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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

5

GO SLOW AT INNISFAIL PREMIER'S STATEMENT DELAYED

Patchy text reports a Premier’s statement on a Thursday Brisbane schedule. References to Innisfail, shipping, railway construction and industry issues describe a conference between representatives and leaders to resolve town trouble. Mentions Theodore, Central Sugar, and efforts to speed a resolution through a temporary conference this week.

Branaire Theadare Tal Shivninw Cove Genet Sugad Theodore Tampurzary

Ku Klux Klan Outrage Reports Stir U S Capital

Washington reports the White House refusing to authorize statements on Klan outrages. Barker and Daughtery release denials while Louisiana is urged to handle the crisis. paralleled by a flood of clippings from across the nation. The public reaction grows as events in Louisiana intensify.

Washington White House Barker Cabtede Daughtery Han Louisiens Ie Riv Kho Klan Lagyrane Pather Ku Klux’ Klan Lowisiana

Wireless regulations grant freedom to amateur operators

Melbourne November 22 reports the arm regulations of wireless communication in the Commonwealth, approved by the Governor General in council, effective from December 13. The regulations provide greater freedom to amateur operators than since the war, enabling genuine experimental work without seriously affecting others.

Melbourne Commonwealth Governie-Leneral i Council Merary

Stolen gold at mine in Kalgoorlie

Stolen gold weighing 1100 pounds was taken from a mine near Kalgoorlie on November 2. thieves entered through a brick wall hole in the strong room and removed the gold. Police are investigating. Also reports ministerial statements on repatriation costs and a social event invitation at the Exchange Hotel from November 17 to November 19 with a full program of attractions.

Kalgoorlie

Privileges question clouds New Scotland legislative council

A disputed privilege case involves Mayor MacDermott and Chief Mawie in the Privileges of the Council inquiry. Witnesses describe tensions around a late hour confrontation and alleged information against the challengers leading to investigations led by the council and ensuing motions.

Priviegs MacDermott Mawie Ates Wey Renal Cman Alan Challenert MacDermory Beers Pete Robert Lowe Cramune Ord

Peace talks and Turkish demands shadow plenary session

The article reports on November 22 that Kemalist authorities push for equal footing with other powers at the plenary conference. Poincare Mussolini and Curzon discuss, while three commissions prepare on territories military questions and economics. Turkish goals include parity, seats in committees, and defined caps for its representatives.

Marbess Cureot Wenor Garren M. Flarreres Frame Ting

Mystery House Death in Cardiff Laundry Case

A grisly finding in a Cardiff Chinese laundry near a building known as Mystery House reveals a dead Chinaman in a wet room with a Hosed figure. Police and doctors worked hours as whispers of a staged murder surfaced amid reports of a pretty English girl and claims of cyanide poisoning.

Mystery House

GYMPIE FOREST BURNT OUT AND FIGHTS CONTINUE

Reports from Wayne to-day say Narrandera and Leeton regions faced fierce fires with 25000 to 50000 acres affected and 20000 birds killed as crews battled to protect orchards and farms. In Mars Valley near Brisbane foresters noted dry conditions with cradling leaves and a parch atmosphere as five guards fought flames. The Forest Service warned fires are linked to regenerated forest and urged vigilance to save property and watersheds.

Ant Fife Coonembie Harris Gympie Brisbane Mars’ Valley Sweirr Mars” Valley

Taxation on stock natural increase for cattle owners

Melbourne reports a change in Federal Income Tax rules allowing stock owners to select a declared value for natural increase within set minimum and maximum limits. The department urges immediate selection of a value for various stock types, to be applied to all future years.

Melbourne Faken Department Awnern Ca

NS W Iron Trades Idle Amid Decline In Demand

Iron trades workers in To the decline face widespread idle days as struggles in the sector show little sign of action. Sighted work stoppages hint at sectional strikes that may risk solid gains for workers and tempers in the industry.

Cates Iron Trades

Affray on the Rand Leaves Two Natives Dead Near Johannesburg

A chaotic clash near Johannesburg ended with two Native men killed amid a melee as police attempted arrests. Hundreds of locals confronted white police forces with stones and thrown objects while shots were fired overhead, but no decisive action followed.

Rand Johannesburg

Townsville Police Raid Sequel

Townsville police raid continues as court hears charges against several defendants. Names listed include Mahoney, Stevens, Mahoney, Boner, Shaw, and Smith amid ongoing proceedings reported by Our Correspondent.

Townsville

Trades Hall Scene in Sydney Police Arrests After Vandalism

In Sydney on November 22 Trades Hall was pelted with stones leaving several windows broken. An angry man was identified as a claimant likely out of work. He reportedly fled after the attack and later admitted the act to constables. He allegedly exclaimed I wish to God I had blown the place up. The arresting officer described the accused as having confessed to the vandalism.

