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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
4
London reports the Lipire Variamentary Association passed a motion praising Dominions, navies, and armies of the British Commonwealth and Allies for sustained heroism. The note highlights closer bonds between overseas territories and the Motherland amid tribulation and a fight to preserve self governing rights.
Minister for Defence announces reception arrangements by the War Office for repatriated prisoners of war from Germany. Disembarkation at Dover Hull and Norwich, with reception camps and ALF stalls. Hospital care for injured or ill, and telegraphic updates on status to Melbourne for next of kin. Mail and parcels held in London for immediate delivery.
The New York Times argues it would be dangerous if Germany could reclaim Pacific islands and use them for coaling stations naval bases and air bases. It says New Zealand and Japan possessions threaten sea routes and trade safety while natives might be better off under Australian trusteeship as Lord Kery suggested Australia should oversee the Pacific.
London dispatches report Ambassador Chinda and Ambassador Matsui will represent Japan at the peace conference, signaling Tokyo's official direction for participation and diplomacy.
Vancouver reports Republican Senators meet to examine the reconstruction agreed by Congress to grant full rights and prerogatives to carry out their own program. The move targets President Wilson and his monopoly of congressional functions.
A Rotterdam message reports about 700 German troops garrisoned in Antwerp when the armistice was signed. Soldiers' councils seized control, red cockades blocked officers, and demobilisation was chaotic. Weapons were handed to Belgian civilians, with arms and planes discarded. Similar disorder occurred in Brussels.
Dispatch from London reports 2000 British prisoners crossing the frontier with many sent to hospital. At least twenty deaths tied to starvation fatigue and exposure as more prisoners follow.
British repatriated soldiers arrive from the Rhine under armistice terms. The group includes five Australians among officers and NCOs sent to Ripon for furlough while others go to camps at Rij from Hall for processing.
Amid talks on Limburg and liberal coalition plans, conservative and socialist factions appear likely to unite. In Berlin demonstrations marking a revolution drew thousands of troops marching to a Marseillaise procession.
Wellington reports demobilisation proceeding with relatively smooth progress across forces. Epidemic influenza hindered some units but overall manpower reductions proceed as plans outline.
Dispatches report German shelling near Beveriogex camp in Zelzinn, a Brisbane welcome for 100 wounded soldiers, and Australian Senate debates on the Electoral Bill in Melbourne. The bill advances through committee, with amendments debated and rejected, and an all-night sitting anticipated.
The new Swan representative Mr Corboy was introduced by Mr Tudor and sworn in, taking a seat beside Acting Miner for the Navy Mr Con Stig. The Acting Prime Minister spoke of Commonwealth aid to Dr Waite’s demonstrations on hookworm disease and possible cooperation with Queensland. Mr Fowler moved adjournment to address repeated tugs and related wartime concerns.
The report covers the Villiers Cup event featuring Ncarrington and Tatter Sall in a winter challenge. Highlights include competition results, standings, and notes on the anniversary within the cycling scene.
Debates in Parliament center on Mr Hughes and Mr Fowler over Australia’s representation at a conference. Government says it cooperates with Hughes and Cook while criticizing intrusive demands. Debate ends with a formal negative vote and delayed proceedings.
Sydney reports a notable divorce boom with records set in the current year as the trend gains momentum. Regional figures show rising marriage dissolution rates amid shifting social norms and economic pressures.
The scene centers on Mr. Gann leading Labor cheers as the Assembly awaits a no confidence motion set for the following day amid murmuring supporters and tense anticipation.
The Cairns Jockey Club plans a two day Cartemas week meeting with £175 prize money. Boxing Day and Saturday events are scheduled but the 30 November meeting is abandoned due to insufficient nominations.ENDIGO Nov 20 reports a single meeting with results and betting odds for Seabound, Red Signal, and other horses.
Garvey won the J. Dan trophy after top scores across four shoots with handicap. A Tudehope and H Lander tied for second place, splitting 10 shillings and 6 pence and 6 shillings respectively. W. Larsen and Crittenden also featured in the event with notable scores.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bank clerk death at a Jeyahot spot in Wabarbs. A new election sets the trial by jury aside, with looming delays and unclear evidence about alleged enticement and improprieties connected to the case.
Pauline Frederick stars in Mrs Dane's Defence with themes of intense humanity as audiences applaud her portrayal of a woman fleeing scandal. The program also features The Great Secret with Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne, Burton Holmes Travelogue, and Paramount Gazette, plus Ghosts of Vouceney and a tale of a seamstress in a separate feature.
A torn narrative follows a restless man who marries a poor woman named Stamsiress Roth Grahame after she warns him away from folly. He secures work in an engraving plant and paints his wife portrait while life and fortune shift through a selling of an inn and a lingering illness that claims his beloved. The tale ends with further tragedy and a quiet end.
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