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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
5
Fragmented notes discuss Key Sete Farmers and balance of power in Australia. References to Balence, Werriwa, and folk figures hint at political dynamics, campaigns, and post election moods. Mentions ministers and campaigns, with strained OCR clarity on names and places.
Fragmented OCR notes describe provisional tallying of representatives across districts with names such as Kawtond Maughan Givens and MeKreny. The text indicates early, incomplete counts at a Commonwealth level with references to Nabional and Labor candidates and a final poll result.
Fragmentary OCR note reports Tasmanian election items including mentions of Senaie and Repre races. No clear names, dates, or outcomes readable.
A fragment from Hobart reports on Tomasi voting amid rumors of important change. The note references local figures and tension around a potential shift, with mentions of Daniels and Synthia in a convoluted context.
Fragmented text outlines personnel and departures within a Sydney based crew. It mentions engineers and Webber of the devn ta eet and a 34 hour tally, with references to crew remainder and a Sunday/Saturday timing.
In Darwin on December 15 the court of inquiry heard Mr Carey as government figures and a Northern Territory director attend. The inquiry covered Daly River copper mine sales and land dealings by a manager, and touched on a letter about enemy bombardment claims. The judge reserved ruling and adjourned proceedings to the next day.
In Sydney a late meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers discussed wages and conditions for Railway Commissioner service staff. A ballot was approved to gauge satisfaction with current pay and to pledge support for demands for higher pay starting January 1. Apprentices’ rates were also set, while Eveleigh workers prepared to strike over overtime until demands are met. The Premier was to be approached immediately.
A Soviet peace offer is noted amid Italian reactions as India discusses Allied strategy. The piece reports on Cabinet ministers debating terms and potential concessions while stressing Italian and Soviet positions and possible effects on wartime support.
In London the leading allies discussed no broad treaty with the Central Powers, focusing on moral support rather than full recognition. Clemenceau departed with Charlie Crowe as talks on Washington reservations and Adriatic issues continued, alongside Britain and France examining financial matters and future diplomacy.
London reports Allies open to adjusting America reservations to secure participation in the League of Nations. Washington indicates the Senate may reopen the treaty dispute to bridge majorities, with Senators Lodge and Hughes commenting on possible steps and presidential actions.
Report from London describes gunfire during a Sinn Fein incident near Dunaloc barracks. Victims include men and women with multiple injuries. police and authorities pursue arrests as details remain unclear.
The article notes Franco American syndicate ties and railway links with Austria and Italy. It cites forecasts of steel production and long term resource access, mentioning current output and potential 200 year internal supply, with import needs likely to rise within a year.
A garbled text fragment mentions Malery Satake and Shewrh ne cerea Syers with hover devices and a second enemy at haven Saeo, suggesting a cryptic wartime puzzle or coded note amid chaotic dialogue.
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