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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1922

Page

5

Barron Water Power Scheme Special Meeting Report

Caine Committee held a meeting in Mr Hodell's office to plan a Barron water power scheme and brief the Premier on a Caiene trip. Attendees included the chair A M Hoare, Reed, Bogle, Harton, the Chamber of Commerce president, and others. A subcommittee was formed to map figures and timing, with a follow up meeting set for Tuesday the 25th to finalize details and seek the Premier's attitude.

Cainie Wace Gomer” Development Mr \Hodels Othces Femony Pro-Gramme Caiene MreTaah Mare Alay G Hoare Wr. Reed Mesure PJ Bogle Jakes Chamber of Commerce Doult Harton Cains Town Courcingek Maeris Trail James Roend Doyl Doyle MacDonnel Boyl Reed Boy Tran Admiral Ceers S National Kerin Crowley

Genoa Conference Report on German Demands and Lloyd George

Fragmentary passages from Genoa indicate Germany wanted to be kept in talks and sought concessions while Lloyd George resisted new demands. German delegates pressed for signing a Russo-German accord, claiming exclusion from earlier discussions justified their stance. The Allied side disputed promises and warned of consequences if the treaty proceeded without broader input.

Lloyd Georgeslenies Genes Germany Sonoud Rupoia Iis Herr Ratheain Lloyd Georwee Rethenan Mr. Lloyd George Ms. Lloyd George Elle Ff Elle Ff Wirth and Ilereathena Ligvdore Towday Lloyd George Lloyd Eloy George Genoa Dewish Levie

Watersider's Claim for Wages in Lodging Case

In Rockhampton yesterday a Small Debts Court heard Watersider William Cubley Elaine from the Fetinsla and Oriental Company claim over £2000 for in lieu of sleeping accommodation. Rev B Lilley argued lack of jurisdiction. evidence showed the provision of meals and lodging on the steamer during July 20 to 24, 1520. The magistrate returned a verdict for the plaintiff for the claimed amount plus costs.

Watersider Wan Beard Smail Rocktampton Faye William Cubley Elaine Fetinsla and Oriental Company Alien Abe Plain Rev. B. Lilley Jungee Ptege Jacitieriy Rile Polles Magistraty Printiff Simonint

Opium raid at Commonwealth Hotel nets ten tins, £280 value

Police raid at the Commonwealth Hotel uncovers ten tins of opium valued at £280. Officers from Innisfail Mora and Mourilyan Harbor trace the haul’s route from Sydney aboard The Kurstida. The report notes the case spans multiple days with arrests and legal steps underway.

Anis Tns Tunistal Moprityan Commonwealth Hotel Sydney Mourilyan Harbor Wallace Wey Trafic Wien Innisfail Serenut Clines Cairns Queensland

Belfast Hostilities Burn Through City After Mob Violence

Reports from London on April 20 describe Belfast turmoil sparked by reprisals for a murder. Two women and a boy killed amid street clashes. police battled a mob on Alter Street as casualties mounted. Armed gangs targeted homes, with John Collins, a Catholic ex-soldier, shot and left fatally wounded. Siren and patrols widespread as order was restored.

London Kant Ee Huuwes Altear Iin Marine Bayes Athe Belfast Vraons Dinturh Banvens Johu Collins

Cairns Council Eyes 24 000 for Lighting Plant

The Cairns council debates funding for electric lighting and a gas plant. Engineer reports detail costs to install a 2000 horsepower station, a generator, switchyard, and associatedworks with an estimated 19 000 pound request and 24 000 pound total sought from government. The mayor and council discuss feasibility and revenue projections over a ten year span.

Eclimates Caltaé Toren Counel Ching Counell Chambers Leciele Senginegi Atte HK MasBonnelly Fellows Porver Statian Ea Pases Cairns Weller Golmy Milion von Marl Goiens Ming Tara Isi Warking Gamaien Ra Way Winkwarth Wandieard MacDonnell MacDonnells

Seamen's Award Compulsory Conference Called

Melbourne April 20 The Seamen's Union announced a compulsory conference on the Seamen's Award as part of wage and hour discussions. The union claimed no stokehold on any vessel and urged prompt action on hours wages and conditions amid disputed interpretations.

