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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1917

Page

5

Steamer Hogwell Expected to Reach Maryborough

Brisbane dispatch reports from Hyne and Sons that the steamer Hogwell is en route to Maryborough. Mr. Ryan telegraphed the Transport Union president in Sydney to arrange unloading and a return carpe, hoping the vessel will arrive Friday evening or Wednesday next, with no anticipated difficulties after unloading.

Brisbane Hiyne and Sons Maryborough Ryan Transport Union Sydney Eould Bun Orange Mr. Ryam

Decided Split on Recampoen of Work in Government Terms

Latest advices from Newcastle report a split on the question of recampoen of work on government terms. Seven lodges in the Weer Marland district voted against acceptance, five in favor, with unclear position from lodges elsewhere.

Newcastle Mialet Marland

Victorian union strike limits oil firm crews in Victoria

The Victorian government notes a agreement on union preference for Vacuum Oil workers has been concluded but fuel restrictions reduce operations. Authorities urge more crews from Newcastle to cover shortages as a strike affects vessels and volunteer crews report to duty.

Moratorium Regulations Amended in Melbourne

In Melbourne on October 1 a series of changes to moratorium regulations was announced. Revisions affect how councils grant relief and apply to registered friendly societies, with provisions extending to certain relief measures and land-related terms. The document outlines new procedures for judicial relief when a person faces restrictions or enforcement actions under the moratorium.

Melbourne Uorneares Alen Wade Sgeiers

State Finances Revenue and Expenditure Overview

Revenue and expenditure figures for Brisbane show September year figures at 39.805 for revenue and 2,380 for the same period last year. Three month revenue totals reach 110Rienagin Ergon 174 with taxation at 778 and railways at 332. Home months show 21,880.7. The excess of revenue over expenditure is £111200.

Brisbane Mer Esgago Railways Info Dt Bhysen

Shop Assistants Wage Award At Industrial Court

Townsville report says Justice Jodee MacNaughton fixed Tower shop assistants’ wages with under 2 percent for ages up to 22 and a 45 shillings rate for junior assistants. decision issued in absence of Friday night shopping.

Townsville Industrie Court Jodee MacNaughton Aesistants Fiollows

Solicitor Sentenced in Brisbane Court Case

In Brisbane Court, Tames Frasis Keayss pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and sentenced. Obed Cooper and Saree Tee Hone were mentioned in connection with the case. Noves vas en tem yous inprisonment.

Brisbane Obed Cooper

Unclear historical record on seized property items

Damaged OCR fragment describes property seizures and related items including diapers and bags. Full names, places, dates, or outcomes are unreadable in the text.

Central Red Cross conference appeals for civilian interment release

Geneva reports a conference of Central Red Cross Societies urging belligerents to negotiate the release and repatriation of interned civilians without conditions. London dispatch notes limited progress as air raids and ground actions continue with raids on Kent and sporadic exchanges along the Western Front.

Berne Red Cross Societies Geneva

British Attack at Moshaid and Rama dil Positions

report from MESOPOTAMIA describes a Friday assault on an advanced Moshaid position four miles east of Mamadil after capturing Mushaid rise. It mentions attacks on Rama dil region from Seesaan veiajpee with Allied forces achieving gains amid ongoing operations.

Mesopotamia Moshaid Mamadil Mushaid Ramadil Seesaan Vaiejpee

London Air Raid Night Chronicle Shows Curtain of Fire

The article describes a Saturday night air raid over London with a curtain of fire and shrapnel showers from distant guns. Constables guided people to shelters amid loud artillery and bombs while theatres in the West End continued performances without panic.

London Te Lonnes Oefences Icret Jaetna West End

Cholera Outbreak and War News Flash

Paris reports 600 cholera deaths in Mannheim as authorities suppress the outbreak. In Germany 150 Russians tied to political groups are hanged. U S notes Russia must persist in war for aid, radicals likely to be overwhelmed at the conference.

Paris Washington United States Russia

Belated World War II News Wrap Up

Reports from Copenhagen and London detail a Swedish election result with Liberal leadership, a royal audience with M Eden, and a German artillery push on the coast with air raids targeting docks. Brisbane notes mixed enlistment figures showing volunteers and acceptances for service.

Copenhagen Democratic Wugmests Counder Liberal Teallershin M. Eden M. Granting London Gero Veer Comines-Ypres

Senator Gardiner Still Uneasy About Conscription Sale

Senator Gardiner warned at Sydney's annual eight hour dinner that three of four eligible men aged 21 to 45 fit for service have already joined the front. He argued conscription would force the issue on the public if implemented.

