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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1921
Page
4
In loving memory of Gunner W D Coombes Our son and brother killed in action in Hillery Franc Wic Converted by his loving parents brothers and sisters
Sydney reports mixed metal prices with copper and electrolytes quoted in shorthand. The fragment mentions London trading, forward notes, and various unit prices, but the text is garbled and many figures are unclear.
Brisbane reports heavy fodder shipments and fluctuating prices as buyers push for 5/3 and 4 mand consignment options. Citizens discuss government schemes to enable home ownership, paint drying benefits, and protective measures against dampness and pests in a broader effort to improve living standards and economic resilience.
Fragmentary article lists ships Cairns including The Nautilus and The Commonwealth Steamer Karuah and mentions forthcoming association meetings. Schedule notes show a gathering at 10 30 a.m. on Sunday and a committee meeting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
In London on May 29 a government backed plan seeks a temporary wage framework for miners and owners. Proposals include a national wage board or tribunal, binding for 12 months, with eventual profit to wage distribution and a ration pool concept. Parliament would compel arbitration if talks fail, miners announce reversion to district associations.
A long fragmentary report cites the Dio Farmers League campaign against middlemen with a focus on a meeting and a promise of reorganizing marketing. It mentions a furniture sale at Mc Mahon and Co on Enke Street and a fire brigade response to a bakery blaze. It notes related notes on local auctions and public notices.
Report from the Apohan border at Allahadad on May 2 notes heavy cross border migration due to Arawakit and worsening economic conditions. Authorities warn of potential serious hostilities and foresee a future reduction in trade and security along the frontier.
Fragmented text mentions an auction event and property sale with uncertain names and dates. Readable items reference a public notice about an auction and compliance by local authorities. Further specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Ailing Toa hota receives medical care as Birtes withdraws from a muting episode. Companion Koy for Neweier remains near, while doubts arise about the plan. Huigurs propose Birtles should receive treatment during an exploration in the count.
Unclear OCR text references a Norway/VTA event with names and addresses distorted. Mentions a strike, pay, and a transportation or land mission agency with a noon event at a location on Netardus 44 in Whitny. No clear facts or coherent narrative emerge.
The report alleges widespread fraud connected to bond sales and land transfers involving soldiers. Officials, including Treasury, face inquiries into improper grinding of bonds and cash advances, with disputed claims of harm to soldiers and calls for investigation.
Fragmentary report indicates indecision in the American Senate over naval aid and President's discretion on quick construction pending conference. Mentions invitation to all Nations and sending representatives to act for the President at Cornell.
An Irish crisis report notes Sinn Fein influence surrounding the Dail and Customs House, while British forces plan heavy reinforcement to Ireland. Archbishops call for a national day of prayer on June 26 as governments debate removal of troops and measures against rebels amid mounting casualties and property damage.
A distorted overseas report claims Hungarian leaders face calls for immediate elections and a purge of the Hapatueg dynasty amid civil unrest. The piece references a demand for a new government and harsher measures by irredentist factions.
In Charleville, many men from diverse trades are out of work as the pastoral industry stalls and wages fall. Labor shortages hinder improvement, low station prices cut tallow and stores, and crime rises with thefts and a hospital case after a store incident. A grazier, Joe Conners, died by self poisoning. Police report ongoing incidents and regional unrest.
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