Innisfail Blaze Levels Main Street Shops
A serious fire in Innisfail on February 10 destroyed Barnard’s drapers shop Mackay’s jewellery Court’s chemists and the Air Dome Theatre. Despite no wind the flames spread rapidly along Rankin and Edith streets threatening hotels. Only parts of the Airdome Theatre were saved. The fire’s cause remains unknown and Otto Randall’s Airdome ownership is noted.
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Innisfail
Barnard's
Mackay
Rankin Street
Court
Rankin and
Eilith Streets
Airdome
Barnards
Fire scorches main street shops and theatre in Mackay area
A destructive blaze swept the Airdome Theatre and several neighboring shops including Mackay’s, Barmaid’s, and Conti’s, with goods readied to depart and fire extinguishers on scene. J A McPhee slept through the event as firefighters responded to the crowded street blaze.
Desperate Efforts After Vehicle Crash Near Millingen
Descriptions show efforts to free trapped occupants and recover bodies after a road collision on the main route near Millingen. Emergency crews battled to clear debris and restore traffic as witnesses reported chaotic scenes and damage to vehicles.
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Millingen
Where is Trotsky in Moscow mystery probe
In London on February a Daily correspondent reports investigators sought Trotsky upon arrival in Moscow amid a created mystery surrounding his location and movements as authorities pursue answers.
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Trotsky
London
Daily! T 'S
Con- Inimato
Moscow
Aboriginal State Formation Recommendation Tabled
A Canberra report notes that in Parliament today the most notable recommendations concern forming an aborigine state. The proposal, discussed by federal and Australian authorities, highlights potential governance and recognition implications.
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Canberra
Fed
Australia
Seville Mayor Requests Brisbane to Send Delegation
Brisbane on February 8 reports the mayor of Seville has asked Brisbane City Council to appoint a representative to the Fourth International Civic Congress to be held in the city.
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Brisbane
Seville
I. City
Cricket match highlights and bowling figures
Primary wicket takers Bennetts five for 72 and Prem seven for 147 headline a cricket scoreline with Hing and Pretho noted among performers. The text records notable bowling success despite a broader team outcome not fully shown.
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Bennetts
Townsville vagrancy case heard against Harrington Croke
Police Court heard lengthy evidence this morning against Harrington Croke on vagrancy charges. A 14 year old girl from Sydney, who lived in Brisbane, married him a fortnight ago in Ayr before they moved to Townsville. The magistrate found him idle and dis orderly with insufficient means and connected to prostitution and drinking.
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Townsville
Geo. A. Cameron
Harrington Croke
Sydney
Brisbane
Ayr
AUSTRALIAN UNION MOVE AFFECTS MELBOURNE WORKERS
The article notes the A.G.T.U. and ACTU plan to curb court actions as strike conditions loom. Reports say Melbourne extensions may enforce a ban on proceedings tied to timber mill layoffs and nonunion shifts. Octergnees and related dates remain unclear.
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Melbourne
Vatican City: Pope Urges Council Reengagement
VATICAN CITY reports the Pope strongly desired resuming the council, seeking agreement and orderly restoration of the council's work after a period of suspension.
Two Treaties Signed In Rome On February 11 Morning
In Rome on February 8, signatures to two treaties were to be read on February 11. One treaty concerns the Roman question and the other establishes concordats with the ecclesiastical and religious existence of Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Wireless engineer guilty of murder sentenced to death
Joseph Clarke a 21 year old wireless engineer pleaded guilty in London to strangling Mary Fontaine. The court sentenced him to death after a short trial that lasted 44 minutes. Clarke had not applied to the Home Office to marry Fontaine’s daughter.
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London
Joseph Clarke
Fontaine
Denher
Clarke
Mary ‘Ontaine
Teir Saan Seit
Transport Workers' Act discussed in Australian Parliament
Canberra debates cover freight rates, income tax scope, migration costs, and Tariff Board reforms. Ministers outline board duties, proposed fee rise, limited sessions, and calls for broader cooperation to ease industrial and economic issues.