Sydney Gardiner Onionite Aps

WIPING OUT HUNS In French commumique reports gains

A French communique claims German forces suffered heavy losses around Dunkirk while the French bombed a station at Colmar. A New York dispatch notes a national committee favoring peace with Germany discusses Argentina’s neutral status and a potential South American neutrals congress.

Paris Dunkirk Colmar New York United Press Iluenes Ayres Germany Aed Wilate

The Bleeding Process Among Flanders Troops

Readable fragments note that among the latest troops facing the British in Flanders many are wounded. The item emphasizes ongoing casualties and harsh conditions on the front.

London Flanders

Fragmentary note on wartime decrees and legacies

A garbled entry references early war actions, an Austrian decree, and attempts to legitimize estimates or births tied to Austria since the start of the conflict. The text is incomplete and mixes terms, making precise context unclear.

A Fair Attitude Baron Ish Seeks Allied Japan Policy

Baron Ish head of the visiting commission urges that Japan seeks no aggression toward China and calls the United States to deepen alliance. A British official notes air attacks near the Kent and Essex coasts with limited bombings reaching London. The war may end next year as new manpower and supplies shift balance.

New York Baron Ish Far East Japan China United States London Eee Kent Essex Londom Lomdor

Provisional Pay Increases for Service Members Announced

A wartime pay reform grants a daily increase based on years of service. After two years, soldiers receive a higher rate. an additional daily rise is granted for each year since the war began. Dependents will be eligible for compulsory allowances as of a future date.

London E My

Soldiers Lose on Steamer Port and Sauce Sign Mention

War era dispatch notes soldiers routed through the post faced a loss aboard the steamer Port while a sign reading Neve Newman’s Sauce or Nuf Sed appears referenced, reflecting scattered wartime logistics and branding in transit.

Dett Records Second Day At AC Spring Meeting

The second day at the AC Spring Meeting in Sydney featured several sprint and mile races in good weather. Merrimee and Wedge led early in the Shorts Handicap over six furlongs, with Merrimee finishing two lengths back. several other runners followed as betting favored Dolage and Sople. Winnings included modest payouts across the Breeders Plate and other stakes with crowd attention on the pace and times.

Sydney Merrimee Walker Wedge H. Marricoa Boyty Dreekdale Colage la Steppe the Tuck Cintin’s Post Irritaton Legoury Lony Blinc Acupte Wiles Dagon Eye Vtrarken Westcourt Ieiachtan Qumelogist Fortace Wurter Cetigne Wallace Isingloss Thane Colbert Wedding Day Sabrina Court Jester Melt King Glad Eye Hitach Two Ardrosgan Winston Licisphrast Girlah Mervana Reting Wallace Tetnglass Cagou Fortune Huster Fira Lesson Mohi King Cellene Hibbenlake Poltan Boy Chorirmaster Longhrea Fernlight Melyien Roy Tarar Jack Lord Cech Waimi Rushcutter Vernlight Go Loughrea Command Hoy Almoner Emerson Woorawa Ff. Dempsey Volpi W. Lillymman The Elect Peatatland Golder Pronze Verdan Laa Sunagarde Jarnac Trevier Principal Boy Mele Peargea Dick Meagher Liquid Fire Red Fox Woornwa Verdun Perages San Ig Principal Boy Liquid’ Vise Ig Principel Boy Liqui Trevier Po Squatters Jsabircap Mile Pombita H. Dower Clydeseie Bay W. Ladyman Kagel Ge CP Brown Karanaul King A Secret Service Trivohantes Anotto Crozett Lambourne Kilfinn Chid Menty Tarpactin Sir Vive Tresmaty Maid Hlack Earl Tting Mombita Quarale Asctia Plenty Secret Service Kilver Clydeside Trinehantes Tressady Tarpaufin Kagel Rovot Karan King Hlack Enel

Atherton Show Races Mark Change to Professional Event

The Rh executive consents to a shift from an amateur to a professional event for the Atherton Show Races with modified conditions. Nominations are set for tomorrow and will be chosen at DM.

China Offered for War Participation

Fragmentary report indicates China is anxious to join the war effort and seeks active role through allied decisions and military support measures. The note cites diplomatic discussions and potential logistics coordination amid broader wartime strategies.

Washington Oct. C China

Raiders Defeat Guards in London Raid Report

A scrambled wartime dispatch describes RAF raid activity near London with targets hit by three groups. It notes damage across districts and casualties among defenders while reporting on allied response and tactical movements.

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