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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
12
A meeting of the Public Health Association and local authorities discussed post September 1924 actions blending the Hookworm Campaign with other health work. They noted 24400 Australians examined, 57000 directed, 38000 treated free, and urged state governments and authorities to launch immediate worm and disease eradication efforts.
A Melbourne steamer was detained after a crew mutiny claim by C C Mor and WeyleY Echuca crew members. They allege entitlement to a meal share during duty hours. Twelve sailors faced subordination charges and will appear in court tomorrow. Echuca bound for Java.
In Sydney on August 4 Mrs. Mary Seales testified she entered a trance in court during the will contest of her late husband. She described rising with a vacant stare and rigid body, then walking out of the room before assistance arrived. The judge heard she claimed connections to the testator G. Seales and a prior note in 1920 about a missing 10,000.
The death of Reverend William Cowell, long associated with the Methodist Church, is announced. He served in Queensland circuits including Brisbane and Ipswich districts, and earlier held posts in Wickham and Murgon. He resigned from active ministry after a serious illness three years ago.
WIGAR CAME EXHIBIT S P A EFFORT AT BRISBANE SHOW details for a comprehensive sugar industry display by the Australian Sugar Producers Association The scheme includes wall panels three ply materials photographs and text panels showing agricultural and manufacturing phases A chemist will head the juice analysis section with lectures and a telegraph of allied industries The ASA aims to educate the public on the sugar industry and plans a larger exhibit at the Royal Agricultural Society show in Melbourne in September with sugar a major feature of the Royal National Association show
Adelaide reports William Digby, a prisoner who escaped from Pentridge Gaol last year and was recaptured following another attempt, was working in the quarries in leg chains at 345. An hour later, he vanished, triggering a stockade and grounds search that found nothing. Digby is 20 as of October and was sentenced to three years for breaking.
Melbourne August 3 Me Yestice Hunt delivering the award today in the claims of the Australian Telegraphists Union for higher salaries and better conditions said lack of advancement could not be overcome. The union’s claims were rejected in full, with the system of telegraphists and the grounds for alteration dismissed.
In Adelaide the South Australian Labor Party tabled a confidence motion against Premier Barwell. The motion accused him of failing to gain public support amid wartime and regional development, with harsh criticism of his advocacy and travel to England.
August notes report Fosireen s fational sheds under way as Hart advances shearing on Federal wards. Evidence suggests day 115 scams and Vinegars show outputs from al show that the Weert realize proper work. Separate lines reference Brankewway and Amici domination shaping daily progress toward improved sheds.
The article outlines registration agent roles and the provisions of a new bill, detailing licensing, penalties, and duties. It covers qualifications, age, bonds, fees, and commissions, plus enforcement and penalties for false advertising and violations by auctioneers and agents. It notes that rules apply to individuals and corporations within districts, with specific penalties and enforcement provisions.
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