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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1922
Page
5
Fragmentary text indicates mining operations at Einasleigh and surrounding sites face declines. References to ore production, coke ovens, and potential reopenings touch on workers, wages, and regulatory statements with an unclear, partial account of the industry setback and management plans.
The dispatch reports Mr Sergeaty, secretary of the Ullta Bate Growers Association, en route for Melbourne, denying Mr Prochenty’s remarks. He argues a current sugar price benefits consumers while government policy boosts imported sugar. He criticizes high freight costs and calls for investigation into producer costs and profit margins in the Australian sugar industry.
British troops engage Irish Republican forces at Pettigo Village as shelling and bayonet combat unfold. Casualties rise on both sides with rebels described as suffering severe losses while defenders hold their position near Mapua.
A June report from Beaudesrt notes drilling at a site near Rumay where initial oil shows were found but later tests showed limited yields. Government Analyst attributed small quantities to the bore’s structure, with ongoing inspection and evaluation by authorities.
The Harbor Board Works Committee debated boosting revenue at yesterday's session. Proposals included leasing the wharves, adjusting dues by per ton rates, and improving cargo handling to fund construction and maintenance without placing a heavy burden on the public.
Fragmentary report notes a remand in a Wake county case with references to a hearing and involved parties. Details are illegible. The item appears as a brief police or court update in a town newspaper, lacking clear names or outcomes.
On a Saturday afternoon a blaze broke out at a local building around six o clock. Fire brigade arrived quickly and contained the flames as investigators questioned witnesses about the incident and possible causes. The report notes that responders interviewed Mr. Toland and a local official, with early speculation remaining unresolved.
A department report notes Waterloo Chemical Company preparations and a connected effort involving 17 organizations agreeing on a plan. Details reference power connections and ongoing collaboration among agencies.
An auction sale will be held next Wednesday by Tham Mebfahon and Co under instruction from Mr Jen inn. The lot includes borat and quinine compounds in good order and conditions.
In Verdun a memorial marks the limit of German aggression. Stones placed on the front line honor Verdn frontline units and figures such as Marshal Joffre and Marshal Foch. A pedestal honors William the Great as locals view the historic siege and the liberation of Metz in November 1818.
Calmer seas allow salvage to proceed as wreckage stretches along the coast. An Auckland fabric firm reports 1900 tons aboard and about 30,000 worth of cargo missing. Losses are insured, with efforts to assess salvage prospects and recover cargo continuing along miles of shorelines.
Restoration of the news brief fragment mentions plague campaign contact with immigrant arrivals and a note on political figures. The readable text includes scattered references to officials, shipments, and a public health focus amid wartime era tensions.
Court considers restraining order against the AWU and Graziers Association members over alleged incitement for workers to refuse to work under the award. Proceedings note urgency and potential for a Brisbane hearing.
Insisting on terms in the original prospectus, North Everwlood Company director A Lymeh faces questions as shareholders push for repayment of money raised. Debate centers on factory site at Granite Cliff and the future of share allotments amid governance disputes and campaign letters from independent brokers.
Brisbane observers debate cattle quality and dairy potential for export to Europe and the Empire markets. Officials urge trimming scrub stock and improving breeding to meet foreign requirements while planning participation in the Empire Exhibition and trade delegations.
A laborer near the river works reports a lifeless body found on a sandbar near the creek. Police investigate a possible connection to a note found on the bank, but no identification is made and the case remains unsolved.
A fragmented report discusses sugar by products and Australia's sugar industry. It cites Mr Vowles and Queensland as central to debate on refining, labor, and the White Australia policy, with Federal and State roles in controlling the industry and cane prices.
Readable fragments detail mid-week price cuts across apparel and household goods at Boland's Ltd. Items include gowns, hosiery, hats, dresses, and fabrics with marked reductions and described as mid-week specials. Several product names and prices are inconsistently rendered in the OCR text.
A fragmented account describes a legislative battle over a federally controlled alcohol formula. Key figures include Mr Hartti and Mr Vowles, with mentions of Eiken and a consortium threatening revenue loss. Officials debate distillery operations and potential wartime supply implications amid broad opposition.
A charity sale will be opened by His Worship on Friday at 3 40 pm. The event features embroidered linen a tidy collection of clothing and a display of fancy work. Proceeds support the fund with items for sale including wares and household goods.
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