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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
5
Council details city wide plague response costs and school disinfection plans. Aldermanic debate centers on methods including fumigation with sulphur and formalin. Health officials report infected rats and cleanup operations across several streets with sparing detail on casualties.
In Sydney on November 1 the City Council discusses urgent rat control measures amid escalating urban carnage concerns. Residents urge swift action as council weighs public health options and budget allocations.
An earlier letter from the executive urged the Parramatta Reserve be used as show grounds. The Town Clerk referenced a Park Committee note, signatures from nearby property owners were gathered, and a lease proposal for the reserve was supported. The council planned urgent action to secure improvements and clarify responsibilities.
Property notes describe sugar farms and scattered holdings near Innisfail including 150 acres of sugar land, 30 acres in care, and other farm assets in Dediniy Hambledon and Mal rea. It lists hotel leases, blocks of improved allotments, and town properties such as houses on Lumby Street and Martyn Street with terms for term leases and utilities.
The letter from Ann ChampeliNeon cites Unionist insistence on no coercion of Ulster and pledges to maintain the stance. Lloyd George and Lloyd George allied figures pledge support for a peaceful settlement through concessions, with Parliament to discuss terms after publication.
Reports from Washington indicate a pivotal conference session on postwar policy. Key topics include Hughes proposals, Britain’s wartime role, and a U S plan tied to a ten year period while drafting details in committee. President Harding attends a Memorial event as a symbol of national unity.
Plan presented in Paris critiques Britain and France naval accord. M Pertinax argues Britain may alter the plan to separate Britain from any alliance with France, with consequences for French interests.
At Rosehill Sydney on November 13 the Maiden Handicap led with Brakenpoar defeating Galahad by a neck after a tight finish. The Flying Welter saw Sir Maitland beat Dornoch in a two length margin with Cool 4 fourth. In the Nursery Handicap Soorak and Lyndlolai placed narrowly with Wheat Scrip close behind. Dewar’s note referenced factory and blending Scotch.
Fragmentary OCR text references Rosehill Mandical, Catonea, Grey Arrow, Pretty Habry, Nad halt Hength, and events or horses at Parramatta Mile. Numerous names appear in disjoint phrases with scattered times and placements, indicating a horse racing card with multiple entries and outcomes.
The Caras Bath reopening featured a decorated enclosure and a crowd including many women watching races. Mayor presided with Aldermen Hing, Winkworth, David Morgan, and Wilks present. The event opened with Cal Carina Band music and a prize program, including a 100 yard handicap won by Lyons and a ladies 100 yard title by Muriel Osterlund, amid plans for future improvements and support from local officials.
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