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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 29, 1922

Page

4

Threat of Hughes Policy Split Alarms Wealdie Sugar Growers

A political letter warns of a government sugar policy clash as Prime Minister Hughes tours the North. It cites support for a five year renewal and higher aid, noting industry figures from Herbert River to Monaman Mill and urging national unity behind sugar growers’ demands.

Hughes Hua Bas Suger Queensland Herbert River Monaman Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations Calimas Hew South West Australia Commonwealth Draper Nck Mose Gallesques

Tender invitation for supplies to rest home committee

Tenders invited by the Rest Home Committee for supplies at Wiger Tom Bare. Close Tuesday. Deposit required in bank loan form or banker’s certificate. Suppliers must submit tender with an average 7 percent margin.

Wiiger Couch

Notice of Resolution on Wharfage Project in Cairns Asks Approval

Notice states a resolution will be moved by Megataby Boe for a sum of 295000 to erect ferro concrete wharfage works. It specifies 340 feet of wharf, plant and speciation details, and an opening section. The meeting is set for the twenty sixth day of the month at the Board office on Late Street, Cairns.

Stree Cairns Menes Draper Ltd H. Draper

Arrivals list includes numerous captains and sailors

A large roster of names appears in arrival notices listing many captains and sailors such as Shartend, Bell, Martin, McGill, Smee, Neilson, Stone, Gane, Crawford, Brady, Hyatupy Harris, Gilford Fordham, Lieut Bell, Justice Mair, and others. Exact ships or dates are not specified. The fragmentary text suggests a muster or passenger list from a southern port with varied spellings and incomplete entries.

Wryteema Shartend Southern Porte Pay Sonera Mesdamen Bell Martin Wile Fame Senait Child Shea Lid Crawford Dodds Brady Grima McMunie Smee Neilson Stone Gane McGill Infant Ery Cire Sette Canucks Posie Croan Alisa Hyatupy Harris Coling Stone Gan Rs Mila Harmton Fear Evane Groker Monon Lauria Frazer Gimbery Avie Dalito Ben Calton Reach Dearing Couves Fl Nicholas Combrice Johnstone Shar~rin Ramsey Kaiba Bet Maeib Ealleon Uavenrdine Leon Jeanards Densto Kallialees Binter Ruthenders Walton Franke

Appointment to fill Adamson's Senate seat in Queensland

Brisbane May 28 Mr Joby McDonald editor of the Standard has on the nomination of the State Government been appointed to the vacancy in the Senate vice the late John Adamson The appointment requires ratification by the State Parliament and if confirmed will extend to the next Federal elections when he will go to the poll The Tasmanian sector will be called upon to choose four Senate representatives McDonald recently headed the Labour plebiscite to elect the party's free candidates for the Senate He rallies to select another candidate.

Brisbane Joby McDonald Ctandard Vecany Senate Joh Adamson Sheasland Calle Pon McDonald Tabor Elegans Labor Party Charlton Queenalant Lng Minitry Poe Pate Tiamment Aioe Hughes

Admiral Sime calls for Pacific defense funding

Sang Banton reports Admiral Sime urging Congress to fund Cuatn and other Pacific defenses to avoid being unprepared for war. He stresses naval strength as vital to national welfare and urges timely appropriation before a potential conflict.

Sang Banton Sime Nwech Congress

Admiral's Warning and Trinity Bay Dredge Arrives

The Trinity Bay dredge arrived at Cairns Friday night after overhaul. Weather affected the voyage near Ray and Maroochy. An unusual discovery of a white shirt and old clothing in a forward hatch led to an awkward incident as crew members retrieved items.

Trinity Bay Cairns Shane Ray Maroochy Neoul Focker Hana

Public Auction Notice for Furniture Sale

An advertisement announces a public auction of furniture at Florence Street on the forthcoming Wednesday. The event is organized by Maes Woe ward and Calder, with bids opening on the date set. The sale includes various items from the household of Sergi MacDonald and others. The auctioneer promises a wide selection and expects strong attendance.

Camniture Maes Calder Tremines Florence Street Weiner Zajim Flintschaui MacDonald Taapec iWon

Initiation at Best Home and North Queensland Dinner

An initiation is extended to all 6 wed soldiers and relatives. Members of the ATP attend at the Best tonic for afternoon tea with the Prime Minister. News covers the Prime Minister’s remarks on North Queensland settlers, a luncheon, and Canegrowers’ remarks. Cairns society notes include visitors from the South Wales Institute of Journalists and Mr Bailey’s stay at Hides Motel.

ATP South Wales Institute Cairnn Gailey Rockhampton Sh Gn Bailey Cooktown the Herald Baile Hides Motel Wil Aid Sydney Levuke

Death of William Ross in Mareeba recalls Mt Carbine mining days

William Ross died at Mareeba early Saturday morning. A well known figure in Mt Carbine and nearby mining towns, he had recently retired from active service due to ill health and leaves a widow and children. His remains were interred at Mareeba cemetery in a large district gathering paying last respects.

Willian Ross Mareeba Mt. Carbine Mesare Jack & Newell

Water Power Scheme Promises Rapid Progress

Mr Morris spoke on Frnd about a water power plan, noting simple engineering could enable completion in two years. He urged those unfamiliar with the project to learn its details, comparing costs of maintaining hydro plants with other schemes and highlighting the Barron Faliste cage estimate around £100.

Morris Mor- Tie Aga

Sound Farming Proposition and Lively Opera Society Notes

A fragmented report covers a Tuesday sale of H Draper Ltds farm for price terms and yields, alongside a plea for support of the Cairne Alma mater Operatic Society and details of rehearsals for The Belle of New York. The piece mentions production details, personnel changes, and the need for capital to aid charitable institutions in town.

Caleme Operacio Cairne Almalear Operatic Society Belle of Wweek FY. McCallum Manges MY. T. Gry Carey Ates Gwen

Federal Election Prospects and Party Activity

Federal election prospects loom as MPs anticipate rising party activity before Parliament opens. Reports note expected policy shaping, budget cuts, and salaries under review, with no fixed date for the session yet.

Damaged Carage Scene Begs For Inspection

A distorted report describes a fire damaging a careae and nearby structures. It mentions three killed and twenty wounded as blaze crews battled the inferno last night. Authorities urge arrivals to inspect a full range of samples and price lists for reconstruction.

Deri If Party And Dance Draws Crowd

Patrons enjoy a lively evening with music and dancing at a local event. The report notes affordable prices at various stalls and mentions the departure of Mr Hughes from Mabinds with his wife and children amid a sea of flashbulbs from onlookers.

Deri Hughes Mabindsecular

Accidents and Events Share Redlynch News and Sales

A fragmented local notice set details a property sale at Redlynch Town along with a Friday accident involving a boy named Expedt and Mr Wilson Trevi. The item mixes business ads for millinery and fabrics with a report of the incident and shop listings in a single page snippet.

Redlynch Town Gorwil BC Stet Bari Redlynchr Ral Chaian Wilson Trevi Jean

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