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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary Brisbane market report from January 10 shows scattered wheat price notes and offerings. The text is garbled but indicates activity at a market site with bids and quotes for the new season wheat and related lines.
The text describes a Cairns to Ceduna movement by car and rail, mentions an arrival in Adelaide, and notes a planned building project for a university related facility. It also notes local families offering housing for unidentified Bayes and Iuns and a hoped later construction of a boarding area.
Fragmented OCR style notice notes movements and cargo along a river route. Mentions Suipving Movements Jungert and expected fall on Saturday with logs. References Johnsons, Cairns, Sugar Mill, Mewbledes Mill Improvement, and Hammon Mill Cairns with conveyance questions and tactical law items.
A fragmentary notice outlines a Ranch excursion from Prenie The Rete to Reye's Creek dated 26 January 1902, labeled Foundational Day, with unclear surrounding details and a reference to a Punchy Spottt Bands performance.
A brief listing notes specials and prices at Sheen's on Abbott Street including a 4 dollar butte item and a cake suggestion. It mentions time tied to February 11 and various items such as soup tubes and a lever meal with odd codes and measurements.
At the 8 Police Court on Tuesday an elderly man with a Serpe eet pasted Donald Dovant icPhersom was charged with drunkenness. Mr A H Scott acting presiding officer said the man was only charged with being drunk. The defense knew nothing about it. A fine of 24 hours was imposed.
Fragmentary report notes 160 applications for a maternity bonus in Cairns. It mentions Cairns Courthouse and small townships receiving consideration of payments, with reference to populating Cairns and nearby districts. The text appears as OCR garble from a historical page.
An incoherent report describes a traffic act matter with a court appearance date and a failure to appear. It mentions a railway service dispute, delays for a special parade train, and an incident where Sherlock Hales discovers passengers without tickets. The piece references crowds, race terms, and a rail yard scene with colorful but unclear details.
Pervasive gloom in labour circles stems from speculation and rumour about industrial tensions. Amid calls for basic wage review by the Court in March, industry voices warn of potential pressure unless representations yield reductions. Holiday weather dampens celebrations as rain disrupts plans. New Year honours stir mixed views on political merit and municipal dignity, while public servants face scrutiny over ‘victimisation’ claims amid broader labour tensions.
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