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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1924
Page
6
A chaotic scene unfolds as officials address a workers strike with warnings and court orders. Key figures include Justice Powers directing the union to return to talks while police monitor the conflict at the plant. The event ends with tensions rising and workers withdrawing from the line.
A large Auckland fire consumes a warehouse and damages surrounding buildings as crews fight to control the blaze. Firefighters report fierce heat and smoke, with reports of collapsed ceilings and fears for nearby materials and infrastructure. No injuries are confirmed in the readable text, but operations continue at the scene into the night.
The text discusses South Africa, parliamentary cuts, and impressions of the country. It mentions Senatorial duties, variables affecting the people, and the impact of agrarian issues on urban municipalities. Names and specific figures appear, with references to cultivation and registration statistics.
An damaged OCR snippet describes a retin Italianate senaatlan at Wailuy and a Bare fat's foundry, with references to Sarnia, Witt Sirhan, and a mixed sequence of names. The text is garbled, but hints at a betweenness of events and a planned activity involving mastery and a date or performance.
The Atherton Hospital committee discussed two donations of 4250 each to fund the hospital project. Details include arranging payments, securing a septic tank system, blueprints, and consulting engineers to proceed with the building works and financing plan.
A chaotic incident at Rose Hill Stable involved alleged capture and mistreatment of numerous horses. Witnesses describe responders removing terrified animals as conditions deteriorated, with medical and shelter staff coordinating care for injured and traumatized animals and noting distress among workers and bystanders.
A Toowoomba report describes a mother inflicting fatal wounds on her husband and children after a violent confrontation. The narrative portrays the accused’s actions and the grim aftermath at the family residence, with investigators noting blood evidence and wounds on the victims.
Burhawe reports a strike dispute involving the Wyandra crew and Employers' Association over overtime payments. The union charges noncompliance with a clause on overtime for late boat departures, while owners argue work cargo was not completed and no extra pay is due. Burke filed the issue with Marine Superintendent on October 13 and warned it could become a test case.
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to a Sydney inquiry into corrupt ballots and a letter to Mr Theo from Mrs Binche Shagleton of Mark. The text hints at pressure to attend the inquiry and to provide information about Labor Party rumors prior to federal elections. Details are garbled and unclear.
The Berlin cor respondent reports on a company formed to apply Anton Fletcher’s principles of fuelless power. The story describes a trial of a propulsion method claimed to render coal unnecessary, highlighting government scrutiny and the potential impact on industry and energy supply.
Reports from Cairo detail Egyptian student demonstrations spilling into public space as Zaghul withdraws resignation and the royal cabinet faces pressure. Police raid premises, while British authorities monitor the unrest as the palace and parliament react.
Babinda captain Keminis top scored with 49 while Percy Hom and Jack Valentine contributed useful runs as Babinda posted 250. Gordonvale’s bowlers showed form but Babinda fielded well, with a tight bowling spell from the paceman and strong fielding keeping the visitors limited. The return match brewed suspense as both sides aimed to claim the win.
The Direwt of Suent deperiment indicates a strong season for Queensland with full capacity operations and high demand for auger, while Machay mollis shows rising production. A forecast of 468,000 tons of yaw musrar is set, exceeding the 1917 record of 107,000.
A garbled notice from a late 19th century match highlights junior fixtures, selections, and a committee meeting at Malands. It lists names such as Lawson and Evann, discusses cricket and wicket issues at Taraali, and mentions a matinee scheduled for Matanda versus Yujure with officials resolving venue details.
A weathered report of a cricket match at Victoria Piet Janie with Hendry, Elin, and Liddiewt prominent in the field. Woolley bowled effectively, Freeman and Hearne scored, and Wily Freeman contributed. The piece mentions team selections, bounties, and improvised extras amid a turbulent day.
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