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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1923

Page

8

Any Wife at Cairny Theatre Korat Tonight

Calne Pictures presents a full variety program at Cairny Theatre Korat featuring Pearl White in Any Wife a comedic romance about a discontented wife and her devoted husband. The show includes The Sinner Midgets Sidewhows Episode of Enroomud and naval news reels with a full orchestra.

Calne Pictures Cairny Korat Ms Nn Vale Trande William Fas Mra Hill Enroomud Naval News Karettes

Palace Theatre extends run despite stormy weather

The Palace Theatre drew a full crowd Saturday night as a dramatic stage production featuring a noted musical actor held audience applause. Management extended the run for two weeks. shows include a shipwreck tale adapted from Joseph C Lincoln and a light comedy with newsreel and entertainment features.

Palace Theatre Wincraine Yuwie Willy Pareerare Joseph C Lincula Trein V. Willat

Police Promotion News From Townsville

Townsville reports a police promotion amid unclear text. The fragment mentions a sergeant or sergeant McCarthy and a February event. Further readable details are missing to identify names, dates, or the issuing authority.

Townsville Turf Row Over Dividend at Third Division Handicap

Townsville correspondent reports a dispute at Chuden after a Flyine Handicap race where only Wigown and Yomuray had tickets. Officials ruled for dividend, while a NOTA rule debate arose about entitlements and club shares, prompting government reconsideration.

Wigtown Townsville Chuden Oalisator Wigown Yomuray Totaliaator NOAA NOTA PB. J. Rogers Thalan

Unreadable OCR Mystery Item Labels Local Note

Fragmentary text from a historic page shows names and places blurred. Readable bits mention a person named Fred and a city or stadium reference. No clear event date or outcome can be determined from the fragment.

Dutch Heavyweight Triumph and West Australia Swim Champs Highlights

Fragmented report covers boxing results with Segar and Van den Veer, plus a note on Breast Stroke Championships in West Australia. Segar wins on points after a late surge. Van den Veer defeats Neller in the seventh. In swimming, Harris wins the 440 yards free and claims the AN title with a 5.35 time amid a field including Soussers and Queensland’s record holder.

Arin van den Veer Arcight Neller Hie Cham Alonnaios Soussers Queensland Chapion Victoria Tour West Aus Rence Harris Honalu Christie Taylor West Australia

Victoria v Tasmania cricket scorecard from Melbourne

The second day of the Victoria versus Tasmania match in Melbourne ends with Victoria five wickets down at 672 in their first innings. W Panford remains not out on 234, Love 186 and Brown 87 contribute. Tasmania’s reply shows Avainge and Pomaford among the early scorers as the day closes.

Melbourne Victoria Tasmania W. Panford Ht Love A. Brown Avainge Victoria Haa Fort Wml Arly & Reco

Unclear fragments outline Brisbane event at Warwick

Fragmentary OCR mentions Brisbane to Warwick event with a strong Frode presence and a geared connection. Details are unreadable, but the piece hints at a notable match or gathering involving local or regional figures and a bar or venue named Frode.

Hriatune Sakadus Sgeiey Saan Daiaura Brisbane Warwick Frode

Sylvania Crew Returns in Championship Race Feat

Favell reports on Sylvania's crew achievement in the championship race. Seven Cairne men sailed from Rowen to Brisbane arriving New Year. Favell notes river knowledge and local conditions aided performance. An accident damaged spinnaker but the crew still fared well. Brisbane members pledged to form North and attend the regal event.

Favell Aveth Brisgung Neway Sylvania

Osprey Wine the Trophy in Cairns Weekend Race

The nat race for Mr P E Within on a Trophy was sailed in heavy rain near Cairns. Seven boats started despite trying conditions with Melody unable to start due to a crew issue. Warming gusts and squalls shaped the contest as Joon Tere and the Weary Kreens led early before shifting winds altered positions and currents in the course.

Melody Kreens H. Buleoehsmin Phang Phevap Ducuties Simutes Prarie Fee Deneey

Sailboat race recap with Kismet overtaking Qaprey

The report describes a windy sailing contest where Qaprey built a lead early, then Kismet closed steadily and finished about one minute behind Ougrey, with other boats like Uma and Prichard noted for competitive showing. Final marks show Oantey and Kismet posting strong times, while HM delivered even splits.

Jonsie Busny Caprey Kismel Jon Ahan Wean Bettie Kismet Ougrey Rey Uma Breene Kramer Wally Natenahead Buck Houndine Quprey Oantey WMS Qaprey Prichard

New Zealand Meet Sees American Athlete Set Long Jump Record

In Auckland on February a American athlete posted a New Zealand record with a long jump of 28 feet 14 inches. Kirksey won the North New Zealand Championship 100 yards in 9.5 seconds, with a strong finish by another competitor.

Auckland Bates Merchant New Zealand Kirksey Aeventila

Captain Bruce Eloquent Target for Political Change

A fragmented passage from the Daily Express hints at Captain Bruce Wy under forty and other named figures like Mr. Kenia Perhapa Ekoada and Ausra Weer men, suggesting a political shift or leadership speculation. The article references likelihood of solving political problems and compares to the Great Robert, noting impatience to ascend.

