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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
3
A London dispatch reports further confusion in the British coal trade as a government subvention plan may halt profits for mine owners. Some owners claim the Mines Department set wage levels only through September, tying subsidy to early accounts and prompting questions about funding and timing.
In a tense meeting Alderman Soundy criticized Tasmanian representatives in the Federal Parliament for failing in their duties and warned they should resign if they cannot carry out their duties. The discussion focused on obnoxious clauses of the Navigation Act and the need for decisive action by authorities.
Arthur Ba Dell was found guilty by the Criminal Court in Sydney on September 27. He was sentenced to twelve months for alleged offenses involving a failing case and related charges. The trial and verdict were reported in local notices.
Japanese fleet action reported from New York on September 27 with brief notes on liaison events near Tokyo and Allied forces.
A reader laments the fate of a pet painted bird kept in a cage. The letter argues the bird should be freed to live with its mates and return to a natural life, not remain imprisoned for vanity or amusement. The author insists true justice lies in releasing the bird to its rightful habitat.
Local report from Gordonvale describes heavy damage from recent fires and heavy rains. Residents seek help from government insurance to cover losses as community groups plan a Friday meeting under the Ladies Memorial Hospital auspices.
Ex veterans at Shepstowe broke up a communist meeting and dragged the secretary of the Red Rangers into a pond.
Important notice from the Barron Valley Dispensary under new management promises improved service. The ad emphasizes accuracy, quick despatch, and direct ordering from physician prescribers to T. H. McMullan in Atherton.
Auctioneer Gordonvale offers 20 4 acre allotments and a renovated 3 bedroom house with verandah and modern amenities. Properties include 7 acre blocks ready for cultivation and additional farms in Mulgrave Hambledon Nabinda and Gardenvale. Potential buyers urged to inspect before bidding.
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