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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
4
King George sends a fur message to Sir John French praising the army’s gallant efforts since the combined attack began. He notes strenuous fighting as a prelude to greater victories and expresses concern for the sick and wounded. The forces are grateful for the monarch’s acknowledgment and vow to uphold traditions until final victory.
Report from Brussels and Amsterdam indicates Austria seeks Romania’s permission to ship munitions to Turkey. The note is couched in friendly language, with a brief response window, and Germany hopes for a favorable result.
Petrograd reports the Russian minister at Sofia ordered to depart within 24 hours unless Bulgaria dismisses Austro German officers and breaks with Teutons. This follows a sharp ultimatum amid the Bulgaria crisis and ongoing allied pressure.
London October 3 Welsh miners numbering about fifteen thousand have voted to reject a strike and accept the Federation's recommendation to keep working pending a unit into their demands.
Nine nominees were declared elected as shareholding directors of Plane Creek Company at a meeting chaired by Mr Innes. The board includes Atherton Greet ham Tones Canegra wine Brewer Bates McKie Nicholson Watterson Petersen. Longstanding disputes between growers and shareholders, settled after protracted legal action costing the company substantial sums, are seen as resolved with expectations of future prosperity and a well managed mill.
The September customs revenue fell to £47,012 with a quarterly drop of £23,752. Mr Fisher anticipated a year end decrease of £125,753, while post offer receipts for September rose by £12,197, producing a total year to date increase of £48,315 versus last year.
New Jersey race results show Mary Gallagher elected to the council defeating rival and securing a key post. Gallagher's victory follows a campaign in which she emphasized community services and local accountability, with turnout figures supporting a notable win.
Brisbane reports a colonial policy change dated October 3 1915 proposing reduced sugar prices for raw sugar from September 15 1915 or later if Indians labor is used in the sickroom and at the mill. The government may permit Indians to work in those areas. The question remains why Indians should be privileged or penalised in this system.
Townsville reports a case before Judge Jamieson concluded with a verdict of not guilty for the defendant who faced charges, the proceedings occurring on October 4.
A reader signs a harsh letter to the Herald's of the Tween criticizing Hambleton and Sydney Sau as traitors and pro German. The writer claims the papers convey criminality with pro Kaiser methods and supports ousting them, though the sender refuses to sign their name.
A garbled OCR fragment references travel, maritime topics, and mentions of Austro-Hungarian context. It hints at a guide or opinion piece on sailing, beauty, and identity but the text is largely unreadable and incoherent, with several digressions and disjointed phrases.
A fragmented OCR text mentions an odyssey of a saree and a court scene with garbled terms. Readable items include references to a weave, tail, and a possible juridical setting, though most names and specifics are unclear.
A crowded Sydney program on October 4 featured the Short Handicaps and the Metropolitan plate. Winners included Royal Reputation and William the Silent in a tightly run program with sensational betting and performances by numerous horses including Carlton Wallace and Carita in a bustling turf scene.
A long critical piece discusses a review by Lite Pinchetlettt and Dry Witcbett on a war theme, praising Carlyle Sing the War Sam um Franca and detailing Temie Derromd’s method. It notes excerpts from Pitchett and Mereimey, and mentions a subscription offer for readers at Awnaatom street Malhourne.
The Gortner Herald announces a Christmas rumor special for Friday December. The issue will feature a distinctively colored cover with 24 pages of illustrations and a map and will be sold at the Herald office. The program promises a large jottitone and a private release of the CHEMFEDEAS SUMBER content.
Fragmented notice outlines prizes for amateur photographers with ranges and submission notes. It mentions life in the country and a preference for ordinary pricing, with unclear dates and names unreadable.
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