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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1922

Page

5

Cavilling Over Mine Labour Strife In Mount Nelligan District

In Mount Nelligan colliers, tempers flare as miners press for a caviling rule change while managers demand adherence to Mines Regulation Act safeguards. A meeting was proposed. officials offered to meet privately, but access was limited to a scheduled office discussion. The dispute centers on wage and work conditions amid reports of temperature concerns and safety assurances at the Mount Nelligan coalfield.

Ne Yon Ltr J. Dawson Mm Ua Farsvarls Colnese Prenen Ak Mr. Dawson Vie Feraur Sar Harmer Bern Ivor Mount Nelligan Jean. Stanner Atrvanea Seesegere Roatan Yale Ginastera Uausi Quarterly Env Poe

Roving accident claims several lives in ferry mishap

Fragmentary report notes a tragedy aboard a vessel near Winder Castle. Names and exact roles unclear due to OCR damage, but the incident resulted in multiple fatalities including a lieutenant and crew members. Further details pending official records.

Daintree River Development Sparks Prospects for New Settlement

From Our Oyster Bay correspondent reports the Daintree River area near the Lumtree belt, with plans for pig raising and dairying. Developments include river settlement, factory prospects, and railway and shipping access as Tableland farmers explore a fertile, reachable frontier about fifty miles from Cairns and twenty miles from Port Douglas, anticipating a thriving agricultural economy. Authorities note rich soils, potential for dairy and cattle, and early settlers urging rapid growth and mechanized industry to attract settlers and boost production.

Nur Entreyependent Whinbee Tableland Farmers Gruimase Devalopmant Diniryet Daintree Trent Sears Chahistealera Iheriana Beagt Uty Neal Thos Mila Hughes Ienrate Scheme Strone Mpport Daintree Hae Beter Dsc Lucas Hughes Duliree Douglas Celene Renardy Atherton Evelyn Maine Grove Rver Frente Courme Prulvers Mann Cairne Noriteen

Russia’s Huge Claim for War Damages Reported

A historic cable from Genow states Russia presents Allies with a demand for about 5 billion pounds in reparations for damages on Russian territory during 1919 20. It notes claims for Ukraine and Murmansk offensives and cites occupation costs in Georgia as part of a broader argument likely not to be entertained.

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Mossman School Progress Report At Town Meeting

The Mosman school presents its forthright report and accounts outlining expenditures, receipts, and building progress. Highlights include a donated wax by Mosman Central Mill Co and a credit balance carried into December, with plans for a 784 square foot extension and two new rooms.

Monroe C. Brora 'Ebbechanreh Soamva Joan Chews Mosman Central Mill Co Bowhain Sint Serandala P. Muted

Cairns Sailing Victories At Weekend Regatta

The Cairns sailing event concluded with Cairns victories in a close race and a dramatic finish. Anna Melady and Hornet duo led the field, while the Flying Squat and Hardee trailed closely. A large crowd attended as spectators praised the spirited contests and praised organizers.

Saati Chienays Florence Asin Clary Cricket Tuwpnaite Cairne Benes Bane Giese Caigna Foe Capi A Neko Reoyera Uh Ayal Mathews

Losses of Prince of Wales in battle at sea

Fragmented report describes losses aboard Prince of Wales and Royal Navy ships, fires and destruction of the ship and its fittings. Royal household and guard areas are noted as affected, with implied broader damage to crew, stores, and energy aboard.

Harry Spariv Wales Tervorstiy Marine Otdertea Mme Ariéets

Rest of the News Pithy Pare by Wireless and Phone

The column reports on a bribe case with a “two hundred and ef” denomination and suggests a return match outcome involving Kenparoon. It notes the embalmed bodies of Sir Ross Smith and Lieutenant Gennett being prepared for transport to Australia, while Keith Smith Meoun debates burial in Ireland or Australia.

Aod Bitetlyhaw London Ross Smith Gennett Hwen Australia Keith Smith Meoun Erland Austra

Unclear transcription of meeting slate and officers

Fragmentary OCR lists elected officers and committee names including Patron Lena W. Crawford President Cy Creeny Vice residents names and several surnames with titles. Context suggests a local organization brief noting the adoption of resolutions and committee appointments, but many words are garbled or missing.

Iret Balser K. Patterson Lena W. Crawford Cy Creeny Meer EF Walchman Wi. Kiely Franci Mantzana Comites Menara Kil Fettloch Mutch

Anzac Day Cairns Memoriam Programme Preview

Cairns prepares for Anzac Day with a formal programme presided by the Premier and Mayor. ATown cenotaph ceremony includes peace medal presentations, singing, and a dawn service at 12:10 am. War trophies will be displayed around the town for the day.

Ronan Marconst Cairne Mior Cnn Hia Ald J. G. Hoare M. J. Ro Wornis Fallein ® Association Guitena Cairns

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Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear items about a cinema event and something missing. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates are readable enough to form a credible title and summary.

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