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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
5
The session covers Agent General appointment questions, travel expenses for various officials, and scrutiny of the late Golden Cask et manager. The Premier defends decisions while Opposition and Liberal members press for budget cuts and accountability.
A Free State communique reports women forming ambush units and taking part in shootings as rebels operate in various areas. Since Collins death authorities say civilians assist with information on rebel activity while violence and intimidation continue across communities.
London reports a Paris correpondent details a broad scheme to restore the Bavarian Austrian and Austro Hungarian royal lines. Alfons is said to negotiate on behalf of a distant relative Zita Empress of Austria while power blocs in France and Britain react to the potential shift.
Fragmentary report notes a disruption in London on August 30 involving vehicles and a 110 000 ronulence coup affecting Manhattan Garden hospital. Mentions Major Harrisah and the Tiranomy Giants with a comment about a principal gene from Anvwerywo days after the tole beri.
A grim note describes cars recovered from a river with four dead occupants. The account mentions a loot incident and a vengeful or suspicious scene near the vehicles, suggesting a crime tied to the wreck.
Melbourne August authorities show Kennedy and his fiancée before the court over alleged print department practice. The officials discuss private tax practice by several named experts and the handling of overpaid taxpayers notices. The hearing adjourned with questions about whether tax and commission rules apply and how private advice affects public duties.
An inquiry into white grown sugar protection outlines costs in Java and Australia and discusses needed safeguards. The passage references prices of £10 or £12 per ton and the case of Mr Mastey Greene in relation to examining production and distribution factors.
In a Portland address before the Women's League, Mr. praised government management of sugar over the past decade noting 400 million pounds worth of transactions and government control aided by the CSR company. He cited £60,060,000 of sugar handled with a cost of £1,600 and prices ranged from 3d to 1s during the period.
Veiled wireless and cable notes report shifts in theater of conflict. The Greeks evacuated Karahissar before forest changes, while general orders and medal ceremonies surface amid political chatter and pending declarations.
A damaged OCR item notes a maritime tragedy with 316 lives lost and only six rescued. It mentions an oilier warship at the scene and a survivor clinging to wreckage as the vessel sank amid heavy waves.
Towanville reports a tram collision during shunting in dark smoky weather. An accident occurred when a following wagon derailed and struck a tram in front. the front vehicle was damaged and workers reported draining systems.
Melbourne reports reveal a parliamentary inquiry into sugar purchases abroad from 1918 to 193? involving Ay Mamey Greene and the Colonial Sugar Refining Co CSR. Officials state CSR acted as government agent with purchases made on its advice amid wartime supply pressures and duty exemptions.
A Townsville party faces a rough voyage aboard the motor launch Excelsior owned by W Kingston. A strong easterly gale drives the boat off course, its anchor breaks, and the party struggles until safely ashore near Rollingstone. They later reach town seeking aid, facing transport delays and a denied passage before continuing their journey.
Sydney man Francis Kemmis aged 30 died from injuries after being struck on the head in a railway carriage between Hornsby and Wahroonga. The coroner ruled the death a result of the assault and a home intruder was identified as a possible suspect.
The captain of the steamer Le Vee was fined £190 for alleged immigration violations. A Chinaman could not be found when leaving, and officials visiting Bordonwan and Merimann the Richoviage Lidl Lowney planned further inspections in August.
Mareeba August 29 A large representative gathering of farmers and townspeople discussed the proposed experimental project. Mr Wise Field Inspector of Agriculture outlined plans while Mr Hodel supported establishing a committee to further local industry interests. The group agreed on meeting frequency and regional coordination with the Queensland National Bank and the Chamber of Commerce involved.
In the Legislative Assembly a debate on the Agent-General’s office covered a 3 percent reduction for public servants. Vowles questioned the reduction, Odors cited the appointment terms, Corser urged a larger pension for issues, and Taylor discussed rumor of Fikelly’s discontent without evidence. Theodore denied strong rumor.
Perth reports the proposed Licencing Amendment Bill affecting prohibition conditions. The Premier notes a poll at the license board in 1924 and every few years, with trading hours set from 9 AM to 9 PM except on certain days. The debate centers on whether to proceed with the licensing changes and prohibition timetable.
Rumors swirl about Mr Hughes and a possible bid for Sydney in the upcoming federal contest. Supporters clash with skeptics as statements remain undecided and rumors persist about his plans and stance on Hendiga.
Paris reports a general strike causing brief disturbance as tram lines clash with protesters. Police charged by demonstrators while mounted officers and a motorized patrol faced stone throwing. several officers injured. Municipal services continue. city votes on a strike day.
Suspended officers were arrested on a charge of murdering a train wreck incident in New York. The investigation cited a plot involving a vigilante group and alleged treachery. Officials reported further details and potential connections to other cases.
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