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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
8
A fragmentary 19th century poultry piece discusses incubation, breeding, cleanliness, and care for hens and eggs. It mentions dust, temperatures, and the importance of proper feeding and housing, with scattered references to equipment and routines for poultry production.
London reports outline a near agreement on a German disarmament timetable to be sent to Germany via note to the League. The Reparations Commission meets May 24 to assess Germany’s compliance with the Dawes plan and to plan final disarmament milestones, including Cologne evacuation. Discussions stress French and British views on coercion and the pace of disarmament, with forecasts of factories and armament production and a potential September timing for cooling the disarmament episode.
Rumors persist of an early general election as ministers deny plans while political circles hint at a surprise rush vote. Analysts note government leverage over industrial issues and opposition divisions as the calendar tightens potential polls as soon as September.
Ambiguous reports from London on May 28 mention Western Australia officials and banks weighing sanctions and gold export concerns amid debate over investment resources. The piece hints at government actions and market reactions while noting international financial pressures.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses a radical labor movement in New South Wales aiming to unite industries under a common object while resisting public debt. It mentions a warlike stance, large undertakings, and a focus on banks and wholesale trades as targets of reform.
Captain Wilkins spoke at a wool growers convention in Arislane on May 28. He urged investigation into meteorological conditions affecting weather in the South Polar regions and encouraged Australian financial support for the project to gain potential advantages.
London experts report unsettled conditions as planes land and pack ice forms, while military officials discuss dispatching search aeroplanes. Oslo notes milder weather easing war anxieties and the defense minister signals readiness to act.
A cattle train near Brockhill Station eight miles from Townsville derailed after a misread curve on a bridge. The wrecked wagons spilled cattle, the guard’s compartment survived, several animals were killed and many injured. The line was cleared with engineers and the general manager supervising. Local authorities investigated the cause.
An injured man says he was savagely attacked by a man at the Darlinehue chop shop. He suffered a battered head and facial injuries and was admitted to hospital in serious condition. Further depositions are to be taken tomorrow.
In Brisbane on May 28 the faculty confirms that the rules for matriculation in the arts with all specified restrictions are to remain in force for 1025. The law faculty will follow permanent rules drawn after appointing a master or professor to oversee the process.
A party led by Mr James Thorn visits the Falls near Halifies to inspect works and discuss plans. The delegation, including members from Cordwell Sture and Levee, will tour the area and assess the site for future development.
A report on fodder crop trials at Carleen with new cowpea and sorghum varieties. The Groit cowpea shows superior yield and forage quality, with harvests from late 1924 to spring 1925 reaching tens of tons per acre. A new Honey Sorghum variety, developed with the Agriculture Department, demonstrated high sweetness and promising fodder yields, with seed available from Mr. Hansen.
The article outlines a claim that Mary Queen of Scots was unjustly judged. It cites Ainsworth Mitchell who analyzes documents as an editor and analyst. He asserts that the trial letters were forged and Mary’s guilt should be cleared based on scientific examination.
A summary of the May 28 discussion by the conference of State and Commonwealth experts on improving dairy herds and raising the dairy industry's standard. The Commonwealth plans to test and implement enhanced practices at an early date.
Melbourne May 2 Mr Bruce at a civic reception in Bundigo warned that inadequate road maintenance threatens locals and urged combined action by Commonwealth and States. He doubted the Commonwealth would extend beyond the two £200,000 grants already provided.
Melbourne detectives raided a St Kilda house at night and recovered jewellery valued between £40 and £40 alleged stolen from fashionable homes. One piece worth at least £21 seized. a thief who was dissatisfied with his share provided information.
Briv bane firm of solicitors Messrs Thenne and Macartney sued by George Shiavas and wife for £2000 in damages for alleged negligence in the conduct of business connected with the purchase of land and premises in Adelaide Street City. Plaintiffs claim they entered into an agreement to buy W Wicke furniture warehouse for £14008 with lease terms for five years at LM a week, alleging defendants mishandled the matter.
Innisfail court hears a female defendant charged with vagrancy. Sub Inspector Melton notes the defendant has lived as a wanderer here, and the magistrate says she may be discharged if she cannot prove money earned honestly. He warns she should leave and avoid further trouble.
A meeting of the National Council of Woolgrowers presided by A H Whittingham discussed marketing to stabilize prices and financing. The press was told final decisions would be announced after the conference. Opinions split between pastoralists and grazing farmers for a cooperative system.
Sydney reports severe flood damage across New South Wales with residents displaced and communications cut. Rivers and creeks overflow, crops ruined, and rescues continue as floods drive people from Goullwen Dengendore and Caurrandooley. Government aid appeals follow.
Dr Earte Pare reports tender results on surrendering Commonwealth loan holdings totaling about two million pounds. Treasury aims to buy more, but holders accept roughly 44 percent on their investments. Conversion loan of about 6 million referenced. details to follow as arrangement progresses.
The Rajah of Jodphur or Indian prince travels with his four wives on a ten week visit to England. Wealthy passengers aboard the ship homeward bound from Bombay include many elites. The entourage arrives in London and travels via sedan chairs and poll cars while a reported 20 wives await the Maharaja.
Brisbane reports a Melbourne High Court appeal over mispunctuation in the Fruit Marketing Act. The Attorney General notes a comma shift near the word only affects the tendering and transport provisions under Queensland authority.
Brisbane May 24 ministers with North Queensland experience rejected Major Scatmeys claim at the Salvation Army Congress that the North was to be founded as a great seat. Gillies described it as a libel, insisting mining communities were law abiding and well behaved. Moraw denied the accusation and defended government names and actions.
A garbled report references the cost of living with mentions of groceries and prices. It cites a statistician and various locations and items, but many names and terms are unreadable or scrambled, leaving an incomplete summary of the discussed prices and factors.
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