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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1926

Page

8

Co operation at work in Chillagoe Shelters debate

E Shittito of Cairns reports Mr. A Jones criticising co operation as socialisation. He argues co operative effort boosts efficiency, but Mr. Jones warns of political control. The debate covers ore smelting costs, returns from ore supplies, and the impact on workers and machinery in secondary industry.

Rebbington A. Jones Aioore Chillagoe Jones Cnyrital Ani Tee Mr. Jones Jower Efeust Carmen Queensland Mrr. Jones Phos Cartier Sanyo Cloncurry Janes Chiawee E. Shittito Cairns Phoahlings

Murder charge filed as Douglas Robertson remanded

Melbourne January 7 Douglas Robertson was charged with the murder of William Almowls in the City Police Court this morning. Because police were not prepared a remand until January 14 was granted. Robertson smiled and offered no objection.

Melbourne Douglas Robertson William Almowls

No Arrests for Six Years at Drayton Police Station

Toowoomba MLA Mr T R Roberts reports that the Home Secretary’s Department advised no reason to keep Drayton police station open after a petition from Drayton residents. The Commissioner of Police found no arrests in six years and suggested transferring duties to Toowoomba station to maintain order.

Toowoomba T. R. Roberts Bor Bart

Famous Journalist John Le Sage and a Telegraph Era Career

London memories honor Sir John Le Sage a longtime Daily Telegraph leader writer and press figure. The obituary notes his 40 year tenure, decisive public role, and dedication shaping a era of newspaper change while remaining steady and sincere.

London John Merry le Sage John le Victoria Heemie Gdfe London “Daily Telegraph Joondon J. J. Giervin Coe Daily Telegraph Tohn Spain Pamereton Jan Mever Shadlow Tessie Sir Lahe Te Ae Telegraph Vembam Fia Omer Owerite

Cane growers committee elections details in Queensland regions

The report lists successful candidates for cane growers committees and executives across districts including Cairns, Mossman, Innisfail, South Johnstone, Silkwood, and Proserpine. Names such as M. Connolly, F.C. Curlewin, J. Draper, and W. Davis appear with district roles and executive positions.

Brisbane Cetees Cairns Ten Milk—Committee H. 1 Schoiteerting Caxsawary Mooman M. E. Connolly Mowbray River Mossman R. Darrell Masatian Execatives J Yr Reynolds Hambledon Mill A. Atherton Vatter Cairms A. J. Draper Innisial District South Jolesnene T. Hy Gilhearr Alger's Siding South Johnstone Gh. F Hudson Lonistail S. Gullotra Silkwood Tunisfail Gi. I. Hurdson Inortdim Davis Wy Tacaee Dani Lo Metowan Gee Wood Dinvies Mourilyan Jo I. Casi Mowrilyans Pagane Morrilyan J. Seri Movrilyan J. of. Castor Tully NT. Pooper el Avish Seanlan Tally Ilerhert River Distriet Comeite Tees Lavon Mauehrades Vane Catathensa Noth Gortoeh Gs Geeesug Kijpibe Vectoria Mall Coa Scott Inulako Smnith Lane Packet Ingham Semel Lanercast Dowhai Teeth Tamford Prngehanger Distriet Moneer Mill—Committee RL Croften Maidenvale Aver i Maswell Ayes A Crowley Ayr L. W. Muey Jour Nur HOV Hansa Home Hill I. Weeds Balvinia Mooa Devne Aye Allen Ayr Lang Awe W. TE Ae Camimnittes T T. Pinte Gira Hert Bam Vaareney Herd Toohanna Escemive T. He

Test cricket preview discusses rain and wet wickets

London January reports note sport weeklies feature Warren Hardsley articles on the forthcoming test tour. The piece laments Airey Quey and Macdonald as allies and fears rain dampening wickets and the impact on players like Macartney Larter, and the team’s wet weather preparations.

London Warren Hardsley Airey Quey Macdonald Macartney Larter Miyself

Fog and storms enshroud New York city scene

New York lies under dense haze and strong winds. Traffic on land and water stalls. tops of skyscrapers vanish in the murk. Subways and elevated railways halt. many auto accidents reported as trains delay and workers reach hubs late.

New York Janew York Lernon Trafic Con Land

Robbery and Break-In At Local Station Yard

Night watchman Matthew Vatrick Ryan is charged with breaking into Constance Berry's shop at the station yard. Constable Wricht testified to seeing the thief remove items from beneath a clerk’s office, flee dropping a box of chocolates and a cigars, while another officer recovered dropped keys. Remanded for further work.

