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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1923

Page

5

French Coal Tax Sparks German Response and Pact Talk

Report from Berlin outlines a French plan to tax coal at forty percent with a fortnightly collection and conversion to dollars. It suggests penalties including prison for nonpayment and notes German concern over France seeking dominance in Europe. Berlin cites comments from Heer Cuno about occupation costs and a drive for a united Germany to counter French influence.

Teleran Cofion Tertin Maren Heer Cuno France Caf Europe Germany Dayaes Berlin Batson Rhineland Lorrane Redive Nowerte

Death at Mareeba a 99 year old pioneer dies

An elderly Mareeba resident, a prominent pioneer figure in Queensland, passes away at 99 after a long life of settlement and public service. The obituary notes his move from Capella to Western districts, his role in local politics, and his family dispersed across Queensland. Funeral services and burial details follow in the report.

Chiesnsland Tie Feny Ireland Queensland Akio MT Overland Manet Morgan Dee Australia

Unreadable OCR prompts brief newspaper item

Fragmentary text from a crime scene note provides few clear names dates or places. Despite limited readable facts the item hints at a local incident or investigation with unknown actors and outcomes.

A Foreign Colony in Australia

A visitor reports impressions of North Queensland and remarks on a proposed foreign colony in Australia. He notes fruit growers and jam makers prosper, mentions workers in Cairns, and discusses Australian labor conditions and ownership of farms as part of this vision.

Mobart Mahart Sydney Stanley Maree Newpetewani Queensland Cairns

Cadets Riot Disrupts Camp After Lights Out

During the Cithres Forces incident at Brisvene on March 5, cadets clashed with civil guards after lights out. Stones were thrown on roofs and fences as the disturbance lasted into the early hours. Authorities reported no further trouble at the camp after the incident and troops were withdrawn.

Brisvene Cithres Suive Pofamsell Reeve von Wither Feminder Afcert

Arson Charge After Moonbaham Fire Hearings

Coroner's inquiry on February 19 at Moonbaham examined an encrypted shoe and dwelling fire. Reginald Wave, charged with arson, was held for trial after evidence suggested the blaze was started by a cloth or fabric fragment at the scene.

Mronart Moonbaham Hotrart Tian Reginald Wavethor

Sydney Silk Merchant Fire Report

A blaze at a silk merchant’s premises in Sydney caused alarm and prompted evacuation. Early reports mention a Liverpool and Strate Pagelie connection and indicate the fire years ago, with authorities inspecting the scene and estimating damage.

SYDNEY_ BLAZE Sydney Liverpool

Fragmented political speech and unclear names

A garbled passage discusses liberal party limits and a speaker named Hogge and George, mentioning ending Hons and following a leader toward a vision and revolution. The text is largely unreadable with multiple misspellings and incomplete statements.

Hogge Tollos George

Landon March S. 11 Comnertiom The Forerke Pee Teat

Fragmentary OCR describes a maritime scene near San Stefano and the Sea of Marmara. It references refugees, a Telegraph Constantinople visit, a term “Blah. Sea tunernn,” and mentions shore strips and a rally with scattered terms like Yom Bournow and Warmie.

Landon Constantinople San Stefano Sea of Mat

Attempted Robbery Report From Local Arena

A disjointed OCR fragment notes an attempted robbery on a Friday afternoon near a local arena. It mentions authorities, a suspect, and possible involvement of an emergency response at a scene described as near a fair grounds or venue.

Cairo Bomb Outrage Strikes British HQ and Cairo

A bold bombing in Cairo targets the British Army Headquarters and a cafe frequented by soldiers. An Egyptian waiter is killed, three British soldiers injured, and the attacker escapes in a car. The explosion could disrupt the entire Cairo district communications system.

Iiiih Army Hagenger Gid Eden Palace Mirtah Cairo

Chinese Tragedy at Sea Brought to Central Court

Eighteen Chinese men, detained after being found hidden aboard a Dutch steamer from Singapore and Manila, faced charges in Sydney’s Central Court. The voyage included stowaways in a sealed bunk space with heat and deprivation as their situation worsened, while authorities prepared deportation to China.

Sydney Central Court Smalyrauta Customa Tripgeter Donohue Singapore Maravia Mey Ianderneath Ehipnse Sutavlar Ti Tay Hongkong T. Donobve China

Lingerie Protest Highlights Moral Guards in France

A fragmentary report notes protests over lingerie displays provoking moral concerns. The article mentions French authorities reacting to provocative wax models and calls for stricter moral governance by state actors and exporters amid ongoing social tensions.

