Local notices and incident blurbs from Cairns area
Auction notices, building events, and business holidays announced for May and June. Frights include deaths such as Mr Samuel Brookman and a Sunday funeral led by the Salvation Army. A Park fight left one man wounded and hospitalized after a patrol and ambulance response. The Southport School is highlighted with its grounds, cadet activities, and athletic programs.
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Crookmen
Samuel Brookman
Cairne
Dietrih Hegeital
Salvation Army
Handmaster Alley
Presbyterians Plan Dedication at Blackhead College
Rev. RE Bacon President announces a program on June 16 for the dedication of Blackhead College. The open ceremony features Mr W Black, supported by Rev Gatlowsy and others, with plans for a chess event for students and a progrest repast for parents and teachers. Local officials and dignitaries will attend.
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RE. Bacon
Herherian Agherton Igs
Ion Darah Tad
Cale
Blackhead
Hleeld
Rch
Ienen
Macon Intendy
Blackhent College
Il Garien
Pia
W. Black
Mriahane
Gatlowsy
Key
Raynatty
Uinnaite
Mic
Town Council elections loom amid candidate uncertainty
Comins notes teens warn of business pressure and influence as forthcoming Town Council polls approach for a new franchise. No official nominees, aldermen likely to seek reelection as independents. Labor may field candidates though names are unclear. Labor candidates face difficulty securing contenders, with veteran locals turning away. Potential runners include Fulton, Tickle Core, Bilion, Moorowler, Barace, and Mon Shetber, while others linger on the sidelines.
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Flora Pot
Vreiousnen
Pal Ho
Ihea
Gny
Labor
Caines
Amue
Marae
Fulton
Moorkowr
Murder Gangs and Blackmail Amid Anarchy in London
Disjointed reports describe murder gangs and blackmail linked to Sinn Fein activity in London and Ireland. Police battles with rebels at entrenched positions, casualties among constables and civilians, and ongoing anti Sinn Fein raids. Continued turmoil and fear frame a tense period of civil unrest with fragile stability across cities.
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London
Newreedata
Jorapur
Sian Felniam
Vebe
Aeroplane Crash Near Melbourne Reported May Day
Fragmented OCR text describes an aeroplane crash near Melbourne on May 23. Names appear garbled, with references to Fredrick Henwood and J Hethe Symeigh Bresyauery, but the outcome or official details are unclear.
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Melbourne
Fredrick Henwood
Shock
J. Hethe Symeigh Bresyauery
Lad Beak Reckaue
Wildcat Finance Crisis Sparks Debate at Bele Fang Conference
Brisbane May 23 Theodore denounced a proposed plan to use undeveloped wealth as credit via unlimited inconvertible paper money. He warned currency reformers or enthusiasts might push impractical schemes and cause financial instability at the industrial conference discussion in Bele fang.
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Brisbane
Belefang
Theodore
Weenatand
Ananelal
Russia's One Chance in Moscow Sparks Lenin Trotsky Clash
A May 22 report from Moscow notes a sharp clash between Lenin and Trotsky amid a disputed meeting. Lenin urges the father parties to act, while Trotsky seeks adjournment. The piece mentions Bolshevism and Kokoss, a former czarist official, with potential political moves by January.
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Snboscow
Lenin
Trotsky
Aes
Bombala Salvage Case Reported in Townsville Court
Townsville May 25 Justice Shand issued a secured petition in the salvage claim by the Harbor Board and crew of the Alert against the Bombala owners. The panel considered a £1000 offer and possible salvage payments for the vessel. Four defendants faced costs and the court weighing defence and plaintif’s claims as of the time of engagement.
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Townsville
Shand
Alert
Wi Peel
Albert
Pensioner Killed by Train at Townsville May 23
A hospitalized lice pensioner was fatally struck by a train in Townsville on May 23. Police say the incident occurred near the railway yard and is being investigated as a possible accident. No further details were released.