Floods sweep Kempsey as Macleay river breaks banks
A regional inundation sent a sea of water miles wide across the lower Macleay, isolating Central Kempsey. Kempsey records 10.36 inches of rain in 24 hours and 23.17 inches total for the week, with floods eight feet deep in town and power cuts across the area. A rescue saved three Kempsey Electric Light Company workers from the power house as water submerged tracks and streets.
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Grafton
Gkémpnecy
Macleay
Central
Macleay River
Kempsey
Kempsey Electric Light Company
Hastings Valley Plunged by Heaviest Flood in 56 Years
Record downpour floods Hastings Valley causing rivers to rise above banks north of Manning and Macquarie lines. Towns between Taree and Winghaen marooned as maize crops and livestock suffer heavy losses. A dairy herd and cattle were rescued from rising waters, with many homes submerged and transportation disrupted along the riverine area.
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Manning
Nambucce
Spee
Bells
Mac
Jeay
Hastings
Fray Ithe
Winghaenies
Survivors Reach Sydney After Collier Annie M Miller Wreck
Sydney reports survivors from the collier Annie M. Miller reached port after a wreck near South Head last Friday. Five men remain missing including Master H J Billings, seaman Andrew Anderson, mate R Rowera, first engineer H W Andrews, and J Wil. The list of the missing totals twelve men.
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Sydney
Annie ‘M. Miller
South Head
Billings
Andrew Anderson
R. Rowera
H. W. ‘Andrews
J. Wil
Eniyeatel
Salvation Army High Council election set after Sunbury talks
Parties to a dispute agree to send the matter to the High Council in London on Wednesday. After Jowett's address, adjudication will be sought and, if the majority is repeated, a new general will be elected. Likely candidates are Commissioner Higgins and Commander Eva Booth.
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London
Ieet Alispute
Neral Ih
High Council
Sunbury
Jowett
Counel
Anstey Motion Defeated After Adjournment Debate
The House adjourned after Mr. Fenton won adjournment of the debate. Mr Anstey moved to express gratitude for the Prince of Wales courage in visiting poverty stricken coal districts and share the horror of Royal Highness at conditions, but the motion was defeated 38 to 30 after a division.
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Fenton
Anstey
Prince of Wales
England
Austin
Bruce
Britain
Riley
Bayin
Unclear excerpt reports weather and scores in Queensland
Fragmentary OCR notes describe storms and inland conditions between Carpentaria and Fairview with point totals and mentions of best falls and registrations. Names and some numbers appear garbled, but indicate a regional weather and score report with names partially quoted.
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Brisbane
Mead
Carpentaria
de Fairview
Ae Yala
Cu Bey
Thrilling Shark Sighting Near Flying Fish Point
A dramatic encounter at Flying Fish Point ends with a shovel nosed shark hauled ashore after a chase by a larger monster. Bathers, including G Groom editor of the Johnstone River Advocate, witness the spectacle as the exhausted shark dies on the beach. The event marks the first shark sighting near the point in years.
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G. Groom
Johnstone River
Waa
Coos
Flying Fish Point
Civil Unrest in Bombay Calcutta Aftermath and Casualties
Civil unrest in Bombay and Calcutta intensifies with February incidents. The Indian army drafts the First Cheshire regiment from Poona into Bombay city. Thirty three people are killed and over two hundred wounded. A Pathan with a knife fatally wounds four Hindus. Numerous arrests by military and police follow.
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Calcutta
Bomsay
Cheshire
Poona
Battersea By-Election Draws Narrow Labor Win
London February 7 Battersea by election ends in split vote with Labor candidate Bennett narrowly defeating Conservative Selley and Liberal Hab Albu. Result highlights party tensions in British politics.
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LABOR
London
Battersea
Lord Curzon
Bennett
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Conti
Sarre
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Coutts
Meemed
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MR. Anstey Bellicose
H. 5S. Gullett
Customs
Mr. Anstey
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Neville Howse
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Tinger
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West
Ol ‘Ment and Migration Commission
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Tariff Board
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MC Lee
Gullett
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Bircau
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Hastings Valley
Macquarie
Imector Lanne
THE
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MR Anstey
Immispail
Péiesty
Bombay
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