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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1923

Page

8

Night programme features The Katter feathering the dasa

Theatre ad promotes two reels at Palace Pictures tonight. Dolores hi helmed star in The Crimson Dawn, Dorothy Dalton headlines Paramount role with Jack Mower and Frank Campeau in a dramatic tale of vengeance. Program includes two part comedy and a wavelogue.

Catras Pictures Katter Dasa Alli Dolores Hi Imiished Peared United States Canada Dolorencll Palace Pictures Fama Yukon Dorothy Dalton Paramount Nail Miss Dalton Aps Heraclf Moat Jack Mower Charence Buron Frank Campeau Ganetten Scenin Shirton Holmes Beatty

Roster Withdrawn by Unionists in Sydney Jabberwocky

A fragmented report from Sydney dated 17 refers to a roster withdrawal. It mentions unionists and a man named Stramer and includes unclear phrases about unconditional actions and a south to north font system. The legibility is poor and most names and places are uncertain.

Sydney Se Union Wollongbar

Mareela Commissions Executed All Other New

Fragmentary text shows a name Mareela and reference to commissions executed and other items. No clear event, date, or location is readable. Summary preserves entity: Mareela.

Unclear horse race results from Brisbane event

Fragmented race card listing names like Mabel's Gun Albion Park and Maid of Hearta with weights and divisions. The OCR text is garbled, but references multiple horses, weights, and divisions including Second and Third divisions, with numerous unreadable entries and inconsistent punctuation.

Brisbane Albion Park Mabel Rosenite Gierney Ih Uady Perot Lad Una Tal Junicum Maid of Hearta Rt Kent Yee Ax Firat Svece Fuel Nocowee Ba Pleystrainen RO Major Rade Marco Kine la Teme Waller

Boxing talk weighs Jinks Kemp bout in Westmoreland

A wary press preview from Westmoreland follows boxing figure Cam Jinks as he trains for a proposed bout with Kemp. The report notes Jinks power and strategy, with observers split on chances and a possible decision outcome debated by locals and pundits alike.

Fenbressons Lng Santee Kemp Torr Chet Bedd Paramel Peters

Rifle and shooting club events in North Queensland details

A garbled report outlines rifle practice and a five shoot series to determine the North Queensland trophy with Easter shoot dates and the Mercantile Juniors team selections. Names, places, and dates are partially legible, mentioning Townsville and a May start with regional trial notes for squad representation.

de Bestel Townsville North Queensland Tainwaville

Timber Resources Policy Debate in Queensland

Brisbane reports the Australian timber debate as leaders urge a practical approach to regeneration. Mr Brett notes global shortages, calling for a state policy to sustain the Commonwealth, with a long term plan to supply timber for increased demand while managing forests.

Brisbane Queensland Auetin Ain Kingdon Brett

Queen Streetism debated at Queensland unity meeting

At Jam 17 a roughly attended NDC meeting debated the Queen Streetism issue. Mr Peterson claimed unity among Opposition forces, while concerns remained about leadership and actions. Conference plans for Rockhampton aimed to show strength, with delegates from Ipswich and Braby electorates chosen.

Norwich Jam Peterson NDC Enomy Fund Mooper Motemont Tod Eas Rockhampton Pone Merntere Pary Bisa Vowles Fowler Wilkinson Pohlman Ipswich Mesara Attombey K Wathing

Obituary for Sidner and Frederick Hamilton

An obituary notes the death of Sidner and Frederick Hamilton, both in early old age. It records their connections to Brisbane and Sydney, mentions a hospital stay and private arrangements, and reflects on their lengthy careers and ties to Northern Queensland. The piece preserves minimal biographical detail amid a somber notice.

Sidner Frederick Mamilton Queensland Hompial Talay Haan Momnda Monte Sydney Brisbane

Savage Attack on Streetcar Fire amid Shouting

A violent assault occurred aboard a Auburn streetcar at seven o'clock. Witnesses describe a savage assailant striking a man named Mel Moule in the head and face then fleeing through the carriage window. Alfred Barnes and James Aston are named in the account as related to the victim’s statement to police.

Metett Auburn Janes Aston Therme St Auburn Alfred Barnes Ashton Harnes

Coal Mines Closing After Dispute With Federation

Sydney reports the Miners Federation says about a thousand miners on the South Coast face unemployment due to the closure of two collieries. The federation blames a dispute between mine owners and the Railway Commissioners and urges government action. Mr Wilde plans to present a statement asserting the government could take over and run the mines to secure coal output.

Sydney Tis The Hi Federation Federation Wille Vetereetn Ogra Wilde Tiiuloyees

Train Disappears Aboard Colombo Run In Flood

Lahore reports a mail train en route to Colombo from Tala flooded as heavy rain swamps the Northern area of Ceylon. Widespread fears of grave disaster rise as 17 passengers are reported missing. No authentic confirmation yet, but officials rush to the scene.

Lahore Colombo Falta Ceylon

Drunkenness in N.S.W. Official Court Figures

Sydney reports official court figures showing drunkenness cases in New South Wales. The 1922 total is compared with 1921, noting 74 in 1022 versus 84,578 cases in 1921. The record references civil matters and independent officials in the court system.

N.5.w Waza Sydney Pervone Casey

Duke's Betrothal Amid Royal Friendship Found

London January reports the Duke of York spending time with a friend as rumors swirl about an engagement. Dated details are scarce but mention a conversation and a walk near Windsor, with attention on whether a marriage would unite two prominent families.

London Duke of York Turshey Dilaneth BherKaser Ian Strathmore Inez Eline Beth Hile

Letter to the Editor on delaying public works and electrification

Fred C. Hodel argues the district should proceed with electrical infrastructure now rather than wait for government funding. He warns delay harms local industry, increases capital leakage to merchants, and favors quicker private or district-led investment. He cites Cairns, Townsville, and local trade, urging swift, practical action.

Hodel Ac & Jstlor Hill Jones Cotsundaity Ita Guite Caiena Bow Fens Cairns Mend Townsville Harney

Bullish debate echoes home rule era in parliament

In a smoky parliamentary scene a noble lord applauds bulls and asserts pride in Barleigh while captains and unionists debate tactics. A line about darkening hearts and home rule provokes counterclaims as the Prime Minister’s remarks trigger reactions and questions about the Irish question and governance.

Matfour Barleigh Crass

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