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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

5

Turbulent Senate Debate over Territory Affairs and Proportional Representation

The report describes a heated session where Senator Hassell outlined procedures amid territorial shipment questions and debates on Aboriginal administration. Ferricka, Teretry and Northern Territory issues dominated, with calls to suspend officials and questions over who governs, while discussions on proportional representation and voter access shaped the second reading and bill passage.

Melourne Hassell Wade Ferricky Senate Ferricka Carey Gilrith London Weillune Vestey Cief Ie Daly Atterationserie Australa Ada Coe Newland Sevavor Brrvicke Daren Nang Island Billy Gorter Sreiston Kovatell Serena Iheadil Rawsell Burdater Essen Aheg Tees Allewhin Sematon Evaro Amd Perrieba Voline Adi Bir

Queensland legislative debate on 1917 acts and amendments

In Brisbane on October 22 the Legislative Council read second times for the Santa Inita Act of 1917, the Declaratory Act and the Queensland Government Savings Bank Act Amendment Bill. The Seaforth Repurchased Estate Bill was read a reconitune and résayed through committees without amendment. Debate over provisions to delay operation until after a referendum was defeated. The report notes amendments and procedural details with limited clarity.

Brisbane Quensland Government Savings Bank Seaforth

Bill debate in Assembly over workers' price controls

In an Assembly session on October 22 the second reading of the Workers and Prices Bill drew opposition. Mr Larcombe argued government power was lacking and reforms were necessary. He cited previous limitations, questioned Federal proposals, and noted amendments and divisions before the House adjourned.

Urslay Larcombe Lancome Helene Ivasne Necemariy Joey Prsea Novaatharamdbing Larevui Hames Bilwar Cownes Husier Marana

Waterside Strike Angers Adelaide Workers

In Adelaide on October 22 the Watersale Workers Federation demands action to relieve a coal shortage and prevent further disruption on the waterfront. Union members rally over work conditions and fuel supply issues affecting shipping and harbor operations.

Adelaide Port Bramh Watersale Workers’ Federation de Tes Bensiza

New Cabinet Sworn in Queensland Politics

The Queensland government forms a new cabinet under Premier Theodee amid notes of financial and economic reform. Ministers named include Tatty, Mian, Katare, and Mutha Pattie, with Lae combe as a key figure. the Premier vows to cut waste, abolish inefficiency, and steady finances while seeking federal cooperation and public support.

Ak ‘Theodee Urale Bier Laecombe Hulle Tuklie Miniter Fikétly Wold Themlore Trenifey Cnos Pgp Amancsat Anil Beltonig Awstrakih Queensland Thie Queensand

Miners Phthisis Occupational Disease Debate in NSW

Sydney October meeting of the NSW Board of Trustees discussed miners phthisis as a possible occupational disease. Australasian Coal and Shale Employers urged against immediate compensation, citing Workers' Compensation Act concerns. Officials warned the issue could affect many miners and urged careful action while noting filming evidence.

Sydney Nsw Board of Treseas Broken Hilt Australasian Cut and Shale Gould Gomvernanae Messerty King Wimoa Fedeaty

Cablegrams recount a perilous sea journey and evasive signals

A fragmented cablegram describes a hazardous voyage with a ship, crew, and passengers including Matthews and Kay aboard a leather fur lined craft. They report engine trouble, a besieged crowd, and a mysterious destination toward Australia or the south of France while a collapsible boat is mentioned as a possible escape.

Waren Enratlow Australia Auetrelia Cape Matthews Nee

Syrian Question Dominates London Conference

Amid foreign minister discussions in London on the Syrian question the Amity agreement sets cash withdrawal from the Ara area by November before a future handover to the Emir. French forces renew efforts at Beprial and Lelauon. The Emir fears uprisings, opposes government evacuation, and urges evacuation terms to be submitted to Atlee’s government.

London Feil A. Clemenceai Araaune Beprial Lelauon Sabie Yao Aulephy Herolesty Agaiant Rabels Kom Atlee Yileinty

Vienna's Misery Reported from Press View

Montreal October 22 reports describe Vienna facing severe food shortages amid political turmoil. The press viewnotes highlight government failures, widespread hunger, and public distress as the crisis deepens.

