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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 04, 1922

Page

3

Debate on Theodore and power politics in the territories

Letter to the editor argues against Theodore's electricity policy and water rights. Cites government acts and settler claims, questions the national push for hydroelectric power, criticizes land and water control, and pleads for farmer access to water and fair production conditions. Mentions Labor parties and public figures in the discourse.

Ferncey Theodore Coyne Pome Tibet Hlanglon Chem Amd

Turbulent South discusses trade, industry and power

A garbled passage debates South markets and global tobacco competition, sugar cane feasibility, railway hurdles, timber, and electricity. It references Barron, Atherton, Kuranda, Santina, and possible regional power needs, with ideas on governance, investment, and economic policy amid uncertain notes.

Merial Alwaya Atherton Santa Santina Dale Acien Lamber Nis Howe Evan Meeld Will Theodore Saas Ind Polley

Widow sues over pension amid clerical foul play claim

An editor letter recounts a contentious dispute surrounding a pension death at Dam State Station on May 2. The writer alleges corruption and requests space to address questions about sums received before the death, citing storekeepers and an area commissioner's involvement.

Cane Aid Dam Sima

Workers' Compensation Act and the Testing of Claims

A reader, C. Payne of Bry River Junction via Heybeten, voices concern over the Workers' Compensation Act. He questions evidence requirements and how benefit amounts are calculated for dependents. The letter critiques the cost and administration, arguing relief should reflect workers’ needs rather than bureaucratic expense.

Perhiape Sinamanion C. Payne Bry River Heybeten

Reader asks about butcher shop practices and meat quality

A letter to the editor questions meat handling at a state shop or butcher, noting long waits, inconsistent carving, and high prices. The writer asks where skilled butchers learn their craft, cites public serving hours, and requests clarity from authorities on standards and education for butchers.

Valdaule Mit Raucerg Ofan Previowil Smn Normanton

Port Douglas Hospital Committee Meeting Report

The Port Douglas Hospital committee held a meeting in the Court House with members Walsh Blain Dock and others. Dr Donnelly welcomed Dr Sim and suggested a microscope would be useful. the committee approved spending 13 490 for its purchase and discussed hospital rail motor, ward allocations, and appointing finance and ward committees as needed.

Bary Douglas Hospital Walsh Blain Dock Donnelly Sim Me. Donnelly Sowa Roghe Crawford Williama Secreta Peachon Ward Sr Tne Amd Mens Mini Wespotd Hope Bardike McCulloch Reyna Meek Menara Bonis Berney Bardeke Beth Tater

Mt Garnet Notes Preparations for May Events

From Our Own Correspondent Garnet notes race club plans a May programme with C100 events on the 6th and 8th. Railway yard work and ambulances fund details appear, plus a schoolmaster and wife returning to Herberton and local social and railway notes.

Garner Serch The Royal Hotel Wek Chang Fangs Taylor Oat Harold Fink Sundaws Cairns Otleed Leavin Sean Railway Department Mae Beng Rasa Masstr Argivest Ty Yin Cebater K. J. Weddy Herberton Ene Mey Ara Ig Neta Ambulance Funda Aries

Cemetery Memorials and Workshop Units Featured

Fragmented OCR text outlines items related to cemetery memorials, workshop units, and addresses. Mentions Welrose and Fenwick Ltd, locations such as Orton and Cairne, with unclear references to schedules or chartered entities. Details are incomplete, but indicate a catalog or notice about memorial products and services.

Welrose & Fenwick Ltd Scterridan Ratton Ereric 9 Cairne Amd

Fragmented text on healing and toxic ailments

The readable fragments discuss a general theme of health and suffering, mentioning heart pain and a supposed remedy. It references daily routines, medicines, and an implied critique of improper care, though the passage is garbled and lacks clear events or identifiable persons.

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