Democracy chiefs face Cox on League and Wilson ties
Montreal dispatch reports New York Times interview with Harding who accuses Cox of seeking to yield to opposition on the League program. Roosevelt and Cox discussed campaign plans with Wilson, who praised unity and pledged to fight for the League while Cox promises to uphold wartime promises.
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Montreal
New York “Times
Harding
Cox
Wilson
United States
Messie Cox
Roosevelt
Saee
League of Nations
Death by suspected poison in Sydney woman case
The city coroner heard evidence that Frances Hubert died after drinking stout laced with poison. Neighbors heard screams on the verandah and May McVane claimed the bread and stout were harmful. Stomach contents contained strychnine and the bottle held traces of the poison. An adjourned inquest continues.
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Sydney
Frances Hubert
Aubern
May McVane
Gladys Wilmott
Hubert
Stewart
Ambulance Oversight Discusses Infectious Disease Scheme
At a Brisbane conference of ambulance superintendents the committee was urged to back a scheme for infectious disease cover. It would pay 44 pounds at death and 3 pounds weekly for 13 weeks. Proposals include transfers between centers and sharing payments, with executive review, and combining the office secretary and superintendent roles at all centers.
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Brisbane
Sensational shooting affray shocks Kensington
A 36 year old Maximilian John Foy was charged with shooting at John Moore with intent to murder and shooting Vera Moore with intent after a late afternoon firearm attack at Kensington Road. A rifle, sheath knife and six chambered revolver were found in his possessions. Miss Vera Moore suffered a bullet fragment wound through a door panel.
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Tory
Kensington
Miller
John Moore
Kensington Road
Fred
Moore
Vera Moore
Miss Moore
Maximilian John Foy
Australia urged to join aid drive for ruined French towns
Melbourne reports Mr Hughes notes private cables urging Australia to back a British led program aiding ruined French towns and villages. He says Britain should target select areas in France and that Australian civic bodies must initiate any local effort to assist the French people.
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Melbourne
Australia
France
Governor General and Lady Ferguson Sail for Farewell Tour
Melbourne reports the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson and Lady Helen Monro Ferguson depart August 8 for Sydney to bid farewell to the Prince. They plan extensive tours through Queensland, returning to Melbourne in late September en route to Fremantle to board the Orsova on October 5.
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Melbourne
Ronald Munro Ferguson
Helen Monro Ferguson
Sydney
Queensland
Fremantle
Pastoral land rents re‑assessed in Queensland
Brisbane July 20 Under Secretary for Lands reports re assessment of about 2000 pastoral holdings. Of 520 cases, 422 were referred back for Repudiation Act. 107 had been raised to 200 in the penal code graziation and 165 dealt with by the court 415.
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Brisbane
Price Fixing Notice for Petrol in Brisbane Districts
A price notification from the Commissioner of Prices outlines maximum petrol sale prices within Brisbane districts. The document specifies the price floor and the permissible routes from origin to sale location and confirms citywide regulatory controls.
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Brisbane
Commissioner of Prices
English Railway Fares Increase Not Postponed
In London July 2 a substantial rise in railway fares was defended in the House of Commons by Sir Auckland Geddes who argued higher wages for railway workers and rising costs justify the increase. A postponement would imply a subsidy, so the Cabinet decided the increase should proceed despite hardships.
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London
House of ‘Commons
Sir Auckland Geddes
Gaoes
Spark
New Creams Promised to Rejuvenate Complexions
An advertisement for W HL Green Ltd Chemists Cairns promotes two new skin creams that claim to erase signs of aging with short application. The copy touts beads and pimples disappearing, open pores closing, and a youthful appearance after use.
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W. HL Green Ltd
Cairns
Optometrist Advice Session in Gordonvale
Consult A. J. Green v1 well known Brisbane firm of Optometists for expert refraction. The session takes place at Gordonvale Queen's Hotel on Thursday 22 and Friday 24, offering specialist ophthalmic examination.
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A. J. Green
Brisbane
Gordonvale
Queen's Hotel
Amundsen Expedition Braves Harsh Arctic Winters
Christiania reports Amundsen's party crossed two severe winters in new land and explored Crar Nicholas the Second Land. Amundsen fell from the ship onto the ice injuring an arm. He narrowly escaped a bear encounter in extreme heat.
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Christiania
de “Aften
Amundsen
Nicholas
Japan Denies Involvement in China's Current Troubles
Tokyo reports the Foreign Office issued a communique denying Japan’s participation in China’s internal feuds. Official stance remains strict neutrality amid ongoing Sino internal strife.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Japan
China
Tosen
Termination of War Clarified by Order in Council
London July 20 An Order in Council states the war with Germany ended January 10 but full termination awaits all peace treaties to be signed and ratified. The notice aims to prevent misreading of the actual dates.
