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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

5

MORGA REMANDED ON CHARGE AT CAIRNE COURT

A newspaper report recalls the Cairne Court appearance of Morga charged with involvement in a fatal shooting on the prior Friday evening. The incident occurred after a brief altercation between Morga and Marge, with Morga allegedly firing a revolver injuring and killing a person nearby. Witnesses describe bloody scenes and hospital transfer, while Morga was remanded after the hearing and remains in custody as doctors assess the case.

Morga Siaghon Morge Ano Nave Morne Sposa Jon Beenounkie Malcolm Awlereon Be UK Pama Jamieson Raselan Sonia Lange Tanuan

Government Re: POWs and wartime public notices

Fragment reads as government notice regarding prisoners of war and related personnel. Mentions Drishase Geb and Aviles, Jonna, and five records or cases. Text is garbled with OCR errors, limiting precise facts and dates.

Drishase

Gulf Railway Scheme and Banyan Line Progress in December

A fragmented report discusses the Tully River and Gulf Railway schemes, noting Banyan Line progress targeted by December and a 400,000 Gulf Railway project. It references delays, expected completions, suspended work, and government involvement in financing and coordination across diverse sections and regions.

Tully River Banyan Line Gulf Railway Schiee Ie Ace Brismawe North Cows Railway Parteigh-Proserpine Latcombe Gulf Tempura Matera

Agent General First Official News Of Superaration

London reports the Agent General for land Aral dead and his replacement planned. The message cites wavepanel cables as the information source and notes timing around appointments and a forthcoming act. Further details reference Mr Mihaly election, Mr Hunter, and potential immediate changes.

News OF Superararion London Menten Mihaly Ahiberee Ulratinn Ar. Henares Hunter Aveni-Ceveral Fihally Huneer Esi Matement Evan Rayin

Drovers Strike Upheld in Melbourne Market

Melbourne February 15 live stock trade disrupted as drovers strike spreads. About 24 men refused orders, citing union issues. Yard operations halted, negotiations with employers failed, and slaughterhouse workers report wage and condition concerns. Officials urge calm as supply risk rises.

Melbourne Wales Newsiarket Iit

Potato growers in Tolga Rocky district report growing crops

The Field Assistant notes increasing potato plantings in Tolga Rocky Creek district and warns seed must be pure and sound for the planting period. Growers expect good results and aim to secure a seed bed for a robust crop, planning to plant about twenty acres with the Up-vo-dare variety.

Tolga Rocky Cue Amea Nuit Toll Rock Creek Courant

Golden Casket Prize List From Local Exhibition

Fragmentary records from a local exhibition show prize allocations and participant initials. Notable entries mention Annie Ann and syndicate affiliates with varied numbers and locations. The readable data hints at awards in categories with third prizes and listed figures, suggesting a formal results column.

Workless Diggers and Repatriation Figures Reported

Melbourne Victoria reports high unemployment among ex soldiers and showtis of repatriation figures. The bulletin lists 3,511 self unemployed in the commonweal with 1059 and 642 in queues. Secretary Major Forrest notes still many employed soldiers. Lamond and Weston discuss repatriation scope and totals up to December 18, 021.

Melbourne Victoria Loring Sra WBS Major Forrest Numier Oy Vivoris New ‘South Wira Werk Justtary Byrdney Feh Lamond Aastatent Fnr Ware

Innisfail Service Resumed After Flood Repairs

Temporary repairs at Waugh's Pocket 444 miles from Cairns followed serious floods on the Burdekin. Train service was resumed Wednesday. damage reported along the line with heavy rain and high water across Toowoomba Bowen and Fitzroy regions. Local conditions spoke of heat, scattered clouds, and ongoing river rises affecting transport and safety.

Rapaire Waugh Mmpenny Cairns Werious Gordonvale Bain Elogh Berean Townsville Mvamine Ula North County Catena

Mount Morgan Union Conference Report Update

A terse Mount Morgan message from the Mount Sarge committee states the confermnes are completed and an award will be analyzed on Feaference. The ACWW and associated unions are said to be ratified, with officials indicating satisfaction and readiness to proceed with operations.

Rockhampton Mount Sarge Unio Stockhampion

Timber shortage casts grave outlook in Verstral West

Disjointed report cites a serious timber shortage across the Verstral West with over 100 miles of forest areas affected. Minister Coyne and officials note rising demand for timber as coastal towns expand, urging action to secure supplies and forest management amid building activity.

Trisbane Suis Willey Ronnes Coyne Vandy Tonday Swain Ihis

Alleged Murder Report From Bowen Mine Incident

A shanty affray near Bowen is reported to Br. Conway from Strathmore Station. The message states two men were charged in the Police Court with murder and remanded for eight days.

Bowen Br. Conway Colfinagis My. Robarat Strathmore Elaht Dave

Mother's Shocking Discovery At Mossvale

A fragmented Sydney report describes a mother finding her child in distress at Mossvale. The article mentions Edith Mira and a dead arm, with ambiguous details about the scene and persons involved, reflecting a troubling domestic incident under investigation.

Mossvale Sydney Edith Mira

Mt Elliott Mines Lamcombe and the nglotreach Syndicate

Brisbane report notes Corbauld, representing Mt Elliott, travels to England to raise nec enary money and capital to develop mines in the district. Arrangements underwritten by parties named as well as a essential reply. Lamcombe hopes Adequate funds cover initial costs and debt relief as government support signals renewed confidence in the district.

Brisbane Corbauld Mt. Elliott England Falée Lar Carhoold

Burnett Scheme Promotes Immigration for Settlement

Brisbane reports Premier supports immigration expansion under the Burnett scheme. Australia First aims to make three million acres available to settlers. officials discuss lands, water, and rail progress, noting 84 miles of rail under construction and the outlined plan to develop coastal and inland routes to support settlement under the policy.

Bishane Pheodore Burnett Wtf Australis Atley Catside Gabe Theodore Iran Queenaland Lean Brisbane al Merinds Bowen Bowen Cosshold Owen

2 427 Settlers and the Migration Figures

A fragmentary report mentions 2 427 settlers and references movements to Canada Australia and New Zealand. The legible portions hint at families temanaging journeys and organizational details, but the exact names, dates, and destinations remain unclear. The text suggests historical settlement activity and migrant patterns.

Rest of the News Reflects Global and Domestic Tensions

Fragmented OCR text shows disorderly reports from Australia and Britain. It mentions casualties in Bellant dere singe Sunday, Sinn Feinena and political acts released from prison, and a New York National City Centre incident. Also referenced are a defence budget note, Britain accepting privileges for troop reductions, and various political and economic notes across Victoria and Canberra.

Sis Shi Bele Jt N.S. Wales Phegl Easughiee Bellant Sinn Feinera Anf Iacasra New York Cestowice Queensland Fronliurn Sydney Defence Department Citisen Britain Sumtonleg Crpetin Nescastle NIS W. Minty Umemshoved Ty Me McGler Rivne Af Victoria Orta Searn Clarke Mettastian

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