Weather notes and local shop items mix with odd events
A stray weather forecast mentions cloudy skies and cooler in the south west while a local shop advertises seasonable goods from writing pads to gramophones with low prices. A report of a hotel disturbance ends with a Jersey cow dispute and an odd chase involving a dog named Bong and two men, Kemors and Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popr
Gulf, Southwest
Sub-tropics
Tropics
H. Hl
Pittard
Chaseere
Wn Ecen
Glacier Paper
Stcwart
Ixley
Holmes
Accon Sven
Sidel
Messrs
Ingram
Emmanuel
Cocoanuts and tropical trees spark town debate
A reader imagines visitors admiring cocoanut trees along the Esplanade. The writer jokes about a tropical bears spot and fears falling coconuts. Alder Saul is mentioned in relation to coconuts, while locals joke about tree-climbing residents posing risks and crowding the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermlap
Feplanade
Gome
Saul
Ceideen
Cane Exhibits at Hambledon Show Promised Support
On Thursday the Show Associatee president Mr W Houston and cane exhibitors met with Mr Plomiey, manager of the Hambledon market, who promised to assist in coordinating exhibits with the CSR Co. Exhibits must be sent to the show grounds for judging. Mr Pro? undertook to analyse exhibition fare and present water samples. The reply praised by Mr Momley. exhibitors from Hambledon are urged to appear on the prime list when judges decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambledon
W. Houston
Plomiey
CSR Co
Prowlerdeo
Momley
Hembledon
Palmer Farewelled by Town in Evening Ceremony
Mr Palmer late Chief Engineer was farewelled by townspeople in a public gathering at Seas Hall. A large crowd heard songs recitations and musical numbers as a tribute to his eight years of service and civic help. Speaker Mr Griffin and others praised his contributions and Mrs Palmer received a token of thanks from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Derkins
Gerdenvale
Mia
Hooper
Northern Districts Patriotic Fund Meeting at Council Chambers
The Northern Districts Patriotic Fund council meeting at the Council Chambers was led by Mayor Alderman J. G. Hoare with several officials present. A letter from the Lt. Officer requested a full annual report and activities log, the secretary noted information had been supplied, and discussions covered fund balance, honoring long service, and grant decisions for disabled soldiers including a £50 payment to a severely injured veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Pau Ove
Evstay
J. G. Hoare
Pers
Cetin
J Per
F Hodel
J. G. Wilks
Barmes
Ali, Wilkin
Fesetheed
Chief Mary's
Cairns
Soldiers’ Association
League
Tonie More Tufly
Loecon
Mae
Fame
Polish air strikes press Bolshevik lines in August battle
London reports Polish aviators bombing roads behind Bolshevik lines as a counter offensive progresses. Reds retreat under heavy fire with Bolshevik claims of fighting northeast of Novogeorgievsk. General Wrangel’s front gains importance as French support is noted. Russia pledges Poland larger territory than Entente with limited landlord guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Novogeorgievsk
Sovat
Warsaw
Wrangel
Vatican urged to protest Mannix treatment for sugar
London dispatch reports Rome flooded with letters urging the Pope to formally protest Archbishop Mannix’s treatment. The Pope is said to be troubled on how to respond and may summon Mannix to Rome for a personal conference. The Macumba steamer from the south, carrying sugar for Burns Philp, is due early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Rome
Vatican
Mannix
Macumba
Burns, Philp & Co, Ltd
Auction Notice and Sunday School Start in Edgehill
Mr J Hoare announces a public auction on Saturday at noon at the corner of bhortt and Minnie Streets a cottage on high blocks for removal. The cottage may be inspected before the sale. Rev J A Sinclair begins work with Edgehill youth tomorrow at 2 pm from St Andrew's Church and invites all children not in another Sunday School to attend. He also runs a State School for his Sunday School work and holds a separate session at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hoare
Newt
Bhortt and
Minnie Streets
Hoare
Edgehill
St. Andrew's Church
J. A. Sinclair
Sinclair
Pesce Loan Organiser Secures Tableland Committees
Mr. W. A. Fisher, organiser for the Second Peace Loan, returned from the Tableland with committees formed in Ap Atherton, Herberton, Malanda, Veegaburra, Millaa Millaa and Peeramon. Hetheron quota set at £0000 with £1500 already subscribed. Mareeba has £500. Fisher plans to proceed to Innisfail on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesce
W. A. Fisher
Tableland
Ap Atherton
Herberton
