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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1921

Page

5

Irish Elections in Ulster Marked by Violence Across Districts

London reports widespread contention in Ulster as Sinn Fein supporters clash with authorities. Patrons vote in many districts while Irish police and armed groups face confrontations, with several shootings and arrests reported in Belford Kilmanagh Castle Orato and nearby towns.

London Ulater Distriete Belfant Alpe Sinn Feinere Harmaker Alleta Skirgamh County Kilmanagh Kilkenny Sinn Reiners Castle Orato Rare Orartoak Vrimming Cutee

VAMIS Preserves Peace Talks Amid German France tensions

Reports from London detail German France negotiations over postwar arrangements and Allied guarantees. Paris officials stress Franco German cooperation while warning against unilateral actions. The Daily Chronicle and Daily Telegraph note cautious German openness and doubt about French intentions. In Australia, Wollongbar salvage work progresses with ship cargo recovery underway at Byron Bay.

British coal strike slows with temp work at Wood Colliery

The article notes complex unofficial negotiations in the miners dispute and reports 64,680,000 to date connected to mobilization costs. At Wood Colliery in Shropshire, six hundred men are working under a temporary arrangement pending settlement.

Horne Wood Shropshire

Arbitration Court Sifts Hospital Mures Workers Claims

The government arbitration court hears hospital workers wage claims with figures for several job roles. Details include salaries around 412 for the first, 178 for the second, and 1 for the fourth, plus allowances for quarters fuel and light. Justice Marnaughton presides as workers seek increased pay and improved conditions.

Avery Al'pellonce Justice Marnaugnton Suate Alto Siregartio

Emblem Debate Sparks National Club Address

A speech at the National Club features Governor Ceser and veterans speakers including Sir I Coon and Sir G Fuller. The gathering endorses an emblem tied to empire and denounces disruptive elements while defending loyalty to the state and flag.

Decsratto Sa Ceser Jon Wae Sir I Coon G Fuller the and Empire Alliance J. Cook Australia

War threat and agricultural progress in Korea and Australia

Report notes rising appeal of cotton cultivation in Korea under Government-General policy with output rising from 1208 choi in 1910 to 110000 cio in 1920 and a crop total of 14 700 000 in around 1910. Mentions potential future American trade and a plan to expand rice and tea areas by 9900 ha by December. Also notes the death of Re GW Sente Cringhilia in Chinchilla and local community events in Cairns including an excursion and a charity drive with a football match and band performance.

Korea Desih Mir Lewis Cairns Sente Cringhilia Wan Chinchilla Chincha Show Society Mr. 5 Lewin Sup Auy- Wwrme Ipewich Mer Fa Thor Cairan

Federal Parliament Discusses Australian Industrial Support

May 23 Melbourne debates reveal mixed views on Queensland employment, railway funding, and production incentives. Sir J Cook, Mr Staking aides, and committees weigh welfare, state responsibility, and the potential of British-made woollen goods to spark local industry while keeping prices reasonable for Australian consumers.

Melbourne Queensland Treayarer Burnett J. Cook Mmr. Merues Ife Alminis Vavion Best

Unsanctioned fragment hints at wartime personnel

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals connected to a war effort with unclear roles and missing context. The garbled lines reference names and activities but lack coherent details or dates. Further readable material is needed for a precise news item.

Incomplete Obscure Dispatches From Brisbane May Report

A garbled Brisbane bulletin mentions insurance event reports and a denial of accuracy. It notes several outside tell recipients received their notices, suggesting evolving details amid confusion on the record.

Brisbane IMO Avtoines-Ganerel

Fire Blazes Through Overell Lede Ford Premises

Fire destroyed the premises of Overell Lede inagera and Ford at three this month. Losses are estimated at about £9000 to the building and £4000 to Ford’s property, as well as £1000 to Overell’s incarsage. Spare details are unclear.

Gayndah Overell Lede Inagera Ford Precer Montion Vere Lowe Overells

Serious Motor Accident Near Gallina Claims Several Injuries

In Sydney on May 24 a serious motor accident occurred at Gallina at night when two occupants fell into a vehicle. All of the injured were taken to hospital. WJ Hargreaves Amer of the Commercial Bank at Alatoms sustained multiple fractures, with one boy possibly unconscious after the crash.

Sydney Gallina WJ. Hargreaves Amer Commercial Bank Layne

Taxation Statistics and Stock Value Debates

Discussion on federal taxation Commissioner notes value of live stock and its natural increase. Some argue taxation should wait until stock is sold. others seek inclusion of stock value in returns. War-time plan aimed to raise revenue. few businesses file war-time profits returns. comparisons show price impacts and regional variations in April versus March.

