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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

5

Barbarous Greek Executions Spark London Protest

Reports from Lausanne and London describe international condemnation of Greek executions after protests over Athens actions. British officials debate withdrawal of the Greek minister as demonstrations burn in Flensburg, with tensions rising between Greece and Turkey amid the Dodecanese dispute and the wider Aegean crisis.

Iitiah Ue Legain Athens Adlacumian Lausanne Wallan Aegean Sea Rhodes Szmndon Nore Brie Boar Tae Bo Mitr Bomar Lam Sia 'Teongmi Debah Politcal Andor Comnons Wedaecod Bean Greken Minsters Omar Law Noel Buxton M. Gaouneria Greece Twder Borat Awe Robert Creil Bonar Law Serbia Nard Cecil Toner Law Lindley Greces Dedeagath Karayaich Western Ferrible Lindi Asher Tewtiona Gommaria Revel Marion

Dublin Kidnap Plot Recalled in Captured Paper

London reports a Dublin plan to kidnap and kill figures linked to Dail Khan as a bid to suppress Hiratin and install a commissioner government. The document, seized by authorities, outlines a path to a republican mandate and a Free State, with limited Dail attendance after December. The piece notes parliamentary moves on a constitutional bill and Ulster Parliament's reassembly.

London Dublin jeNeill Dearty Ulster Free State

Sugar pioneers the origin of the industry in the north

A fragmentary 19th century account discusses sugar industry origins in the North, mentioning figures like David Hunter and Lombard Jam and referencing cane districts, colonial trade, and social themes tied to British descent. It includes scattered names, places, and estimates such as 1,800 tons producing a rise, and notes about oyster and fish trade in Sydney before a shift in industry, with uneven narrative and prejudiced language reflecting era norms.

Cane Thone Sydney Hunter Tabor Seavon Italy Hong Wade Lenin Torrigt Lands

Extraordinary loan scenes attract rapid subscription in Melbourne

Melbourne report says two early year scenes at the Metropolitan Board of Works offices drew crowds as applicants sought the new loan. The 200,000 pounds issue was fully subscribed at par within 15 minutes, with officials posting securities details and indications of large public demand.

Melbourne Fm Metropolita Board of Works Board Securites

Atherton Meeting Postponed by Short Notice

In Shiner on November 30, Captain Nowland and MLA Me Green arrive in Atherton to discuss a planned afternoon meeting. Grounded by tight notice, officials postpone to December 2 to hold a town gathering at a corner near Gillar’s Picture Gallery, with local sales promotions advertised by Trail and Winstone’s.

Shiner Ms. Abachion Attemwat Mowland Merting Atherton Ral Nowland Watinaalien Federer Wenneds WH. Green Thane Gillar'e

Sentenced to death for murder Herbert Curnow found guilty

Herbert Curnow was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The trial featured his dramatic courtroom speech in which he claimed conflict with the deceased over two young women and professed deep love. Witnesses described a dining room shooting that killed Eleanor Theirl as she mended stockings, with the defendant expressing remorse and asserting he could not bear to see her hurt.

Herbert Curnow Heanor Tieckman Watt Seth Acento Eleanor

Irish Compensations Commission Discusses Southern Ireland

The Irish Compensations Commission debate centers on compensation fees and government stance. Lord Lansdowne and Lord Birkenhead are referenced. judges resolve admissions while the government faces budget strains. The piece notes the army of officials and ongoing appeals as the government weighs how to respond to rebel finances and obligations.

Lansdowne Howie Ireland Ori de Bret Cangrove Esa Birkenhead Cou Tesla Frar Higa Beicam Devomshire

British railway election plans spark miners terms debate

Lamina, Now. 3. Mtr. Bonar Law met the miners and railway principals and discussed employment relief schemes. The talks touched on electrification and broader job measures amid unemployment concerns.

Lamina Mtr Bonar Law Railway Companien and Gnamlyment Fellel Achetwes Eeme

St Andrews Day Observed Quietly in Brisbane

Brisbane on November 3 partially marked St Andrew's Day with retail and mercantile sectors open while churches, government offices, and many institutions closed. Community groups planned gatherings, but the overall commemoration was subdued and distant.

