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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
5
London dispatch reports Upper Silesia turmoil as Polish forces clash with German troops. Gas warfare and casualties ignite martial law as authorities struggle to quell riots and remove agitators along the frontier.
The report covers continued fierce fighting near Kurgan with Soviet and cadet factions involved. A Moscow wireless claimed a bomb attack in Kultchak's guardroom leaving multiple dead and wounded. The Rossen Commission uncovers a Soviet Newonal Centre with cadets, nobles, and Mensheviks implicated in a broad network ending in executions and arrests.
Mr Thomas warns of a threatened railway strike across Britain over wages and hours for all grades. He cites February pay rules tied to a war economy as already raising costs and says government proposals after months of negotiation risk reversing gains for other ranks leading to an inevitable dispute.
London reports severe blow to transfounders and largest foundries with stock exhaustion ahead. Injuries to workers and stalled engineering trade prompt ministry stance and labor ministry rejection of negotiations. Observers note strained relations and fragile settlement prospects amid a tense industrial climate.
A fragmentary note from the era describes a censorship action where a newspaper faced suppression. It mentions a leader and a threat to the press, with limited readable details about the involved parties and location.
In Paris in September the Council demanded Poland's definite annexation of Galicia rather than a provisional annexation followed by a plebiscite. The move signals a decisive stance on territorial status amid ongoing negotiations and a call for clear sovereignty.
Sep 20 crews arrived from the Casco aboard the Robert Louis MS yacht. A vessel was wrecked during the event with a crew taking refuge on King's Island and awaiting further action.
An unclear excerpt notes an attempted escape involving German reportees from an unidentified location in Durban in September. Details are fragmentary and names or dates are not discernible.
The readable text fragment mentions Slovaks and Siberia with garbled surrounding words, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize clearly. No identifiable persons or organizations are discernible.
Rioting occurred in Farrell and Pittsburg with deaths and injuries as steel furnaces close. The United States Senate orders AP inquiry and troops guard Pittsboro while Bethlehem Steel workers push for immediate action amid a broad industrial fight.
Leno claims have been subrotted to the Paris court where motions seek to determine if Lenow will be confronted with Catlaux The coordination is likely to continue for about ten more days.
In Melbourne on September 24 the Senate discussed Bahia Castello with Senator Needham raising the issue. Senator Russell said those who abandoned the vessel at Fremantle would be cared for and returned to the destination. Senator Mardiner resumed the second reading debate on the peace treaty arguing opposition centers on insufficient punishment of turmarcy and the League of Nations.
Melbourne Sept 24 Federal authorities investigated a Melbourne transport vessel Batua Castillo arriving Fremantle. Munition workers and dependents protested against the ship’s conditions during departure. A Durban inquiry was promised with magisterial powers but no result.
Brisbane Sept 24 The Fremmver caucus party met amid speculation on Premier Ryans future and the leadership contest. Theodore and Fihelly emerge as possible premiership or deputy leaders with Motormack as rival. Ryan delays final decision while awaiting federal talks in Melbourne and electorates await his course.
The debate covers access to papers on the Coastline case and warnings to landlords about rents. Mr Hughes moves the second reading of the Nauru Island Agreement Bill detailing administration, phosphate output, and revenue shares between Australia Britain and New Zealand.
Melbourne reports the Prime Minister's Department warns intending England travelers return passages are unavailable within six months unless special cases exist. Many Australians await London steamship space, with North American options also delayed but booked through year end. Demobilisation nears and first class passage relief may arise via the North Atlantic route. consular offices may assist urgent cases.
In Melbourne the sTEEE Conference held at Walbourne discussed miner conditions. Miners claim disease prevalence and seek medical reports as representatives pressed for action. After debate, the conference adjourned with no immediate resolution.
A fragmented report from Rockhampton on September 7 describes a fatal incident involving a thrust with a rose at Edderingtie's arms. The OCR text is incomplete but indicates a deadly event with a weapon-like act. Further details are unavailable in the readable fragment.
Melbourne reports Mr Poynton saying the peace loan total reached about twenty million pounds, still short of the required amount. Subscriptions may extend to October 7, with potential compulsory measures debated if targets remain unmet. The government plans minor amendments to the bill as parliamentary action continues.
The Commonwealth Bank processed nine hundred loan applications valued at 740010 pounds, with Queensland’s share in doubt. Sydney and Melbourne agencies earmarked funds for Queensland, prompting protests from the Queensland Central Peace Loan Committee over alleged under-allocation despite larger totals available from other states.
The repatriation conference at Tewrnvilie outlines pension, land, and settlement measures for returned soldiers. Proposals include increased allowances, land grants, early rail access, and streamlined applications, with a local performance by The Runaway Girl to close the event.
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debated the Production and Advances to Farmers Bill. An amendment to boost dairy farmer advances for purchases, including 30 cow herd size, was defeated 2 to 21. Another amendment allowed assistance for a breeding herd of 25 cows was adopted. The bill passed its third reading without further major change.
The Marine Board opened a probe into the wreck of the Pureore at Althorpes. Chief engineer Albert Bell testified the Cockle Spat’s voyage was altered after leaving, and the crew protested the ship’s condition. Witnesses described entering the room and receiving orders during the incident.
Engineers and officers testifying at the inquiry describe the vessel striking and the crew contending with speed and steering. George Bower says the ship missed the island only if course had not been altered and notes tension among officers aboard. The accident followed a late night light and a change in course after 5 am.
Readable fragments discuss debt, con men, and alleged corruption. The text mentions debt setters, conspiracies, and a compromised message about a meeting or plea. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A recent statement reports naval authorities intercepting encoded wireless messages linked to Allied and German operations. The note claims ships and stations traced direct messages between Rome and Lyons, warning of German state actions and wartime casualties, with questions about who helped leak the information.
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