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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1922

Page

12

Mysterious shooting aboard the Queenacliffe voyage

Captain Beck was shot through the head shortly after the voyage began. The crew of the steamer Queenacliffe faced extreme conditions with water outages after departing Port Moresby for Sydney. Captain McN Plante and authorities pursue details as the ship nears its coastward return and water to the crew remains an issue.

Port Tropics Beck Lok Plante Sydney

Italy's Low Water Future Economic Life

Italy faces water limitations and drought risks as it expands hydroelectric power. Despite scarce water, plans to harness Alpine rivers and northern lakes could boost kilowatt output, cut coal imports, and support industry. Growth hinges on storage projects, new plants, and regional distribution to avert shortages.

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False Antiquities Trade Moves East Across Centuries

A historical examination details a lucrative forgeries network in Babylonian and Assyrian antiquities. It traces origins to Baghdad colonies and notes the big role of British, American, and Egyptian traders, with Rome-like scams targeting collectors and museums. The piece cites Langdon and warns of law limits, smuggling, and expert-level fakes.

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