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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1921
Page
2
Fragmented discussion features mentions of Ireland, Sinn Fein, and British Empire policy. References to government action, ratification, and debates in Parliament surface alongside calls for self shape and political reversal. The text reflects contested loyalty and shifting stances in the era’s imperial context.
London dispatch notes unsettled debate in Parliament over final settlement terms. Reports mention opposition from peers, including Lord Finlay, and movement by Northumberland about Mr. Creton's amendment. The session adjourned as officials assess the border situation and broader Empire implications amid unrest and calls for accountability.
An old dispute surfaces over Ulster boundaries and promises from Lloyd George. Sir J Craig asserts the 1928 Ireland Act is breached and notes dissent to boundary changes aimed at moving loyalists into Ulster and Sinn Fein to the Free State.
The House of Lords discusses Irish Free State terms and Dominion orders. Lloyd George and Asquith debate Ireland's future, with Churchill arguing Britain could face Irish resistance. The exchange centers on local autonomy, empire unity, and the need to resolve the Irish question without renewed conflict.
Mail order advertisement touts natural hair color revival and dull hair brightening with Shampoo Clorosan Liquid Sham Poo. Includes sealed wrapper claim and prices per bottle and packaging details. Mentions locations Townsville and branches and a green lid chemical label.
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