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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
5
London January 3 reports describe ongoing settlement efforts shadowed by sniping. A police bulletin notes Bela Toe hy of Wor Street was severely wounded by a stray bullet amid tense street violence and bomb threats as loyalties and friendships are weighed in these perilous days.
Fragmented despatch reports debate over Irish affairs, British unionist stance, and forthcoming treaty ratification. Mentions Dublin Dail opposition, imperial policy, and military actions amid confusion, with dated London dateline and sparse quotes.
In a fragmentary report from January 4, a sequence of accusations and misused terms hints at Nazi atrocity rhetoric and wartime repression. The text references durch propaganda, mistyped names, and unnamed victims, suggesting ongoing fear and social control with limited readable specifics. The piece mentions individuals tied to vigilant actions and a lack of clear attribution.
Queensland revenue for December totals 11 006 974 with year end figures posted. The report compares December receipts to prior periods and outlines land tax gaming ageing railway and public works receipts with a total near 41 740 605 for the period and a rise over the prior year.
Fragile OCR text outlines a naval reduction plan with mentions of the Admiralty, Washington, and commerce risks. It references scope, views, and treasurers, but the readable portions are fragmented and offer no clear events or outcomes. entities are uncertain due to garbled wording.
Brisbane reports a quarantine delay aboard the Tengo Mare as medical officers contend with infection on board. A launch sent for an officer, while authorities monitor a shipboard case and prepare for possible further measures amid a pest control effort in Brisbane.
A garbled report describes a scene where Jay Won and Hunter Mok attend a Queensland dinner for children. The text references weather and a hound, with unclear details about location and outcome.
Police report reveals a surge with about 8,000 motor registrations across the area. Officials note efforts to streamline processes and curb duplicates while highlighting ongoing enforcement actions to ensure compliance.
London reports the Liberal and Lloyd George coalition seeking a general machinery to settle industrial disputes. Aimed at forcing parties to submit grievances to industrial committees under penalties, the plan would shield trade union leaders and compel prompt negotiations to restore confidence and employment.
A garbled Washington text fragment references repies and tests, aiming to force France via payment of war claims. It mentions Patel Wrates and a national programme, but specifics are unclear due to severe OCR corruption. The piece resembles a brief political note from January.
Washington reports debated drafts and principal second and road notations affecting lawmaking. Diplomatic notes reference powers and potential moves toward war with non signatories as commissioners voice concerns and urge proceeding with caution in the Feat agreement.
Fragmented report from an old paper mentions the Daily Chronicle and a ministry allocating 130000 for a repair project. Text includes garbled names and figures about wind speed of 27 miles per hour and gusts up to 60, with a note on a person’s ability to remain in a wind for half an hour. No clear event or person verified.
A garbled summary reports crime counts for the year with mentions of murders and robberies. It also notes Petrograd events with White rebels threatening Bolshevik retreat as Red troops face opposition. The text includes inconsistent figures and names, reflecting OCR damage and partial phrasing.
A garbled report from January 4 cites a Federal Attorney Central office comment on unified education finance. The intercommission discussion, described as favorable by some, contemplates a 21 million pound expenditure. The matter was reviewed at a Premiers conference and postponed. Historic parallels from the Listed Kingdom and America are invoked in the push toward unification.
Fragmented report notes rising struggles in cotton cultivation with references to pest, weather, and market pressures. Mentions Wan Wang and Eva as figures, a £16008 statistic, and sparse labor in Queensland amid disrupted industry signals. Names and places are uncertain due to OCR quality.
The article reports plans to retire three Supreme Court judges as their terms expire at the end of March. It notes a pension arrangement under the retiring act and mentions pension provisions tied to chief justice and other officials. The wording references RISBANE Jr and potential pension figures linked to service terms.
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic Berlin scene with a police officer involved in a critical incident amid political farce and rift. A solicitor in London faces charges linked to an alleged murder plot as the press mocks the events and a public sense of confusion grows.
Prince’s arrival in Rangoon drew a warm, orderly reception as crowds filled the streets and air traffic. no signs of disaffection or boycott appeared, despite Indian agitators attempting to spark opposition during the visit. Burmese society showed friendly, mixed reactions as the prince’s tour continued through Calcutta.
An unclear clipping notes a scandal labeled The Badak Scandal and mentions Orton in Melbourne. A payment of 800 pounds is referenced amid garbled text. details on persons, dates, or events remain unreadable. The fragmentary item hints at financial irregularities without verifiable specifics.
Body notes a fragmented account of remarks by Frances Brisbane about Troan and fiscal planning. The report references ongoing spending, appropriations, and revenue expectations, with uncertain outcomes and a cautious outlook for the year.
A fragmented report from Sydney dated January 3 notes an engineering works layoff over Christmas at Clyde works and broader anxiety over conditions. The text mentions unemployment and a potential announcement from the Society of Engineers. Drishane details follow with partial statements about local conditions and a reference to an agent general.
Fragmentary report notes tragedy and slavery related events with references to Brishane and Denavior. Mentions restrictions on aeroplane transport in Mesopotamia and a London dispatch on troop movements and discipline. Names and places are unclear due to messy OCR.
Amid a fierce storm in Brisbane Jan 5 the six smashed barque Stirling anchored at Athol Point began to drag toward the shore. After a delay, two tugs were dispatched to tow her clear of danger and restore safety offshore.
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