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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
5
April reports describe unrest in London with a fatal shooting of Detective Kells and the American Ambassador seeking a resolution. The text notes political pressures, hunger strikes, Sinn Fein prisoners, martial law considerations, and government responses to the volatility.
Vague notices describe a Harvest Festival event, a sale of a dwelling for removal, and town meetings in Veltevreden area. Various mentions include Woodward and Calder and a court timing related to police matters. The garbled text references shop talks, market and brick factory notes, and local civic activity around Saturday events.
Fragmentary notes mention a nurse and a committee formed under supervision of an official, with plans for muster and practice to aid soldiers. References to Anzac day and a band rehearsal suggest organized support events and continued care for veterans.
A reading of council records shows discussion over a donation to bands. Officials debated funding after a late request and resolved to abstain from supporting the bands, citing local needs and area obligations.
Minister Gillies and Under Secretary Scriven returned from Ravenshoe and Herberton with interviews on local matters. They discussed open blocks for soldier settlements, a Cairns range to Gordonvale road survey funded by a £1500 loan, and urged rapid survey and preliminary work. They also visited Atherton, Tolga, and Millaa Millaa to assess matters including rates, estate resumption, and a proposed flora reserve.
April reports show the liner Westralia arriving in Melbourne after rough weather. A passenger list of about ten aboard described calm conduct as the ship grounded on a sandbank and was refloated by the Loongana which arrived at dawn.
In Brisbane on April 14 a bold robbery occurred near Bayard and Co South Brisbane. Mr Bayard left with a bag containing cash bound for New South Wales, boarded a tram car, and was robbed by three or four men who pushed him to the back platform. He eluded pursuit and alerted police, while the bag reportedly remains unrecovered.
Brief unreadable OCR fragment references a game between Italy and Jugoslav Slavia, mentions a Remo center and possible timing cues. Details are unclear due to text degradation.
The Commissioner of Prices Mr A Ferry issued a proclamation fixing the price per ton plus delivery costs for refined sugar and barring resale restrictions. Traders with excess stock must sell down to the declared maximum and cannot impose purchase conditions on other goods. The act aims to curb grocers forcing buyers to buy extra items to obtain sugar.
Brisbane April 16 Mr Vowles reports a telegram from Mr Garbutt president of the Northern National Union stating Mr Gelston trails by 42 votes There are eighteen polling places covering roughly won to vostre units We might win on the post he said
Brisbane reports quote Mr Mullan denying reorganising polling after the writ. He explains changes of nomination centres to Innisfail and appointments of returning officers at Ingham and Innisfail, with resignations and new appointments cited. He asserts enrollment facilities and law use by both parties, refuting claims of imported railway workers.
Townsville reports on political maneuvering as Garbutt’s National Political Union stance follows London Times appointment news. Voters in railway camps and main polling booths like Innisfail show government candidates with support. potential railway job fears influence choices amid labor camp voting patterns and recent recruit lists.
In Sydney on April 15 Judge Rolin presided over the trial of a Co-operative member accused of fixing sugar prices. The case follows government actions to curb sugar profiteering. Alfred F. North, a local grocer, faced a similar charge in a related incident.
April 14 in Honolulu the Prince of Wales was greeted on the Renown with wreaths dropped from aeroplanes marking a first in landing ceremony. Governors officials and military leaders welcomed him as Hawaiis royal dynasty observers and veterans attended a symbolic Hookapa ritual and a tour of the palace throne room. A large Japanese labor strike on Oahu and plantation tensions loomed as the visit continued with a luncheon aboard and a centenary American mission celebration.
A deputation urged connecting the Bowen line with the Great Northern Railway to open new country and shorten western traffic to Bowen. The Minister for Railways said further investigations would be made and the route selection would be handled by departmental experts with full consideration given to the deputation.
In Brisbane on April 16 the Arbitration Court sat before Justice I am in the fol Awe. The record mentions varied wets and a timeline ending May 14 with proceedings at Townav cure. The text is fragmented but indicates a legal proceeding with dates and locations.
Armistice agreement reported with volunteers signing in London. Leaders pledge peace and national rebuilding efforts as the conflict nears a pause.
London debates focus on the Austrian Bulgarian agreements with Mr Charmsworth arguing about self determination and empire shrinkage. He cautions against harsh indemnity and notes Bulgaria gains access to the Black Sea while emphasising delicate frontier issues and the need for economic amity.
London April 1 The Evening Standard prints Kitchener’s telegram to French about the August end of the war paused by a French retreat. French leadership doubts grow as British forces back toward the Seine and seek independent strategic power. The cabinet urges alignment with Joffre. Kitchener travels to Paris for a historic interview, a turning wartime episode he calls the most pregnant of the war.
Port Elizabeth April 15 fire destroyed a large gran elevator of the South African Milling Company. The blaze consumed over 2000 tons of wheat, aggravating a wheat shortage as quotations rise. Loss is estimated at about a thousand pounds.
Melbourne April Senator Pearce introduced a bill in the Senate to establish a fund to govern surplus canteen funds both abroad and in Australia. The trust would consider aid applications from widows and dependents of deceased soldiers and from severely disabled personnel.
Wellington reports April 1 fire damage in Eketahuna area of Wairarapa district. Officials estimate loss from the blaze, with surrounding towns affected by smoke and disruption.
A fragmented report from London in April notes upheaval in the North of Ireland trade sector. Limited legible details point to market disruption and potential policy implications affecting commerce and regional shipments.
An unclear wartime dispatch describes women picketers marching toward the White House on April 16 and challenging officials. The fragment notes anti Cait commentary and pacers, with references to Enghand and the President, but many words are garbled.
A terse Washington dispatch dated April 16 notes views concerning a person named Geromns and an American peer Demort at a Weisel need. Sole was sent on the Ebert sent of one goity of heir.
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