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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
4
Paragraph refers to an 1922 notice objecting to a tenement application. It names parties WINSTARM RORTES FOSTER and F BRUNGE with Arthur Pepper as registered agent RUNGES. Dated January 4, 1922, it sets deadlines in January for objections and commissionon parts of the tenement and Warden's Office seven clear days.
The arrival list includes Jane Wreadin and a party from the southern port. Names mentioned are Mitchell, Fisher, Adam Donaldson, Warren, Leaver, Moores, Bennet, Hyslop, Brows, infant, Jenner, Sut HH, Darien, Slater, Kinkey and others. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Readable fragments show a time notated as at Quarter and R24 p.m with 0.37 a.m. The garbled OCR lacks clear context, making it impossible to identify event, place, or parties involved.
Commercial Brisbane market notes a range of produce with prices: top sale 6/ for a few items, items cleared at 3/8 to S/U, herbs and lucerne chat, oats and chaff from Forcat Hill, small lots at 7/3, onions cleared at 7, pumpkins at 9/9 or 6/3, pollard fine at 14/3, other lots at 10/1, mutton and ham sold at 10 and 4 respectively. Queensland Pineapple Conserve mentioned. grocer reminder.
In memory of Elizabeth Davies who departed this life on December 11. A note of sorrow from family and friends expresses love and farewell. Also memory of son Crasher Willan who died from wounds at an unspecified location. The message honors both with heartfelt lines from husband and daughter.
An opinion piece reflects on the Washington conference s impact on Anglo American unity and pacifist aims. It notes Balfours praise of English speaking co operation and foresees future talks on Pacific issues including Japan China and Shandong. The article stresses candid discussions and the need for a clear imperial policy going forward.
A Cairns Citizens' Band concert is announced for the upcoming night at Norman Park with conductor Mr. P. G. Summer. The program includes a selected mix of marches and overtures, showcasing the band’s repertoire and local cultural activity.
The fragmentary report mixes travel items, local personalities and a mock Mack Court scene. It mentions Cairne, Wyandra Peters, Mr Brewster and Mr O'Brien, with scattered references to Port Kembla, Boureville cocoa, and local officials. The piece threads travel snippets with a rambling court night, ending on a jovial tale of legal jokes and a mock trial conducted by locals.
In Melbourne on January 5, discussions reflect harsh views on coolie labour and its impact. The article notes criticism from senators and references the government’s stance, with mentions of Premier Harwell and proposed measures. It cautions about labor effects and the push to devel op transport ferries amid a broader debate.
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