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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
8
Brisbane reports sugar production for the season rising from 40 to 515,000 tons with early forecasts showing yields potentially exceeding initial estimates. Export quantity hinges on wet seasons and global prices, while 60 percent of the crop is reserved for Australian consumption and export terms adjust with market shifts in Cuban prices.
In Townsville on November 18 the Supreme Court processed cases including Charles Miller found not guilty of a murder attempt at Giru. Charles Lee, a Chinese storekeeper, was wounded in an August shooting. Francesco Flores pleaded guilty to a cheque fraud of £12 10s 6d at Huehenden. A second forgery plea followed and, with a concurrent twelve month sentence, the offender was jailed at Stewart's Creek Gaol for robbery charges.
The Mesobilu Di-tret Peeerene Association led by secretary Marston Mayers urged authorities to rename the Mooliba station to Bartle Frere, citing confusion with other railway and postal addresses. They requested action after a meeting with the Railway Commissioner last August and urged proper authorities to approve the change for Bartle Frere.
Rain fell across Sub-traimeal divisions in the 24 hours ending 9 am with scattered showers in the eastern paths of the southwestern division. Morven 138 and other stations logged notable totals. Herberton 92 was the largest. Extensive morning cloudiness covered the southwest, with a few places recording thunder. Pacific Slope saw scattered clouds and light showers at Sandy Cane. elsewhere, fine weather prevailed.
A readers’ note from Innisfail reports intensely hot weather with the Lonesan district under clear skies at times. Some areas saw cloud cover and a few showers in late places.
A Sunday evening clash at Pekin between Italian guards and East Yorks troops newly arrived to relieve Lowal Northlands left several Yorks stabbed, one seriously. Loyal ranks and a number of Yorks and Loyalists were confined next day as the incident unfolded amid chaotic pursuit and detentions.
The Returning Officer in Townsville says Dr. Nott leads by 136 votes at the close of today’s counting with 20,749 to 20,613 for Mott. Further counts continue in Mirani with about 1000 votes left to tally and over 1000 absentee votes upcoming.
Reports from Townsville detail ongoing voting around the Herbert contest. Milani leads early with absent vote totals still outstanding, while Barford’s margin narrows as results project a close race. Local centers show farming areas predominating among counts, with North Kromab a notable exception.
The article discusses returns and figures from an election, noting candidates Krishune Nav, Thompsar, Jensen Petre Riordan, Turley, Virrshand Now, and mentions a labor party reaction. It references debates over allegiances, predictions, and the Labor Party stance amid Communist criticisms and worker voting patterns.
Secretary to the Federal Treasury Joe R. Collins reported yesterday that postwar loan conversions and new cash totaled 2.771,400 and raised the overall holdings to about 19,000,000 pounds. The vast majority of subscribers who accepted the Treasurer’s offer are expected to redeem or convert soon.
A man was shot on Wharf Street this morning, receiving a forehead wound. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene and the assailant fleeing. the victim has shown some improvement and remains under medical care as authorities investigate.
Reported unrest surrounds a Melbourne ship the Port Suilver as crew members refuse to sail and join striking workers. Northumberland rivals faced arrests as police report a rash of unlawful conduct while authorities consider further action.
Fragmented text outlines a tense financial debate in Seoul focusing on monetary policy, debt repayment, inflation risk, and government stance. Mentions parties, ministries, and proposed reforms, with references to public funds and potential repayments amid domestic turmoil.
A fragmentary notice from a sedriew era source reports Mr FW McDorald seeking writ for £15,000 regarding Barton et terrae in the federal elections. The document mentions acceptance at an Eve Uke mart and outlines a contested election action tied to a candidate.
Fragmentary OCR reads jumbled notes on a political session. The text mentions Strasbourg style references and a debate in the chamber. No clear names or dates are recoverable from the readable fragments.
An ornate account details the death of Amantuna Lowes known as Samuels the Hene, shot by rival gangsters amid a vast funeral display. The scene recalls Chicago’s notorious gangster era with florid tributes, a silver casket, and thousands of mourners, touching on politics, law, and crime.
A South Johnstone Hospital board debate centers on appointing a resident surgeon. President and members discuss funding, platform promises, and whether to appoint a permanent resident doctor now, amid calls by AJL and hospital committee members for action.
The Labour Party moves an amendment to ratify the Locarno Treaty while backing the pact’s general aim and praising the renewed German capitulation and international relations. It warns that ratification hinges on a clear disarmament commitment and urges decisive measures to secure Britain’s adherence and participation in future agreements.
The German government seeks approval to back the Loewen Agreement and related treaties. Officials expect federal premiers to review the measures on Thursday as part of a broader plan involving aviation policy and parliamentary action.
A special Reuters dispatch from Deir ez Zor reports Syria remains volatile with convoys and armed detachments needed to move through roads in the Levant. Druse villages face confiscations and harassment, while North Syria stays calm despite overall tensions.
The seco reading of the money bill underwent moves by the attorney general and minister, noting debate over forms and audience, while references to interest bureaus and excessive committees emerged. The discussion touched on agencies and officials, with mentions of names and parliamentary steps in a tense session.
Fragmented OCR text notes a strike at a coal mine near Perth with labor unrest and police involvement. Mentions labor leaders and miners, a request for measures to maintain operations, and possible government or corporate mediation to keep workers at work.
A report describes an elderly man missing after crossing the Black River. Rescue efforts involve a community member named Peter and others seeking clues or a possible recovery in a tense rural setting.
In a brief dispatch from Matis Morocco, authorities report ongoing counter theft operations near Calidine Cove and Terni. The patrols focus on safeguarding coastal counters and deterring illicit activity as part of regional security efforts.
A contentious hospital board meeting focused on physician resignations and the handling of matters at the institution. Members discussed the resignations of key doctors, the vetting of replacements, and actions by the committee chair as the board decided on next steps and votes on pending personnel decisions.
William Brown, 55, long employed by Mr. Simart at Acadia Park farm Stratford, was found dead in the water near the Barrow bridge after Sunday night. An autopsy reported drowning as the cause. The funeral took place at St Mary Cemetery with local civic and employee tributes.
London reports Sir Arthur Reith advising Royal Society of Medicine on spectacles starting at forty five. He argues science varies with theory of life span, suggesting civil service tenure might aim for a forty two to forty four year span as a practical limit.
A corrupt scheme involving eleven port officials and associates led to death sentences for embezzlement of state property. Nearly a hundred port workers and traders faced charges or acquittals as the court proceedings spanned twenty days.
In a murky Assembly exchange, Mr Ler defends Donald Grant as a former minister, denying a smear and asserting the truth of a claim amid questions of loyalty and merit. The contentious debate centers on Grant’s past role and public perception.
A steamship named Loonape, sailing between New York and Jersey City, is seen ablaze near Delaware Breakwater eight miles off. The vessel was approaching the breakwater at full speed when smoke and fire were observed by distant observers.
The government plans to base wireless receiving sets for public use at Peel Lane. The project aims to provide pleasure and benefit to the people. Details are incomplete due to garbled text.
Perth Labour party plans to raise member salaries from four hundred to six hundred pounds. The Assembly recently debated an unnamed item and moved toward a proposed pay hike for members.
The advertisement touts Collins as a long established, high standard pharmacy. It promises efficient service and modern amenities with hallmarked prescriptions. It claims emergency availability day and night and offers post or rail goods for any destination.
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