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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1917

Page

4

Unclear War Report From London With Mixed Sinking Tales

An incoherent report from London describes ships sunk and crews saved amid war events. It mentions a convoy of twenty ships, attacks on targets near Salanary and Pisin, and strained labor action in Lisbon with references to strikers and violence, all in fragmented language.

Palace Pictures House of Entertainment Tie Boy Bright Aed Ries Edenaon Sre Oistics Rewteunane Ion Pe Wits Ecoier Eas Joverina

Fragmented Manuscript Describes Attack on Officers

A garbled report outlines an incident where attackers assaulted officers, threw them into a river, and a subsequent clash with soldiers. The text mentions a region or group and a response by authorities, with unclear names and dates.

War News and Political Updates From Melbourne and London

The report covers Allied and Australian forces in Europe with details on bombardments in Champagne and shifts in command. It also notes a London Overseas Conference led by FE Tavernete on neutral economic policy and a moving discussion in Melbourne on the Income Tax Assessment Bill, its amendments, and parliamentary progress with the tax plan advancing through committees and to passage.

Melbourne Fardher

German and Allied Actions Reported in Europe

A German communique states enemy air activity over Flanders with 40 bombers. French forces attack along a 3 km front near Geaumoot Vackeraneille road, while Romanian operations in a Cre valley are described as repulsed. Petrograd notes Baronian forces claim to have captured heights near Wyrexerhth as response to ongoing battles.

London Flanders Geaumoot-Vackeraneille Crea Grosset

Belgians Repel Germans in East Attics near Madge

Report from London Sept 31 notes Belgian forces repelling German troops in East Attics near Madge. The counteroffensive moves completed and enemy posts evacuated as the retreat continues toward the Meleians with Allied observers reporting success.

London Madge

Bomb expert ambushes platoon near town

A bomb expert attacked a platoon near a village, killing two soldiers and wounding others. In the chaos, assailants fired on the unit as they recoiled, leaving several casualties. Details emerge as authorities investigate the incident and map the frontline location about nine kilometres from the nearest town.

Senate debate on coat wit Germany awaits today

London dispatch reports Bucci lyre qurresnerdene in the Helly Chronicle stating the Senate needs real of coat with Germany. Deputies will discuss the question today with prospects favorable for the rapture.

London Ur “Helly Chronicle

Cold Stores London Resources Develop in Empire

The report notes empire resources development and government action shaping localities. Officials discuss urban storage cold facilities, logistics, and economic impact across London and surrounding areas.

London Sen The Eumpire Resources Develo Cent

Italian Report From Rome and Zurich Chronicle

Fragmentary Italian report from Rome and Zurich details prison riots and regional unrest. Mentions Sear valley, Tava, and Austra related factions with references to Prisioners and gang activity. Overall notes disorder and military tension across Europe with unclear dates.

Church Services for Boesbrteriam Church Gardonvale

Services will be held in Gardonvale tomorrow at 7.90 and 9.00 am with gatherings noted as morning and evening worship at Gordonvale. The advertisement lists two service times and locations for parishioners.

Aid Mossman Gardonvale Gordonvale

Unclear Ad Copy in Historical Notice From Australia

Fragmentary notice mentions Youse and Ted Holland registered with NORA, extended cannabis courses, Metropolitan Caulfield and Melbourne Cape. Includes reply paid wires, no reply no business, request for charts and other lists, sufficent address Holland Cairns Box 234 Phome 72.

Youse Ted Holland NORA Cspnemions S. Som Metropolitan Caulfield Melheraine Cape Holland Cairns

Waterside workers debate return to work amid unions pressure

Melbourne observers report a tense meeting of executives as waterside workers consider resuming duties. Labor factions push for earlier return to all wharves while the union defers concrete action pending higher court and employer guidance.

Eecom Water Workers’ Federation Australia Wharfaborers Heydon Bae Sahara Maries Orhetanar Melbourne Ron Sydney Commonwealth Steamship Woahewan Union Defence Committee Master ‘Carriers’ Association

Roseville and Cairns Jockey Club Racing Notes

Racing items from Roseville and Cairns Jockey Clubs describe events at municipal grounds. Descriptions mention Shown over on Roundwick trains and pony trials with Desmoriary participating under muddy conditions. Weather and track notes reflect a busy regional sporting schedule with corsets and gear discussed in passing.

Roundwick Desmoary

Fragmentary OCR Notice from Sydney

The readable bits indicate an unclear notice from Sydney with dated references and partial names. It mentions allocations or postings and a location in New South Wales but the fragments are incomplete and the exact action and deadline are not discernible.

The Family Honor at Cairns Pictures Limited

The Cairns Pictures Limited presents The Family Honor at the open-air theatre tonight. Starring Robert Warwick and Jane Elvidge, the film promises dramatic power and celebrated World Film Campagna production values. Tickets are available at Whizic’s for preferred seating to avoid disappointment.

Amy Sere Cairns Pictures Cairns Pictures Limited the Family Amily Enor Nishe Tt Teatures Robert Warwick Jane Elvidges Wrylaw Campana Shiva Anvier Amir Winiy Fulenti Whizic

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