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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
5
A heated session features Premier criticized for alleged bribery handling and opposition tactics. Morgan cites interviews and votes while detailing opposition strategy and the government’s push for a full inquiry into the bribery claims.
A delegation from Tableland Millers pressed the Harbor Board for future tenders to favor locally grown timber over imported Aragon leaf. They urged better protection on wharf timber, including a shelter and higher duties, arguing Northern timber should receive a 23 percent preference to aid regional industry.
A historical note describes Germany's motorless flight tests and their outcomes. It mentions observers like Herren and Page and discusses the craft’s performance against wind, noting the public and scientific interest in the experiment.
The public inquiry into sugar purchases abroad continues with witness Mr. Lee and agent W Davies testifying on December dealings. Davies sought in camera hearings, claimed profits from Java sugar and alleged government price comparisons, while Col. Oldershaw and others discussed alleged savings and policy directions.
Brisbane reports government plans to fund national road works with a 35600 grant and a pound-for-pound matching scheme. The North Queensland project list includes the Yan Meiburra to Cordonvale road and a new bridge over Herbert River at Long Pocket, with engineers Kemp and Williams named for regional duties.
In a Cairns case echoing Woottow, Justice Weta and Justice Ry Weve ton refused leave to appeal. The appellant, sentenced at Fairs on April 10 to two years hard labor for an act of tormenting from a dwelling, sought extension of time to appeal. A defense request noted no desire to delay police services. The application was refused after Crown representation.
Paris press reports M. Poincare delivering a bitter critique of Britain over reparations, accusing London of weakening France’s war claims while urging execution of the Treaty and payment of damages. The Paris commentary notes Allied tensions, German responsibility for the mark collapse, and Britain’s insistence on sanctions enforcement.
The notice announces new locomotives for sale and references industry conditions. It mentions a department plan and a general sense of forthcoming measures. Details are fragmented but point to a significant equipment update.
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