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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1922

Page

5

Legislative Assembly Debates Salaries and Ministers

In Brisbane July 5 the Legislative Assembly heard opposition demand salary cuts for ministers and members. The discussion touched on reducing ministers’ salaries, curtailing travel expenses, and reforming the basic wage. Premier Theodore defended government policies while critics urged economy and questioned housing and living costs for the lower classes. The session adjourned amid debate on public pay and government efficiency.

Brisbane Legislative Assembly Teeday My E. G. Theodore Tela Ain J.C. Tetersen Green Hix Huse Arbitration Court Denveyrine Fhamite Howe Eeneerienes Theodore Raul Property Elphinstone Mr. Pease Mi Elphin Rarlor Taylor Crewlord Vaughan Pnisters

Disarmament Terms Drafted by Lord Robert Crem

Paria reports Lord Robert Crem, ex Ashns, outlining disarmament conditions. The plan calls for a defensive alliance, broad participation, and security guarantees. Countries listed include France, Britain, Greece, Jugo-Slavie, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Belgium, with a staged reduction timetable and security assurances.

Lord Robert Crem Paria Lynd Robert Cecil Britain Greece Portugal Shires Switzerland Germany Austria Buledels Marie Sim Opernic

Sixty Deaths in Dublin in Fierce Fighting

Venting across Dublin there is a report of over 200 wounded and sixty deaths from heavy machine gun fire on O Connell Street and surrounding areas between 1 and 4 pm. The fighting left the KCCA building destroyed and casualties mounting as irregulars clashed with regulars. Prisoners escaped under military chaos in Dundalk, with authorities negotiating and air force plans under discussion for aircraft purchases.

Dublin Ravana Ol Devalere London O'Connell Street Maryborough Nationaliat KCCA Donegal Inch Fort Dundalk Sackville Street

SATIONALISTS CLEARING OUT THE REBELS

National forces clear rebel centers including Athlone Mullingar Longford and Tipperary areas. Irregulars driven from Temghy and barracks abandoned. Grenfell Barracks and Leitrim near Ulster border seized. Rebels captured in multiple counties with explosives seized and positions evacuated.

Athlone Mullinger Longford Tsim Temghy Roteren mid-Tipperary Ulster Special Contabulsey Grenfart Bar Leitrim Ulster Nasional Wisklow Tne

Orphanage Burnt in Reprisal for Loyalty Claim

London reports say an orphanage was burnt as retaliation for the Loyalist support of the 1 Mate. Protests claim inmates were rescued by troops near Drogheda and Sligo. In Dublin the battle raged with armored cars, grenades and rifle fire as the Free State advanced from Nelson's Pillar toward Sackville Street. The General Post Office area and Gresham Hotel were reportedly surrounded as the encirclement neared completion.

London Choreniff Jn Ime House of Commons Republic Millmoont Drogheda Sligo Lenton Dublin Glace Greaham Gould

Frontiers Fight Expands As Allied Forces Engage In Upper Silesia

Fragmentary text describes continuing warfare with German and French forces in Upper Silesia. Included are references to air and land actions, the role of special courts martial, and concerns over possible retaliation as Allied troops tighten control. Mentions General Levard and French actions amid German resistance.

Andhor Beasley Ean Upper Silesia Levard

Murder charge appeal in Sydney over condemned man

The Full Court of Criminal Appeal ordered four new trials for John Curran who appealed against the death sentence for the murder of Thomas Homans. Curran, condemned in the lane, faced the ongoing legal battle as authorities sought to uphold or modify the harsh verdict.

Sydney Thy Full Court of Criminal Appeal John Curran Ering Thomas Homans Mayer

Walsh Explains Union Attitude in Sydney Meeting

A Sydney report details Mr Walsh and union officials debating Seamen's Union stance amid a large dispute. The dialogue covers re-engagement of William Diaz, accusations of evil counsellors, and tensions with shipowners and the Commonwealth. A conference sought to resolve the stalemate and prevent unemployment.

Sydney Telegrama Thiglie Melbourne William di Walt Daley Rrughen Afr Welch Unian Dhe Commonwealth Largs Bay Repute Billy Daley Tram Coohane Cycin Brisbane Office Men's Union Coola Cyele Seamen's Union Walth Sid Naa Ber Gill Union Honally Sonatty

Berlin Murder Gang Attacked Target in Plot Against Rathenau

Berlin reports detail a gang’s assault on Here Maxtilian Blarden, a renowned Serlin Her, amid efforts to thwart the plot against Rathenau. Blarden’s daughter aided in capturing suspects as authorities tied the case to a Council of Organica linked network. Names and places unclear in damaged text.

