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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR presents a legal and political reflection on governance and accountability. Mentions Walgh and others, learning lessons from shipping issues, and debates over appointments, commissions, and parliamentary conduct amid unresolved tensions.
Reports from Maryborough on February 18 describe a dispute between QR presidents and state authorities. The Union claims seek variation of government actions with a request for court hearing. The Government denies any blocking of claims while noting financial constraints and urging independent review.
In a price fixing case the Brisba Fate and Erie millers are reported as charging flour prices not to exceed fixed limits. The article explains a settlement process under a peace agreement with presiding officials shaping the charges and clarifying that no separate charges apply beyond the agreed limits.
London reports that German workers have decided to contribute the proceeds of one hour's work daily to aid reparation payments. The Paris commission is informed that the German government rejects paying in commodities, while Allied experts discuss the arrangement and related costs.
Unsettled weather persisted in Cairns and district with about 90 points fall reported for the 24 hours ending Sunday. A separate item notes the Arbitration Court ruling on a basic wage for daily labor, declared effective shortly after the ruling.
In a terse sports note the article mentions a hurdle race and a rider position at the post. It references a penalty and references a turf event with unspecified participants and conditions.
Fragmentary text notes concerns about a minister and local breeders influencing attendance at annual meetings in the district. It mentions Iarecba Me and Tonner in a reported discussion at Trowm with outsiders doubting a significant factor in pastorate and local events.
In Mull, Athlon Hard Nacens led the first division with Jom McCermy (1) and O'Sullivan’s team taking top spots. Second and fourth divisions saw winners Endler aide and Feta or Windy runners, while betting favored acts and prize events filled a busy card. Park purse events at Sydney included McLachlan’s Weatchitul and Challienne taking notable places. pace welter and Warwick handicap counts also highlighted the racing program.
Melbourne reports racing at Caulfield with horses like Very Mi twin and Gold Tie and weather interruptions. It also covers cricket results including Diggers beating Catavale, with detailed innings scores and key players, reflecting a busy weekend sports card.
In a tattered report an AY event finale produced a win for Be OS Hentaeiat and Rona with a late surge. The fragmentary account mentions Sylvania, Wade, and Seattle in a windy day race ending with Be OS Hentaeiat achieving the trophy.
Mareeba and Atherton clubs clashed in a hard fought game with Mareeba taking the lead early as captain WHE and Bers Hunter influenced tactics. Mareeba’s James and skipperides featured strong play while Atherton struggled to close the gap despite late efforts.
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