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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1922
Page
8
A Harbor Board meeting discussed bids for a conveyor system to move sugar from mills to storage, evaluating tenders from Loplastiioy Co. and others. Engineers estimated costs around 70 000 with power and haulage needs and urged a timely decision to ensure shipment throughput.
Discussion at the Harbor Board revisits the iE Conveyor project with bidders Gibson Battle and Co Tit and others. Freeman outlines costs for labour power and interest, with Draper and Boult offering power and guaranteed running arrangements ahead of a Sydney meeting.
A NSW Seamen's Union meeting threatens a mass withdrawal of crews from the Union Steamship Co vessels. The Australian members are urged to stay out to avoid a general strike, with specific ships and departures noted. New Zealand seamen oppose certain actions while awaiting further talks.
Cables from London report Conservative strength with Labour and Liberal gains. Notable outcomes include defeats of George cabinet members and Winston Churchill. prohibition wins as Labour and Liberal splits affect results. String of recounts and close margins mark the early countrywide vote count.
A Brisbane deputation presented resolutions supporting adult franchise and local government elections. The Mayor submitted a test proposal, with Mr Stopford accepting the task and promising vigilance. Discussions covered valuation, leasehold and freehold issues, and possible cabinet attention to reform before proceeding with elections.
The article lists twelve Senate nominees from parties including Country Party Labor and Nationalist at Brisbane and Toowoomba and names candidates such as Austin Bruce Jensen Crawford and McDonald. It notes groupings for electoral flow and mentions indep endent options and a promise that two representatives per region would be chosen under the party system.
Reports from Karowsh dated November 17 describe cattle losses and fires in the Northern Barnett area as authorities note worsening conditions. The passage also covers market details on electroplated ware, silverware imports, and tariff notes from Mackay & Co Ltd, with references to customs data and shipments.
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