Relief Fund Proposed for Cairns Cyclone Victims
The Gairns sub-branch of the Ke a as calls for an immediate relief fund for distressed soldiers and families hit by the Cairns cyclone. Cases include former loan purchases now valueless and unemployment, with a married man and family temporarily housed at the Rest Home. The motion awaits government relief prospects.
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Gairns
Kea
Ned
Alter Gibbs
R.S. Barnes
Repatriation Department
Cairns
Hayes
Fase
Mazlin
Federal
Bad Start for New Year from FITTARD'S
The fragment reads as a sharp snip of casual newspaper chatter. It captures a caustic tone about the new year and a jab at FITTARD'S, implying irritation or critique without full context.
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Fittard's
1920 Diaries and Pocket Books Available
Diaries and pocket books offered in various sizes from stall pocket to large office editions. Includes 1920 diaries and pocket books for personal and professional use.
Cyclone Distress Aid Sought From Patriotic Fund
State Governments voted relief amounts as a solution to distress and Mr Baldwin supported the idea. He cited a cyclone case where a bank keeper refused government aid, getting funds from another source. Mr Foley urged direct assistance from the Patriotic Fund and a telegram to the Prime Minister for wartime gratuities for Cairns district soldiers. Digger Woods of the Cairns Railway suffered a severe leg injury while repairing a roof, needing ambulance care after heavy blood loss.
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Mr. Baldwin
Leen
Foley
Patriotic Fund
Meters
Brett
Cairns
Digger
Has
Digger W. H. Woods
Mr Woods
Heat Wave Spurs Severe Weather Reading from Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau reports a tropical disturbance moving westward with cyclonic traits weakened to a low mood. The system spans from Darwin to Daly Waters and is halted by a strong anti cyclone, while high pressure fronts spread into the far southwest ending the recent thunderstorms. The southern states experience heat.
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Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Eensland
Ooktown
Townsville
Arandangie
Darwin
Hall's Creek
Alice Springs
Thargomindah
Richmond
Daly Waters
Adelaide
Tor
Government eying cyclone insurance plan in Queensland
Brisbane notes the Premier received a communique from Chillagoe reporting some residents lack shelter. The Shire Council chair was asked to provide housing at government cost. The Justice Minister discussed trials of a practical State insurance system against cyclone damage, consulting the State Insurance Commissioner and awaiting a legislative ratification report.
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Brisbane
Chillagoe
Aided
Home Secretary blocks river works benefit claim in Mackay area
Brisbane reports that the Home Secretary ruled the river improvement scheme benefitting Mackay harbor district will not be treated as special to that district. He noted Townsville mall work not for special homefit and cited flour shortages across North Queensland. The Commonwealth declined to allow hiring the Musgrave steamer to rush relief north, amid telegrams urging prioritization of northern food supplies.
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Brisbane
Home Tube
Mackay Harbor Board
Townsville
Queensland
Theodore
Commonwealth
Musgrave
Rowan
Marine Board Finds Captain Negligent Over Bombala Stranding
The Marine Board ruled Captain Bailey neglected duties aboard the Bombala during a stranding near the coast and called on him to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended or cancelled. The Board suspended for 18 months but offered a route to a lower-grade certificate during the period, citing his conduct and earlier rescue efforts.
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Brisbane
Marine Board
Samapwrder Reef
Hart
Bailey
Collins
Burke
Chew
Sydney
Henchman
The
Treasury
A. Morgan
Sai
Arisbane
In Bailey
Ae Hartle
London Finance Conference Warns of Bankruptcy if Remedies Fail
In a London finance conference discussion on exchange crisis controls and import licenses, Sir Vassar Smith of Lloyds Bank warned that without prompt remedies gradual bankruptcy and social upheaval could follow. The issue is expected to be debated in Parliament during the Address-in-Reply. Cotton industry prospects worsen as the crisis deepens.
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London
Vassar Smith
Lloyd’s Bank
Farm Races Feature The Destroyer In Mailen Handicap
The program lists multiple events with participants and odds across Farm meetings. Notable runners include The Destroyer in Mailen Handicap, Ama dis and Lord Marajax in Walaga Handicap, and Kay in Farm Stakes, with entries like Liverpool Mile and Juvenile Handicap showing a mix of horses such as Lothian, Ailette, Miss Antoinette, Pretty Baby, and Jolly Phast among others. Race cards present six furlong and mile events, with placings and weights indicated in a dense ledger of entries.
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Liverpool
Lothian
Ailette
Welter
Miss Antoinette
Amajdis
Lord Marajax
Kay
Pap
Kitty
Julia Grey
Linata
Sisiberu
Mirigen
Pryce
Galacre
Glance
Myamley
Sweet Fortune
Lothan
Pretty Baby
Ray Wallace
Hippasia
Baureong
Desert
Wandavale
Prince Sandy
Francotte
Fervent
Hill N
Bombroon
Connie d'Or
Little
Sweet Alma
Anestove
Faithful Laddie Ot
All Aboard
Malbar
Rodkin
Jolly Phast
Pine Park
Goorianawa
Petwyn
Bezant
Bratiano
Rosetree
Walaga
Varcomme
Cragrose
Dessert
Burrandoo
Brighton
Mount Cello
Myamiey
Warwick
Lady Bayard
White Phast
Amadis
Fra Diavolo
Salvini
Rosewalk
Rochefort
Raj
Amera
Lin- Ra
Characea
King Kua
Fay Day
Whetlow
Dunlock
Earl Rufus
Melbourne scratchings mark autumn meeting updates
Latest scratchings from VRC autumn meeting list Newmarket Handicap contenders Best Steel Wedding Morn St Mira Pleasant Days and others. Australian Cup entries King of the Sea Nightwatch Peter Dewar Rosewalk Amanus Richmond Mar VAT. Oakleigh Plate entrants Moorang Duke Stirling Nature's Gentleman George Graves Silhouette Nimbletoe and more. Gordonvale Turf Club committee meeting Thursday to decide on postponement of next Saturday's meeting.
