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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
8
Report of a Saturday gathering at Barren Valley RC where officials and secretaries from various groups discussed racing requests and potential actions. The session addressed multiple proposals and procedural steps amid distant mentions of Sydney and September timing.
The text presents a garbled 17th century debate about England, Australia and figures like Arm at r ong, with scattered references to professional views and differing opinions on a leader's defiant stance, all rendered in a badly damaged OCR.
The fragmentary text references a match with players named Malley Claver and Sydney Sraith, mentions a South Africa tour in September, and lists a challenge between teams including Cairne and Northern premiers. Details are garbled, but hints at a postmatch financial note and widespread hospitality.
The Cairns Aquatics Club met in the club rooms on Wednesday for its monthly session. Members discussed accounts, upcoming events, and a forthcoming regatta with plans for refreshments, tournaments, and prize arrangements while inviting visitors to attend the next general meeting.
A fragmented OCR piece covers departures on Sept 21 and a Sydney London metal quotation note. It references ships Towmivlie Meadames Wes Rueben Hirst Free Hada and many names, plus metal prices, electrolytic and standard quotes, and mining progress with ore tonnage, levels, and machinery status.
Fragmentary record shows bids and clearances for barley oats and wheat with prices such as 2/6 for Cape bartey and 3/ for chick oat. Some items declined for wheaten, pumpkine priced 7/6, brands sold, and payments noted amid a windy September period.
The Normanton district will be under abolition of the district plan with no Sub-Inspector position. Sub-Inspector O'Hare, promoted from the Criminal Investigation branch, moves to Innisfail as part of a broader reorganization of policing across the region including Treme elements and the To be reorganized.
In the Legislative Council debate Mr Hawthorne pressed the minister for answers to questions posed on August 20 regarding the Burnett settlers' claim for freethold. He complained of evasion and urged a clear response from the government.
In Brisbane on September 21 the Assembly debated a bill fixing retirement for judges and removing pension rights for future appointees. The measure would set seventy as the retirement age for new judges, with current judges retaining existing pensions. Debates touched on the bill’s impact on future appointments and its support among ministers and opposition members.
Unclear dispatch reports ringleaders tagged in an Indian disturbance near Horhay with arrests and transfers noted to Karachi. The message hints at a censorship delay and mentions Mahomed and others questioned, with no explicit links to further violence.
The program tonight at the Palace promises rich entertainment with a varied slate. Roscoe Arbuchte presents a dramatic tale The Mouse of Glass and a suspenseful episode of The Iron Test, while George Relford’s production at Brammount-Arterhart features Slim Hoover and a versatile cast.
Reports from Adelaide dated September 20 describe the weeklong storm causing heavy damage along the Gull Coast. A coastal steamship faced perilous conditions while crossing, and the Wallaroo Fishing Meet suffered significant harm with a dozen boats grounded ashore.
A mysterious aviation incident near Gundagast leaves Captain Laea and aviator severely injured. Eyewitnesses report a midafternoon crash. one passenger escapes with minor injuries while the aviator suffers a concussion and a leg fracture.
J English and Sons announces reopening of export operations with emphasis on new pricing, quotes, and upcoming consignments. The notice highlights delayed shipments, updated terms, and anticipated demand for raw materials and finished goods.
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