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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1923
Page
8
A chaotic dispatch describes German occupation tensions in Essen and Ruhr regions, with France and Britain pressuring Germany. It notes anticipated protests, potential strikes, and diplomatic moves as Allied and German officials clash over reparations and occupation policy.
Rebels raided Sligo causing £100000 damage including burning two long trains and destroying the railway line. Five engines were halted, a rebel party attacked the court house, and Free State troops repelled the assault with several rebels killed or wounded as fires and explosions rocked the town.
A fragment notes Mourilyan Harbor loading proceeding satisfactorily as a cargo of sugar nears completion. It mentions 180 tons and arrivals from Carns Yoading, with further details unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text discusses Hughes, a confidence motion, party majority, and potential leadership changes. Mentions Nash, Treasury, and Ministry with uncertain conclusions about which party will govern and possible reshuffling after votes.
A garbled fragment references French cruisers and a farewell context with names and unfamiliar terms. The readable bits hint at a maritime topic and a social setting but lack clear facts, dates, or outcomes to confirm a concrete event or figure.
The article discusses Mr. Hughes likely to resist resignation and weigh options after a cabinet crisis. Ministers willing to resign are detained to avoid disrupting Commonwealth business. Possible paths include Hughes staying as prime minister or forming a new ministry with Sir George in charge if the Governor-General entrusts him with a commission.
A gunfire incident near Camooweal led to the deaths of a wife and two others after a domestic dispute. Police report a shooting occurred as a man confronted his spouse, with the fatalities including a child. The shooter, identified as a man named Mahon, died by self-inflicted or related wounds, leaving unclear motive and timing.
Fragmentary report describes a ship attack at a wharf, a door breached and water covering the scene. A four year old boy is mentioned along with an Englishman and Newcastle, N S W, as the cause will be announced later.
An Australian London message notes oversubscription for the Anglo Persian Oil Company share issue and mentions a Brisbane bookmaker John Edgar Connors. A teen at Middlesex Royal Air Force base suffered a De Havilland nose dive crash, killing one and injuring another.
A farewell gathering was held in the School Hall to honor several church members, including Greve and two others. Attendees and workers from the church oversaw the event, with several participants unable to attend in person. The gathering featured reflections on years of service and community ties.
Sudden death at Palermo ends Constantine the ex king who governed Greece thrice in exile. Reports say he planned to travel to Naples with the Duke of Ansa My to be the anest of the Doike of Ansa. His demise at the Villa Tpea Hotel near his contemporaries sparks concern over his turbulent reign and its impact on Balkan and Allied interests.
Fragmentary lines suggest a dated 1921 reference with scattered words and names but no clear event or context remains readable. The passage contains garbled phrases, months, and numbers hindering a coherent summary.
The document records a recent party gathering where Weishawe Jay and Annet Feneral Heymed merting are noted. It mentions outgoing President Mtr Weterson addressing concerns about organization structure and funding. A recommendation to reopen vestisat and elect delegates is described, with Shaw reelected as treasurer and other officials named.
The Merberton Water Authority discussed a teller from Mia about nuisances from the Chinaman tapping a water pipe. It was moved to install three prere meters and cut off water to those not paying back water. An outstanding balance of £306 was noted with a deficit balance of £104 6s 5d.
At a Melborne Meathorough meeting complaints were heard about rubbish disposal and rejected wagons. The Sanitary Board discussed extending a contract for a new horse team and replacing old equipment, with decisions to alter routes and inspect prices and services.
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