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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

5

Mareeba Brick Works Plans Expansion Amid Industrial Demand

The Mareeba Brick Tile and Pottery Works discuss expansion to meet rising orders for bricks and building materials. The Queensland Public Works Department and local investors consider extending rail access and plant capacity to support railway siding use and regional construction needs.

Taira Rhareet Tnd Cionta Ten Miers Mann Queensland Camvinnel Varie Bwrict Cruitishnes Eaapiel Ibeniane Dewiand Anisl Oliniye Alick Yooda Walla Ani Brhika Elayy Taday Cees Tunis Marthern Weigen Yale Ant Roel CIA Eau Ag Lorgorey Hitler Venta

Meat Seizure Sparks Market Prices Debate in Town

A town meeting in Fen on February 16 discussed government seizure of meat for market at controlled prices. Officials reported commandeered cattle markets will realign top prices, with residents urged to accept the new policy or face penalties.

Governo 1 Sheramley Emier

War service trafficking safeguards described in act

The text notes controls under the act to prevent trafficking of war service homes. It states written consent was required and conditions set, with close scrutiny of applications to Wansler or others under designated provisions.

Aieleau Wansler

NATIVE BEARS AND MINING FOR AGRICULTURE REPORT

A Native affairs report from MRISDANE on February 19 discusses mining for agriculture grants and government protection. It notes potential removal of protection in spring 1922 and cites earlier data showing declines in bear populations and concerns about extinction risks, with emphasis on market impacts and policy uncertainty.

Mrisdane Wig Wits

Shipping trouble and SZAMEN reply on guarantees

Melbourne reports a shipping dispute with no guarantee mention. The text cites steamship owners and seamen agreeing to act under existing contracts and arbitration, despite threats of lockout and vessel recalls.

Szamen Melbourne Steamship Owners’ Federation Wala Welsh Areks the Seas Union Union Haa Ted Usranier Gota

Delegates to Melbourne Discuss Council Union Actions

Delegates from the federation left for Melbourne to report on council business beyond the general position. Councillors received official instructions from the branch. Messrs Sexton and Saasan were noted among those paramuned.

Eens Council Federated, Union Messrs. Sexton and Saasan Melbourne

Important Appointments Announced in New Guinea Territory

At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Hughes announced appointments in the mandated territory of former German New Guinea. Official Secretary, Capt. A. J. HieAdam. District officer to be appointed. Principal Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Salman, with extensive New Guinea experience.

Construction Plans For Hotel And Falls In Federal Capital

Fragmentary report notes plans for a hotel and a large fall at the Cauihert Chief site of road construction. It notes tentative earnings around £1000 weekly for workers, with officials planning a crane and scaffolding. The text is garbled but indicates a major development near Melbourne.

Cauihert

Sailors Injured in Attack by Unknown Forces

Washington dispatch reports sailors injured during an air raid near Vindivontoek with Admiral Strauss and Secretary Dae cited in limited detail. sources indicate a fierce attack on June 91st, leaving crews highly glazed and awaiting further confirmation.

Washington Heli Strauss Vindivontoek Aé Straisy Dae" Wa

Sinn Fein movement in Ireland linked to arson plot claims

Fragmented notes describe alleged Sinn Fein involvement in an arson plot tied to Ireland while a derailed train incident near Sub Hereen left eight civilians dead and several wounded. Claims recount drivers and passengers attacked as the train approached a station, with two Sinn Fein members reported killed and two captured.

Sae Praia Laut Totton Cuntindy Ireland Certy Cop Jn Silgo Mr. Best London Joos F. Beale Teeling Jonshon Ulin Iimainham Wallah Dubyin Te Anylin Centaryailon Cory Moses Sinn Cate Reece Sub Hereen

Shipbuilding contracts partly cancelled by government

Melbourne February 16 Mr Hughes announced government action at the closing Wet meeting. Contracts for shipbuilding in Walkerville Maryborough Toole were halted due to material shortages delaying vessels in progress. A conference with Foynton discussed canceling orders and reassigning work to reduce the programme. No compensation planned for arms or affected parties.

Melbourne Hughes Walk i Maryboransh Toole Adelaide Foynton Willow

Three Card Rick CaseReported In HMISBANE Feb 16

A man near HMISBANE allegedly lost 4500 by means of a counterfeit game called three card trick. The incident involves a sophisticated street con with a beggar diees present and a claimed refusal to cooperate with local authorities.

Hmisbane

Senator Vardon Chosen to Succeed

Senator Vardon and Abelawe as Mr E C Vardon are chosen to succeed an ex Senator. The article names Joseph Vardon as the richest son of the late iste Joseph Vardon and notes Sturt involvement in the selection process.

Abelawe E. C. Vardon Sturt Sushirie Vardon Joseph Vardon

Queensland Railways strike ballot outcome questioned

The article reports circulating rumors about a strike ballot among Queensland Railways workers. It notes confusion over whether the strike movement has been abandoned and hints at a possible definite action after the coming days.

Queensland Railways

Deceased Engineer J Inte Government Farewell in Australia

Keb Brisbane announces the death of Mr J Inte Government, a civil engineer educated in Stanmore and Beisiaeraine by Maree Genta. He led waterworks projects, served on the Calthan scheme, and held roles with British and Australian engineering bodies. He advanced major works, including a £300,000 project, and was connected to utilities in Taradale Bendigo and nearby towns.

Brisbane J. Inte Sulle Enainier London Einai Tlanther Ayeahire Stanmore Laneik Maree Genta All Waterworks Syntua Victoria Tully Taradale Centlemaing Bendigo Hendger Theoden Ahah Geen Great Britain American Society of Civil Engineers

Supreme Court sentences five years hard labor in UK case

Supreme Court at Brisbane yesterday handed down sentences to August Lukin for the murder of Hubert Aurleigh in October. Lukin received five years hard labor. Alexander Love also jailed for four years for related offenses. Gilliard, involved in the series of burglaries and trespasses, faced similar imprisonment.

Brishane Supreme Court Justice Lukin Hubert Aurleigh Atiabury Yin Alexander Love Gilliard Sling Rock Inbar E Tance

The Tale Shop Report From Brisband February Speech

A fragment notes a speaker named Mr. Hopper in Braces delivering an opinion. It suggests a probable meeting in April and references legislative sessions and preparatory steps ahead of a legislative meeting.

King's Speech Opens Parliament Amid Wartime Calm

The London opening ceremony of Parliament featured the King's Speech amid pre war ceremonial trappings. Officials signaled government aims to curb expenditure, extend unemployment relief, and reform the Lords while maintaining imperial unity. Debate already touched on Ireland, East inquiries, and responses to recent disturbances with a focus on restoring stability and enterprise.

London Tme Govement of Ireland Achenes House of Ards Clynes Labor Party Iin G. Strickland Cork Este Abert Relly Ihadi Dlasua Jord Hilmer Thomas Mallow Cele Darracks Pny Mlitary Lloyd George House of Lords Lord Carson Cutron

Unemployed clash with police in Sydney march

Unemployed protesters clashed with police on George Street and Town Hall route. They were moved along footpaths and later brought before the police court. Magistrate convicted all and ordered payments of fines or jail in default.

Sydney Fen

Labor Piebiacite and Rail Labor Ties Across Regions

Fragmented OCR text mentions labor groups and regional figures amid political and industrial contexts. It references labor names and institutions, with unclear names and places, suggesting a news brief about labor activities and affiliations.

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