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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

5

Ireland unrest and trade union congress clash in London

A new bill to curb crimes in Ireland was introduced in Commons. Archbishop Barry and clergy faced a search by Cameron Highlanders. a protest led to a swift clearance. Sinn Fein leader Durman resigns amid policy rifts. A worker found dead with a cardboard spy tag. Lord Mayor hosts Test Trade Union Congress as Farren urges direct action and abolition of wage system. Government deportations and arrests cited amid push for independence.

London Ireland Lars Hobart Middleton County Cork Father Brawer Kelly Cameron Highlanders Barry Flcer Durmad de Valera Dremedlloher Thomas Farren Irish Republic

British Irish Crises and Home Rule Debates Highlight Tensions

Parliament in London debates Home Rule amid Irish outrages and proposed measures. Lloyd George defends government policy and postponement, while Devlin and others criticize actions as driving extremism. Reports note casualties among police and military in Ireland and discuss potential negotiations with De Valera.

London Hamar Greenwood Onder Romar Stafone Ireland Trafic Queeenstown McCalum Scott Lloyd George Devlin Llord George

Sydney High Court Hears Industrial Dispute Case

The High Court in Sydney hears an industrial dispute involving the Merchant Service and the New South Steamed Quarters Association. The case questions whether government departments can be parties and if Commonwealth awards can be issued against departments. The hearing adjourned before a ruling.

Sydney High Court The Bear Merchant Service Tee Cole Nweaith Assorue Manning

Prince's North Coast Visit Draws Wide Welcomes

The Prince arrived in Maryborough amid arches and cheers, meeting Mayor Bushnell and officials. He toured the town by motor, inspected guards of honor and widows, then proceeded to Tiare, Gympie, and Cooroy where dense crowds and further honors awaited.

Maryborough Mmderman Bushnell Minteter Agriculture Mr. Gillies Tiare Queensland

Prince's Brisbane Return Delights Crowds at Central Station

After visiting Cooroy Nambour Beerterrum and Caboolture the Prince returned to Brisbane at 49 tonight. Enthusiastic cheers greeted him from Bulimba to the Central station where Diggers gave a grand welcome at a returned soldiers smoke concert. He departs for Sydney tomorrow morning.

Brisbane Cooroy Nambour Beerterrum Caboolture Central Station Bulimba Diggers Sydney

Prince’s homeward itinerary traced by Colonial Office

The Colonial Office releases the Prince’s homeward route with brief stays at multiple ports. Depart Sydney August 19 and Fiji on the 21st, Samoa August 25, Mauritius August 20, Honolulu September 1, Acapulco September 10, Panama 10th, Jamaica 19th, Granada 21st, Trinidad 14th, Demerara 26th, Port of Spain 28th, Bermuda October 3, arriving Portsmouth October 7.

London Colonial Office Sydney Fiji Samoa Marwaii Honolulu Acapulco Parama Mth Jamaica Granada Trinidad Demerara Ftntion Bermunda Portsmouth

British Subjects Urged to Poland as Bolshevik Advance Near Warsaw

War saw officials report a critical situation with British subjects ordered to Poland. Bolshevik scouts are six miles from Warsaw and Red cavalry advance guards are between Grodno and the capital. Russia says armistice talks are delayed by about seven percent as deserters mount to around three thousand in June.

Warsaw Poland Red Cavalry Grodno Oraed Emmenene Russi

British Commons Debate On War Reparations Food Aid

In London August 3 the House of Commons discussed advances on postwar reparations and food aid to France. Sir Worthington Evans said an arrangement for advances would ensure miners get adequate food, while critics argued Britain gains were not equitably shared under the Spa agreement. Lloyd contends the public did not receive 60 to 70 percent of prewar food, highlighting strained relief measures.

Liexd Anc Weisseles Ireland Colm Lloyd George Gyles Kenworthy Othe Sten Femers London Commons France Worthington Evans Britain Spa Lloyd

Prisoners to Be Released After Cabinet Decision

Sydney reports that at a State Cabinet meeting it was decided that 10 of 12 I.W.W. men sentenced in 1956 should be released following Justice Ewine's recommendations. An executive meeting and labor council discussions are planned for tomorrow at Sydney Town Hall with sympathisers and associated parties.