Berlin Maxtilian Blarden Serlin Rathenau Harden Watson Ron Helms Council of Organica

Why Mr. Cumming Spoke Out in Brisbane Note

A long disputed statement from Mr. Cumming describes his 14 years as a vou Weiner and details about a 450000 saving on paper purchases. He recounts conflicts with the Premier over a published report and notes the retirement of colleagues and a paralytic stroke in a separate Hatch shift. The account ends with how a discussion of his future movement began.

Brisbane Curaming Palary Nour Hiegmount Vou Weiner Repulatioun Curmming Phendore Cunming Ft. Geom

Rest of the News Pithy Pare by Wireless Cable and Phone

Scraps from reports on sports and world events fill a compact column. Matches include Anderson defeating O Hara Wood in a tennis set sequence with four sets noted. A note on a Seunwested army reduction and a steamer incident near Spencer Gulf is touched. A passenger train near Warwick finds a suspicious package later taken by police.

Ble Svt Jathens Oo Hi Yrorkd Aly Ballanonston Club Clasrow Bowiees Cy Fe Anderson Syndicyey Group Spencer Gull Aban Park Pirie Peggy-Briabene Warwick

Revenue and Expenditure Report Sparks 1921 22 Debate

The House debated the 1921 22 revenue and expenditure figures with Captain Bruce’s statement showing receipts around 315,085 and total revenue rising from 1920 21. Key items included land tax income tax and entertainment tax, plus railway and war services costs. The session adjourned with remarks on fair cane prices and old age pensions, and plans to carry forward a deficit into the next financial year.

Hruce Feave Ordin Ieee Ae Asihott Bruce Wai Chariton Australia Tome Fleming Barwell Fairbairn Enue

Public Servants Protest Against Wages Cuts by Railwaymen

A July 5 mass meeting of railway labor workers endorses the Government Employees Anti Reduction Committee. It denounces Liberal and Tory wage cuts, urging the Queensland Labor Party to block reduction policies and mobilize working class action against wage decreases.

Cowes Public Service Tee Lieodore Labor Scovemen Queensland Cc Labor Barwell Fuller Queenaland Valerie

Ne Temere Decree Legislation Aimed to Prevent Operations

Sydney reports the Minister of Justice indicating support for measures to enforce the Ne Temere decree. He warned any legislation that would operate against the decree’s aims and noted possible effects on the law’s implementation.

Sydney Cant

RAILWAY WAGES AND MUNGANA MINES COST TERMS

Brisbane reports at July meeting of the Halting Works committee the Premier refusing an extension for state employers while negotiating on a five percent basis. Delegates agreed to pursue revised terms. Jones replies to Maxwell on Mungana mines sale terms, including 410,000 cash, lines department advances, and percentages tied to ore value above three pounds per ton.

Brisbane Bishan Jones

British unionists press Versailles treaty revision

The Railwaymen's Union Conference endorsed a resolution blaming the Versailles Treaty for unemployment and urging the government to seek revisions. Mrs Thames and others argued that unemployment is international and that Britain should not force Germany to pay a heavy price. The debate echoed calls for a policy shift away from punitive measures toward a broader European recovery.

London Railwaymen's Union Conference Thomas Germany Lloyd George Thames

Graziers' Dispute Arbitration at July Session

In the arbitration before Mr Justice Edmunds two graziers members faced questions over not complying with the Shearers' Union demands. Mr Justice Edmunds urged rapid resolution after argument. The case concerns a dispute within the graziers and union members and potential orders.

Cart Justice Edmunds Fesrton Shearere’ Union Unite’ Bowers Honor Fed Ovr

Railway men strike dispute deepens in Chicago area

A garbled report outlines rail workers from multiple unions in Chicago and nearby areas facing a widening dispute. It mentions a conference, ongoing tensions, and potential actions affecting service, with references to individual unions and strike dynamics unclear in the fragment.

Encouraging Northern New South Wales Cotton Growers

Lismore July 5. The N S W Department of Agriculture reports a proposed tax on cotton seed returns and prepared to distribute seeds to districts where cotton may thrive. The Empire Cotton Growing Association is asked to guarantee support to Australian growers, with authorities to decide on measures for 1631 in cooperation with naval and imperial offices.

Lismore Nis.w Empire Cotton Growing Association Nsw

Colonel Cameron in Brisbane calls for federal election support

July 5 reports from Weisbane that federal member for Brisbane Louis Cavienin writes to supporters under medical advice, urging a quiet campaign for the forthcoming federal elections.

Weisbane

The Falling Mark and the Missing Names

A fragmented OCR text hints at a chaotic scene with names and events blurred. Key figures and places are unreadable, leaving an outline of a pursuit or event with unclear actors and outcomes. The piece resembles a stray archive fragment rather than a complete report.

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