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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1922

Page

5

Berlin Panic Hits Markets Over Currency Crisis

The Berlin stock market plunged as the mark fell to 2600 against foreign currencies amid government fear of inflation and wavering confidence in the currency. Officials and foreign holders rushed to liquidate, with instability spreading to the Berlin Bourde and exchanges, while the government sought measures to steady the mark and manage reparations.

Berlin Stock Exchange Chidt Don Aid Beata Berlin Bourde Olbelat Germany

Licensing Laws Report Prompts Royal Commission Recommendations

The Royal Commission reports a plan to appoint three permanent licensing authorities to curb a one per cent tax on liquor costs, excluding excise, with a statewide poll favoring wet over dry. It calls for a simple majority and a 95 percent vote minimum in the periodical survey.

Era Royal Commission Dng Favanna Sion

Troops Called Out In Escalating American Railway Strike

New ore July 9 troops called out as a railway strike grows serious across four states including Kansas Nebraska and Iowa with state troopers in readiness. Rail executives report widespread disruptions and courts issue warrants for leaders while authorities clamp down on rail workers and protest actions continue along major routes.

Rior de Setino Tediane Kanean Nebraska Vickenre Phe Ett Chicago New Ovdene Kanara Inder

Royal Humane Society Bravery Medals Awarded in Melbourne

The Royal Humane Society announced its bravery medals in Melbourne with the Clarke silver medal to James Thorane Weston, Superintendent Engineer of Mt Mulligan Coal Mine. Additional bronze and other honors were to recipients including Thomas Muthe Rowe Morgan and various local named figures, though many OCR fragments are garbled.

Melbourne Rays Humane Society of Aue Aed Fort Street Maryforeegh

Families Homeless After Bush Fi Sult in Columbia

Report from Vancouver dated July 4 describes a destructive incident near Columbia causing widespread homelessness. Strong winds and fire ravaged settlements including camps and villages, forcing residents to flee. Timber resources and supplies were damaged, with initial estimates suggesting significant material loss and displacement.

Columbia Vancouver

Farin July 8 Allies wind strategy mentioned

Fragmented OCR text references 1480 million guid and mentions Allies, Gowers Hgeit Tor, Ear Ang n wachenet merits, with unclear context. Likely military reparations or financial notes. Entities seem garbled. no clear events or full names accessible.

Farin

Daring attack on bank manager reported in Hornsby area

A brutal assault and robbery targeted Francis Cecil Kemmins, manager of the Government Savings Bank at Hornsby North Shore line. He was seriously injured and robbed of his keys while travelling by a new suburban carriage. police and ambulance attended. Investigation noted a possible inside link as two youths were observed at the bank post-robbery.

Francis Cecil Kemmin Hank Hornsby North Shore Wahtoonga Ml North Shore Kempilp Hornby Wahroonen Kemmis Warriwee Wahroon- Ea Conadovenea Walloonga Horway Kimmins Oe Ot Femmis Taf Bank Besd

Rest of the News Pithy Pare by Wirgie Cable and Phone

Disaster and labor unrest dominate brief notes from the period. Reports mention Harvey leaving Atherton for a Saturday event, rail strike summaries, mob violence in a town prompting calls for troops from several states, and various sports results including boxing, horse and Wimbledon scores.

Wirgie Cable Ar. Harvey Land Comeniseioner Kansas Missouri Ows Hoover Pati Sesh Ie Secinal Beresford Blythity Crique Wean Parie Europe Mite Lenales Mintreal Peacock Wimbledon

Rebels in Dublin Uprising Reported as Near End

London reports outline how Republican forces faced heavy attacks outside Dublin with Free State reinforcements moving to disrupt rebel positions. Brurha is dead, Dublin barracks attacked, and Nationalists claim several hundred rebels captured or killed as troops encircle the city.

London haPrecke Maher Irovnane Wotekeepers Daily Chronicle Dublin Bree Dubie Ney Lifford Free State Free Statere Dublin Hill Ierespo HinEton Atvon Bevaherk Brugha Brurhe Dubtin Neetionala Liftard Farracks Arrivon Ferns Sur Isoarte Sind Droghedaie National Troy

Mine officials in Kentucky prepare for possible trouble

Fragmented OCR text shows mine officials at Madisonville Kentucky moving to prevent trouble amid a broader strike context. Report mentions workers sparring and a government response but lacks clear dates or outcomes. The incomplete lines reference a stage of conflict likely tied to labor actions and regional safety concerns.

Railway Workers Seek Superannuation Scheme for All Services

Brisbane July 9 A railway workers meeting urged a universal superannuation plan for Queensland Railway and extending to all railway services. The committee was empowered to draft a scheme and to seek representation from all centres, with Warwick and Ipswich cited. The motion to press for superannuation carried after debate, despite concerns over wage levels and broader government backing.

