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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1923

Page

2

Tales of Marines: Tall Story of Crews Experiences

Dudney Deb recounts a voyage aboard the schooner W. Af hors ed at Doutle Bay in Prince 40day. The officers and men faced a hostile encounter with cannibal natives in Dimuanville Strait. Firearms drove the attackers back, many casualties unreported. Starvation followed as supplies ran out and the crew faced a becalmed ship. The Annie Johison supplied provisions ending their hardship. The W. H. Smith took 121 days to reach America from the Solomons, leaking and fragile.

Dudney Achooner Doutle Bay W. H. Smith America Solomons

Open-air Nationalist meeting interrupted in Rockhampton

Rockhampton February 15. A large open-air Nationalist gathering faced violent interruption as speakers Ch Kerr and others were shouted down. Missiles were thrown during Maxwell’s remarks, sparking clashes as the campaign heats up with Independents and rivals canvassing for votes amid chaotic scenes.

Rockhampton Kerr Mepers Pletcher Maxwell Jeone

British Debt to U S Awaiting Senate Approval

New York February 14 The Times Washington correspondent says the American Debt Commission expects Senate approval of the debt settlement bill. It plans to meet British representatives within 10 days of congressional action and inform other debtor nations, including France, of the progress toward a settlement. The report suggests the United States aims to finalize terms soon.

U.S Senate New York Times Washington Aya Ernst Haba Wit Britin Commission France United States

Free State Moves Against Rebels in Leitrim Mountains

London reports the Free State troop operations against rebel positions in the Cavan and Leitrim mountains during January and February 14. The campaign targets rebels who have ferrished and glandering Bally Jnther towns with armored cars engines and major bones anticipated.

Tate Leitrim Mountains London Ain Techiacal Cavan Leirim Free State Leitrim

Missionary Moored in Danger Receives No Aid

Mire Matthews, a missionary in Darwle, faces dire danger after natives tow her, with local police delayed in sending aid. Two natives remain at the mission and there is no evidence of rescue actions.

Darwle Mire Matthews Buen Tskot

Train Crash In Fog Involving Flying Scotchman

A fog bound express train known as the Flying Scotchman derailed after collision with goods train near London on February 14. Reports say several passengers were injured and the crew and locomotive crew were affected with delays and damage but details remain unclear due to garbled text.

London Scotchman

Ravenshoe Amateur Swimming Club Holds Third Carnival

The Ravenshoe Amateur Swimming Club hosted its third carnival on Sunday amid a blue crowd with races for various ages. Stan Maslin won the main event by two feet over Condon, with Timrose a foot back. Frank Norman also claimed a decisive victory in his heat.

Mt Ravenshoe Sixtee Maslin Biwwrose Anish Stan Maslin Condon Timrose Mi 8 Worneonyards Club Maida Agarrace Saphe Victor Metin Tela Lady Tee Ravenshoe Wy ‘O'Brien W. G. Leal W. O'Brien Menora Norman Dan Higgine Treenta Strang Vita Cfm Ask Benen G. TE Cit Bryanton Reeultoye Twerdon Gaardam Sarde

Seaside Resort Photo Views Offer Limited Estates

Call and see us and se 20 of the Prettient Photo Views of these charm ing Seaside Resorts. Get in early before these Estates close.

Rugged swim club season signals changes and promises

Fragmentary report notes veterans near season end and Treddie winning by a margin. Elmrose supporters cheer a four point finish as organizers discuss removing short races and boosting stamina for next year. Cairn swimmers from Tableland and Ravenshon Club pledge to attend meets as a northern carnival draws crowds.

Treddie Elmrose Tormitice Luseniies Oualy Possen Shwayn Wit Ravenshon Suisiam Weber

Cricketer Jack Gregory Excels in Tennis Play

Jack Gregory shows fine form in a tennis match amid mixed doubles action. The scene features Sydnee Feh 14 and the Charanandhi event with spectators noting Gregory’s steady precision and rising confidence as the tournament progresses.

Intarrieh Ming Fee

Consternation in Charleville as fires alarm townsfolk

Local reports tell of a sudden blaze in Charleville causing fear and evacuation. Residents describe smoke and sirens while authorities work to contain the incident and secure property nearby. No injuries are confirmed in initial updates.

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