Melbourne Seamen's Union Hetare Sedmien Annient Honge Adi

Train Kills Doctor in Adelaide Trio of Notices

April 20 reports a doctor killed by a train near Adelaide while en route to a pleasure trip. the incident follows a listing of immigration director changes with Mr. Percy Hunter taking a key post in London before moving to Australia. Also noted are a carpentaria shipwreck survivor with severe injuries, a reunion of ex-servicemen planned in Gordonvale, and an Anzac Day event at Federal Hall with former British forces veterans invited to attend.

Adelaide Faulkner Melbourne England Loudon Galteth Hunter Queensland Gullstt Anc Percy Hunter Konda London Australis Siria Cames Michell West Carpentaria Amitutewee Willeoil Breit Wilviaeit Gordonvile Federal Hall Ana Gor- Manale Ren

Admirals warning and telex rumination in cryptic note

A cryptic message references an admiral's warning issued at 2 am and notes about a beeps executory cue as a potential key to imminent action. The fragmentary text mentions management, a counter plan, and expectations of a swift response in a tense security context.

Fatal cyclone devastates Midwest towns in April disaster

Reported across the Middle West, a deadly cyclone has killed dozens and injured hundreds. Homes, rivers, and villages were swept away as the storm’s devastation spread, with casualties mounting and rescue efforts underway.

Ehleage Middle “West Lawingeherr

RANDED TALIANS AT STRANDED GEAR ANS AND

Mackay April 30 reports travelers stranded by rain on the way to Innisfail. An accommodation issue prevented vehicle access as the party faced delays and uncertainty while stranded aboard.

ANS Mackay Cope

Railway Concert in Melbourne Havlec March Evening

Weather permitting the Railway Concert Hand will render a program at the St Mike Hotel tonight under the conductorship of Mr Henry Henderson. Mr Hughes and Miss Smith, Melbourne Havlec Abbott 51 Railway Concert Band. Gowns and children's wear items cataloged with prices appear in pages, including two-piece gowns and thickly-knitted bathing suits.

Mr Hughes Snd Mise Smith Melbourne Havlec Abbott Will Render & Pro Ravine of Music Trane St Mike Hotel Heny Henderson

Korinds to Run Wext Werk at Mulgrave River Site

A damaged clipping describes a planned event near the Mulgrave River for the opening of a new rail line past Be Rana Creek. Officials, including General Mulgrave Sill, promote a picnic excursion for about 200 people in good weather. May activities include a valedictory social at Mrs. Sieveart's home and tributes to local volunteers.

Gerannvats Benoo Seymour Howe Matger Mulgrave Sill Gordovale School of Arts Rill Be| Rana ‘Creek Mulgrave River Wis Mc Howe Sieveart Ker Calates Lore Fetal

A Communist View on Labor Struggles Reported

The April 20 report from Lamon covers the Independent Labor Party Conference. It notes debates on laws, parliamentary action, and a vow to mobilize labor toward socialist aims. A prominent communist quote claims the movement seeks to harness labor power for broader reform.

Miraculous Escape Mother and Children Under Moving Train

A mother and nine children were aboard a moving train when it derailed at Slewtown. The train dashed into the station, many were thrown and clung to the rails. Rescue teams aided the survivors as officials searched for those missing or injured.

Syuney Ey Arig Slewtown Rai Howie

Death of Mrs Spon Prompts North Island Tributes

The untimely death of Mrs Lily Spon wife of Edward Win Spon of Sunny Side South Masstiain is reported. Friends in the North express sympathy as a representative assembly attends the funeral and honours her memory. The deceased described as gentle compassionate and philanthropic with twenty six years of service in the tropics. Reverend Ewart Taffy officiates at the service.

EW. Spon North Neenstand Spo Lily Edward Win Spon Sunny Eosion Tropics Ewart Taffy Ie Varieky

Syrian leaders sentenced after uprising trial

A military court in Syria convicted former ministers under the regime of Felsul Ropime. The sensational verdicts imposed long terms on top officials with sentences ranging up to 29 years. One minister received 38 years while others were given 10 to 19 years in prison or reform periods.

Belorg Syrhay Felsul Ropime

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