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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

5

Arbitration Court Meats Workers' Award Heard

Arbitration Court in Brisbane heard the Australian Meat Industries Employees' Union seek wage and shift changes for workers in wholesale meat shops and bars. The union pressed for a general adjustment while employers argued only minimal changes, with specific clauses on preference and hours under debate. The hearing adjourned with unresolved issues and proposed weekly wage figures discussed.

Nrisbane Cawley Amax Australian Meat Induses Ployees Quer App McCawley

League of Wheelmen Meeting At Aus Theatre

An annual gathering of the League of Wheelmen or its Brisbane branch was held at the Aus Theatre at 8. Attendees invited those interested in welfare of infants and invalids to leave their names with local chemists. Weather notes mention improving conditions and a westerly breeze.

League of Wheelmen League of ‘ Wheelmen

Band Pesige Plans Route for Palace Screening At 5 PM

The Ratlees Colliery Team directs the procession from the lower Arched Street to the Palace at 5 pm. Citizens are urged to attend as the event promises to reveal changes in procedures and a screening of related highlights.

Ratlees Palace

Death of Arthur Keeble at Freshwater After Illness

Arthur Keeble of Freshwater dies after a three week illness. A young man aged about 21 or 22, native of the district and son of long-time ratepayer Arthur Keeble, previously councilman. The funeral at Freshwater Cemetery is at 4 pm with Rosinclair officiating. mother and relatives attend.

Arthur Keeble Arther Nollor Man de Buire Freshwater Ecee Freshwater Rosinclair

Peculiar Accident Hits Veteran Rider at Gordonvale Show

The veteran rider Skuthorp was bucked from a horse during a sugar town show in Gordonvale. He suffered a hip and lower rib injuries, returned home to bed, and plans to recover while continuing to back the event. Other riders named include Governor Bowen Troghan and local competitors.

Skuthorp Gordonvale Skethorp Gondonvale Mir Ty West Vetredia Ets Jack Bowen Troghan

The Polish Crisis Conflicting Reports From Front

London dispatches relay Kaminer letter to Lloyd George denying Soviet changes to Polish terms and noting Latvia peace, Finland armistice, and Minsk talks. Warsaw battles near Soldau and Vistula with Polish retreat, German-backed units, and possible Entente support for Dmowski influence.

London Kaminer Mr. Lloyd George Poland France

Australia to attend League of Nations assembly in Geneva

Melbourne reports Mr Hughes will lead Australia at the League of Nations assembly opening November 16 in Geneva. Delegates must depart by late September. possible second delegate discussed with Senator Millen. Likely implications include early exit from planned Pacific trip and ongoing London duties.

Melbourne Hughes Australia Assembly of the League of Nations Geneva Commonwealth Imperial Council London Haa Ens High Commissioner Watt Lloyd Lloyd George J. Cook Washington

Japanese Note on Siberia and Saghalien Dispute

Washington reports indicate the Japanese reply to the US on Saghalien is unsatisfactory. Japan maintains its positions including Savhalseni and Nikko Nikolaevsk and argues a Siberian buffer state is essential to block Bolshevism. Occupation of Saghalien would hinge on military contingencies.

Washington United States Japan Nikko Nikolaevsk Nikask Siberian

North Queensland Band Association meeting sets band grading plan

The North Queensland Band Association met on Saturday to discuss band registration nomination and grading. A special meeting will grade bands on Thursday evening. The Defence Department warns unclaimed War Gratuity Bonds in Queensland post offices and urges claimants to collect or update addresses with the District Finance Officer.

N.Q. Band Association North Queensland Band Association Queensland Department of Defence Victoria Barracks Brisbane

Renewed Clashes Roil Dublin and Londonderry Streets

Reports from London Dublin and Londonderry describe Saturday night rioting with civilians attacking soldiers and tramcars. Forces used belts and bayonets to restore order after volleys in the air and armed patrols in armed cars. A Mannix liberty demonstration at Trafalgar Square protested bans on speech amid unrest in several cities.