Krishan van Ow Peeren Matthew Vatrick Ryan Constance Berry Wricht U Uderneath Checkers Office Johim

Japan wants peace and alliance with Australia says Inagaki

Mr Inagaki a Melbourne University Japanese language teacher for seven years, boards the Mishi ma Maru bound for Japan. He favors Britain and Australia’s continued development, proposes allocating part of the Northern Territory to Japan and Pacific islands, seeking a friendly pact with Australia and a security pledge from Japan in emergencies. He plans further visits to explain a wonderful company and people.

Hrishane Jun Inagaki Melbourne University Japan Atatralia Jana Australia Janan Venee Pacific Commonwealth

Voters urged to comply with electoral rules

Fragmented OCR text references voting and electoral obligations with garbled phrasing. Key ideas include citizens being urged to vote and comply with rules, and mentions of an electoral process or authority.

Seednes Commonwealth

Brisbane Tug and Steamship strike ends in resumed work

The Brisbane Tug and Steamship Company staff return to work after a strike over a 44 hour week and loading duties. Vessels are declared black by coal workers until demands are met, including coal loading by union members and preferential employment. The morning statement said crews may resume but will not assist coal workers in impeding progress.

Brisbane Ity Seament Union Shige Seamet Wien Carrigant Althoweh Ips Brisbane Trg Steamship Comm Mies Wold Omven Board of Directors

Sensational Runaway Stomps After Seven Miles

A runaway incident occurred Saturday near Newport as a vehicle sped at high speed through the mountains. The engine failed, the car rolled unsafely, and the train derailed with the crash reported but no immediate details on injuries or exact location.

Hla

Japan's Foreign Trade Increases in 1425 Year

Japan's foreign trade rose overall in 1425 with total value up about 12,000,000 yen from the previous year. Imports grew by around 116,000,000 yen and exports by roughly 496,000,000 yen, while the balance shows a large rise in shipments abroad.

Japan

Unclear legislative report on foreign affairs committee

A partial report from a representatives committee indicates no opposition to authorizing a large expenditure for a preparatory meeting at Geneva. The foreign affairs group discusses measures affecting American delegations and a call to rethink nations that wage war.

Wiashinatevi Jammin Westness Hay Tesalu Grenevi

Interstate cricket delayed under flooded city streets

In VG WORIA weather and rising waters delay cricket events. Weersernie and Deora report seven matches disrupted as streets flood and travel becomes impossible. Officials note games at Kew and Meidelerg postponed. Melanien Cricket Gronmal cancels. Prognosis unclear for future games in Anetealic and Vietovia.

Kew Meidelerg

Devastation Reaches Berlin and Amsterdown from Subaidence

In the Ailieckuid region subsidence reveals immense damage. Twenty thousand homes damaged at Leblene with thousands homeless as factories close. Amsterdan reports food subsiding with dykes breached near Rrinen flooding fields. Multiple towns face months of recovery as reports cite widespread distress and casualties.

Berlin Ailieckuid Leblene Neweid Amaterdan Dra Wed Devanter Yoel Bors Rrinen Balgoy

Singapore Surgeon Recounts Malay States Prosperity and Rail Growth

Dr King Patrick, recently relocated to Sydney, notes his move to Sithawiy in the Malay States on a plantation. He observes high rubber prices, strong regional wealth, and Chinese communities integrating, with handsome road development and public expenditure praised amid colonial prosperity.

Sydney Java Straits Seitlements Mainv King-Patrick Mee Marella Sithawiy Urak Marella Singapore Kimg-Patrick Arowne Taya Tava

Strange Railway Incident Delays As Trains Pause At Butler

In Nambour area officials said no accident occurred when two trains halted to let the Townsville mail pass. In Rockhampton a man intoxicated slept on the line and woke as the approaching train blew its whistle, requiring the engine to stop and workers to remove him safely.

Nambour Mer J. W. Dinwidteons Nigel Gympire The Woods Gympic Butler Station Townsville Rockhampton Jai Oneusland Ayo Teaia Ste Rockhampton

Strange Adventure Aboard the Rockiydian Yacht

Fremantle recounts Boxing Day voyage from Rockiydian to Garden Island aboard a yacht returning from Kaovkinghaw. A whale surfaced near the bow, nuzzling and occasionally brushing the hull as passengers tried different sections to escape. The whale trailed southward. the boat completed the voyage with the whale in proximity, tailing at a distance of about a boat length.