Sydney Ageese Rajar Daniel Flood

Bakery Workers Seek Bread Making and Spastry Reform

A.W.U. filed with the Industrial Registrar Mr. Comerford to insert bread making and pastry cooking provisions for the Northern Division. The application argues for the employer’s family to perform baker’s tasks, reduced hours, daytime work, Sunday work, and pre-marting tasks to be deemed work under the award. The witnesses or directions are to be heard before Justice Beir on Thursday, December 2, 1922.

Fowmaville Comerford A.W.U Malta Stice | Beir

Fire Brigade Mishap at Seshane Nov 2

Fire brigade mishap report from Seshane describing a South Brisbane unit working with 104 small fires near Ngee Brome motor engine. The motor lary damaged extensively and a quantity of oil and oxygen related equipment appeared burned. A fire occurred nearby causing additional alarm but no fatalities reported.

South Brisbane Wate Wae Vacuum Oi Co Siebran

Insolvency Hearing For Miner Blartin In Townsville

Townsville November 2 before the Register Charles Camserford presided at the Supreme Court on a miner named Blartin who was adjudged insolvent. The Public Curator was appointed trustee. The meeting of creditors and the statement of the weighted assets were set for December.

Townsville Chas. Camserford Supreme Court Mervah John Blartin Mungars Wes Wes Appol Meial Creditore

Damaging Hail Affects Wheat Farmers in Warwick District

A severe hailstorm in Warwick District on November 22 damaged wheat crops across Goladfield, Wall, Stanthorpe, Pinaworth and Elm Vale. Two deaths and multiple injuries reported nearby. Wheat growers in affected areas may seek compensation under the Wheat Board compulsory insurance scheme. A lightning strike felled a farm hand at Taines Fairy but the worker recovered by morning.

Warwick Goladfield Hailetones Sa Ares Ki ‘Olver Raulte Stanthorpe Pye Errand Elm Vale Pinaworth

Cruelty Case Supposed Spark in Sydney Woman Tale

Fragmentary European clipping reports a Sydney woman linked to alleged cruelty to a child. Readable fragments mention an unnamed year old and disturbing conduct with unclear details amid a chaotic OCR render.

Sydney Womak

Financial success of the Brisbane Show

Report from the 4th Annual Meeting of the Anionational Association for Lifelong Excellence highlights the exhibition’s financial strength with audience attendance and earnings cited. A misconduct allegation noted but details are unclear, and the session adjourned after a preliminary report on funds and proceedings.

NS W Shipping Strike Poses Serious Extension

A serious interruption to day occurred as the Commonwealth Government steamer Bonnah aimed to sail from Sydney with a crew reluctant to back the undertaking. The line faced potential ten weeks of stoppage as the crew demanded compliance with award conditions and the manager, under pressure, faced a clash over terms with the clerical workers.

Sion Sydney Commonwealth Forthoorng Ae Aero

Tram Blaze Shuts Wey Town Route In Overnight Fire

An unclear OCR fragment describes a tram blaze in Wey Town affecting transit. It mentions Meldtvet Deivred and Thosude & Ingeardett with a uintified scene of emergency action and a route area around 264M. Details are fragmentary but indicate a significant fire disruption to tram service.

Thosude Ingeardett Chile

Opening of Parliament at Westminster

London reports the new Parliament assembled with Mr J H Whitley stating the agenda and seating allocations for the session. Lloyd George and followers attended the Lords to hear the commission opening Parliament read as members settled in the Gallery and the chamber began proceedings.

Westminister London J. FH. Whitley Aleciad Lloyd George Aval de Ganeesy Howe of Lords

Pithy Wire Fare Amid Fragmented News Bits

Rest of the news items present a garbled wire service flavor with scattered phrases about wireless cable and telephone topics. Names and clear events are missing, leaving only cryptic references to Liberals and figures like Wade, with no coherent report or outcome.

Wireles Cable Phone

Chinese Pirates Near Macao Hold Up British Vessel

A fragmented report describes Chinese pirates attacking a British ship near Macao. The text mentions a schooner or barque called Saint and other terms, with details garbled but noting a private sun captain and other crew members involved in the incident.

Strampa Macao

Unity Call In Inverenns Political Meet

A disputed text reports a drive for unity among opposition forces in Inverenns amid Labour and Communist tensions. Leaders including Mr Charles Taylor and Mr Theodore advocate a combined convention to present a single platform against the government, with General Glasgow named president of the convention and parliamentary committee discussions under way.

Charles Taylor Rome Sean de Feerie Taylor Fevrn Nationaliata Theodore Mr. Peterwa Tilly Sid Ian Eapy Appiasiae Elphinston Ferenten Wiliam Ginagow Jackson Les Serange General Glagow Messrs. C. S. Murray ET. Dell Glasgem Maxwell Mia el ‘Guermtand Eentsland Green Towns Stiller Prsinee Gee Serres Mount Queensland

Body Found in Melbourne Tragedy Amid Unclear Details

The report notes a death linked to a shocking event in Melbourne. Police are investigating, seeking clarity on the circumstances and any potential suspects. Read later updates for a clearer account of the incident and involved parties.

Melbourne

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