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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1925

Page

8

Rotary System Magistrates Notice for Cairns Vote

The Returning Offer Mr A H O Kelly Industrial Magistrate announces a secret ballot by the Federated Waterside Workers Union Cairns branch under the Arbitration Acts. It will be held at the Court House Cairns on Tuesday October 20 1925 from 9 am to 6 pm to decide if members favor resuming work prior to September 7 1925 while a variation of the award is sought.

A. H O'Kelly Iore Federated Waterside Workers ' Union Cairne Arbitration Court Court House Cairns Cowen

Cairns Official Ballot Debates Rotary System Abandonment

Brisbane reports a Cairns waterside ballot on abandoning the rotary system, ordered by the Arbitration Court president. Premier Gillies said a special committee will review the situation, as Mackay Rockhampton and others accepted the offer. waterside workers in several ports vote on the rotary plan amid union tensions and recent executive shakeups.

Battle of Inkerman Concludes Amid War Strain

From Home Hill Oct 16 the article notes the closing stages of The Battle of Inkerman, with the week marked by enforced idleness and midclt activity in the mill yard. Carpenters repair a sugar tramline while guards and workers contend with danger from overflowing stores and shelter tanks. The piece highlights tight money markets squeezing wages and producers, and mentions A. S. Dombelly of Tskertmat commenting on government inefficiency.

Home Hill Tukerman Aerg Na Tayi Fitso Fay Hawaii Dombelly Tskertmat

Golden Casket drawn by governor's secretary

Fragmented entries show a Golden Casket event with names like Brisbane and L Normans. The text references positions such as private secretary to the governor and includes scattered numbers, places, and hotel mentions, indicating a historical drawing or raffle record with unclear details.

Goon Ene Fe. Ryder Brisbane Georme Ia Falaises Sydney L. Normans Harvey Tarenden West Peeth West Ruptralia S. Saunders Ge BF Mauhed Nothan

Ghostly Farm Accident and Local Beliefs in Australia

A fragmented report covers a fatal accident near Haglan and Mhcktose with a cart loaded wagon explosion, the victim's temple wound, and a funeral aftermath. It also notes a local association secretaryship, fire brigade updates, ambulance plans, and charity donations, with items on wage payments and railway crew communications.

Aisin Wien Ingham Marek Ninian Eten Agyeinan Crrwneie Heyberina Andr

Germany signs pact amid mixed signals and delays

A garbled report describes Germany set to sign a pact with tentative guarantees and a Locarno era timetable. Officials indicate expected initialling tomorrow and signing in London within weeks, with a special assembly to meet after December. The piece hints at Allied tensions and cautious cooperation to resolve difficulties, mentioning various nations and responses.

Locum Cinistence Germany Fasigen

Workers seek variation in shop assistants pay ruling

In a contested arbitration, the Shop Assistants Union pressed for changes to weekly wages and holiday pay. The court heard arguments on the proposed increases for junior male and female workers, potential discharges, and the impact on stores across the country. The judge indicated possible adjustments to the award and holiday handling, with emphasis on maintaining fairness amid rising costs and employment pressures.

Ivishane Krourry Cihayrond Hix Honor Witnes

State cabinet fearful of the facts in nonconfidence row

Reported in Brisbane the state cabinet faced a motion of non-confidence which was disallowed. Mr. Moore, leader of the opposition, accused the government of governing by fear and neglecting community welfare. He cited strikes, industrial dislocations, and mounting misery as evidence of inaction and cowardice by the administration. The piece critiques delays in Parliament and the government’s handling of labor unrest and overseas issues.

Brisbane Moore Thalie Inkerman Neville Ron Innndie Howen Vasaline Ehiranah Waterside Worker's OWU Iliscott Rotary Benny Jastive Het Parliamii

Painful accident at farm injures Mrs Amaront and son

A farm incident left Mrs Amaront with injuries after a horse escaped from a paddock. Her son attempted to help when the horse struck his mother. Ambulance crews conveyed Mrs Amaront to Inghais Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. A separate report notes Mr Maclend Plover fainted at first aid and was attended on scene.

E Amaront Crow Amazon Anto von Aly Inaeed Inghais Hospital Durnerved W. ‘Maclend Plover

Unclear OCR Record From Pouce Cane Case Bail Granted

Fragmentary text reports a court hearing at Pouce Cane involving Gunempe Mort accused of attempting murder at Mouritgan. Defence counsel Mr Nor man Mighell sought bail, with Sub-Inspector Mekiah and Mr O’Kelly confirming proceedings and conditions. Bail set at 650 currency or 1000 alternative bond.

Tinisfail Wallace Ville Gunempe Mort Talaally Benshen W. McNeill Mouritgan Norman Mighell Mr. O'Relly O'Kelly Cairns

The Tully Mill Inspection Date Set For Sunday Rally

In a murky notice the Tully Mill inspection is moved to a Sunday late in November. The document references contractors and community involvement while urging turnout for the event. The text is garbled but indicates a planned public inspection and rally surrounding the mill.

Remand Report Mentions Tally Mil and Navy Operatives

Fragmented OCR describes remand notes involving Tally Mil operatives and nascent claims about a season ending run. It references Seth Jenstone AMM and a perceived victory amid unclear statements about truth portions and design, with emphasis on a technical or operational arc.

Tally Seth Jenstone

Fragmentary Australian Labor and Communist mentions in 1930s text

Fragmentary passage discusses Labor and Communist movements in New South Wales and Queensland with references to figures like Ramsay MacDonald and Johnstone. It mentions cane prices, export concerns, and political questions about government actions and protests, all within a disjointed, OCR-like excerpt.

Wendlore Meat Labor Party Communist Party New South Wales Labor Donald

Chillagoe 1 Resumption Smelte Ore Supplies Lead

A fragmented report describes Chillagoe resuming operations at an ore supply site amid worker concerns. Details are unclear but reference tensions and potential impacts on daily tasks and local economy. No firm timeline or outcomes are confirmed in the readable text.

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