Montreal Viewca Conten Stadrat

New York Sun Washington Correspondent Reports U S Stand

The New York Sun's Washington correspondent says the United States is understood not to take part in commissions provided for by the conference amid unsettled talks and ambiguous protocols.

York New York Sun United States

Berwick Castle Reaches Mombasa After Fire Damage

Steamer Berwick Castle arrived at Mombasa on Wednesday with her forepart damaged after a steam schooner sent signals of fire. The ship’s boilers and operations were temporarily abandoned, with no casualties reported and passengers to be brought ashore by the steamer.

Capetow Berwick Castle Mombasa

Natural Allies in Wartime Labor Debate at Senate

The New York Times correspondent reports the Attorney General and labor committee members pressed for wartime mobilization actions. Allegations surfaced about cyber intrusions by groups linked to the Cau State, prompting cross party concern and calls for stronger oversight.

Munikeal New York Times Wastungcan Warreypundent Sayy TWAV

Rich diamond find shocks Pretoria report in Volksten

Volksten notes an extraordinary diamond find at the Premier mine in Pretoria. A huge pocket of diamonds was discovered, the machinery failed to extract them cleanly and a stone believed to rival the Cullinan was damaged during the rush to hoist the load.

Pretoria Volksten Bern Cullinan Éamond

League of Rations meeting disrupts treaty debate

Report from Montreal notes a free meeting of the League owner as a formal deposit of radiations of a treaty. American delegates insist the United States will not be represented on the Conseil Milena senate align before the meeting.

Montreal Oct New York Supreme Coa League Bara Suns United States Conseil Milena Senate

Kedron Park Racer at Brisbane Hits Wobbly Showery Day

In Brisbane under showery skies Kedron Park hosted racing events. The meeting featured Hobbermont Fay winning a sprint and Hubbermont Fay securing another trophy. Betting odds highlighted lively action with several horses, riders, and handlers named among the day’s outcomes.

Mystery Scrape of Names in River Ledger Marks Rae Newt

Fragmentary OCR note lists scattered names and terms including Melroline Bascom Dent raid Webie Tree and various odd terms. Mentions Stakes Winners such as Merrie Tren Lich and High Degree alongside place names and entities like Withametiwn and Broad ean. Text is garbled with many unreadable segments.

Melroline Os Bascom Dent Ant Rocight Webie Tree Sprine Broadean Sir Murev

Melbourne Cup racing notes from a misted ledger

Fragmented OCR records a horse racing scene with names like Lyndhurst, Brishane, Impeyan, and Lincknow. Mentions Gar

Melbourne Cup betting underlines crowded field and money flowing

V.RC, Proap MELBOURNE, uct 22 Menm has been well backed for the Cup with strong support building for several likely contenders. A large fund of money is seen for the titled utey and Ardnaree was given priority by MyRor for the Cup. Cup favourites include Nightwatch Kenillard Ardatre Arthurymap Lucknow Chrome Surveyor and Richmond Main among about thirty likely starters.

Melbourne Uct Ardaatre Lucknow Evens Arneryman Richmond Main Eam

Brisbane Racing Card Summary

Brisbane racing card figures list weights and horse names with odds and positions across a long slate. Notable entries include Heart Owen Moore and Persian Wood with mid-70s figures, plus several long-shot runners like Don Scorn and Homer Tad.

Brisbame C. Ok Albios Park Hlade Owen Moore Patou Dim H. Gourcey Bante Chara Vass Daralyna Protty Raldeaie Sorel i Awwoos Carfanea Lolden Sumeet Hogan's Chawee Don Scorn Ae Ratowa Pao Howe Lara Homer Tad Prac Tapers Grodan

Mulgrave News Brief Hints at Weather and Delay

A fragmented report notes unsettled conditions on a Tuesday in Mulgrave with sleet and fog affecting travel. Readable clues imply delays or disruptions at local services as officials monitor deteriorating weather.

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