Sydney Ewine Leoveen Land Labor Council Sidney Town Hall

London Commons Hopes for Early Adjournment

In the Commons Mr Bonar Law aims for a rise near the end of next week or before mid October unless urgent matters arise. The note mentions attendance at upcoming races, with emphasis on ladies and Miss FE Harris of Victoria House Lake Street as an early fashion observer.

London Auansti the Commons Bonar Lawail FE. J. Harris Victoria Howse Lake Street Manchester Inc Navy Mack Mole Waitah Shire An

Great Australian aviation feat praised by leaders

Prime Minister Hughes sent congratulations to Lieut Parer and Lieut McIntosh for their England to Australia flight. Acting Premier of Queensland also lauded their courage and determination, noting the single engine De Havilland aircraft endured crashes, improvised repairs, and monsoon conditions to complete the historic journey.

Melbourne Alwens Mr Hughes Lieut Parer Commonwealth People of Australias Heartwest McIntosh Brisbane Fiherly Queensland Lieuts Farer England Australia Lieu.s. Parer de Haviland India Antia

Arbitration Court Consolidates Local Authorities Award in Queensland

Brisbane August 3 The Arbitration Court consolidates the local authorities award across Queensland after protests from the Returned Soldiers League and the Draymen's Union. The decision fixes a base weekly wage of £3 17s, a one week paid holiday, casual rate 2s 9d per hour, and special provisions for shift workers and over 19s. Junior provisions and harbor contractor exclusions are noted.

Brisbane Arbitration Court Australia Workers’ Union Queensland Mr Gabber Mr. Crockett Draymen's Union A.W Dhyestan AWOL Jirethe McCawley Justice McCawley Sit Weed Meinioowes

Princesses Mary and Maud In Car Crash No Injuries Reported

In London on Finchley Road Princesses Mary and Maud were involved in a motor accident but escaped harm. Police and witnesses confirmed both royals were uninjured.

London Anger Princesses Mary Maud Finchley Road

Hughes Attacks Mannix in Melbourne Speech

Mr Hughes claimed Dr Mannix spreads anti British propaganda and represents Sinn Fein in Australia not the Australian people. He accused Mannix of ambition and fanatical influence, staging demonstrations and aiding anti Allied aims, insisting Australians rejected him.

Melbourne Hughes Mannix Autralia America Australia Sinn Fein Britain Rell Sinn Pelief Nwerten Sinn Feimers de Valera Mat Iertix Lloyd George

Railway Collision Kills Three Near Sydney

At Herstville on the Awarra line three people died and thirteen were injured after a railway crash. Names listed include Michael Shean and two boys among the dead, with many wounded taken to St George's Hospital for treatment.

Sydney Herstville Awarra Michael Shean Myall Street Oatley White Forest Gordon Eliferinston Scott Street Mortdale KR. Hart Russell Street W. Irwin Peakhurst W. J. Prossee Rose Street Annandale Albert Prentice Oxford Street Jas. Terner Louisa Street Norman Byron Arran Road B. A. Smith West Street H. I. Lome Newitle J RB. Andersen Rosa Street V Chaplain Cecil Kay Mint Street Fies Tom Short

Honest Stand Stalls Parliamentarians Pay Rise

In Adelaide August 3 the Assembly debated raising salaries for State Parliamentarians. The Premier insisted the government would not empower members to dip into public funds unilaterally, calling it indecent. He added he would act only after electors are consulted.

Adelaide

Auction At Newmarket Sale Yards Bright Draft Horses

At Newmarket Sale Yards today A J Draper offers for sale by public auction head heavy draughts from Clutha Bundora and Mt Eno stations. Five years old and in prime condition they have worked in fire breaks and wool haulage with high drive. Also Fifteen active plough horses offered and estate furniture and effects from Dr Collins Cairns. Building allotments for subdivision sale in Cairns with easy terms and location near railway and business streets.

Clutha Bundora Mt. Eno Lake Streeft Vo FE Shields-street Cairns Dr Collins Collins Lake Street Jnl Cains Radh Shields Street Shields and Sherwian Streets Messrs Smellie & Co

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