Fremantle Gileneta Gardensland Anevita Rockipham

Turbulent North Atlantic Storm Rakes Rail Route

The storm center drove a wall of rain and debris along the Melbourne to Ulvurs Mail route, flooding tracks and damaging stations. Residents report heavy rain, collapsed embankments, and widespread travel disruption as a cloudburst drenched the area and forced rerouting of trains.

Chillagoe Election Visit by Opposition Leader

Opposition leader Mr Moore visits Chillagoe accompanied by Mrs Leal and Mr W Lehbhington addressing a large audience at the School of Arts. He defends policy, criticizes Labor, and urges State development and extension of Cooperative Companies Acts to boost industrial growth in the North Queensland town.

Chillagoe Oa. Fo Moore Bbe Leal Ry Val National Party Mtr W. Lehbhington M. 2 Moore Mthabla Whey Mss Avi Chibhgee Ain Stein Queenslia Queenston Labor Gaibiteos Pi Aoore Lave Labor Party Cornell TELE Handy Ponta Elvairinan Joe R. Shade Psc Builelinges Lairns

Future of Mining Amid Stirring State Claims at Chillagoe

A fragmentary report notes strong claims and debate over the Chillagoe mining operations. Discussion touches on administration, national stance, and the potential closure of works if political support wanes. The text references mining units, wartime context, and calls for government action.

Sharp earthquakes rattle Europe with fires and chaos

Reports from Colne and Namur describe violent building shaking lasting about two seconds. Residents fled into streets as fires and damage spread across districts near the quake zones.

Colne Kent Kline

Frisco Alsi Earth Shocks Hit Bay Area Overnight

Frisco area residents reported seismic activity with multiple earthquakes shaking the Bay region late at night. Authorities urged calm as tremors prompted precautionary inspections of structures and utilities.

New Shire Councillor Condwell Elected Amid Rainy Day

An election in the Carl well Shire produced Condwell as the new councillor on a wet Tuesday. Voters braved heavy rain and the count showed a clear result in Division No. 2.

Condwell Carlwell Witewie Garmwes Lanifel Cardwell

Sailor Rescues Ocean Tossed Pair Amid Undertow

A dramatic sea rescue ends with a sailor saving a man and a girl caught in a strong undertow. The distressed pair clung to debris while heavy clothes slowed their escape, and police and onlookers aided as the man was swept away but the girl was saved.

Verth Jan Iy Clarke Phiswell Bam Pie Larry

Turbulent debate on Chilwaoe district future and election threats

The excerpt shows a heated discussion on the future of Chilwaoe and its district under looming political shifts. Speakers discuss fear of closure and economic change, with references to local leaders, land policy, and election dynamics shaping the region’s fate.

Admiral Lambert praised for wartime leadership and naval skill

A verbose wartime-era column reviews Admiral Sir Cecil Lambert's valor and naval tactics, praising higher German fleet efficiency and British orchestration of torpedo and artillery fire. It discusses failures and lessons from early war and the shift to improved naval command and protection of vital signals and defenses.

Londen Cecil Lambert Peres Banke of Juthand Berlin Evans Lowe Neuaiotte Heckel Bnds

German Navy's Central Drive in World War II Threats

Fragmented OCR from a London dateline discusses Admiral Ste Rewinulit and figures like Lambert, focusing on German fleet tension, ship numbers, and strategic actions. It questions impact of the German fleet's central drive, weather, and timing on wartime operations and the Atlantic theatre, with references to von Scheer and American responses.

London Ste Rewinulit Cee Lambert Germiy Aburhirly AMY Pee Iit Aeerdie Actrate Mian Garman Sean Fee Central Aderieal von Scheer Ced Laon Joel Ter

Fragmented OCR narrative with scattered place names and jargon

An unreadable OCR fragment presents a garbled mix of place names and terms. It mentions locations like Laseteferty and Preston and references events or objects such as explosions and vaccines, but the text is incoherent and incomplete.

High Quality Service and Emergency Prescriptions

The Collins standard promises the best service with modern equipment and efficient care. Immediate emergency access is offered at any hour, with a presentation of unique goods and ready posting or shipping to any destination.

Collins

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