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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
5
Townsville reports say Connelly seeks rat control in Chinatown amid calls for extra manpower and policing. Brisbane notes a serious plague case and Sydney wires report a bubonic rat catch raising health department concern as authorities push fumigation and cargo scrutiny.
London dispatch reports Ulster Volunteers reemerge in Belfast during a fragile truce attempt. The session centers on a confidence vote in the government policy, with the anti politely armed faction facing defeat 49 to 43.
An ill-fated road trip to Brisbane ended with a near 2000 mile drive as the main car failed. The ambulance crew disinfected on arrival while the driver recovered, but the journey underscored the strain on emergency services and suggested future use of a dedicated ambulance unit for similar tasks.
London reports salvage efforts for Langentic after a marine incident off the Irish coast. The bullion valued at 45,000,000 is involved in the salvage operation under cover of winter conditions and protected by maritime authorities.
The Victoria despatch to Hong Kong departs on the 28th with arrival planned at Cairns and Melbourne. A bomber damages port facilities while a voyage to Townreth is planned, and Samuel Allen Berit is noted among arrivals.
Melbourne race day reports a turbulent hurdle event with Lional Attwil and Harvest King among the leaders, Purser and The Rover close pursuit. The field battled rough riding as Purser and Amancola staged strong finishes, while Sitter Olive faltered amid the chaos.
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