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London
Germany
Siberian Peace Reported in Western Front Conflict Pause
New York Times Tokyo correspondent says the warlike signals pause as Japan and Verkhneudinsk government sign an agreement to suspend hostilities on the western Trans-Maikalia pending ongoing negotiations between Russian and Japanese committees in Siberia.
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Montreal
New York “Times
Warlkce
trans—Maikalia
Verkhneudinske
Siberia
Prince Joachim of Potsdam Dies After Suicide in Potsdam
Berlin reports that Prince Joachim, former Kaiser's youngest son, killed himself in Potsdam after heavy gambling in Switzerland. He underwent hospital care and died four hours after a self-inflicted pistol shot. divorce proceedings involving Princess Maria of Anhalt were set to reveal sensational details.
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Berlin
Prince Joachim
the x-Kaiser
Potsdam
Switzerland
Hus Wre
Maria of Anhalt
Brisbane Premier Says Theodore Not Leaving Soon
Brisbane July 2 1 Mr Gillies acting Premier said he did not expect Mr Theodore to leave for Australia soon as financial negotiations were not yet completed.
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Brisbane
Gillies
Theodore
Australia
Empress Eugenie Body Arrives with Honors in London
Prince Murat and other notable mourners traveled from the Continent to accompany the Empress Eugenie. Prince Napoleon and Princess Clementine waited at Southampton for a guard of British naval and military escort to convey the body to Farnborough Abbey. General Lord Rawlinson and staff received it. a guard of the Second Argyllshire and Sutherland Highlanders fired a Royal salute. The burial joined those of her husband and son.
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Prince Murat
Ee Eugenie
Continent
Prince Napoleon
Princess Clementine
Southampton
Farnborough Abbey
Lord Rawlinson
Stall
Argyllshire and Sutherland Highlanders
Graves of Soldiers Photos for Next of Kin
Brisbane officials announce three photographs of soldiers graves will be supplied free to next of kin with copies available for other applicants at three pence each. Requests should go to Base Records Melbourne for forwarding to London. free copies to next of kin. Berlin reports ceremonies over a French affront with a German salute and hoisting of the tri color.
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Brisbane
de ES. & Sr
Sees
Base Records
Melbourne
London
Motor Boat Wrecked and Body Found off Fraser Island
Marybo Jaty lighthouse keeper at Inskip Point reports the discovery of a newly drowned man on Fraser Island near Inskip Point. He indicates a white motor boat wrecked about two miles away on an island at The Riot with rough seas hindering retrieval.
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Marybo Jaty
Hghthouse
Leakip Pointeda
Fraser Island
Inskip Point
Sean
Sollaras
Unclear OCR fragment on legal matter or election
Fragmentary text references a legal matter with costs taxed and a 1917 federal election context. Names and full details are unreadable, leaving only scattered hints of defense and adverse actions in a historical notices style.
Fair Rents Court Seeks First Cairns Sitting September 6
The Fair Rents Court in Cairns announces its first sitting on September 6. The act sets rent reduction rights for tenants occupying any dwelling, with retrospective effect from the application date. The registrar and judge oversee proceedings, and applications are available at the CPS Office with details on how to file.
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AL Ho Scott
E J Parker
C.ps
Lowe
Howe
Rhineland tensions threaten to strike over Allied policy
Berlin reports unrest in Rhineland as miners face shifts under current policy. aides warn that workers may strike in protest against allied decisions impacting labor and daily life.
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Berlin
Low
Rhineland
Argny
Service Inspector Selection Reported in Brisbane
A Brisbane dispatch notes the government will nominate Police Magistrate A. A. Staines of Herberton, aged 42, for the vacant position of service inspector. No official announcement yet. the Governor will consider the nomination on Thursday.
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Brisbane
Blir
A. A. Staines
Arden
Herberton
Staines
Babinda Town Band Annual Meeting Notes and Gratitude
Babinda correspondent reports on the annual meeting of the Babinda Town Band held on a Wednesday. Members express obligations gratitude and pride in their work with practice continuing for the concert and community event.
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Or Focal
Amd
el Soy
Weiler
Mayers
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Anil
Efa
Banana pests threaten Northern Rivers banana industry
A regional report describes rampant pests and diseases plaguing banana groves in the Northern Rivers area. Suckers with deformed growth, nematodes and beetle borers spread across the border, prompting a North Coast meeting and plans to petition Brisbane for ministerial action. Australian scientists have struggled to curb the pests, and coordinated international help is urged to protect a valuable industry.
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Nyutrotin
Trevogmise
New Suttle Wales
Corr
Bet
Otiers
Brisbane
Inet
Java
United States
Jamana
Pinkettes Laxative Ad Targets Overeating
An advertisement urges readers to use Pinkettes after heavy meals to ease congestion and avoid liver aftereffects. It claims Pinkettes are safer than older laxatives and offers mail order or free sample via the De. William' Medicine Co in Sydney, sent to The Cairns Post readers.
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de. William’ Medicine Co
Sydney
Cairns
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