Irish Disorder Discussed in Commons in April Debates
In London discussions, Lord Derby and Lloyd George sought a settlement in Ireland as Ulster and Sinn Fein tensions rise. An April 29 Commons debate noted Sinn Fein threats, vigilant policing, and reprisals including bombings and a Listowel business district fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Derby
Lloyd George
Tt Ia
Irelan
J. Craigy
Pembroke Street
Dublin
A. Vicar
Listowel
H. Greenwood
Shin Fein
Irel
Ireland
Crown
Sinn Fein
Flo
Sinn
Kenworthy
J. Green
Michael Calpnt
Sinifein
Mander Kenworthy
Ulster
Asquith
Hm.fireenwood
Wregel
Sir. E. Carson
Dan Jeving
Fishman
Nettler
Hookworm Campaign Communique Praises Brisbane Efforts
Dr Glen H Burnell acting director of the Hookworm Campaign thanks the Minister for Public Instruction for cooperation in the Brisbane survey. He expresses gratitude for support from head teachers and school officers and acknowledges Miss Neilson for her valuable services in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen H. Burnell
Brisbane
Department of Public Instruction
Joan A
Mise Neilson
Teachers of Small Schools Debate Retrenchment
A letter to the Courier challenges Mr Huxham’s plan to cease appointing teachers for small isolated schools. The writer denounces the impact on children's education and questions social and regional consequences of losing schooling in remote areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fferer
Courier
Bth
Huxham
Hfusham
British coal strike drills to end by August 1922
London reports a government final offer to miners via Sir R Horne. The proposal includes wage cuts in May and June funded by a 10 million subsidy, with most of the money stabilizing July wages. Miners oppose the terms, preferring a long peace and a national pool, and conference delegates will report back to their members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir R. Horne
Board of Trade
Jl Y
Hodges
Miners’ Federation
Discua
Reotlanddshire
South Wales
North End
Orire
Governor of Melbourne Gaol Dies By Own Hand
The body of William Clark governor of Melbourne Gaol was found tonight in the garden on the red side of the prison with a bullet wound in his pocket a farewell message to his wife and children described him as highly amuse and said to have cheated prisoners during custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Clark
Clark
Japanese Treaty Question Sparks Open Conference Debate
At the annual meet discussion centered on a crucial treaty question. Dominoe opposed the issue and pressed for similar freedom in the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominoe
Unemployment figures rise with long term and short time totals
Workers registered in Bor Ex changes increase by 61 for the week. There are 1,007,000 on short time with wage reductions in two instalments of weekly pay or 7 percent for piecework. The reductions align with enacted national cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor
Nationalist Pry Committee Backs Philippine Independence
In Manila on April 28 the Nationalist pry committee adopted a resolution urging mediate independence for the Philippines and directing the executive to memorialize the United States mission requesting the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pry Committee
United States
Aviator Hinkler Forced Landing Near Newcastle Sands
Brisbane reports aviator Hinkler who departed yesterday in an Avro aircraft made a forced landing on the sands north of Newcastle. No injuries are mentioned and the incident is described as a forced landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Hinkler
Avro
Neweastle
Growth of Cotton Growing in Queensland Expands
The new season opens with two cotton gins in operation under the four year government program to encourage growers. The government undertakes ginning services to boost production as the current season’s crop begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
New South Wales Premier Comments on London Loan Market
Premier Tweedore voices a view on London financiers and the ease of borrowing, noting that willingness to compromise on labor principles could secure money. He cites not knowing details of any reported loans or projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
London
Tweedore
Railway Accident at Spence Street Crossing Fatal to Man
William Henry Hoad, 54, a tally clerk, was fatally injured at Cairns shunting yards when a string of twelve trucks was shunted across Spence Street. He was dragged about fifty six feet after his left thigh was severed. He died at Cairns District Hospital at 12 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Cairns
Hoad
Jay
Spence-street
Woods Shed
Unclear text on employment figures from Sydney report
Fragmentary April report from Sydney notes upheaval in employed numbers with vague figures and possible payment adjustments. The document is garbled, hindering precise details on unemployment or industry impact.
