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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 11, 1925

Page

6

Uncertain Harbor Works and Council Budget Report

A historical harbor project update notes progress on wharf and quay work, with details on repairs, crane installation, and structural foundations. It covers proposed costs, contractor work by the Harbour and River authorities, and salary adjustments for officials, including the secretary and auditor, tied to the ongoing utilities and harbor expansion plans.

Cains Harbour Ivevense Deankilla Mita Faye Settenther Oiran Imari Coympmay Deban Etlormcoosny Maanenace EA Chen TR Hall Mevern O'Keets Lyon A. Paces Cony Council Toath Beard

British note on war debts and reparations burden

Lamon, Feb 4 report on the British note re war debts and reparations. It discusses Britain’s surplus being used to ease Allied burden, references Dawes Plan adjustments, and outlines potential French payments and United States obligations amidst postwar financial strain. Paris opinions reflect cautious but sympathetic measures toward resolving the debt situation.

Britain Lerner Bonar Daca Luetare Livi Franes Dawes Francis Cowie Rene London Paris Corres Heer Paris

Civic graft case turns on tender fraud bid

Sydney officials recount alleged collusion between Yorosier and Comin regarding a council tender. Alderman Malisworth is cited in further examination as justice street echoes, with claims the men tried to defraud the council of a Guinea on the forum tender. The Labor Party defends honesty in contrast to alleged dishonesty.

Sydney Fels Bn Nuiry Aldermyn Malisworth Justice Steet Yim Ims Labor Party

Broken Hill Mixems Refuse Dfpir of Directors

Sydney February 10 A garbled report notes the Mixems refuse the Dfpir of directors in Broken Hill and discuss the Melbourne conference. The text mentions industrial groups Iron Trades and Mine Man and hints at legal actions or retrials tied to owner claims and efforts to forge compliance with the law.

Broken Hill Mixems Refuse Dfpir Sydney Erento Hiroken Hut Akcmeare Melbourne Cormer

Prisoners Escape Report Sends City Into Turmoil

Fragmented OCR text reports a prison escape involving individuals named Albert Sammers and others. The garbled lines reference escape, sensational reaction, and police or city alarm, but readable details are limited.

Under Seteeeh at the A Coast board TR bone narpon

Fragmentary OCR text mentions an event at an unidentified board with unclear names and items. The readable bits hint at a local meeting or notice but lack concrete entities, dates, or actions to coherently summarize. The record remains incomplete due to missing context and readable content.

Ered Seteeeh A Co Aime TR Bone Narpon

Prisoner Remanded After Dramatic Court Scene

A chaotic courtroom sequence unfolds as the defense argues the Crown lacks the same evidence while witnesses recount intimate details. The prisoner is remanded as the dramatic proceedings continue with testimonies challenging credibility and the timeline of events.

Olhhampton Supreme [Court Tertay Arthur Ierine Fanley Amin Steve

Forced to Leave Persecuted Mother and Daughter

A mother and daughter allege persecution forcing them to leave England. Dorothy Thurburn was accused of returning to residents of inst nd on Pia Behe war Macharued st Norfolk. Prosecution offered no evidence. letters described as obscene. The family received threats and harassment through anonymous mail, prompting their departure.

Dorothy ‘Thurburh England Dorotleburn Norfolk

Keen contest for Brisbane council seats in coming election

Brisbane voters face sharp rivalry for council positions as nominations close. The city’s mayoral race pits the United party against the Labor nominee while 13 council seats show competition and several incumbents seek re election ahead of the February 21 polling.

Brisbane Brishene Couyci Paria Bel Vaalaram United Party Labor John Paddington

Youth Given Five Years Hard Labor for Brutal Assault

A 17 year old boy was sentenced to five years hard labor after a late February Brisbane court found him guilty of a violent crime against a younger person. The case highlighted harsh penalties for youth offenders and the protection of the vulnerable in the community.

Brisbane Weppert

Boat Burnt On Brisbane River Fire Trims Vessel

A blaze on the Brisbane River damaged The Marie as it burned near the Brohane River bend. The owner attempted to moor but the fire spread quickly. efforts to save the vessel failed and the water listed at about 300 dollars in damage.

Brisbane Marie Feneton Orwlan Brohane

Fortune Tellers Impounded in Towns Case

Fortunetellers were charged under the Varrancy Act in Townsville with fraud. Frederic Dama allegedly received money through verbal promises of future events from the defendants. The case involves card readings and alleged deception by the fortune tellers and associates.

Townsville Pile Peter Conyey Iktary Arnon Miary Willestraet Frederic Dama Fred Tree Frederick Bemre Farrell

Alleged Stealing Charges Against Brisbane Man

A Brisbane man faces serious charges of alleged stealing. The court proceedings began with arraignment and involve jewelry items valued at a sum described in court records.

Brisbane

Trouble in Defence of Tom No Interstate Dispute

Reports from Melbourne reveal a tense debate among defense counsel and unions over the Waterside Federation and Returned Sailors and Soldiers Union. Aimed at extending inter state and coastal ship services, the unrest centers on workers’ action, federation support, and potential disruption of port operations.

Tom IG Counsel Wellinanon Fea Hyetlitien Watersider Feder Panier Wriher Watervade Workey Federation Federation Terence Waterste Workers” Union Comatal Services Wil, Crete & Tem Lina Ee Edratie Te Oreo Spa Tabor Bureau Sian Wea Junier Port MonmerThe Vitor Samm Mera Aliganian

Australia and New South Wales discuss loan plans

Improbable loan and constitutional questions dominate talks with figures including Mr Bruce and Mr Feaste. The Queensland government faces a new date for consideration as officials debate monetary needs for a fresh loan and constitutional powers.

Tviphene Heth Theodore Thas Conferewen Mlarathon Hermann Ute Euine Orton Australia Tt Laan Council Iwente Braten Neat Ae Fan Aik Bruc Bruce Feaste New South Wales London Hasal Joan Orion Terest

British Critics Attack Chamberlain Pact Proposals

A Daily editorial argues against the Chamberlain plan to defend France. It contends the British public would reject a formal commitment and fears the pact would force Britain to choose between defending France or accepting German aggression.

France Chamberlain Chamberalie Yuriyy Germany

One Big Union Formed For Australian Transport Workers

An official statement by the Australian Railways Union announces the creation of a One Big Union of transport workers in Melbourne. General Secretary Mr Kean says closer organization will improve prestige and power, enabling stronger policy, better handling of grievances, and improved conditions for workers.

Melbourne Act Raiways Union Newfly Mtr Kean

Innisfail Ferry Repairs Amid Heavy Rains

From Annisfail Feb 1 Inspector O Hara and the Lairns district face ferry disruptions after recent Henry rains. A sunken winch, weather holds, and a work crew from Innisfail aims to restore ferries serving Cairns area amid rising concerns over transport and harvest impacts.

Annisfail Inspector O'Hara Charlie Lairns Heithig Cairns Orguerteer Henry Inniatal Othur Fe Johantuwe Auatralia Crete

Unclear OCR Fragment on Industrial Operations and Cane Output

Fragmentary report discusses factory and farming activities with references to cane production, district operations, and personnel changes. Names and many words are garbled, leaving key facts and entities difficult to parse.

Nipfed in the Bud Prepats Cort Mle Ting of Hues

A garbled passage mentions a preparatory act and several named places and people in fragmented form. The text appears to be damaged OCR with repeated phrases and unclear context, offering no coherent event or conclusion. The readable bits reference names and locations without a clear linked fact or outcome.

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