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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
5
Reports describe a prolonged coal strike causing transport disruptions and government tension. Analysts warn of hungers and wage pressures as miners resist wage cuts while union leaders push for sustained action and a unified labor front against government policy.
Perth crowds applaud Mr. Higher as he gathers support and aid during a visit to represent Australia. Officials, including Jayoe Latin, thank the Premier for his efforts while the audience expresses gratitude for the assistance and produce trade discussions.
Fragmentary report from Brisbane details tensions at Cockatoo Dockyard amid naval delays and control disputes. A ship named The Harboe is cited with officers and crew involved in a robbery and a subsequent inquiry.
Merlin May 4 reports open warfare in Silesia as Polish and German forces clash. Poles capture towns after uprisings, with looting and violence in the countryside. French reinforcements arrive in Gléwin but do not fight. German and Polish troops suffer losses as bombardment and street fighting continue.
Fragmentary report notes a tie snipping strike and foreign vessels, with United States adopting American wages. Mentions British steamer Chis and printers with unrest. Internal leaders declare demand clashes over wages, with ports reacting to new wage demands and possible disruptions.
Melbourne May 4 Parliament discussed government supply needs and local imposition measures. Sir J Cook and others examined a proposal to tax wool to Germany and related domestic concerns, with emphasis on public discussions and potential site allocations for policy debate.
Aboriginal man known as Armitage escaped on April 16 and was re captured eight miles north of Ingham in a gorge. He was secured by Com Babe Stevens of Townsville after a pursuit that included a five foot high hiding place and a struggle with two constables.
Reported discussions show reparations: Germany to pay 46,500,000 per cent bonds plus annuities, export tax to cover bond issues, and a future plan to issue 6000 million pounds in bonds over varying periods. French and American authorities settle on a framework, with naval experts to meet and present a formal formula to Germany.
Reports from Berlin and Washington on May 10 describe Senate actions toward Versailles revision and troop withdrawal from Germany. Leaders debate reparations, the sinking fund for bonds, and Allied aid offers while Germany resists occupation terms and naval penalties.
In Onion on May 4 a five hour clash ended with Sunn Feinere overpowered. Watchmen faced raid chaos as armed forces moved through canine rooms. casualties included four killed and several wounded as authorities pursue negotiations with the government.
His Honor ruled on a dispute over the method of engaging labor aboard a vessel. A rotation system was adopted for vaccinated workers and those awaiting inoculation. The decision noted the difficulty of applying the plan and the need for employer and union cooperation to implement it.
In Adelaide in May the court heard the shooting of a man on 7 and March alleged as murder. The Crown argued the defendant was of unsound mind while the defense sought medical evidence. The accused muttered I do not understand as three medical witnesses testified about the scene and custody arrangements.
Fire at Cloncurry on May 4 sent three people to safety as flames swept a hotel. Residents and a Barrow escape were noted as heroics amid the blaze, with near-total disruption to the town and ongoing investigations.
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Local Cairns committees announce a band contest and carnival events with adjustments to dates. Howard Smith steamer Twoinfatt Aa preparing to depart for Innial and Townaville wharves today. Further details to be issued this month and a postponed program is under consideration.
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