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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1921
Page
5
Gordonvale reports rainfall records at Mulgrave Central Mill since June, with 128 points in one period and 145 points in another, affecting cane growth. The district notes compensating factors but warns that crop prospects depend on continued weather, as growers seek favorable conditions for next season.
The Barron font of the Independent Order of Rechabites held a district executive gathering with recording secretary Fred W. Haskins and others, noting membership over 11,000 and financial progress. Refreshements were served and remarks praised leadership and fraternal activity. a visit from Feibane and Tomisisite was welcomed, with officers reporting on work and travel plans in Queensland and nearby areas.
The Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee of Public Accounts chaired by Mr. Fowler examined war service homes expenditure in Brisbane today. Testimony suggested no major fraud but noted administrative costs not charged to soldiers, with total outlay around £648,700 and past rectifications guiding future oversight.
Fragmentary report from Brisbane discusses constitutional status of Papua as part of the Commonwealth and potential freedom in imports from Pacific Islands. Mentions contact with the Minister for Customs and uncertainty over port inclusion and unrestricted exports.
A fragmented OCR item mentions names and places with unclear context. The readable bits show personal names and potential events but lack a complete story or dates to establish a concrete report.
Fragmented OCR text notes law court actions and postponed cases. Arafar and others are mentioned with a Monday event at Gordonvale and a planned financial transfer involving a loan.
In Ipswich on September 12 a heated discussion between two factions of politics and industry illustrated the town’s fractured system. Debates centered on labor and party strategy as workers faced job losses and possible shifts in policy during a tense meeting highlighting ongoing industrial discontent.
In London the Trade Union committee presses for urgent industrial reforms and machinery imports before any work stoppage. Arthur Pugh supports a cautious stance, arguing most demands stem from current conditions and that rapid actions would spark broader strikes and upheaval.
Fragmented OCR describes a sudden death amid a morning fire and smoke with limited readable names. It mentions a deceased person troubled by throat issues and references a church and a local figure involved in the scene.
A fierce storm season hits the southern central state with heavy rain and flooding. Reports describe numerous casualties and widespread damage to residential districts from San Antonio to the Gulf coast, with thousands evacuated and rescue operations underway.
Reports from Allahabad describe a forbidden MeKurram procession in Cochin. clashes and armed tension rise as rebels and Hindu groups converge near Manerji. Troop deployments and military patrols increase while colonial authorities note improving but fragile security conditions.
A fragmented historical note mentions a person named Allan and mentions a path and public works. It references a dates cluster around September and a camp but details are unclear. The readable text centers on Allan and a site along a roadway with workers involved.
A fragmented wartime notice notes success of a loan program tied to the war effort. It mentions service, rate of return, and community support, with emphasis on steady progress and public cooperation. Local officials urge continued participation and describe benefits to national defense.
There is further retrenchment at Wittonburn Mental Hospital. Nine female students have received notice while male attendees were not listed.
The article reports President Poincare challenging Allied occupancy terms and the enforcement of the treaty with Germany. It notes Clemenceau's reluctance, Lloyd George and Wilson’s roles, and the debate over ratification and long term military aid in support of France. It references occupation of the Rhineland and treaty obligations through Allied agreement.
Archbishop Donaldson condemned divisions within the colonial church as the Synod of Viceral Byned prepared for next month’s session. He warned that reunion efforts could strain Australia’s autonomous churches and their constitutional framework amid regional tensions and governance questions.
Sealed offerings note steady property sales with farm gear and homes for sale. Prices range to £42300 with terms cash or instalments, and another allotment with a hoe house and verandah on Gordon Vale market.
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