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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1922

Page

5

Theodore Defends Deficit in Queensland Finances

Queensland figures show a deficit of £185,591 with total interest £355,000 higher than last year. Mr Theodore Johnson defended the finances despite mining and cattle downturns and noted revenues were down £24,900 while expenditure rose £494,000. He warned of a doubtful surplus and possible continued expenditure cuts as the outlook for income tax and land receipts remained weak. The Premier indicated the government would adjust policy, but no new loan replenishment was decided yet.

Brisbane Asid Theodore Johy Bern Theodore Theodors

Battle in Dublin as rebels resist Free State forces

Desperate combat flares in Sackville Street and surrounding areas as Free State troops tighten ring around rebel positions in Dublin. De Valera spurns surrender after meeting with Archbishop Byrne. city center houses and barricades endure heavy rifle fire and explosions. Civilians suffer food shortages as stores close and assets are seized amid ongoing engagements. Disputed holds persist at Four Courts, Killenny, and Liberties with reinforcements arriving for Free State forces.

Dublin Byrne Rar Devalera Gresham Hotel Collins Anilsck Sarkville Street Dulin Searce Kill Renny Callen Yippe Clonmel Donegal Emateon Rielly Devalere Iimorine Paanard Sackville Street London Pour Covris Cannell Street Rutland Square Iping Whrugho Andhiort Aheet Rey A. Pres Maille Gri ‘Fin Bee Garrizonine Rinity College Kelle Oher Dubein Maylbora Street Faris Panons Mavenirnl Mgt O'Reilly Atetican At & Aelock Ansiety

Public Servants and the Basic Wage Petition Filed

Government petitioned the Arbitration Court for wage reductions tied to the basic wage. The move targets overtime payments and extends to all grades, with preliminary action and potential salary reductions following the federal wage adjustment.

Brisbane Lareck Carrem Ravelling Fem Theodore Anid Story Mane

Parliament Opens Pre Session in Queensland

Brisbane July 2 Parliament meets to open the third session. The Governor opens with the Address in Reply to be moved by Mr Foley and Riordan. The abolition of the Council and revision of Standing Orders are noted as key changes. The Premier may form a Standing Orders Committee. The Country Party holds two sessional meetings. Mr Moore is seen as a strong opponent for leadership. The Nations Party plans a meeting if Mr does not proceed tomorrow.

Brisbane Foley Ite Riordan Country Party Morrie Mie Moore Mir Vowles Nations Party Wedfunda

Prisoner’s Cunning Sparks Police Court Case

Monta Groene Jey was moved in the Central Police Court after a weekend incident near Red Hill. A man fired at Brumby on Suse Street, a chase followed, and the suspect was captured with a revolver. Brumby’s face bled and he was knocked unconscious before regaining consciousness. Police later found the suspect at the scene and prepared to proceed with charges.

Monta ‘Groene Jey Patce Cour Wes Geira Cera Mt of de Ra Ann Pires Red Hill Sfordy Voce Dies Brumby Suse Elmatie Claude

Rathenau Murder Source Fragment Signals Accomplices Involvement

Fragmentary report details a lover’s letter triggering a murder plot tied to accomplices. Names such as Fischer appear in rooms searched as police investigate who aided the crime and whether a faithful lover was involved.

Bertin Fischer Sera Tay Mori Alice

Airship Crash Rescue After 600 Foot Fall

In heavy weather the tether wires broke and the car detached from the balloon. The airship fell about six hundred feet into the Gulf. Boats rushed to the scene and rescued a crew of about 20. all were injured but none killed as military authorities assess the incident.

Gulf of

Northern Country Party meeting at Gordonvale attracts large attendance

Tal Roa for Madera SufMcient cotter wiesac on ield work, foray' iy the Cordorrente rea, 10 afford a miterial of the Mul ee MIN. A very sucreanful meeting oF ange riers of the Northern Cowles. Farty was held at Gordonvale night Mr Were Griffin occupied their, the attendance being a mont representative one. Meatrs. Johny Varnon and Mat Gordon, int. were appointed as the district's representa tives on the Exes

Madera Northern Country Party Angeriers Cowles Gordonvale Griffin Mont Johny Varnon Mat Gordon

Wonder Ship Exhibition to Call at Cairns Amid Talks

A cable to the Prime Minister outlines efforts to bring the Brie lah Induatry on a world tour as a floating exhibit. The vessel, described as a remarkable craft, would visit Cairns for a fortnight with a watertight deck setup for visitors and special display areas. Messages from Cairns officials, including the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce, request arrangements and freight terms, with plans to showcase British and Australian trade interests.

Cairns Nere Eversons Earl Gray Ally Lowing eNine Rine Hine Commonwealth of Australia Melbour Cairne Belcher Iene Apeland Gowen Gur Cairne Harbor Cairne Harbor Board James Chamber of Commerce J Robertson Menapar Commonwealth Weam-Train Brunbane Samual Atjan Sone Devat Empire Sealand Bown Focas Cummeres

Tragic Love Rejected Suitor Mortally Wounds Woman Then Kills Self

A rejected suitor who had recently arrived from Temoon shot Eva Armstrong aged 19 seriously near the heart and then turned the revolver on himself, dying. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene with shots fired and the girl fleeing in terror as the assailant fired again. The tragedy unfolds at a house where Hunt was said to have called and threats were exchanged.

