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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1923

Page

2

Forestry Work Progress in North Queensland Atherton March

North Queensland forestry progress reported under Mr Merratey with Atherton district teams. Areas stretch from Wairway Inland to Townsville, focusing on crown lands, forest reserves, reafforestation and timber growth. Methods include coppice. blue gum ironbark and other species treated. timber exchanges with Africa noted.

Atherton North Queensland Distri All. Merratey Wwraday Townaville Forestry Department Nile Range Australia Africa Merrotay Queensland

Drought Described as Blessing for Cotton Future

Brisbane reports drought is seen as a blessing for the cotton industry with Mr. Wells noting early planted cotton endured drought well. He attributes some current gains to favorable prior weather and calls for better farming practices and labor efficiency to boost yields and industry prospects in Queensland.

Brisbane Wells Tabor Queensland

Shipping Trouble Signals Seamen Union Strike Impact

Fragmentary OCR notes describe trouble among the Seamen's Union, with references to Bris bane and January events. Mentions of sailors, ports, and potential disruptions suggest a strike or protest affecting shipping and labor action, though specifics are garbled.

German Campaign Fleecing the Foreigner In Debate

A verbose discussion argues that Versailles provisions could be funded by taxing foreigners on arrival in Germany. The piece contends such a scheme would force foreigners to fund reparations, with figures cited around 8,000,000 paper marks per year and potential daily dollar losses for American visitors.

Berlin Ing Germany Reichstag

Banana Cake Recipe Fragments and Lost Instructions

Fragmentary text describes banana cake ingredients and steps with missing words. It mentions bananas, peel, cherries, aromas, and preparation hints, but most details are garbled and unclear.

Mount Garnet Carnival Meeting Set for March 18 1923

Locals gather for the Mount Garnet Hack Club carnival with events including Mossy and Flying Handicaps, Cud dies race, Plate, and Wencesboy race. Prize money listed in pounds and shillings. secretary details and weights required for entries.

Mt.'garnet OX Prive Wenceboys Pier Aedt Prise Lavon

Mosquito Campaign in Adelaide Proves Largely Successful

Adelaide City Council reports a vigorous campaign begun in October to combat mosquitoes. Efforts focused on known breeding sites including Torrens Lake, with larvae-eating fish trials and decoy pools. Some methods, like larvae stocking, proved impractical for the lake this summer, while vegetation removal and alternative treatments were employed to minimize disruption of natural conditions.

Adelaide Torrens

Methodist Money Drives Drive for 100000 Lote of 5 Sinnen

Brisbane reports a Methodist fundraising drive with plans to raise 100,000 pounds in five shilling notes. Officials including W S Bath and H G Mourse participate as part of a conference meeting. A general secretary for Home is appointed for further duties as the drive proceeds through the region.

Brisbane Rockhampton W. S. Bath Arechee Street W. ‘Shenton Mackay Ridd GW. Brown Winton Ho Larkins Miver H. G. Mourse Cing’s College Denny Yeas Thay

Brisbane Pillages Lose Lead In Cable Clash

The report details a chaotic match where Brisbane were routed and a player named Magee faced a rough game. Key figures and outcomes are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on a defeat and notable performances.

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