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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
6
News of the North from Mount Garnet reports a drastic weather shift with heavy rain and strong winds. The week saw about an inch of rain, a cold snap, and a postponed Bushman's Carnival due to foul weather. Horse market activity appears flat as Mr Hargreaves travels through with a mob of horses.
At the Herberton district hospital committee meeting a wardman resigned and a replacement was sought at £6 per week with no receipts. Donations amounted to £122 4 4, patients fees £628 18, road fund £148 3 8, total income £95 16 7 after expenses, with a balance of £2198 17 78 in banks. The doctor praised current conditions. weather protection for the facility was urged. Works Committee to obtain price from Mr O Hanlon and proceed under supervision. The annual general meeting is set for Tuesday July 12.
A fragmentary monologue laments village gossip that shames visitors, workers, and households. It recalls a well known artisan who died by suicide amid innuendo and public speculation, noting how private life becomes public chatter and rearrangement of home spaces follows.
The Chief Justice of Victoria Sir William Levine spoke on prohibition at a viticultural industry function in Melbourne. He argued liberty matters and warned that legislation cannot perfect human nature, citing Australia’s wine industry history and the wartime impact on exports while noting past and future challenges to wine production and regulation.
Temora weather prophet Professor Walsh forecasts a bleak period with 1923 marked by distress and disasters including cyclones and earthquakes. He predicts Australia will be submerged and warns the coming year will begin the roughest era yet for the nation.
Heavy supplies at Stecot and Luverne today with scarce local eatables. Prices for wheat, lucerne hay, and straw shift, while pumpkins and potatoes show varied values. Market overall weaker with demand modest and prices near recent lows.
The London market notes falling demand amid large supplies and heavy buying. Danish prices drop to 216/ from 220/ while Italian and New Zealand prices show slight declines though still high. New Zealand white and colour cheese quoted at 31/ per unit.
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