Murder at Cairns Wharf Sparks Citywide Investigation
Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic confrontation near the Cairns wharf where two men, Morgan and Besnoskh, argued and fired. A pistol battle ended with multiple gunshots, a fatal wound to one man, and police intervention as ambulances carried the injured to hospital amid crowd shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Newell
Ables
Coanables Anderson
Richard
Morgan
Medice
Az Wesley
Talen
Andrew Sor- Julbo
Rissian
Cooma
Lea
Melbourne
Soranaif
Eornoski
Besoranoff
Ter
Tragedy as Gun Incident Ends in Death
In a chaotic confrontation Besnoski attempts to seize a weapon while Mer ie dives aside and Nis Shotim is fatally shot. A later recount notes Merie retreats, Besnoski’s body is later found nearby, and authorities describe a deadly sequence culminating in a self inflicted or third party shot.
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Besnoski
Merie
Soraiom
Marge Delle
Beznoski
Eve witness story on wharf and wounded men
A fragmentary report describes a mid day incident where Constable Anderton and others respond as men fall and swim near the wharf. Wounded survivors are tended while authorities patrol the scene and search for suspects or further danger.
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Anderton
Daintree River lands spur dairy and fruit hopes
A fragmentary report notes the Daintree River lands near Herberton showing renewed interest for dairy and fruit production. It recalls early settlers and shipments from Port Douglas and Port Douglas branch, with talk of silos, pastures, and potential re opening of the district as a profitable agricultural center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daintree
Daintere
Charlie Tertow
Port Done
Fae
Port Douglan
Jones
Penske
Lana
Rockhampton Missing Youth Mystery Frays Local Police
A baffling case in Queensland centers on a Rockhampton youth vanishings near Cairns. Police and a search party, aided by a tracker, follow uncertain tracks as frustration grows and families await news.
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Rockampto
Paturdey
Annary Werd
Laver
Mamanering
Semon
Atavey
Maki Pe Nerth
Tt Peer Cala
Fragmentary Notice From Innisfail Bridge Dispatch
Telegram report from Daradgee Bridge Innisfail mentions an acting Bremer and a minute for fehion amid unclear details. References a death and a working date on Thursday with scattered phrases about Alan Hion and a special wartime sounding note.
Fatal Glasgow Fire Claims Multiple in London Loss
A chaotic fire report from London recounts a deadly blaze linked to a Worth building collapse and a railway area incident. Five people perished, with several others injured as flames engulfed a shop basement and trapped occupants. Narrow escapes occurred amid dense smoke and structural instability.
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London
Jan
Britain
Ehlahy
Child in burning bed. Brisbane tragedy details
Jan 22 in Brisbane a four month old named Allan Roy Radcutte Letterinie burned at home as a four year old brother knocked a match from a damp mat onto a mosquito net. The baby was rescued from the flames by the elder sibling and later hospitalised with serious burns.
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Brisbane
Allan Roy
Radcutte
Letterinie
Seman
Murrariay
Unclear fragment yields local note on donors and items
Fragmentary OCR mentions eye lens donation and a group including Messrs Coleman and Baril. It references quantities 10 and 42/2/ exch 5/8 4 peti but lacks coherent context or outcome. Further readable text needed for a precise card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Allah
Eyse
Ly. Messrs. Coleman and
Baril
Westminster Crisis and Ireland Freedom Debate
In Westminster discussions Mr Lloyd George’s Ireland policy and Ireland's freedom are debated amid a crisis theme. The Genoa conference and global trade concerns frame the session while De Valera signals motions on Sinn Féin and a republic ahead of the forthcoming conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Lhad
Ganga
Ireland
Inger ‘Cofengwen
Mtr
Genoa
Maleamen
Sir Gordan
Brit iat "Attorney-Ceneral, addressing.” = af the National Liberal Conference
Lloyd George's
Hill
Devalera
London
Jin
Devalers
Hepat
Republic
Theo Ons
Irelands Two Heads Agreement Between Collins and Craig
Mr Collins and Sir James Craig announced after conferring that no agreement exists on several points. They say future Bond matters, state consideration, and a plan to restore Catholic workers to Nogarde require further discussion. They pledge to meet again to discuss amnesty for post-prisoners and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irelan's
Mrt Collins
Sir James Craig
Mr. Collins
Jorden
Bandas
James Craig
Pope Benedict XV Dies in Paris Announcement
Paris reports the death of His Holiness Pope Benedict XV after illness. The pope’s passing follows a period of medical bulletins and rapid decline, with Rome cables not fully confirming earlier reports. Benedict XV, elected September 1914 and crowned shortly after, led the church during wartime.
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Paris
Pope Benedict Pope
Rome
Vatican
Sia
Agen
Co operative Bacon Company Meeting Reports December Output
The Atherton Tableland Co operative Bacon Company directors held their December meeting. The December output totaled 52 tonnes of butter for both factories, 41 tonnes less than the prior month and 18 tonnes more than the December year before. Wages at 1d per lb to be considered. R Day of Kyabram noted, with leadership indicating continued support for efficiency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airectore
Atherton
Propertive Matter and Bacon Co, Ltd
R. Day
Kyabram
Nitens
Ngpoliied
Wenerat Magna
Efficiens Wing
Fereanaien
Co-operative Bacon Company
Mr. Heat
Crosahiaite
Local Weather Summary Shows Heavy Rain and Flooding
Local conditions report heavy rainfall across Carpentaria and parts of North Cast division with 20 points recorded in 24 hours to Saturday 9 am. Showers continue in subtropical areas while North regions escape the worst. Flooded creeks reported in Mareeba and surrounding districts amid unsettled conditions and a depression near Cloncowery.
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Mareeba
Jol
Baeron
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Revolver Outrage
Sian
Cairne Wharf
Cairns
Zachary Bean
Stephen Mor
Morge
Angie Besnoski
Soderten
Calera Pallerene i
Rita Ee Tome
Semmsion Bn Catran
Irene
Kate
Stefan Mors
Erie
Altos Wharf
Eve
Trump
Bron
Calmaty
Herberton
Baguard
Sunray
Rockhampton
Daradgee Bridge
Innisfail Ram Tagting
Glasgow
Bono
Poincare
Tex Bicuara
Jen Dempsey
Awxilis Police
Panthers Prarks
Laee Stree
Pope Benedict XV
Annou
Iver
Mi Ks Drc
Flinders St, Townsville
Selemun
Spenibeg
Stevens
Alartro
Peraes
Stevens Singh
Ares
Folshan
Polsham
Smiths
Cros
Ile Baryel
Pat Tigers
Boland’s Ltd
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
Lake Strest
Moyna
D. J. Moynahan
Mods Babinda
Simmonds Limited
Babinda
Jack Wirinlay
Martin Hanson
Fey Noma
Saori Afaik
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Svante
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