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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1920

Page

5

German Revolution Turmoil as Ebert Cabinet Flees Berlin

Reports say Ebert’s government fled Berlin amid a monarchist bid led by Kapp. Pan German and Dobermann forces reportedly seized the government, while Noske countered with calls for workers’ paralysis and loyalty to the Republic. Foch backed Allied council actions in Paris.

Amsterdam Kapp Lutterz Berlin National Assembly Landtag Erhard Dobermz Ebert Dresden Saxoty Noske Hindenburg Baltic

Federal Politics in War and Repatriation Debate

Report on parliamentary tensions over war support and repatriation policy. discussion focuses on party unity, government measures, and potential censures as ministers address expenditure and alliance with allies.忙

Pourne Hawkes Wien Amstraiian Sevra Ingland

Safety First and the Allies Next in Navy Debate

Historic hearing before the Senate Naval Committee reveals friction between the Navy Department and the Allies as the United States weighs postwar policy and command confidence. The discussion spans strategic aims in Europe, postwar arrangements, and the balance of power after months of conflict.

Hington Sear Neval Committee Panky x Te Savy Cep Navy

Purchase of Mauru Agreement Woes Reported

London dispatch notes a 4070 agreement affecting fare terms and July costs. The memorandum suggests expenditures could escalate by about twenty percent, with implications for the city budget and related negotiations.

London

Steel Strike Ends As Workers Return To Jobs

Ambiguous report notes a steel strike ending with workers resuming duties at unspecified mills. No clear date or organizations identified.

Hostilities Rise as Allied Officers Attacked in Germany

Reports from Paris describe frequent demonstrations against Allied officers across Germany. A British colonel and French and Belgian officers inspecting a camp near Bran denburg faced peasants who demanded surrender of arms, leading to gunfire and casualties. A separate incident in Bremen saw German prisoners from France mistreat French and Italian officers.

Paris Mar Re Germany Brandenburg i Werbitz Potsdam Bremen France

Australia to treat wool into woollen goods plan

The Prime Minister's Department acting on a Hughes suggestion inquiries into turning most of Australia’s wool clips into woollen goods. Proposals through the Bureau of Commerce and Industry aim to form state companies to implement treatment methods beginning in New South Wales and Victoria, with practical production considered possible.

Melbourne Prime Minister's Department Hughes Bureau of Commerce and Industry Australia Gew South

Britain agrees to reimburse Australia for costs of troops in Egypt

London sources report the War Office will reimburse Australia for part of the expense of maintaining Australian troops in Egypt. Pearce’s proposal to recoup costs to Australia follows a recent agreement on expense sharing. The burden will be covered from Imperial funds.

London Itia War Office Sen- Pearce Australis Egypt United Kingdom Emda

The Altematives World’s Largest Navy Pace Mention

Washington dispatch notes the United States plans to build the world’s largest navy with the America building program advancing rapidly. Officials project unprecedented fleet strength and ship production through the year.

Washington Mar The

Blizzard Grips New York and North Atlantic States

Blizzard shuts roads and dampens travel across New York and the northeast, with heavy snow and high winds disrupting daily life and prompting closures. Officials warn of continuing conditions through the day as crews work to clear major routes.

Miners and Union Congress Clash Over Wage Demands

London reports a pivotal union meeting amid a nationalisation debate. The Miners Federation, in a March plan, seeks wage rises for workers over 18 and under 18, with talks to Lloyd George. The decision tests patience within the trade union movement amid fears of a broader coal strike.

London Mar Ng Trade Union Congress Minners' Federatori Campain Mrrvesh Stinera’ Federation Lloyd George Ane Trade Emg Congress Red Trade Uniwnists

Capetown Election Turbulence Signals Narrow Unionist Lead

The report shows Unionists with 21 seats and Labor at 2 while the South African Party holds 32 and Nationalists lead a close contest. Van Heerden, the Agriculture Minister, was defeated by a Nationalist at Craddock. Final results are pending, but the Nationalists may push for a new election as party organs press for policy shifts.

Capetown Mar Labor van Heerden Craddock Neonatick Beeen Gent Pretoria Endowes

Ottawa Speech Flags Reservations on U S Entry

The Ottawa speech in Parliament discusses Canadian stance on the United States entering the war. The speaker argues Canada will not bow to conditions, stressing self respect and reluctance to abandon old colonial ties while defending national sovereignty.

Ottawa Rowel Speech of Commons United Senate Canada Macher Connery Piewet United States Gay Alverade

Hungary Peace Treaty Moves Forward in Allied Talks

London March 14 Reuters reports the Supreme Council favors the Hungarian treaty as presented and will not demand immediate changes. Abbes agree to revision points for form and economic relations, aiming to restore a monarchy. Paris envoy to visit soon, after which Hungary must sign within a week.

