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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
5
A fragmentary report recalls the Monday weather segment and mentions residents maintaining routines amid varied conditions. It references Veon and Tan roles, a weather observation, and concerns over stream and terrain changes affecting daily activities.
The readable text sketches a historical financial discussion. It references a ruined chateau on Vise, a tablet with Romanesque imagery, and names such as Rene Pasi. It touches on pension liabilities, estimates, and payments, mentioning figures like 6 191K and percentages, with notes on retirements and deaths affecting contributions.
Two candidates appear in a fragmented notice: TL Bourne and Sept Luke tied to a local election. Details are unclear in readable text but indicate a campaign or candidacy filing with limited context from the OCR fragment.
A fragmented transcript shows an American audience witnessing a stirring address on war necessity and unity. The speaker recalls March 1918 and Amiens, praising Australian sacrifice and resolve. He argues Australia’s fight shaped freedom and references Napoleon and Palatinate as contrasts to Germany.
Cablegram reports the barge Hraish squadeos moving westward to aid an offensive against the Bulahe vinta. A Royal decree issues a national measure in Rome while Paris notes Lloyd George at Deauville linking with the Fiume settlement. General Smuts succeeds General Boke in Pretoria.
AMSTERDAM Lew Bela Kun has sent a message to Lemin ion seeking funds to restart the Bolshevik drive in Hungary with armed bands at Budapest ready to reestablish Soviet rule after police leave. NEW YORK a United Press correspondent reported rioting with many wounded as clashes between negroes and whites erupted. KNOXVILLE whites and blacks were wounded on the second day of race violence as troops restored order and disarmed participants.
In the Ulster campaign Macy interests center on a Belfast gathering where Sir Carson plans to unveil his strategy to the Ulster Unionist Council. The revival of the Clubs appears linked to his broader push, with significance attributed by some to recent fires at Ulster garrisons and related tensions.
A distorted Pekin despatch reports new tensions over Shantung involving provincial authorities and foreign influence. It mentions a senate connection and leased territory, with unclear phrasing and damaged references to rathears and mines.
Montreal dispatch notes Tokyo projecting higher living costs in Japan as wages and expenses trend upward since 188. The report references broader price shifts and suggests economic pressure affecting residents and businesses in Montreal.
In Schleswig the German forces tried many devices to block the cruiser Marseillaise from entering harbors. They shifted channel buoys risking grounding, but a Danish fisherman bravely warned the cruiser in the presence of a German destroyer. The cruiser received an enthusiastic welcome aboard.
Fragmented OCR yields scattered names and lines about events, dates, and places. It mentions a Tuesday line and a town view, with references to Albertom and Worth, alongside a payment around £435. The text is garbled but suggests a local public notice or event schedule with multiple entities and figures.
Weighs and marks list a series of named horses and riders with placements and scores. The fragment includes entries such as Gentle Jack, Nesta Koichy, Flying Hatdirsp, Kalantyz Xe, Vetthe Linea Druk, Peter the Pulster Ris, and Silent and Sunny Redvond among others, with various numbers and notes that suggest a racing or performance card. The page appears to be a cluttered OCR of a sports or animal racing section with many misreads and incomplete names.
Official report credits Lieut Mayzard of the United States Army as the winner of the Toronto to New York aerial race covering one mile two hours and forty five minutes.
London despatch says American circles favor a rupture with the Soviet regime as the Supreme Council awaits a reply. French delegates, however, are reluctant to break with Moscow and cautious about escalation amid tense European diplomacy.
Chief Justice Cullen ruled several seized vessels including Nord Deutscher Lloyd and Ty ge were lawful prizes under NSW law. A second group, a launch and fighters seized the same date, faced questions about treaty terms. The court ordered delivery to the Crown pending further information.
In Brisbane authorities debate preparing an engine for a journey. Engine Drivers Eiremen’s Association and inspectors clash over required standards. A test was ordered to determine if the engine can be prepared within the time allowed, with officials arranging the test for next day.
Germany has paid 3 million marks to settle the Werder affair involving the French Sergeant Pasch at Mannheim. The French Government plans to forward the sum to the International Red Cross as full settlement.
Dispatches from Tokio report Prime Minister stated the government party aims to strengthen Japan economically to face world competition. He blamed anti Japanese agitation on misreading Japan's aims and said Japan faced ambitious designs against China. In Washington, D C, Rhee asserted Korean independence.
President Wilson announces plans to call a conference of authoritative labor and capital representatives in the near future to discuss wages and industrial relations. The move signals a national effort to ease tensions and shape policy amid ongoing labor disputes.
Fragmentary note hints at Austrian plans and looming threats, with garbled phrases suggesting a tense anticipation of events on the morrow and possible interference by nearby forces.
An incoming ship en route from Newcastle to Mackay Bowen and Townsville struck a rock near Lookout Point early today. The hull compromised and pumps operated to limit water ingress. Crew secured the stern pumps and the vessel berthed at the Company's wharf after stabilizing conditions.
Fragmentary text reports a chaotic scene in Wellingfors with crowd turmoil and unclear actions. Names and specifics are obscured, leaving a murky account of incidents, bystanders, and possible confrontations without verifiable details.
In wet conditions a good attendance saw Kedron Park RC TRISRANF stage a Flying Handicap with Berness and Nanty among the top contenders. Races across divisions produced close finishes with winners by modest margins and betting hints showing even and varied support.
Weather-friendly Melbourne meeting records pace with Oaklands races and multiple horses including Ocean Lassie 07 and Altus Brinjarry. Time details show steady performances but misreadings obscure full outcomes.
Fragmentary data shows revenue veterans and chaath figures considered for the month. The report mentions a "Regence" for August and a overall sum around £7aem, with unclear wording about embel Ast Angee and the wear fie sme Comer.
In a tense six furlong Tologoth Welter at Toleoch, Tengar edged Sam Clami by a length as Amontpridae finished seventh. The field included Steelbrook Aislabic Mul guard Springaong and notable names such as Barcelona Evaporation Some Lass Veter Dewar and Vataster.
Epsom and Metropoliad, Caalheld and Mellaure Cups launch the Southern events season with teams competing across venues. Notable entrants include local clubs and regional rivals, aiming for early points and cup prestige in this year’s calendar.
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