Srishane Reaineld Hunt Ebaur Civil Aginesr Temoen Eva Armatrong Howe Eilack Tye

Accident at Kangaroo hydroelectric works in Shannon

A near midnight accident at Kangaroo hydro electric works near Shannon caused foreman and several workers to fall unconscious from fumes. One man left outside to work the sensor was not present when the others entered and were overcome. Rescue efforts were reported but details are incomplete.

Wellington Sereger Mana Kangaroo Hydro-Electic Works Shannon

Sugar Account Under Scrutiny in Federal Question Row

Sydney July 3 The sugar question dominates public debate as the government holds heavy financial stakes in sugar related affairs. Questions regarding the Sugar Account tract position fail to yield clear information, prompting calls for a full, transparent review to settle the matter.

Sydney Ter Art Pageanette Atbury Fils

France's Demand for Preparations Shaped by Poincare

Fragmented report notes France under Premier Poincare insists on strong preparations and insists debt and reparations be addressed. It hints at German resistance and the wider push to break the impasse, signaling a resolve to impose terms despite obstacles.

Our Policy 2 Be Nomen et 09 coum

A brief note appears to reference policy language in mixed language form. No clear event dates or named organizations are identifiable. The readable fragment mentions policy orientation toward nomenclature and a date-like code 09 coum with unclear meaning or context.

End of Cold Snap Brings Warm Reprieve in Cairns

Reports from Cairns describe a sudden warm spell after a harsh cold snap. Residents shed overcoats for shirt sleeves as crowds gathered at bakery fronts and shops, sharing relief and humorous anecdotes about the unusual weather shift. Many borrowed coats amid a community relief mood, hoping for return of normal warmth.

Cairmal Cairns Cairne Somme

Weather forecast report with scattered storms on northern coast

The latest Weather Bureau forecast notes cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms along the far North coast and inland across Central and South coast divisions. Temperatures rise toward the south west and east with variable winds along the Pacific shore, squally near Cape York then easing. Rainfall data for the 24 hours ending 9.32 is low.

Butea Acrer Central and South Coast Division Pacific Hopes Nang Cape York

Water Spouts At Sydney Lofty Tale In Rain

Water spouts were observed this morning in Sydney between 10 and 3, as heavy rain fell. The spouts appeared near the north and varied in height before finally disappearing as the downpour continued.

Sydney Sydnay Signat Manera Rome

Maternity Bonus and Claims Drop Reported

In Melbourne on July 3 the Federal Treasury noted decreases in maternity bonus claims. The old age pension rate rose to 42.036, while total claims showed a decline from the previous year amid shifts in pension and bonus disbursements.

Melbourne Federal Treasury

World's super hydroplane project aims for global air race

Navy Captain and Rear Admiral Fiske announce a world air speed competition inviting nations from Europe, South America, and Asia to partake. The vessel, a double decker flying craft with hundred passenger capacity, is to be powered by yet undecided engines. Officials from the United States and allied governments will inspect prototypes from July 2 to 7.

Ante Enhinees Adm Fitke United States Admiral Fiske Air Minerent Deia France Italy Spat Europe South America Asi Nationale Incor Xvernment

Largs Bay Commonwealth liners to be hung up

Sydney July. commonwealth line begins discharge of the Largs Bay cars. After completion, they will be tied up indefinitely at Hobson Bay. Melbourne July 3. Managers say the position of other Bay carriers remains uncertain while they resist job-centralisation. The move affects the line’s earnings and public interests.

Sydney Commonwealth Line Ie Yaasel Rove Bay Melboure Corman Fay Bay Caipera

Tragic Death After Farm Gun Accident Near Sydney

A third tragedy in a short period occurred yesterday at Taimoloo, near Gunduai, when Harold Collien 34, a married father of three, was killed by a loaded pea rifle explosion. The rifle discharged during cleaning, a fragment entering his body and causing fatal injuries. News from July 3 reports the incident.

Sydney Taimoloo Fem Mpicy

Mysterious disappearance reported in Adelaide July

Mysterious disappearance mentioned in Adelaide on July 3. No details provided by authorities or the Metro. uncertainty surrounds where the person went or what happened. A witness reports seeing cattle in the street, but no confirmation links them to the case.

Adelaide Aekentty Connell

British view of the title question in Ireland debate

London July 3 Me J Hi Thorne SUP spoke at Gradford about Irish rebels and the British government. He warned that rebels seek change through illusion and that no party can ignore the responsibility of governing Ireland. He accused factions of deceiving the Irish public with false hopes.

London Hi Thorne Gradford Ireland Labor

Brisbane betting raid lands 28 in police court

Twenty eight men were arrested in a Brisbane police raid on Saturday. Many did not appear in court or offered no defense. They were remanded until Monday as officials continued inquiries into the alleged gambling operation.

Brisbane Colomon Garmin Rinse

Avoiding Fire 15 Airships and Butter Shipment Note

Londos July 3 Vickers announce experiments aimed at preventing fire using a engine furnished with packing oil and hydrogen. A new engine reduces the cuss twee hinds and will be Frerivee if the Gas Butter Shipment Five hundred conte et eolera Witt latier were shipped per the Kanowie Tan consignment.

Londos Vickers Butercame Atherton Tabitlend Co-operative Butter and Recon Co, Sr Merete Barrow Bros Methourne Kumland

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