London Sieblin Farrell Ome Liffey Dame Street Upper Castle Yard Londonderry Trallee Anish Self Determination League Trafalgar Square Mannix

Aviators Parer and McIntosh Reach Rockhampton with Narrow Landing

Awenst Ih Parer and Mecintosh flew into Rockhampton to a joyous welcome after a difficult journey from Timor. They described engine failures and forced landings near Vesuvius and the Apennines, with fuel running low near Baghdad. A crowd cheered at Callaghan Park before they checked into the Criterion Hotel.

Parer Mecintosh Shire Coune Ross Smith Pater Timor Darwin Rockhampton Hartley McIntosh Charleville Bourke Pine Hill Emerald Callaghan Park Racecourse Criterion Hotel Cary

Golden Casket Draw Announces Winners in Brisbane

The ninth Golden Casket draw in Brisbane was held today. Winning numbers were 68 157 held by E Dusadie of South Wales, 22908 won by T i Woversolm near Kingaroy, and 12 26 won by a railway syndicate care of G Royle Too Wooomba. Prizewinners of £100 include numbers 49041 9316 98059 77424 77007 901L 57985 48507 43976 and 4985.

Brisbane E Dusadie South Wales T. i. Woversolm Kingaroy G. Royle Camphi Street Toowoomba Wisnera

Racing weights for the QTC meeting on August 21

Weights listed for multiple races at the QTC meeting on August 21. Favourites include Fayal 97 and Half a Chance 812 in the six furlong trial, Fairy Bob 9.7 in the August Handicap, and Shell Shock 9.12 in the Welter Handicap. Numerous horses show weights and odds across Handicap events including Flying, Novice, and Final Handicap with several longshot entries.

Brisbane Q.T.C T Wee Lordacre Syce Lad Fairy Bob Nairu Rappel Kr Clever Tom Eudorfurly Fortashell Kine Vol Barfield Strymon Parmsapec My Lady Mpeyan Laulley Traction Lady Florensar Kalooma Hesitateon Lord Morion Mace Hook Onward Way Mithralates Mage Glencoe Salopian Magnet Seremore Shell Shock Royal Yetman Dargmine Rosewood Lad Royaline Laurie Lad Prince Manha Bernie's Astound King ‘O' Flight Armacre Craivside Trenchworthy Jean Kent Lient_ Limacre Penny Lad Svsola Sparkle Yet Ghent Gun Utility Auborn King Wallenbach Baking Natru Galas All Foot King Q Rose Et Now Parmspec Slell Shock King Vol Waskskine Florensac

Kedron Park Races Held In Gloomy Brisbane Weather

In the Kedron Park races at Brisbane this afternoon in gloomy conditions Four division results include Flying Rose First Appearance and Woodshell A winning the Division Handicap with times and margins. Other victors include Mistake, Ninja, Some Girl, Rue tess, Moschaei's Daughter, Mullally, Simple Miss Simon, Wauken's Girl, Stella Wilkes Dolly Globe Bill and Serbian Hero with varying betting odds and margins.

Brisbane Kedron Park Flying Rose Woodshell Kabi Lomtari Ninja’s Loe Hetime Warner Tone Some Girl Rue Tess Moschaei Herting Mullally Simple Miss Simon Wauken Lon Bulwortt Voruga McGrade Borne Syce Fusee J Bemgtlys

Deputation Seeks Control Over Proprietary Racing Ipswich

A Brisbane deputation from the Moral Committee the Minders' Fraternity and Ipswich citizens met Home Secretary to press for control of proprietary racing clubs. They cited East Ipswich race meetings disrupting industry and urged local or government action, including possible abolition rather than shared oversight.

Brisbane Minders Ipewich Ipswich East Ipswich McCormack

Sugar industry outlook bright in Bundaberg and Childers

Brisbane reports Mr. Easterby has just returned from Bundaberg and Childers cane growing districts. He says prospects are brighter after a long period. Crushing will be light this year but a big crop is expected next year if favorable conditions hold. Maryborough crushing is small this year, with similar optimism for next year. Gin Gin and a central mill will not crush this year.

Brisbane Easterby Bundaberg Childers Maryborough Sis Central

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