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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
5
A garbled dispatch describes Chinese officials watching the delegation and opposing the acceptance of a proposed position. It claims the talks ended without progress and depicts the Chinese side as powerless, with the delegation returning.
The Cairns Show Association held its annual meeting with attendance limited by bad weather. The Reviving President announced audited profits for the year ending October 1921 as £674. Ground improvement plans included securing Parra 8 reserve trustees and town council talks. The committee thanked sponsors and noted substantial fundraising needs and upcoming elections for patrons.
A high official affirms Japan will not yield on naval armaments despite pressure for compromise. The correspondent notes strong popular demand for a settlement but warns the conference could break up.
A regional health board led by Brine’s mayor and Der 2 An Grlevik Connell faces a lawsuit amid a new anti plague campaign. The group aims to eradicate vermin and improve public health as part of its objectives.
Brisbane dispatch notes a noteworthy Hindan case aboard the sea front vessel anchored near the harbor. The report highlights an event aboard the cargo steamer and its impact on port operations.
In Gordongvale excitement builds for a December event with teachers aiding fundraising and athletes from local schools. Northern champion Shell Price is expected to attend an exhibition in Cairns, while Marvow and other local champions show strong form ahead of a Memorial Hospital and Soldiers League appeal. A film show on Tuesday aims to raise funds for relief efforts, with plans for a wild race at Gordongvale next Saturday as part of the community effort.
London dispatch reports the Ulster Parliament agreeing to a fixed Premier salary of 43200 and ministers at 2000 each while Britain lines up draft proposals on Ireland's dominion status. A new plan envisions a commission to draw political and religious boundaries in Ulster, with limited objections expected.
Sydney voters reacted to Reform League activity shifting city elections. The Civic Reform League won decisively with Labor reduced, while Denison saw a narrow majority shift. A separate vote on 36 hour week defeated the Waterside Union proposal to limit hours.
Wages and cane crush schedules shift as workers strike. By December 1 in Brisbane and the Northern States, sugar mills face postponed operations with Christmastide completion aimed for in many plants. South Johnston mill shows a month loss and about 120,000 tons of cane awaiting processing amid ongoing disruptions.
RISBANE, cI Mata Core completed a report now with the Government Trinter and soon available for publication. The note mentions Bournville Em land and Renenville Cocoy in relation to factory supply and ongoing production. The text also references a circus scene with an elephant, a monkey’s cage, and a toy stall, creating a vivid jumbled panorama.
Sporting brief from Wrishane on upcoming race names and contenders including Open Welter and Clampagne Stakes with mentions of Lord Wont, Glory Lox, Hyds Mute and Lady Pyrexia as possible entrants in a feature turf meet.
A cricket report describes Diggersy securing a win by nearly an innings over Freshwater. Notable scores include Puss 64 not out and McGrath Thor 39, with Dingers 140. Freshwater replied with 103 led by Anyon scoring 19, while the piece lists numerous players and upcoming fixtures at Parramatta.
A fragment from a sports page lists players such as Dickson, Maulden, Ward, Batts, Cannon, and Murphy, with scattered references to locations like Granville and Winson City. The unreadable OCR leaves many names and terms unclear while hinting at a Sunday game score and lineup details.
THI RIFLE Cate Rifle Club held a Sunday match with only 12 members turning out due to poor attendance. W. Harris and M. McIntyre led with 33 each, Curries earned $4 for best score, while several duds affected overall results. The writer notes future improvement and hopes for better participation next time.
Fragmented OCR text mentions inspectors of shops and factories and a reference to Sydney, a person named Peter Kem tauiller, and a Christmas document. Details are unclear but indicate an official notice or report about shop and factory regulation procedures.
A fragmented notice lists nominal capital of 42000 divided into 2000 shares at 41 each with offers on application and allotment details. It references a board of dairy farmers and various racing and agricultural interests, including names like Molloy and Owen, and outlines plans to form a company for buying and selling fat cattle, bacon, and other farm produce for processing and distribution.
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