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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1922
Page
5
Royal confirmation and details reveal the marriage of Princess Mary taking place in London at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony will be attended by royal household and nobility with planned pageantry and formal consent.
London Feb 27 Shopkeepers and the public rush to guard route of Royal procession amid reports of crowds. princess Mary’s royal wedding coverage fills the scene with dresses, coats and ceremony details from Buckingham Palace. Australia greetings note Queen Mary and Prince George with official messages of happiness.
The Carrea Harbor Guard Executive met on Monday afternoon with Beare, Beek, Lyon, and Curmmin present. They read and approved a report proposing a temporary shed and machinery work on alky wharves, seeking workers’ permission, and settled an outstanding account with Meare James Lime Limited amicably.
Sydney reports quote Mr Hughes criticizing the immigration report and its scheme as a failure. He asserts he warned the Premiers in November and defends his position against the reaction, noting opposition from figures including Mr Guillet and Milehoesdegalled pont.
An early Hongkong report outlines a seamen’s strike affecting ships and river trade. It notes 100 sailors quitting, union leadership and Chinese crew talks with British authorities failing, demands for higher wages up to a set rate, and incomplete negotiations as owners refuse to meet crews.
A damaged report describes a suspected victim linked to a Thursday incident. The Taiyman, arriving Sunday, was to resume her voyage on Friday, but the second of Mr. Bamber could not be found. The ship remained at sea with unclear crew movements after dinner yesterday.
Prom Our Own Correspondent recalls a grim Brandon incident where a man named O'Sullivan attempted suicide, was taken to Ayr Hospital, and died. The chaotic night included shipwreck drama on Freshwater Creek, a launch escape, and multiple townspeople involved in the rescue effort and aftermath.
A search along the coast for Adurtin Kern 21 Ernest Kert 1 and Alfred Fernon 23 who left McDonald's Creek bound for this port after midday Sunday. The boat carried no provisions and was last seen near Muse sel Head's point as the coast guard and pilots scour the area toward Cairn and Russell Meads. No updates on rescue status, rough seas and northerly winds hamper efforts.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic scene with garbled names and terms like Inker man, Tarqdore, Prowsysed trafic and Engi ne. mentions leaving for a journey and a motion in progress. Key entities are unclear due to transcription errors.
Local report notes Mr Grau's win in the Tinaroo council chairman contest, with details on the leadership contest and post election implications. The source text shows garbled fragments about Mr Stormae, Mr Gray's majority, and potential coalition or support dynamics.
Fragmentary report from Goulburn describes a woman named Edith Mackay linked to a Mosevale man, with a dead baby found whose throat was cut. The path to motive or full details remains unclear in the damaged OCR text.
London February 2 1910 reports George Hunt facing charges amid a sprawling mortgage scheme. A circular promised profits to work from home drawing money from across the country. The scheme collapsed as investors dwindled and labor law protests arose.
Fragmentary report describes a loan arrangement linked to American actors, with references to London and London-based suppliers. The text is garbled and lacks clear positions, dates, or outcomes beyond noting a loan and potential collaboration. No definite names or dates are extractable.
Mr Chae and Taylors header address National Party leaders as they discuss wage policy and political stance at a national meeting. The exchange centers on labor issues and accusations of misleading voters ahead of the election.
A fire at a ground floor room in a house at Annandale was discovered early morning. Firemen were busy with hoses when a resident named Jet Lathge suffered a fatal throat wound from a razor while on the kerb outside, and the boot verandah adjoining was damaged.
Proceedings show Labor defeated in the Brisbane Sewerage Board elections with figures listed for several candidates including Morey, Townend, Frew, and Ki foo. The report notes a tie attitude among merit public supporters and records scattered vote tallies across multiple wards.
Johannesburg reports rising violence as police clash with striking workers. Several casualties occur amid baton charges and crowd unrest near the City Deep Mine as authorities bolster forces for a special contingency.
Fragmentary OCR item lists prizes and names such as Sydney and Brebane Higdon with partial codes and numbers. The legible parts indicate a first prize assignment and associated individuals, but the text is garbled. The readable elements hint at a racing or competition result with names and prize references.
A fragmentary recap notes torrential rain, political maneuvering, a Sydney warehouse fire loss, and a highway robbery near Billmvndgel. It mentions a Hindu man Nodi Kia assaulted by three youths, who stole money and rings before he escaped to Mulhimbitaly to report the incident. The text references various officials and ministers in hazy terms without full clarity.
An auctioneer advertises several freehold and leasehold parcels totaling six acres and extensive acreage with various improvements. The listing notes prices, terms, and conditions including a small upfront sum and balance on terms, with descriptions of acres, buildings, and equipment across numerous properties.
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