Daily Express Bruce Wy Me Kenia Perhapa Ekoada Ausra Euroy Robert

Burnt to Death at Springsure Housekeeper

Isbane Mra Rebeccs Allentred, a housekeeper at Callintarings Station, died in Springsure Hospital following severe burns suffered the previous night. Her clothing ignited after her feet were burned and she became engulfed before passersby extinguished the flames with a blanket.

Isbane Mra Rebeccs Allentred Callintarings Station Springsure Hospital Benvine

Japan’s Push to Expand Trade Ties Cited by Commissioner

A damaged OCR fragment discusses Japan offering assurances or proposals related to trade, mentioning an Australian trade commissioner and two years of evidence or evaluation. The text references a planned or ongoing push to extend commercial relations and hints at official channels in economic diplomacy.

Japan

Jewel Robbery at Stanthorpe Described as Clean Sweep

Stanthorpe residents report a jewel robbery carried out by bunglars described as experienced. The incident occurred on February 3 with losses estimated around £3,000 and the robbers believed to have targeted entrance and window premises.

Stanthorpe Bunglars Stanthorpe

Experimental jet plane completed for federal service

A newly built aeroplane here, intended for federal government use, reportedly features a trim design and jet power. On a test flight the machine performed admirably, seating and handling reportedly comfortable for the crew, with demonstration flights planned to showcase its capabilities.

DEST FUNDING Aims at February Coastal Rivalry

Feb 6 report on American vessel funding amid coastal competition. Mentions Geddes and reverding the feveree in a terse, period-voice note about funding and rivals.

Labor Movement Text Fragment Hints at Pact and Leaders

A garbled excerpt references labor movement stakes and parliamentary figures. Key names appear as Eller and Harry amid mentions of a pact, work laws, and a vote or meeting. The fragment hints at attempts to expiate laws and mobilize workers, with unspecified dates and places.

Real De Valera Policy Sparks British Clash

London reports reveal Irish leader Eamon de Valera faced pressure from ministers and Dublin negotiators over treaty terms and peace talks. Michael Collins is cited amid divisions as differing views threaten a possible accord. The debated points include acceptances and alleged murders, shaping Ireland's future as negotiations continue.

Coal Trouble Raises NSW Mining Tensions

Sydney reports a fragile coal industry outlook after miners pass resolutions yet coal owners doubt the severity of the dispute. Talks expected to settle the matter amicably within the week while miners urge broader action to halt NSW export shipments. Representatives of the Coal Miners W. U. and Watersiders meet to discuss forming the OBS. No official statement issued.

Sydney Nsw Coal Minera, W.U Watersiders O.B.U

Girls Sentenced for Idleness and Disorder

In Centre Court four white girls aged around fourteen were sentenced to hard labor for idleness and disord ery conduct. They had insufficient means and frequented a house associated with a man. A 62 year old man was also involved, with a prior conviction. The police inspector noted an attempt to place the girls in a home. the Chinese resident pleaded guilty and received a prison term.

Campbell Pearance Chinene Jeach Tabor

Two Men Killed as Tree Falls in Feb Hospitalized Survivor

In a trunk collapse incident in February, a tree fell on two men, killing one on the scene and sending the other to hospital in critical condition. Wheelan was injured. Thornton and Whelan mentioned among involved names. Authorities report the accident occurred during work near the site.

Bydn Arteak Cuartes Whelan Thornton Non Wheelan

Earthquake Shock Damages Reported Across Ports and Railways

Dispatches describe massive upheavals beneath the sea bed as the Maeshe region suffered major damage. Silo is reported to have endured severe impact with 1.5 million dollars in claims. wharves and railway bridges were destroyed, and several large liners sustained minor damage.

Maeshe Silo

Dairy expert dead prominent authority on Shorthorn

Brisbane, Feb. Mr A Moles a leading authority on Shorthorn dairy cattle died in Brisbane today after an operation aged 55. He was a prominent member of the society and well known and mourned by thousands of dairy farmers and friends.

Brisbane A. Moles Adelaide

Ferry Steamer Britannia Crashes on Reef at Auckland Harbour

A sensational incident occurred in Auckland harbour as the ferry steamer Britannia carrying 300 passengers struck a reef. The weather was fine and the ship remained intact while passengers were transferred to another vessel by a launch without panic.

Auckland Britannia

Severe earthquake and tidal waves threaten Hawaii

A damaged OCR fragment reports a severe earthquake and tidal waves inundating areas, with scattered mentions of Hawaii and possible volcanic activity. The text is unclear but suggests widespread disruption and potential evacuations, though specific locations, dates, and figures are not legible.

Unworthy Effort and Gallipole Agitation Report

Jenerat Townsend criticizes the Gallipole agitation as unworthy. The article references local concerns, meteorology notes, and implied political tension surrounding the effort. Key figures Tyrone OS and SMerrie are noted in relation to the unfolding scene, with emphasis on community reactions.

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