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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

4

The Lords Debate Economic War Policy

Dispatches from London Zurich and TOROS report on parliamentary debate over blockade policy and wartime measures. Leaders argue for total contraband control and stronger coercive powers to win the war, while warning against attrition and urging rapid, decisive action to sustain Allied efforts.

Lore Sydethassin Emmy Io Lehmarinen Mockade Germany Leadon Fle Garwany Hereford Gowen Peter

Battle in Paris Over Air Battle Ends With Victory

Reports from Paris describe a chaotic scene as the air battle concluded with a French victory. Allied and German forces exchanged fire while crowds cheered and wounded civilians filled hospital wards. Observers noted aircraft damage and shifting fronts as events unfolded across the city.

Fragmentary wartime report with scattered troop movements

The text shows a fragmentary wartime account describing Allied and German actions, including troop positions near a coast, river lines, and a capture of a fortification. It mentions a riverfront area, a bombardment phase, and a reference to a prisoner. The passage is garbled and uncertain but indicates combat operations and territorial advances.

Local Cane Prine Board Deliberates on Crop Cover and Costs

The Central Cane Prize Board considers an application about covering crops for THLS-1st and the cost implications under the Prices Act. Delegates discuss evidence, adjournment for local court testimony, and whether miller costs and quality impact the final pricing.

Lewis Brent Cane Prine Jodrett Gowan Estenauy Mackay Tomate Miller Amine Seterier Central Board Bartall Sr. Tiewe Jean Laamie Wittinenes

Irregular Notes on Early Legislative Proceedings and Appointments

Fragmented copy notes a sequence of proceedings and appointive notices. Mentions a meeting at Queenstown University with Sir Robert Phip and Mr Paty, and references to inspectors for schools. Includes brief stock exchange items and local official mentions.

Secomding Philp Briel

Towers Share Market Fragment Highlights

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered data on share market items with numerous incomprehensible codes and dates. It references multiple entities and values without coherent context, suggesting a damaged page section about stock movements and listings.

Infant Murder Trial at Graceville Ends in Death Sentence

In Brisbane on February 23 a jury with Dr Justice Real found Ambrose Dutwell guilty of murder in the case of Kathleen Stephens and recommended mercy due to his youth. Florence Caro-Roe Stephens was acquitted for lack of participation. The judge passed death sentences on Dutwell.

Brisbane Castinard Justice Real Ambrose Dutwell Florence Caro- Roe Stephens Kathleen Stephens Graceville Darnesin Seine River Miley Mandee

Copper Price Report From Local Market

Fragmentary market note records copper prices with figures such as 207, 107/8 and 10418, mentioning ward and a few unclear terms. Names, places, and precise context are incomplete in readable text.

Trouble Expected Over Hampden Miners Award Gap

Reports from Hampden indicate unrest after the Charters Towers award, with a six and a half pence per week difference provoking claims of possible mine closures. Ravenswood and Charters Towers settlements are noted as similar, while Hampden faces pending actions and potential stoppages.

Charters Fowess Wxst Hampden Charters Towers Cloncurry Hampden m Ravenswood Charters

Death inquiry finds Captain Young died accidentally

An inquiry at Mackay into the death of Captain Henry C. Young of the Porpoise steamer concluded that he accidentally fell into the Touser River while crossing a ladder used as a camel between the Porpoise and the wharf. The coroner noted he sought to reach the Porpoise directly from the shore without using the gateway.

Mackay Captain Young P.M Sir. Jackson Henry C. Young Touser River

Townsville Water Board Names New Chairman

February 22 report notes Ammeal appoints RW McClelland as chairman at Townsville Water Works Board meeting. State Treasurer warns loan not available until governor approves. Discussion covers annual meeting plans and board member changes amid local governance notes.

Townsville RW. McClelland State Treasures Eramcat Sean CIA Oe Ney Ag i —Eeiteimna maroaTs Aub

Tyrconnell CM XL Reported By Manager

Fragmented OCR note cites Tyrconnell CM XL with manager report under unclear date. Mentions Herth erect to 2B, Feb, and individuals Abadi and Mock te weluer. Details are garbled and not clearly attributable to event or outcome.

Tower Racing Acceptance Gains on Weekend Cards

Tower access notes indicate acceptances for Saturday and Monday races at CHARTERS TOWERS, with remarks describing the entries as reasonably good and promising for the upcoming events.

Charters Towers

Equestrian incident at Las Felicia leads to suspension

In a riding event at Las Felicia the rider Eaton received a four year suspension after an inquiry into interference during the Highweight Handicap. The investigation examined W Smart's ride and the grounds for interference, with referee Lamont and Wells Lamont cited in the proceedings. The outcome favored Wells Lamont, while the rider faced punishment for the riding misconduct.

Bette G. Eaton Earslem Las Felicia Iquiry W. Smart Vukorina Ema

Weather forecast garbled with unreadable lines

Weather bulletin unreadable in OCR fragment shows mixed letters and broken phrases. Predicts dry conditions unclear region and timing. Unable to extract reliable location or dates from the fragment.

War Bintes. Aa Peices Op Lome. Cemest Pretine Cam

War era fragments report damage and casualties in Lomé. Authorities work to confirm targets and respond to ongoing attacks. Local residents seek safety as Côte d Ivoire sources offer aid and international observers monitor the situation.

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