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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1922
Page
5
Correspondent reports the Proxy Voting Bill risks splitting the caucus as ministers argue over attendance. Gillies suffers bronchitis and may miss key divisions, while McCormack remains unavailable. Government weighs options to sustain a majority amid calls for decisive action.
Atherton Tableland cooperative directors approve the bacon factory project with Butter Company style support. Manager Mr Day to oversee operations and secretary duties as the new venture seeks funding and local buy in for a large industrial start. The board praises key figures in driving the movement forward.
A wild Duncan case report recounts a shooting at Breabfant Creek. The defendant Mary Widges is charged with defaming and related offences. A fine of 45 with one third suspended for three months was imposed, with a month granted to pay. Campbell Lik and Spence are named in connection with the proceedings.
The readable fragments discuss concerns over meat and assurance, mentioning appreciation and no impairment to meat. Names, places, or clear events are not present, leaving an unclear overall topic and unclear actors.
Court heard claims that Brennan and Connally offered 1800 pounds to sway a government motion in Queensland. Prosecution said both carried about 3000 in bearer bonds and 200 in Australian banknotes. Bail extended as case delayed to Monday amid remand and adjournment.
In a high court hearing August 21, the Commonweal Postal Department faces a test case as civil servants retire at seventy. Judges consider whether the department bears responsibility for pensions and retirement terms in future cases.
Townsville reports a letter from the Prime Minister's Department to the Chain of Commerce secretary stating that Commonwealth policy supports immigration of Italians to Queensland and does not reject state schemes. The message emphasizes aiding natives and settlers amid recent seizures and resettlement concerns.
Fragmented OCR describes opium permits and wage boards, with mentions of New York Regan and labor actions. It includes references to Haven Tamora, Vermety, and Fearnley’s, plus various market claims and price notes. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events.
The article outlines a tense exchange among British and French officials on German reparations, with references to London, Rome, and Vienna. It notes fear over financial stability, Austrian finances deteriorating, and calls to refer outstanding issues to international bodies.
From Our Own Corresponde nville August 2 The Supreme Court Somerton records the will of Margaret Duan and others as they proceed with probate. Officials are listed as appearing for probate of the will with witnesses and related actions noted.
Brisbane August 21 Coral Raberes of MELA and the Queensland Federations Union said the appointment of the femmisrom ae may be a political stunt. He warned the move could be used by political opponents to gain advantage ahead of elections.
In Sydney on August 21 Frank Griffin a well known boxer with ties to local clubs reportedly knocked out his opponent in 16 rounds. The match ended with Griffin collapsing and doctors deeming him expired though official confirmation was delayed.
A tragedy occurred yesterday when a mother and her child perished in a house fire at Hull Mountain near Savile. A passerby alerted police after spotting the blaze and the home appeared to be largely tiled and isolated, with remains afterward noted in a rural setting. The article mentions investigations and possible connections to local industry and training programs as authorities assess the cause.
A late night incident on a Surrey route involved a mysterious train event with a fractured skull and passengers injured. experts will investigate how a train could travel 30 tar without human control and why rear doors and sliding compartments failed to stop the mishap.
The obituary notes the death of James Johnston of Avge 2 nt in Bentaom. He died today at age 4 after pneumonia. Survived by a widow and a family including a daughter. Johnston was longstanding in the local police service and remembered as a capable officer. He served at Central Gueaneland and previously at Townville West where he held the certification tract tender role. The report lists funeral arrangements and tributes from colleagues.
A fragment describes a German venture flying a motorless plane named Batlin with ten engines. The craft reportedly reached 300 feet and traveled ten kilometers in a continuous glide, with the pilot performing a one handed maneuver before a rapid, university influenced audience.
Lettered notes claim a bomb threat in County Wicklow Ireland near Devatera area wounds reported to a driver and a guard. The report mentions London dated August 21 and references a perilous incident attributed to insurgents.
The report notes a rise in cattle herds from January to August, with an estimated increase of 39 percent and about 145,085 more animals. It cites the Reginiratceneral figures and references August 21 as a key date in the trend.
A fresh batch of seventy apprentice farmers arrived in Adelaide from England aboard the Batavia under the South Australian Government scheme. The group, aged about 21, includes youths selected as promising entrants to farming life in South Australia.
A fire swept through a building in Dubbo causing extensive damage and prompting emergency crews to evacuate nearby structures. Investigators will determine the cause as residents assess losses.
Fragmentary OCR reports a charabanc accident in England with six believed drowned and ongoing inquiry. Names and precise details are unreadable in the readable passages.
A grim accident left a worker dead as another fell from a monitor at a job site. Investigators reported the incident occurred during ongoing operations with nearby employees feeling the impact of the tragedy.
A fragmented notice lists various goods for sale including suction devices and iron bashes. The legible parts mention prices or bids and refer to a premier area adjoining Caiens. The text is garbled but indicates a public sale of multiple items.
A parliamentary inquiry hears merchant Benjaroin Lee describe sugar purchases in Java, detailing prices from about £40 and government arrangements. Testimony links Java trade to government actions, private secrecy, and firms in Surabaya tied to a 1900 ton shipment plan amid ongoing discussions.
Readable fragments show a court proceeding with a dispute involving a 1 mile jumper and a Simian cup, with references to recovers and a party named Kim. Unclear terms suggest a civil suit over debts or goods, but exact identities and outcomes remain obscured.
A cryptic note from a correspondent mentions an alleged cage of awe. The fragment hints at names and a sequence of events but lacks clear details or verifiable context.
In Segerding residents gathered for a Cooktown meeting on cotton growing. The discussion centered on cultivation methods and potential community improvements associated with new residents in the area.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Australia and a cooperative, with unclear names and places. The readable parts hint at a cooperative effort or town support, but the text is too incomplete to identify a clear event, date, or involved organizations.
Fragmentary OCR note lists Mathieson smooth planes and auger bits with dates and locations. Mentions expansion and test results, plus references to individuals and places, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmented local trade notice lists items including chisels, saws, shavers and rasps for Ward and Payne with scattered dates and quantities, indicating a shop inventory or sale details from a small hardware firm.
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