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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
3
Fragmented dispatches from the era describe commideraite activity near Constantinople with British ships covering areas and Greek troops. Reports mention plans and speculation about a secretive move to involve Britain and potential actions in Asia, along with mentions of officials and salaries.
At Brisbane June 1 the Brisbane Diocese Synod presided by Archbishop Donaldson established a clergy stipend minimum. The Clergy's Stipend Commission proposed ranges and amounts for ordained priests and the conference discussed mutual goals of wages and service to ensure lasting peace through cooperative effort.
London reports a political storm as the government moves to decontrol agriculture and end guaranteed prices and minimum wages. Critics note shrinking revenues and rising expenditures, with ongoing concerns about unemployment and potential agricultural strikes.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting in London involving Soviet and Sinn Fein activity. It mentions efforts to prevent transport and munitions from reaching either side amid ongoing volatility and military strain.
Berlin reports the arrest of the man accused in the Rove Lun emburg murder from January 1919. A crowd attempted to lynch a suspect named Druil after a labor exchange incident. He was shot by police, seriously injured, and taken to a prison hospital.
A fragmentary June 1919 dispatch mentions labor leaders near a federal strike, a London anecdote about a marquis on London Bridge failing to sell sovereignty for shillings, and then shifts to health ads praising kidney remedies and Rexona products amid World War I era suffering.
Registration of stock brands and earmarks discussed with delays caused by intermediaries. Brisbane agents offer services to residents for free branding forms and lists, with government fees of ten shillings per brand or earmark.
Mrs. Alf. Coleman has taken over the above Mareeba hotel and will cater to the travelling public. First class liquors only stocked. Country visitors will find a good home. Phone 46.
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