cable and Telegram Axssan Tus

Man Falsely Poses as Woman to Defraud

Heeary Wiles known as Katie Smart, aged 40, charged at Ashfield Police Court with pretending to be Smart to defraud. Accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced to twelve months for the offense.

Melbourne Heeary Wiles Tie Smart Ashfield Katie Smart Hin Tois

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Publicized by Mothers

The article touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted remedy for soothing coughs in children. It claims quick relief, easier expectoration, and effectiveness in epidemics, praising broad public acceptance among mothers.

Che Beriain Chamberlain

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