Malandi
Veegaburra
Millaa Millaa
Peeramen
Hetberton
I Thertom
Mareeba
Fisher
Innis
St Monica Ball a Social and Financial Success
St Monica's recent ball proved a great social and financial success, building strong support from lady collectors and helpers plus many contributors. Donations total approaching funds for a new building, with promises to fill the gap for erecting a suitable home for the sick and weary. Magistrate Mr Shem has been on holiday in the south, while Scott presided on recent cases during reliinquishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica’s
St. Monica's
All Creeda
Eiger
Swanpelina
Sifexpensen
Magia Picenent
I Fonisa
Shem
Scott
Land Parliament the Assembly Brisbane August 20
Brisbane reports an early morning adjournment as the Assembly debated the Liquor Act Amendment Bill and government finances. Mr. Vowles accused the government of misrepresentation to London financiers, urging accountability for the stalled loan and the failed delegation to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Fibelly
Armas
Legisicnive
Council
Vowles J
Son
Queensland
London “Times
Kirwan
Vowles
Partiateen Yary
Pollock
Gregory
London
Hartley
Pike
Ryan
Afl
Mr. Fihelly
Mr. Vowles
Mr. Fihely
Hedges
Arbitration Court hearings set for September in Townsville and Brisbane
In Brisbane on August 20 the Arbitration Court fixed hearings from September 21 in Townsville and Brisbane for multiple applications. The cases seek new and varied awards for catering, shops, hotels, clubs, restaurants, hospitals, and mining industries, plus wage and condition reforms for hairdressing, shop assistants north of 22 30' S, and sugar field workers. The AWU dispute prompted a call for responses due by August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Arbitration Court
Im Chambers
Justice Macnaughton
Townsville
Mackay
Holborne
AWU
Brishame
Aviators Parer and McIntosh in Brisbane reception
In Brisbane public reception for Lieutenants Parer and McIntosh, hosted by the Mayor and Alderman Maxwell with Returned Soldiers aid. Parer praised northern Australia as ideal for flight. The aviators plan to depart Brisbane at 8 am, reach Sydney by 3 pm, then head to Melba (Melbourne?).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
McIntosh
H. Te-Da
Maxwell
Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Association
Parer
Cloncurry
Territory
Queensland
Commonwealth
Lients
Sydney
Meltre
English air mail reaches Sydney in record time
The Renown air mail from Port Augusta arrived in Sydney at 8.25 pm after leaving at 7.45 am on Thursday. The flying time was eight hours and twenty five minutes. The mail was immediately taken by the tug Heroic for transfer aboard the Renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Port Augusta
Heroic
Horses Arrive from Richmond by Arawatta for Earl
A dozen horses arrived from Richmond aboard the Arawatta on Friday morning consigned to Mr. E. C. Earl. They are high-class and mostly broken in, suitable for farming work and harvesting. The horses are in the pink of condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Arawatta
E. C. Earl
Conditien
MIC considers pectin bonds amid inducement talks at Loan Committee
At a Loan Committee meeting Mr. Cahill stated MIC may not take pectin bonds directly, while inducements to invest were discussed. The exchange noted that donors could aid work by sending options to Cairns Town or Shire Council Offices or to a friendly society secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Town of Shire
Friendly Society
Secre
Extensive Cedar Furnishings and Silverware Auction Lot
A Cairns auction presents a vast estate of Cedar furniture in William and Mary style including dining suites, bookcases, chests, chairs, bedsteads, and tables complemented by Doulton, Wedgewood, Crown Derby and glassware. Also listed are linens, bathroom fittings, curtains, and various office items with a note of inspector availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and Mary
Morris
Brook Sydney
CW Bennett
Brisbane
J. Furnett
Wales
Ant
E.P.N.S
E.pns
E.P_N.S
E.pn.s
H.T
Phave
Cairns
Jo Douglas
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Russia
Land Parliament
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King Tea
Orden Pest
Bis
Aviation
Aeroplane Mail
Taylor Teman Pantom Co
Brighter and Baer Thay Ever
Public Hall
Shire Hall
School of Arts
Teesday A
Lest
Jack Camprele
V. E Collins
Shields Street
Imperial Hotel
Woodward & Calder
Lake Street
Vly
Zephyrr
Zephyrs
Done Wile
Merle
Saxerein
Rene Yen
Wole
I-fry
Boland’s Ltd
Boland’s
Madera
Select
Japanes Crepe-De-Chines
Kobe Crepe
Mayeshiba
Lake
Ins
Perdriau Saraniee
Pesdriea
Perdriau
W. A. Collins
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