Brisbane St. Andrew's Day

German corn famine and potato flour rations

Berlin dispatch reports growing distress as potato flour rationing tightens. The text notes rapidly diminishing migolies and mentions peasants facing severe shortages, with garbled phrases indicating administrative controls and growing hardship among rural populations.

Fritz Berlin M. Atchard

Captain Nowland Defends Repatriation Work in Mareeba

The talk centers on Captain X A Nowland defending government and repatriation efforts postwar. Mentiones Kennedy candidate WH Green MLA and Ministerial supporters as they criticize Labour policy, debt growth, and unemployment while praising Federal and State efforts for soldier settlement and industrial relief.

Mareeba. Nev X. A. Nowland Kennedy WH Green Orcely Antnata Nowland Green Australia Thay W.H. Green James Toy H. J. Ryan Cook Soriet Russia Queensland Ryan Labor Party Avaralie TD Labs Whee Roserom Teantion Tom Emslayre Ian Qheenaland Peder Gree Mensborou

Criminal Sittings Before Justice Blair at Townville

At Townville on November 30 before His Honor Justice Blair, Henry Metartene was sentenced to ten months imprisonment for theft, while Tre Iry and others faced charges. A youth and others were sentenced to reform school terms, with multiple cases heard in the Supreme Court session.

Townville Tre Iwry Thomas Brown Allan Jobe William Hardy Ingham Cardwell Einna

Members Salaries Defeat on Mobart Meeting

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about members salaries and a meeting. Key readable items mention a Wests group, Trash Triamets, and Arie no tw f1hIN8 praponat, with unclear context and several corrupted terms. No coherent events or entities beyond these fragments.

Tax Agents Registration Progress Report

In Brisbane November the Home Secretary's department reports few applications received for tax agent registration. The Board recently met and reviewed several applicants, approving those deemed to meet the required qualifications under the Income Tax Act. The general law is not yet fully clear on some points, but four applications have been cleared.

Bisbane Home Secretary

Manning the Ships in Sydney Strike expect full crew

Sydney reports a Union Co statement saying a full crew is expected for the steamer Dow by Friday despite a prior call. Over 20 men were shipped aboard to depart, with a surprise call drawing non shipping volunteers from rivals. Harbor measures are in place to prevent delays.

Sydney Uating Dow Union Co

Unified Gauges Brisane Kyogle Survey Report

Brisbane reports a proposed survey linking South Brisbane to Kyogle via the Richmond River route. The commission backed immediate start, with trial surveys underway and costs estimated for Sethe airbound sections. Officials noted eagerness to proceed and awaited formal orders before actions proceed.

Brisbane Theodore Comanion Allway Gautes Kyogle Nsw Richmond Serre Deenila Mr. Wore Ivan Ey Mhuretto Caldera

France Ramps Up Stand On German Reparations

Berlin dispatch reports Paris firm on German reparations prompting talk of a moratorium and phased measures. France aims to stabilize the economy, with potential control over Rhine districts and expulsion of German officials, while discussions reference Versailles terms and future loans.

Varia Berlin Pelt Parison Girton Herat Cermany France Rhine Ewsey Bochum Versailles

Makura Manned Ren's Union and Seamen's Critique

Fragmented OCR notes describe a labor dispute at sea involving Makura Manned and the Seamen's Union. It mentions bitter conditions on the water front, rewards, and protests, with references to a secretary named Jat Tighe and union actions over perceived injustices.

Crakies Union

Faith Healer to Visit Australia Amid Large Crowds

A faith healer, Me Hiden, set to travel to Australia in late November after five months of preparation. Reports describe massive public attendance and several claimed cures, with critics calling for scrutiny of the event. The article notes the healer’s belief in miraculous powers and mentions the potential impact on local beliefs and expectations.

Viset Australia Hiden Sally Tueday Mackyrn

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