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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1923

Page

5

German Mourning and Paris Scenes on Berlin Day of Mourning

Berlin observes a solemn day with crowds at the Reichstag and Pariserplatz as soldiers stand guard and festivities pause. The Paris theater shifts to somber fare while political strains between France and Italy affect plans, and New York reports a sales dip with three-cent weekly declines.

Berlin Tyne Reichetay Toby Pariserplair Dalorons Paris Silluns France Italy Germany York Jun Eugene Wien Tare

Clive Beckett Taken Toward Palm Island Detention

Report from Townsville dated June 18 describes Clive Beckett arriving with the supposed falfeente boy Clive Heckert. He is noted as convicted of murder and the Full Court decision sparked debate on carrying out the sentence. Beckett ordered to Palm Island detention en route to the destination.

Talm Isla Townsville Clive Heckert Higgenden Beckett Palm Laland Tilement

Procession planned to honor health initiative at Country Mall

A January event in Sydney will feature banners drawn by a committee to draw attention to health efforts. The parade aims to echo arrangements seen in England and America, with about 200 participants expected to join the procession along designated lines.

Sydney Tengland America

Record Sheep Sale in Mughenden

Fragmentary report from Mughenden on January 1 describes a sheep sale with prices per heat and buyers including Mir Terry of Saranait, Limbri, and Stam. The text is garbled but indicates a local livestock transaction and associated weather remarks.

Mughenden Jan Senay Mir Terry Fener Saranait Limbri Stam

Paris and Memel upheaval amid unrest in Europe

Disjointed early 20th century telegram prose reports upheaval across Europe. References to Greek Government changes, Paris turmoil, Voltaire cruiser bound for Memel, and insurgent actions amid attacks and street clashes. Mentions of German influence and ongoing political instability with sporadic combat notes and railway disruptions.

Paris Voltaire Memel London Adviers Semel Parlementaire Mitreet Ceprium Nn Ger Las

Escape from Rebel Kidnappers Ends in Narrow Flight

Dublin and London report a dramatic escape as Senator Dr. Gogarty from Bubtin evades armed kidnappers. Four men seized him at his home. he fled with guards, leapt a car, and crossed to Phoenix Park after a tense pursuit. Rebels press a rail sabotage campaign as authorities vow to reinforce.

London Gagery Bubtin Rane Dev Gogarty Liffey Cormaray Phenix Phenix, Park Itejacked the ‘Civic Guard Stiga 40 Latrian Aida

Police raid nets £1000 Redfern burglary gang

Sydney Jan 15 detectives and a strong police force raided the Redfern premises of the Cleveland Shoe Co. three men and a woman were arrested after a raid that followed a robbery. The gang looted boots and silverware worth about £1000. A fleeing man was wounded after being pursued over a high fence, shots were fired, and all suspects were taken to Redfern police station.

Sydney Krsna al Madera Cleveland Shoe Co Howe Nates Truskat Kengh Sheehy Baker Dee Handei Ted Redfern

Speaking 2000 Miles by Wireless in Readable Test

The American Telegraph & Telephone Co. transmitted a long wireless test to England and New York on January 15. Marconi and others connected with the system reportedly heard speeches clearly across the Atlantic via wireless, with thousands of words transmitted without issue. Listeners noted the conversations differed by language and accent, and some remarked on the fidelity of the transmission during the two hour test.

New York American Telgraph & Telephone Co Xem Southgate Kingland Marconi Ofriggs Mareunt Company

Cryptic note on Egyptian urges and Balkan tension

Fragmentary report hints at Egyptian and British and Turkish influence amid Balkan unrest. Mentions Belgrade Morning Post and predictions of regional shifts as Bulgaria and Rumania mobilize with irregular forces.

Ten Inches an Hour Rains Hit New South Wales

Severe hailstorms sweep the Wellington area as 10 inches of rain fall per hour. Torrents flood the Goulburn river valleys and threaten railway lines and telegraph services. Damaging storms extend into Hardnest and Nevertive districts, with warnings issued for surrounding regions.

Les Muriart Drystine Wellingwan Nsw Wellington Evere Rome AM Mall

Mourilyan Sugar Steamer Incident Report

An in store looting event involving the steamer Herbert occurred at Momettyan, with initial confusion and a delayed arrest on Friday night. Local authorities indicate a series of misdirections and scattered evidence as the investigation proceeds, with no clear suspect identified yet.

Herbert Momettyan Cabos Poe

Aged Victim Suffers Fall in Antil Plains

Townsville reports an elderly woman injured after a fall at Antil Plains. Northen Railways General Manager A J Crowther arranged medical aid and transport. An examination revealed a fractured thigh and age related weakness. the patient was moved to town and admitted to General Hospital for treatment.

