Appeal to Queensland Supreme Court Justice McCawley Decision
Melbourne reports on Justice McCawley's appeal against a Queensland Supreme Court ruling. The Full Court asked about jurisdiction and seating while Justice Macrossan noted the judgment stands on court records. The application stalled as the court rose without further action.
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Melbourne
al Qgueensland Relat- McCawley
Eecad
McCaw- Rip
Calito
Supreme Court
Barton
Queensland
Macrossam
High Court
Macrossan
Bolsheviks ready to defend while diplomats flee
Cable from Petrograd reports Bolsheviks prepared to defend their position as diplomats threaten to depart if Germans threaten. Haig notes artillery fire near Passchendaele and strategic movements around Helsingfors Viborg railway. Turkish wireless says enemy attacks could not be routed and forces regrouped to appointed positions.
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Washington
Francis
Petrograd
London
Proclaimed Martial Law As Moscow Defends Capital
In Petrograd on February 25 martial law was proclaimed with drastic press censorship and strict anti looting measures. Citizens are urged to surrender arms to military authorities as masses rally to defend the capital.
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Petrograd
Allied advance report from Es- Thoma to Reval
A Geran communique states forced marches in Es- Thoma with resistance at Poms as the fleet nears Reval. Prisoners taken include 1000 at Faldinove and Austro-German troops freed at Welk. Ostrov captured, Bor msot occupied as General Linsigen’s forces enter.
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London
Geran
Es- Thoma
Poms
Reval
Takao Fou
Welk
Ostrov
Faldinove
Bormsot
Linsigen
Skorost
Russians Accept Germany’s Brest Litovsk Terms
Wireless dispatch reports Russia accepting German terms and sending a delegation to Brest Litovsk to negotiate the peace.
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London
Brest Litovsk
Farmers' Duty Proclamation Urges Farmers to Aid Humanity
President Wilson issues a proclamation setting a minimum price of 220 cents for certain goods and urges farmers to serve humanity by hastening the process. He indicates farmers would be exempted from the craft.
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Syashington
Wilson
Church Service Notice at Savior's Kurahda
An evening service will be held at Savior's Kurahda at 8 o'clock Tuesday. The Holy Communion will be celebrated, followed by the morning service at the usual hour, as posted on the church door.
Racing Scratches and Betting Notes from Sydney and Melbourne
Scratchings for the A J Care and V RUC meeting update betting for the Newmarket Handicap and Futurity. Blue Whitefield Cetigne and others lead the best backed at Newmarket while Tassie arrivals and Weir trainer horses prepare for March 11 sales and Plemington weights list several hurdle entries with various weights.
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Melbourne
Newmarket
Hoorg
Panacre
Poirina
Wedge
Pah King
Petradiece Cross
Aaron Sevesand
King’s Bounty
Pistolaire
Mission
Delinacre
Remmon
Yoorth
Mears Amadis
Elsdon
Au Bournland
Edigton
V.A.T.C
Blue —— Whitefield
Cetigne
Eetite Ae
Smart Silver Lake
Tashana R. Turnbell
Seminator
Weir
New South Wales Sportsman
Widdis
Remmes
Fantaiie
Emdorus
Shepherd King
Ane
Wallabies win by seven runs in school cricket match
School-First Innings saw C McCoombe and Davies score for the hosts while Cockrem took key wickets. In the Wallabies innings G Cockrem top scored with contributions from Whitiskes and Rileaartin as the total remained tight. After the game officials faced questions on the small arms factory closure with the minister deferring to the workers.
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Wid High
Schoo
Crete Ane Bt
C McCoombe
J. Skeen
Davies
Punchard
Cockrem
Collie Miners Strike Spreads to Perth Area
In Perth on February 25 a strike action extended as miners from the Collie district joined the stoppage last week, widening the labor dispute.
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Perth
Collie
Cairns Citizens Band Holds Annual Meeting
The Cairns Citizens Band held its annual meeting on Monday. Mr Hartis-Law spoke of postal and town interests, and officers including Messrs Birch Hill H Commas Pederson treasurer Keble secretary Harris auditor Collins bandmaster Hen were noted for thanks to the president.
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Cairns Citizens’ Band
Hagen
Hartis-Law
Messrs Birch
Hill
H. Commas
Pederson
Keble
Harris
H. Collins
Hen
Boating Tragedy Leaves Family Missing Two Occupants
A boating accident left a family missing with no sight of the craft or its two occupants. Search efforts continue as authorities pursue clues. The report notes rough water conditions and uncertainty about the boat's location.
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Hhas
Lishas West Footwear Offer Brims with Variety and Value
A Wesit to our shoe store highlights Goods department abundance and competitive prices. The Fashion Departments receive emphasis on wide selection and appealing value for shoppers.
Sole Survivor Recalls Crete Wreck Rescue
D McKenzie 96, sole survivor of the Crete wreck, arrived in Rockhampton after the disaster near Marble Island. He describes deck debris, crew injuries, and makeshift rafts from timber and doors while noting a government search may recover remains with the Llewellyn.
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Rockhampton
D. McKenzie
Crete
Maryborough
Townsville
Perack
McKenzie
Llewellyn
Marble Island
Port Alma
Blakey
Anderson
Hattong
Marine Department
Appeal to the Wealthy and Conscription Debate in Tasmania
Father O'Donnel supports conscription after two referendum campaigns in Tasmania. He argues wealthy backers could fund married men to enlist, proposing 26 600 men paying £1 a week could yield 20 000 volunteers quickly. The piece compares the American life insurance model where soldiers insure sums up to £1000 with lump sum death benefits or increased pensions for dependants. The premium details follow.
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Melbourne
O’donnel
Tasmania
Morey
Local Benefit Efforts Track Fundraiser Progress
Report describes committee permission and visits to country locations organizing benefits for a fund. A van traveled to Edmonton on Saturday, with demonstrations tied to a car case accident. Hambledon Mill and Cairns Timber Limited feature in the updates as activities continue at the Boys State School.
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Edmonton
Hambledon Mill
Fires of Youth at Cairne Theatre Final Showings
The entertainment page notes the Pathe Gold Rooster film Fires of Youth listed at Cairne Theatre with one Pathe scenic and two final showings.
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Pathe
Cairne Theatre
Gazette
Palace Hidden Spring The Weetie Boot Form
A fragment from a palace scene hints at a hidden spring and a mysterious boot form. The garbled text suggests a stylistic note or catalog tone without clear events or names to verify.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Prove Cure Claim
The advertisement cites Alf Gullberg of Green Hill near Iris describing relief from kidney and backache after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He claims twelve bottles cured him and thanks the pills. The product, sold by chemists and Foster-McClellan Co., urges readers to ensure they get genuine Doan's.
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Dean
Alf Gullberg
Green Hill
Iris
Foster-McClellan Co
Pics Street
Sydney
Doan’s
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