M. Kaporiers Ani Ling Divenos Ayer Gatar Ingle Wile Ace Asanty Tingerie Alx Ivaer

Destructive Verong Fire Destroys Multiple Premises

A large fire in Verong near Aton on a Saturday destroyed the bank of New South Wales and nearby business premises. The blaze left 20 buildings damaged or destroyed with water supply failures hampering efforts. Only two stores reportedly remained standing as investigators note insurance and bank terms influenced postfire actions.

Braney Verong Aton fMrerall Bank of New South Wales

Labor Convention Report From Mockhampton Meeting

A chaotic labor convention report from Mockhampton describes a press briefing on March S with unclear spelling. It lists several attendees including Wilken Palleck Dunstan ey Bartey Murrett and mentions a presidential debate and a party committee, though many names and details are garbled.

Mockhampton Fries Syaih Matton Wilken Palleck Dunstaney Bartey Feveidhs Murrett

Mutiny at Sea Reported by Distressed Crew

A chaotic shipboard mutiny is alleged as crew members seize control from officers. Reports describe frantic tensions aboard the vessel amid confusion over leadership and safety measures.

Dooley Expulsion Move Dominates Labor Meeting Returns

Prominent Labor members in Sydney plan to back Mr Dooley amid a lengthy standoff over expulsion rules. The Parliamentary Party prepares for a meeting to decide Dooley's fate as the Executive pledges firm action against disobedience while Matthew is not expelled. Crewmurdered.

Sys Ely Bowley Ur. Deatey Mae Dooley McTiernan Iin Daun Sydney Queensland South Wales Dani Hate Matthew Sec Vguemion

Murder of native boys near Cape Kay shocks Darwin

A violent incident near Cape Gray claims two Japanese and three Darwin aborigines killed. Reports describe a clash linked to the murder of the missie schooner McFeide and confirm ten or more involved were moved to Darwin to relay details.

Darwin Anor Cape Kay Mcfeide Elen Teland Cheon Hat Enor

Charlie Chaplin Reengaged with Fiancee

The article reports Charlie Chaplin reengaged to his fiancee, rola Newel Carey nee Mere, with details about the couple and surrounding events. It notes changes in their plans and references recent misunderstandings or statements related to their engagement.

Rola Newel Carey Weert

Ex Kaiser’s Child Move For a Mine To Go To Erik

Fragmentary OCR shows a note about a birth or child related matter involving Erik and Doorn and negotiations. The text is garbled but hints at a dispute or movement tied to a mine and a rightful birth or custody question and location questions about where the birth occurred.

Kaiser Erik Doorn Ina Patie Ville

U S Senate Debate Objection Held Court Proposals

Fragmentary OCR text shows a U S Senate debate with an objection and references to court proposals and public discussion. The readable portions are garbled. no clear names, dates, or locations emerge.

U.S. Senate

Buried Fragments Reveal Passing Event

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a passing event with scattered names and locations. The readable bits reference a burial or tribute and the involvement of a group or community, suggesting a local news note about a death and remembrance.

Tragedy at Sea Reported with Sparse Details

Fragmentary OCR note reports a sea tragedy with names like Lenard and Karen mentioned in unclear context. No verifiable facts or locations are readable.

City of Savagery in Cork Desession Described by Correspondent

The report from Cork portrays a city cut off from railway and telecommunication, with widespread devastation and brigandage. Shops lie empty as residents fear raids and requisitions while authorities struggle to restore order and safety amid attacks.

Graphic Desession Cork London Conner Ciy Ark Seeman Ireland Great Brivaia Atate Flewer Bishay Riley Ani

Husband's Plea in Divorce Case Details

In a second petition by Mayo Russell for divorce, Edgar Mayer is named as co respondent. Wilfred Crane testified that Russell admitted meeting his wife and lending her money totaling 90 pounds. Cross examination revealed unclear sentiments and distrust as the case unfolds with references to moral failure and unhappy marriage.

Lonnon Mayo Russell Ron Edgar Jacquard Mayer Wilfred Crane Mayer Russell Armen

Fire disrupts Bolton Wanderers match as spectators flee stands

March reports describe a fire in the stands during a Bolton Wanderers game. Officials and police moved crowds to safety while players continued play amid the blaze and panic.

Tamdon Bolton Wanderers

Murderer to Die in Western Australian Case

A special cabinet meeting in Western Australia discusses the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal. The execution of the Malay suspect is proposed with concerns about community impact and timing.

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Editorial notes from Athens papers reveal mixed opinions

The fragment describes an editorial section from Athens newspapers with references to editors, contributors, and serials. It mentions a local figure, Mistress Slabterihwaine, and various names like Meyers Mallory of Monte Carlo, along with scattered notes on rental titles, realty, and public concerns. The text is incomplete and garbled.

Ean Athens Slabterihwaine Meyers Mallory Monte Carlo Suimeten Emrassie Vbr Saarme Sowie Vy Sammers

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