Townsville Ambullance Antil Plains Mnoberty A. J. Crowther Northen Railways

Doctor Colombet Charged With Homicide

Varin January 14. Doctor Colombet is charged with renderable homicide. It is alleged he placed a patient on an operating table heated by an electric radiator. While administering anesthesia the patient cried, the doctor replied, That is sincere. The woman became insensible after the operation and died after three days from severe burns.

Varin Colombet Ia

Customs Revenue Townsville Returns for Year

Townsville reports customs revenue for the year with gains over the prior period though early figures show volatility. Officials note an overall rise from 1919 levels, driven by port activity and trade, with projections for continued growth amid shifting duties and production.

Arson Fire Damages Home on Turniture in Barhnham Area

June 15 reports say three rooms burned at Mr. Coxgrove’s country home near Barhnham after petrol was poured on furniture. Authorities investigate the blaze as a possible arson case.

Lomaton Ren Pris Armdamu Coxgrove Barhingnham Senatur Ir Jah

Obituary Notice for Frederick Uarelatin and Local Figures

Fragmented obituary notice references Frederick Uarelatin and several local names, with scattered phrases about years, places, and individuals. The readable text hints at a memorial context and mentions Mrs Lowden and others, but specific dates, causes, or clear biographical details are missing.

Deadly Portuguese Man of War Fatality at Callion Valley

A fatality near Proserpine follows a family picnic at Callion Valley when Gordon Mann was stung by a Portuguese man of war while bathing at a nearby beach. He died within hours despite efforts, his brother Frank, wife, and sources noting the jellyfish sting as the cause.

Teorucwilly Jen Sargeant Laughren Proserpine Callion Valley Proserpies Gordon Mann Frank Lax Weach Cannon Valley Gordon Mana Abd Tile Wite Gordon War Frugland

Harvard Dispute With Dormitory Admission Sparks Debate

A Harvard University controversy centers on race and dormitory access. A negro graduate's son sought admission but President Lowell reportedly refused to assign a dorm to black students. Letters from graduates nationwide reflect a heated dispute over equality and segregation in campus housing.

New York Yensage Harvard University America Ameri Harv Uni Pis Haga Reet Yar Ml Revide Admis Lowell Degroes Varvara

Cone's acid test questioned by New York doctors

New York doctors doubted M. E. Cone's acid test method after his presentation at the Geological Institute. They argued the patentees and claimed cures were not supported by science, noting skepticism about the treatment's efficacy for headaches and other ailments.

Cone NEW York Doctors New York M. E. Cone Geological Institute Tosthuies

Rebel Girl Guide Scheme Aims at Spying

London January 18 The Sunday Express reports a Sinn Fein Girl Guide movement attracting hundreds of elite women. They allegedly aid rebels by reporting Free State patrols and pillaging, using guarded secrecy until Free State forces expose them.

London Sunday Express Sinn Fein Free Carey Ford Free State Imumune Cruearelt

Fatal Sleep Walk Tragedy Report Delayed

Fragmentary report describes a fatal sleepwalking incident involving a girl named Heath Frost in London. The text is garbled but indicates a tragedy linked to a mother and father, with possible medical or forensic investigation underway.

Heath Frost

Insurance Fraud Case Details Remain Unclear and Fragmented

A garbled OCR segment outlines an insurance fraud matter with numerous corrupted words and jumbled phrases. readable portions reference a case involving individuals, locations, and possible legal actions, but specifics such as names, dates, and outcomes are not discernible. The fragment hints at a courtroom or enforcement context and an investigatory timeline without clear conclusions.

Amazing Bank Frauds and Clever Pane Books Falsification

A sensational report outlines bank frauds involving falsified ledgers and altered books. Suspects used crafted slips to withdraw from savings accounts across Commonwealth and State lines, draining balances while maintaining small remaining sums. Police note the operation targeted multiple towns, with a central keeper at a local office accused of orchestrating the withdrawals. The scheme reportedly succeeded for a period, drawing police attention as inquiries unfold.

Silvey Wenke Aioe Wyweyul Iden Iim Chee Daven Lane Miescot Hiren

Counting and distribution decide senatorial race outcomes

Brisbane reports ongoing vote counting from an elimination process with second senate preferences. Initial tallies show Crawford, MacDonald, and Austin leading, with Jensen excluded and subsequent preference transfers reshaping totals as exhausted ballots rise.

Corser Johnston Senate Com MacDonald Brags Crawford Austin Petersen Yeates Paster Eis Petersen Sais Bruce En Bruce MacDonalt

Mystery Tragedy in London Crime Case

London police probe a jealous murder following the death of Mrs Middleton amid a tangle of letters from Maltby. Inquests reveal a motive tied to a prior relationship and evidence from doctors and witnesses. The case centers on Maltby and a male acquaintance, with letters suggesting intimate terms and fear of danger.

London Winchester Middleton Maths Dess Mtalsby

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