London Reuter Supreme Council Paris Hungary

Cedric Picks Up Crew from Abandoned Schooner Near New York

A wireless report states the Cedric rescued the crew of the abandoned schooner Maid Lahane, found 750 miles east of New York.

New York Cedriches

Gathering of fliers in Allahabad amid perilous journey

Captain Mathews, after leaving Karachi, reaches Delhi to repair his aircraft. Parer, Mentooh, and Massiery continue toward Allahabad and Delhi, facing sand storms, engine troubles, and battered machines. The group reports oil woes, dangerously hot conditions, and near-disastrous drops while pursuing a long intercontinental air voyage.

Allahabad Mar. Ry Mathews Karachi Arived Delhi Delha Liewts Parer Mentooh Narishad Ferrari Jihabad Ean Colleaewe Masseiro Lyee A . Sigoor Perrart Oni Machime Persian Gulf Hearn Pasri Pasm Hinthee Sethi Allhabad Massiery T+ kin Hoerh Matthew Aner Lieurs. Parer Mac Anno Plare Ross Smith MacIntosh Mort Darwin Europe Mount Vesuving Taranto Iseets Alcutta Matthewe

Autocrat Lenin in Copenhagen Enforces Plane Landing

An aeroplane from Smolensk lands near Kovne after being forced to land by Lenin’s forces. It carries a man and four others with documents to seal a broad pro German commercial agreement. Lenin addresses Moscow, blames workmen’s councils for industry woes and advocates replacing them with technocrat rule.

Copenhagen Smolensk Kovne Germany Lenwin Moscow Rourgeorme Zinoviel

Proposed Income Tax Changes Stir Debates on Families

A draft plan outlines minor income tax reductions with exceptions for unearned income and a potential rise in the top rate. It also proposes an additional personal exemption for a wife, and credits for children, while targeting higher earners and adjusting to household poverty considerations.

Spite Against Soldiers Distracts Public in London

London dispatch reports the General Omoba dismissing conductors amid public uproar. The piece notes political friction and the tone reflects wartime censorious climate with references to the public and authorities.

Ben and Merete Scene Brightens Belge Dawn

Ben and Merete bring cheer to a Belgian dawn, sharing a hopeful moment as light touches the city and ordinary life resumes with quiet optimism.

Melbourne Horse Races Mix Heat with Tight Finishes

The Melbourne meeting featured hot weather and thin attendance as Thaletas edged Miss Rosslyn by a neck in the Narong Hurdle over two miles and yards. Earl Simon won the Two Year-Old Handicap at six furlongs, while Star Comedian and Gringalet tied in the Kilta Cup dead heat after a tight stretch duel. Megase led the Gordon Steeplechase before Jack Friar caught and beat Wooloo by four lengths. Battlewrack led the Ubiqe Welter early, then Belgium Waifs closed for a photo finish.

Melbourne Thaletas S. Reid Miss Rosslyn Mz Moon Mooloolerie Bob Tharnok Tuneta Trevanan Antarcti Rostrum Antarctic Earl Simon Danny Mufti Earl Simeon Mutts Aotarctic Mands Kumegets &Y Lewis Gringalet Herbert Harrison King of the Sea Court Jester Colbert Carlaverock Wilden Kilfinn Clan Pingon Sinbad the Sailor Tavistock Wallash Clan Fingon Star Comedian Wilun Clan Fingon Wallash Kilfhean Temere Wamitor Arrogance Pimpara Flash Bob Aumarack Gooleo Amyntas Bundesis Quanine Friar Megass Piumpara Joo Aquarock Wooloo Jack Frar Vamitor Gooloo Jack Friar Han Home Wanitoer Wedderburn Tormore Hunlesis Battlewrack Cairns Killorn Pendilson Tagell Prince Royal Linass Cash Register Manderstan Speedy Gleam the Hague Red Signal Kaboora Accringtom Post Impression Woormyan Euretta Duntr Mnenue Tra George Igium Wait Gleam Os Signal Moenus Battlewrack Belgium

London report unclear incident involving Be Geenway

A fragmentary London dispatch from March 14 mentions Barry pie DS Be Geenway and a tow or felon incident, but details are unreadable and actions uncertain.

London Barry Pie DS Be Geen

Thars Knocks ws On Finney

Crisbane report notes Thars defeats Finney in a close contest as coverage highlights key plays and player contributions for the Mar 14 edition.

Finney

Northern Union Team and Paris Rugby Score Report

London report lists a Northern Union lineup with Wood Stockwell Davie Horcombe Stome and Elvem Reid and others. Paris rugby notes describe the French army scoring 98 points with President Deschanel in attendance as the British army failed to score.

London Mar Wood Oldharm Stockwell Leeds Davie Oldham Horcombe - Stome Holl Elvem Warrington Reid Widforwards Lguenay Prence Paris Deschanel

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