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Melbourne
VRC
Newmarket
Best Steel
St. Mira
Duke Stirling
George Graves
Peter Dewar
Amanus
Richmond Mar
Oakleigh Plate
Moorang
Duke Strling
Glance
Felwyn
Nimbletoe
Silhouette
Boxing Alliance Favored by British Boxing Board
Major Biddle reports the British board favors an Anglo American boxing alliance to run affairs independently if France blocks plans. He told Lord Lonsdale that French voting power in the international union is unsatisfactory as the United States and England are larger boxing nations yet France would gain proportionally fewer votes.
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New York
Feb. S
Biddle
Navy
Contro!l
British Board of Boxing Control
Anglo American Boxing Alliance
International Boxing Union
England
United States
Lord Lonsdale
International Union
France
Indian Strikes Spark Wide Industrial Unrest in India
In Bombay on Feb 5 mill strike crowds drift back after confrontations as troops fired on a mob during surren. Local unrest flares in Calcutta, Madras, and Rangoon with telegraphists and railway workers threatening action. Government intervention expected to prevent political turn.
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Bombay
India
Calcutta
Madras
Rangoon
Trade Commissioner in New York Recovers from Illness
The trade commissioner in New York is described as recovering from illness after being compelled to cancel several engagements to inform entities about organizations on home, business, and trade. He is receiving many requests from organizations nationwide seeking information.
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New York
Saas
I Img
War criminals surrender stalemate continues in Paris
Paris reports Feb 5 that Von Leisner refused the surrender list, resigned as president of the German delegation, and returned to Berlin. The Petit Parisien notes Allied insists on surrender of war criminals and that reply to the Dutch note will be framed in firm terms.
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Paris
von. Leisner
Berlin
Petit Parisien
Proclamation Extends Week The Rection Form- (Note: This is a fallback due to garbled source.)
The readable fragments indicate a proclamation and extension of a weekly form related to a local administration. Details on persons, places, and specific actions are unclear in the damaged text.
Rumor of Wilson envoy over Grey letter to British
In New York in February the Tribune notes rumored plans by President Wilson to send an informal representation protesting Viscount Grey’s letter to the British Foreign Office. The president is said to view it as an attempt by British authorities to press into the Senate treaty debate. Lansing and Tumulty refused to comment on the rumor.
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New York
The
Tribune
Narninges Se
Respondent
Wilson
Viscount Grey
Foreign Office
Senate
Lansing
Tumolty
Soviet central executive votes to abolish death penalty
Moscow February 5 the central executive of Soviets approved abolition of capital punishment and decided to issue a manifesto to workers outlining the policy.
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Moscow
Central Executive of Soviets
Workers of I
Naval Squabbles Reach Senate Over Promotions
In Washington February a Senate inquiry heard Mr Daniels allege personal spite influenced ship promotions. He claimed Admiral Rete was omitted from the operations list by Admiral ims, with suggestions that junior officers under Wilson's command were favored.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate Invest Sostoans Saeeeeeen
Ims
Eies Rete
Wilson
Palace Proves Resting Place in His Own Town
An entertainment note highlights a Palace showing of His Own Town, featuring Jimmy Dercan and Charles Rays. The piece praises the film’s appeal, likening its lighthearted nature to a restorative tale as crowds settle into the cinema on a weary night.
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Jimmy Dercan
Charles Rays
The Princes Tour in Japan and Cinema Highlights
A fragmented wire sequence describes Cairns Pictures presenting Thy Tk and a double feature in Japan Yori. It mentions agents, a sailor, a palace, and a crime plot, with Owen Carroll and a February showing. The program includes Lonesome Larry, a treasure guard tale, and a notable troupe of performers.
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Cairns
Japan
Owens Carrol
Jin
Aire
Larry
Nick
Sterling exchange improves on rumors of important shift
Market notes indicate Sterling easing after rumors suggested a notable shift in import demand. Analysts cited limited supply pressures and cautious investor sentiment shaping short term price moves.
Labor candidates suffer losses in New South Wales polls
Sydney region and Lithgow show Labor setbacks as council seats vanish and party representation shrinks. Of 67 Labor candidates in the metropolitan area only 24 secured votes, reflecting a broader decline across the state.
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Sydney
Feh
Lithgow
Labor
Premier's Jaunt to United States and Britain
Brisbane newspapers report the Premier plans to travel to the United States and proceed under Great Britain via the Union lines, aiming for a passage a senior government source says. The exact dates and route remain unconfirmed pending official announcements.
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Brisbane
Ted States
Great Britain
Uni
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League
Woney
Canberra
Price
Alu
J. W. D’arcy
Shields Street
P.O
Costin
Mareeba
Lance Fallon
Cairns Post ™ Limited
Gem General Printing
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Abbet Abbott St
Cairea
Merth Quesnsient
Weather Report
O—. Mackay
Abbott ST
Warwick Farm
Gordonvale
Gordonvale Turf Club
Boxing
Germany
Afriea
Desam Administration
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Tom
Alvin
Talls
Leen Penfold
Lew Distributing
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Ose
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Snheres
Lisha
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