Fire damages steamer Menado in Sydney harbor blaze
A fire aboard the steamer Menado in Sydney harbor caused extensive damage before it was extinguished. The blaze started on a deck amidships and rapidly spread, totaling about 5000 pounds in damage to the vessel. No further details on casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Menado
Ying Renee
Erbour
Coma
Omal
Fraud charges against two Cockn'x0 Island dock workers
Ambrose Foster 45 and en Palmer 43, both storemen, were charged with conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth. The prosecutor sought a remand. the men worked at Cockn'x0 Island dock and the involved sums were £200 and £300. A fortnight remand was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ambrose Foster
En Palmer
Commonwealth
Pnd
Cockn
Riots in Italy Include Turin Fire and Casualties
Rioting broke out in Turin as fascist squads clashed with opponents. Authorities reported several injuries and property damage with a central square set ablaze and governorships or officials attempting to restore order.
Wey elected Speaker amid brisk beef market chatter
The report notes Mr Wey chosen as Speaker during a session in London with discussions on beef prices and market briskness. Mentions Atherton and Hay among sources, but details are fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Wey
Butter Pool Agreement Adopted by Queensland Firms
Representatives of Queensland dairy co operatives conferred with New South Wales and Victoria butter pool committees in Brisbane. All Queensland factories except one signed the agreement and the pool will commence operating immediately with plans to finance butter production and offer export advances. Additional butter will be sourced for New South Wales to stabilise markets until spring as interstate demand expands. Recent coastal showers have boosted supplies, securing winter stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Co-Operative Dairy Companies of
Queensland
Weenaland
New South Wales
Mtter
Warwick Town Council Seeks 2500 Loan Despite Debts
The Warwick Town Council considers a loan of 2500 to cover arrears and fund town works. A council member argues Warwick is a wealthy district and should raise the funds, while others urge careful review of the debt and conditions before approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbane
Warwick
Semel
Burin
Auctioneers Notice of Gordonvale Property Sale
Auctioneer and commission agent listing improved Gordonvale properties for sale. Describes multiple parcels with details on acres under cultivation, cane plots, houses, stables, carts, implements, fruit trees, gardens, and stock. Software-like figures mention terms, cash price, and six percent balance payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pputler
Gordonvale
Reward confusion over payable oil prize in Australia
The Australian Mines Minister raised doubt whether the Commonwealth reward for payable oil discovery was ten thousand or fifty thousand pounds. Mr Hughes later announced a £50,000 offer in Parliament, while the states would not gain from a successful Roma find. Efforts to clear Roma bore obstruction continued as a plan to release water pressure and perhaps cut through the 3900 foot casing was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Commonwealth
Jones
Hughes
House of Representatives
Roma
Pethie
State Butchery Cairns Advertises Prepaid Cash Orders
Ox Kidneys Ox Taille vi Brains t Breads Country customers Please Note Cash Dans accompany order No re Posage Sta nat assopiable must be prepaid All orders should be addressed to STATE BUTCHERY CAIRNS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Local Notice From Sheridan Street Butchers
Notice lists meat prices and items available for delivery on Tuesday May 3. Items include suet ox liver ox hearts pork and related prices. The notice mentions tendered goods and delivery by Robe Ted and company on Sheridan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe Ted & Cosiness
Sheridan Street
Griffithe
ORD
Turf Annual Meeting Offers Diverse Races in May 1921
The club hosts a Turf Annual Meeting on Saturday May 28 1921 featuring multiple handicaps. Entries include a 4 1/2 furlong first race and a one mile district handicap for horses bred in Cook or Cairn district with amateur minimums and open to members’ entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroor
Sore
Mde Vata
Peet Feng
Cook
Cairman
Bec
Black Hoy Tiders
Nominations and Acceptances for Mareeba Turf Club Meet 1921
Nominations close with the Secretary on or before the Day of May 1921 as advertised in Cairns. Acceptances close by 6 p.m. Thursday. Handicap Hack Race Teamsters Hand Black Boys Race entries close half an hour before the race start. Weights and penalties noted with official handicapper O T Langley. First race at 11 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba Turf Club
Cairns
Theeder
O. T. Langley
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Commons
THE
Spence Street Crossing
Italy
Com Commanere
Turin
the New Opera
Atherton
Ba Bay
Perth
Senron Bros
Ehbalisle
Tom
Jaingtea
Qeeren
Utchering
Youroy Turf
H. Geraghty
Eeru
Madras Mines
Alther Singh
Boland’'e Ltd
Department Éstores
Boland's
Sax
Desice
Dart
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
Lake Strest
A. Collins
Lake Street
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