Becaue Knibba Greateat New South Wrland Queensland

Portuсal Coup Plot Reported in London May Day Events

Portuсal authorities reveal a London staged plot to depose President Almeida and install Premier Bernardino Machado. Troops gathered to disrupt radical movement, delivering a message demanding Cabinet resignation, which occurred as ministers were imprisoned and the military reportedly withdrew.

London Almeida Nstal Bernardino Machado

Allied commission rebukes for mistreatment of civilians

London reports an allied commission led by British officers concluded its investigation into Thrkish charges. It found the Greeks implicated in masking civilians and stressed that Turkey must act as a civilized nation and follow civilized warfare rules.

London Thrkiah Avis Minor

Unclear Fragments Describe Death Report At Hague

Fragmentary lines report a death by self harm in London or Hague areas with mixed validation. Readers note uncertainty as the account lacks confirmation and appears incredulous in Bestia and Hague reports.

London Faris New York Ratver Bestia Ani the Hague

Unclear Navigation Report At Melbourne Regatta

Fragmentary OCR notes record a regatta event in Melbourne with names Manees Greene and Newt Lone, referencing a payment act and accommodation matters though details are unreadable. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable facts or dates.

Melbourne Manees Greene

Religion fanatics aim to unite capetown voters

In Capetown on May 24 amid chaos, a so called prophet Nytsla explained a planned electors bloc for a political effort. Reported in Brisbane on May 23, the movement seeks to mobilize laborers and commercial workers to affect governance and avoid bloodshed, aiming to back a non Socialistic government.

Capetown Brisbane Artiaane Giepley

Solmers' Thanks Brisbanes League Responds

May 25 Brisbane reports Solmers returning to Sit The Provident Colona Ked Ik was sent when he asked Sir Fon for and convey to Lady Robla nan their sincere thanks The League representatives replied that they could not compensate the men for sacrifices they made Brivwreke and the League sought a correction

Brisbane Provident Colona Kd Ik Lady Roblanan League

Difficult Role in Sydney Demonstration at Town Hall

A Sydney protest at Town Hall featured Labortte and Loyanat as speakers. The crowd heard a resolution praising the State Governor while viewers noted criticism of recent speeches and the presence of local officials amid tense exchange.

Sydney McTiernan Ida Apo Shirlington M.L.A

Coal for New Zealand steamer to Auckland

The steamship Auckland is expected to sail today to load coal for New Zealand. Authorities have secured advice to ship about 4500 tons of coal on the voyage.

Brisbane Auckland

Painter Cutting Decried by Premier

Brisbane May 26 At the Empire Day celebration the premier condemned the painter cutting during his address on Adalantia saying it would be folly to sever Australia from the British realm and that any such move would be dangerous for the nation and people involved.

Painter Cutting Tory Truthe Brisbane Australis

Empire reform to ease wartime strain and emigration

May 24 Lundor reports the Mornay Cabinet hopes Mr. Churchill will address the empire crisis by reforming emigration policy and several economic pressures. The proposal seeks to relieve working and middle classes, avoid overcrowding, and consider inviting emigrants to the Dominions rather than the British towns.

Lundor Mornay

Two Abortive Juries Reported by Brisbane Court

The Supreme Court sat today as jurors failed to reach a verdict on charges against Jacy Partridge who allegedly unlawfully obtained an instrument to procure something. A second jury was empanelled after the first could not agree.

Brisbane Uy A Supreme Court Jacy Partridge

Reduced Wadee Coury Case Sparks Adelaide Labor Tensions

Unclear OCR fragment reports an industrial labor dispute in Adelaide May 2 involving Wallaroo workers. Mentions the Deouip-President of justice uncertainly reviewing an agreement. Notes wage concerns and court findings under a code, with parties re agreement terms ambiguous.

Adelaide Wallaroo pater _azinas Deouip Justice Yale

Deputation Seeks Pensions Materials Cabinet Promise

In Brisbane on May 25 a deputation from Fe urged action on pensions with police officers present. The Howe Secretary or ministers promised to bring the matter to the Cabinet. Be Mec Mack announced the quest was declined by the Cabinet and issued a firm warning.

Brisbane Somatina Gan Howe

Empire Day Festivities Marked by Pageantry in London

May 28 reports from London describe Empire Day celebrations featuring official speeches, display of the Union Jack, and promotions of imperial unity with prominent figures delivering addresses to assembled crowds.

London

Auctioneer and Property Salesman Advert in Innisfail

Live auctioneer and property salesman listed with a name and brief description. Includes references to a depot, Fox Park, and street details in Innisfail. No clear dates or prices provided. fragmentary OCR text.

Drackenbury Cc Dacre Depoat Rite Fox Parikentare Eaith Street Innisfail

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