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Townsville
Lice Pensioner
Branding Case Report Hidden in May Branded Goods
A fragmented line from a May report references branding and illegal branding issues. The readable text suggests a focused note on wrongdoing related to brand manipulation and payment disputes, citing a sequence near branding terms without complete context. Local authorities or courts are not named in the legible fragment.
Railway Commissioner Addresses Strike Impact
The Commissioner for Railways spoke on the Gargart strike impact, urging stability and outlining planned measures to restore service and protect passengers. Officials emphasized ongoing negotiations and timetable adjustments to minimize disruption.
Mount Morgan Freight Rebate Proposal Sparks Crisis
A Melbourne report outlines Mount Morgan’s freight rebate proposal of 41000 weekly for railway freights as economically unfounded and risky. The government stance is debated, with warnings it could set a bad precedent. Miners and local leaders consider delaying further action while awaiting clearer timing and potential concessions.
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Melbourne
Higgs
Mount Morgan
Ford
M.I.A
Mount Mirman
Mount Tan
Mount, Morgan
RDONVALE TURF CLUB 1130 JUNE MEETING 4190
Reportable entry details for RDONVALE Turf Club 16 June meeting with trial stakes and distance divisions. Mentions multiple horses and prizes, including Cairn and Stu Nom, and notes district handicaps and furlong lengths. Mentions prize amounts and ages but text is garbled.
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Front Prike
Gilshornea
Unclear 合 fragmentary sports notices and dates
Fragmentary OCR notes mention races and weights, with scattered dates and names. It references teams, nominations, fees, and penalties, plus mentions of June 1921 1991 and 1924 events. Unclear details prevent a clear incident or outcome.
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Miesia
Wareantha
Menage
Inmurgenta
Tuendey
By Laws Proposed at Shire Council Meeting
A summary of bylaws from the Qothakat Shire Council including road signboards safety and conveniences and weathered items like bathing gates and theatre. The document notes a by laws copy available at the Shire Council Office and mentions a meeting of the joint council chaired by JAS. HARRIS on Wednesday May 25 at the Pree tacian Church with invited residents and district Irish association members.
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Jaresba
Poerre
Thorn
Racker Eee
T. RB
Icarens and District Irish Association
Dent Hormel
Thana
J. Mounts
Beever
German Dye Works’ Propits Include Reserve and Dividend
Berlin May 22 report shows the German Dye Works profits with a 1920 basis, dividends and reserves cited. The article notes double-hhe dividend and an emphasis on maintaining a strong reserve, reflecting cautious optimism for the period.
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Berlin
Not A BuccHaB in Maryborough May 2
In Maryborough on May 2 a wary service homey or under Po suit has been sold to soldiers. Evident.
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Maryborough
Arbitration Court Sets Hearing Dates in North Division
In Brisbane May 22 the Arbitration Court ordered responses by June 30 and scheduled a hearing before the President at the next Townsville session. The ruling concerns applying awards for laundry workers and other northern division employments including stacking and car firewood.
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Bwisbane
J Jey
En Exercine
Hit Honor
Townsville
Hill Honor
Marbor Boarda
Home Hill
Irri
Mining Industry Court Proceedings Summary
Fragmentary OCR record notes a court proceeding involving mining industry matters. Mentions Renatrar t zation, position, and a Victorian woman, with reference to Saturday and natives of the A.W. and lo— text is garbled and names unclear.
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Heral
Hera
James
She
A.W
Maryborough sample tests prompt government teaht aid
Fragmented text notes Maryborough residents or officials seeking government assistance after testing samples. Mentions sampling, testing, and a request for aid. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are established in the readable portion.
Limity Abridged Note on Currency and Constitution
A fragment from Melbourne dated May 22 discusses the Federal Treasury and paper currency. It notes the role of coinage within the constitution and hints at required payment practices, with unclear context and damaged wording limiting precise interpretation.
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Melbourne
Federal Treaeury
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