Brisbane Worge Aervantia Queensland W. O Brien Birh Mavermant Warwick Ipswich Maninter Promiard Batios Tae Hs Deca Allway Furners Tally Meet- Seas Nots C. J. Knight Moroney Tad ‘Spake National Insurance Fchance Valentine Armen O'Brien

Public Servants Pay Opposition At Brisbane Meeting

A mass meeting at Brisbane protested proposed wage reductions for public servants. Mr T Moroney praised the turnout and urged continued opposition to government wage cuts, while Mr J Quinlan urged interviewing the parliamentary party for views on reductions. The gathering wrapped amid strong support for non political stance and fairness for government employees.

Brisbane Cyverseah Albert Fall Blache T. Moroney Setis Taylor Theofore Hamer Queensland Ion Me. J. Quinlan Mir Moroney Moroney

Burnt to Death on Steamer Homers Arrival

A passenger named Raeeos Ss Mallen died in a fire on board the steamer Homers during its arrival. Efforts to rescue and recover the victim were in progress as a contact person was reportedly removed from the scene.

Mallen Homers

Result of opposition to church confiscation

Protest report notes opposition to church confiscation policy attributed to local leaders. Details are sparse, but the item signals community resistance and potential legal or administrative actions. Local officials, clergy, and residents are all mentioned in connection with the dispute.

Chinese Uprising Prompting Japanese Protection Demand

Fragmentary text indicates calls for protecting Chinese nationals amid an uprising. The garbled lines suggest political pressure on Japan to safeguard its countrymen abroad, with references to wartime or diplomatic tensions and demands from an international audience.

Japan

To Fly the Pacific Attempt by Riser to Win Prize

Fragmentary OCR text references attempts to fly the Pacific with names like Lordon and Irene Bache. mentions a prize of £10005 rin risa Tova irene and a high flight attempt by Syoner. The legible parts imply an aviation contest story with unclear details.

Lordon Jaty Rnnesey Irene Bache Hight Syoner

Mutiny in Chinese Division Over Pay Prompts Action

Terrible reports from Tem York recount a Chinese division mutiny over delayed wages. The unit, frustrated by unpaid salaries, demanded immediate payment as tension rose. Japanese forces reportedly pledged no intervention, while authorities prepared to address the unrest and restore order.

York Unitést Frees Val Oe Careeniment Japan Maotongi

Battle of the Boyne anniversary events in Brisbane

July 9 Brisbane crowds join Orangemen at the Exhibition Hall for anniversary celebrations. A procession formed with over 200 members of the Orange Institution amid the day’s activities and speeches.

Brisbane Brihane Mk Big Orangemen Exhibition Hall Ovcation Pt ‘4 Vocal Orange Institution Ma Well Ae

Eacham Electorate Nomination Notice (Queensland Country Party)

Following a conference decision dated July 2 authorises a free list for the Eacham electorate nominations. Attendees must join prior to the fourth August deadline to participate in the promotions. Further particulars available from Mr. WY Mackay and HG Bradley.

Eacham Queensland Country Party Mr. WY Mackay Aherion HG Bradley

Ambiguous report notes fatal attack linked to February date

Fragmentary item mentions a fatal attack tied to February and named individuals LM JALMERS EI and Jack Chalmers or Spay. The text references a coastal area extract and potential names or places, but lacks clear details, dates, and outcomes.

Jack Chalmers Allert Coctal Short Lev ‘Cooges Compan Ea Feereeey

NOR THERN COMPANY BATTERY RESTARTED AND TOWN TOLD

Fragmented local notes recount a restart of the Northern Company’s battery near the town. The piece mentions a nearby event, a crowd gathering, and a referenced incident tied to a past conflict. Details are garbled with many misspellings and unreadable names.

Fragmentary note on postwar treaties and events

Fragmentary OCR text mentions conetews and a treaty of Ver Whilies Hwan, with references to Hermane and a thrust under the treaty. It is unclear and garbled but hints at broader postwar political content and possible dates or events.

Fragmentary trade list notes and prices

Readable items list tools and hardware with mixed prices and dates. Mentions Ward Payee Jina and Faune Beco with dates 4/3 to 4/6, items include carving sets rasps and parers. Several line fragments reference belts and footpr items with small sums such as 2/-, 4/-, and 7/ ERAIERS.

Seoeesdaves Ward Faune bin Motin Eraiers

Fragmentary Port Vision Under German Flag and Deck Details

The report describes a port under a German flag with five German crew aboard and a German band playing. It notes the vessel’s length of 950 feet and breadth of 100 feet, anchors weighing 250 tons, and a deck impression of majesty. Passengers are promised promenade deck space, wind screens, and a long covered walk, with areas described as garden rooms and sheltered by structures. The text is garbled but conveys a large ship with notable German connections and extensive deck arrangements.

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Heifer Breeding Age and Growth Guidance

The text discusses determining the ideal age for heifers to calve based on breed development and lactation effects. It notes that delaying calving hinders growth, and advises Guernsey and Jersey heifers to calve between 28 and 21 months, with early calving possibly safe for well-developed animals.

Iter Calvin

Hew Miners Lamp Innovations for Underground Work

A new electric lamp designed for miners improves underground working conditions. The device provides extended lighting, a wide illumination angle, and a slimmer head for safety. It is being recommended by the Miners Safety Laboratory and related committees as a safer, more efficient headgear light.

iMhuinate Lenny Ty

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