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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1923

Page

5

Feared Attempts on French Troops Stir World Reaction

London reports cite armed clashes near French lines and large scale German actions. Occupation measures increased with 207 officials expelled and newspapers suspended in areas under control. Washington discusses potential policy moves as Britain weighs postwar repayment plans.

Corre London Clute Levine Cain Rumr Varia Ebert Baden Rom Roreien Omee Traypern Germany Tondo Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Britain Minden Ain France Washington Viogt Ivthan Congress Kmternation Comune

Stolen Goods Case Traced Through Sydney Street Scene

A prematurely summed theft leads to a sighting in George Street where a man wore a robe linked to a August robbery. The suspect was chased to a local office and later detained near Winston’s, with a shop listing hundreds of items including clothes, fabrics, and other goods. The item recovery involves French cambric and assorted fabrics. Police actions continue as witnesses aid in identifying the suspect and securing the scene.

Ismet urged to sign amid Constantinople tensions

Reports from Constantinople indicate pressure on Ismet to sign a settlement, with agitation reflecting political instability. The regime reportedly enforces a language rule for all companies in business premises, affecting foreign and local entities, as ships and workers face port restrictions and policy enforcement.

Lamon Constantinite Bunax Ancora Oreigners

Brutal Assault Case Appealed Refused by Court

Brisbane report states Claude Mecautyan and Leslie were sentenced for assault with a dangerous weapon. They applied for leave to appeal and Justice Lukin noted issues with the conviction. Public Defender argued for appeal while Sabin supported the verdict. The court refused the appeal in both cases.

Brisbane Court of Criminal Appeal Claude Mecautyan Harlee Leslie Justice Lukin Napers Renly Apnenind al Weld Weid Mecarrity Justien Sabin Salleeld

Soqtney Conspiracy at Railway Works Revealed

Court records allege several railway workers and managers conspired to divert funds from construction payrolls. The scheme involved forged vouchers, fictitious employees, and inflated wages used for personal gain at a maintenance site.

Soqtney Naren Petit Dent Eninger William Gane Hinekeeper Eugene Paymaater Sist Rement Park Lara Shen Een Timon McLeod Hat Wen Parsons Hal Newn

Missionaries' Venture On a Solomon Island

Reported incidents on a Solomon Island detail two missionaries sent to preach Christianity being refused entry, battered and exposed, then an epidemic struck the island. Heathens believed the pair were devils, but the Ventura later docked and allowed them to land. They introduced the Christian faith amid cautious welcome.

Sydney Iland Ventura

Gas main explosion shocks Pitman after deadly blast

A gas main rupture in Pitman New Jersey triggers a deadly explosion injuring and killing residents. Fire units and authorities respond as residents evacuate and a family of six is affected amid widespread damage across the town.

Pitman New Jersey Actos Pernam Pimen

Capn Rhodes Resigns Amid Labor Candidate Protest

Rockhampton reports Captain Rhodes withdraws from the United Party Labor protest campaign amid accusations of personal attacks. A hostile open-air meeting scene included dirt-throwing and loud disruptions.

Labor Rockhampton Mockhampton Rhodes United Party Gnumer Charlvon Gaileen Lane Farrell Mr. MeLtin Charlton Parrett Tawoomba Morris Tiniga Bartel LohiMetre Farrell Kaye Mortis

Expelled Greeks From Aegean Seaboard

A damaged report from London documents expulsion of Greeks amid turmoil on the Aegean coast. Refugees and families describe seizures and forced departures, with hundreds displaced and awaiting status as tensions rise with Turkish authorities.

Proposed Australian Navy Detachment at ICR

Unclear text outlines plans for an Australian Navy detachment at ICR with references to ERD. It mentions metrological lines and measures, and includes fragmented phrases about terms, procedures, and distant entities. Overall content is garbled with no coherent dates or outcomes.

ERD ICR

Settlers and State Advances Respond to Farm Aid

A correspondent praises the State Advances Corporation for aiding settlers. The letter notes many settlers receive fair help while some misuse funds for land improvements, risking forfeiture if residency and cultivation conditions are not met. The writer urges continued assistance to genuine settlers and highlights the program's impact on improving farms and paddocks.

Stulad Millan Whee Reford State Adevantes Corporation Justice Ulleee Millas Millan State Advances Corporation Weiter Forte Tire Hae Dhie Millan Grawitheewe Beatrice Adefences’ Corporation Vance Herome Tubbieh Thie Corporation Mancen Seleorae Willie

North Queensland Cabinet Appointment Confirmed

A new ministry task updates Australia’s cabinet with Crawford appointed to the eleventh position. Debates on program formation and department allocations are noted as ongoing while defence and health roles shift among War Service Homes Works and Railways Treasury Health Departments.

Jomportant Alley Hs Activitier Works and Railways Department Treasury Defence Department Fonday Wyte. Wreaidert Australiuatries Preservation League of & Composite Garl Stee Witt Melbourne Canberra Vlot Inter Crawford

Mail Van Thieves In Melbourne Express Robbery

Melbourne police probe a bold express mail van raid that stole five sealed packages. Investigators note the thief or thieves show detailed knowledge of Postmaster General methods and targeted a bag carried by the Melbourne mail van.

Melbourne Express Sydney Melbourne

Lessons by Pictures New Queensland Country Ourstage

The Minister for Education Mr Hukhem plans oxy 508 in Terenting instruction for children in distant districts served by itinerant teachers. Traveling educators will supplement visits with visual demonstrations in history and geography to make education more engaging during visits to remote areas in the far West and North.

NEW Queensland Hiiahane Hukhem Rhiliren Selema Owen Vhce Tomestime Vis

Shipping Rebates Endorsement Brings Market Clarity

A fragmented report notes rebates on shipping and a relaxation of a prior restriction affecting traders and exporters. It mentions a general manager’s oversight and references international figures and regions, including Australia, with a focus on policy shifts and market expectations.

Unclear fragments from historic report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a police or investigative report with references to names and places, but the readable items lack coherent events or dates. The surviving words suggest a crime or labor context, with terms like detective, unit, and net figures, yet no definite action or outcome is present.

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