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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1922
Page
5
Lloyd George outlines three aims guiding Britain's Near East policy. He defended wartime actions as resolute and necessary, lamenting Armenian suffering and praising Allied diplomacy. He pressed for a steady course to prevent further European catastrophe and uphold peace amid shifting alliances.
From our own Correspondent Atherton October 11 At the night s meeting of the Atherton Hospital committee it was decided to allot a committee callio to the hospital for the forthcoming year Henderson was granted for an annual dividend The Seance arrangement showed attendees with counts by gender and role The appointment of new committees was discussed and the slate names were listed for the ensuing March election
In Brisham on October 15 Lionel Powell, a Postmaster at Albion, and John Doyle of Ascot attempted to recover an oar from a submerged boat after it capsized during a crossing to Weedy Point. Doyle plunged to save the implement but perished as Powell and others struggled in rising danger, with one survivor reporting a final cry of being done.
A prisoner was pardoned while other sentences were reduced in a post trial adjustment. The report notes the altered terms and the granting authority, with no further details on names or specific offenses due to the damaged text.
The cotton delegation arrived in Brisbane late tonight to discuss a plan against rust and pests. Wood condemned Australian cotton's quality and urged stronger support for rational production and pest control measures to protect farmers and the industry.
Developments Saturday afternoon tied the Moore Park mystery to a murder charge. Police released a statement naming a man detained for inquiries as the suspect. Two witnesses reportedly heard a dull sound near the park the night the woman disappeared, then saw a man dragging a body toward a nearby shed.
The farewell performance of the Company featured two weddings. Tenor Maurice Jaffey and Eileen Moran tied the knot in a quiet Calms Registry ceremony after a long tour. Moran, from Melbourne, is the youngest daughter of Sita Bier Moran, with Jaffey famed for decades with the troupe. The event, kept discreet, saw a bachelor breakfast and a lavish cake, while guests gathered backstage at the Comal Cale Ball.
The Queensland Draughts Championship concluded on Saturday in Brisbane with Wes winning. Jack Bonham secured the win as the under 19 champion. The event featured age categories and competitive eliminations, ending in a close final.
The Swansea murders unfold with a grim sequence from child victims to a shooting at a hall. Trooper Hewerson slain, Carpenter arrested after a brutal struggle, bloodied and unkempt, amid a night of terror. Carpenter’s arm later amputated as inquiries continue and a coroner adjourns.
Reminder to horse owners that main events at the Mortman District Amateur Vockey Club Meeting on the 23rd will proceed after mail arrival tomorrow. Handicaps will be declared on the 20th. A confused excerpt mentions racing notes and a Melbourne incident involving Donald Butler charged with illicit activity, with syringe found and tests negative.
Fragmentary text describes an amateur championship with references to lengths and times. Mentions a Be a Saturday event, a champion, and a front lead around 25 minutes, followed by a 1 second mark. Content is incomplete and relies on garbled OCR.
Report notes Patterson expressing hope of beating the United States in tennis as Tilden and Crane play, with backhand improvements and leaders suggesting the Americans remain favored.
In a disrupted wedding scene guests clashed as police dispersed the gathering after a chaotic breakfast. Several attendees suffered injuries while the bride and groom faced an abrupt disruption and confusion marked by shouting and disorder.
Rescue crews recovered a crew member after a maritime incident near San Francisco. The vessel, reported by the Metter Port Authority, sent distress signals as it approached the harbor. Authorities say negotiations with the merchant transport ship prevented further danger and ensured safe transfer to shore.
Report from Mackay on a compulsory conference over a watersiders dispute. The Industrial Magistrate denied an employer appeal, affirming the union claim for extended waiting time and wages. The Union representative admitted affidavits were accurate, warning the decision could inflame industrial tension.
A breezy Sunday aft over the berk saw eleven entrants in the second Mr A Jackson trophy race. Scoring shifts and rolls caused several boats to retire, with Scotia and Sylvania among the ships experiencing gear troubles. Irene Mick saved situation by timing maneuvers to keep her craft afloat, while Grifiths crew faced gear issues as the race progressed.
Fragmented OCR reads like a city column tease with garbled names and places. It mentions a Jove age signee and letters from Frances, a Degmve Nations achermey, and a meeting in the Town Hall Chabnsoss with Detter on a date.
The Public Accounts Committee report reviews sugar transactions, price setting, and costs in Australia during 1917 and related government actions. It discusses pricing at 63/67 shillings, production value, wages, and transfers from the Sugar Account amid shortages and wartime measures, with committee views on concessions and accounting practices.
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