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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
5
London reports a wave of incendiary attacks tied to the Arson Campaign and Sinn Fein activity. Police guard the Commons precincts as fires cripple offices, including the Times and Freeman's Journal, with arrests and searches continuing across Ireland and Liverpool.
In the Fat Salaries discussion at the Legislative Assembly, members questioned the Premier about unionists handling funds meant for workers. They asked if government money sent south for relief was diverted, and whether the government would prevent expenditure by unions. The Premier stated he did not think government funds would be sent to charitable institutions or diverted for law-breaking actions.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a budget reveal and a cruiser launch related to London Nev. It mentions Italy and a ship with unclear details, referencing starved children and aid, but the readable portions are highly garbled with many missing words and punctuation, leaving the precise event and entities uncertain.
A Queensland Railway Union executive meeting denounces government retrenchment and rising unemployment, urging labor solidarity and a trades union Congress. Cabinet discussions reveal deep divisions over spending cuts and a proposed ministerial salary bill, with plans to retire staff over age 65 across public service.
In Brisbane on November 30 the Council agreed to move the sitting day start from 3.30 to 4.40. The Parliament Act Amendment Bill was read a first time. The Commonwealth Bank Agreement Ratification Bill passed committee without amendment, and the Council adjourned until tomorrow.
The assembly discussed a local authorities bill and state subsidies, with Mr Moore criticizing Premier Meveu for revolutionary speeches. The price fixing commission reported on onions, potatoes, arrowroot, and other goods. butter and cheese prices rose while timber prices fell. The governor’s arrival delayed Friday sessions and debate continued into the evening.
A dense list of weights and horse names for the Villiers Stakes and Carrington Stakes from Sydney, detailing numerous entries such as Finmark Prince Viridis Marella Sardig Arch Marella, West Molong Yarraldool Ventrola, and Royal names with weights ranging from 6.9 to 9.7. The page compiles entrants, with multiple spellings and OCR quirks, reflecting a crowded field and various horses across divisions.
London reports Frank Wootton of Australia rode a third and a second on his first appearance at Parminghiart over the hurdles. On his third mount the horse fell but Wootton was not hurt.
Kedron Park races led with Parmen Cassylo securing two wins by two lengths as England beat Queensland. At Brisbane cricket, England v Queensland drew solid attendance totaling £150, lifting three byes to £903. Warmer weather and a shaky start by Queensland marked the innings as Moore and Fen struggled to anchor the chase.
Queensland faced a gloomy outlook as Parkin removed Moore for 20 and early wickets put them behind, while O Connor struck 66 and helped England secure an innings victory. In Victoria and South Australia, large crowds and steady scoring defined the day with Mayne, Reeder and Richardson among the scorers. NSW players expected to arrive for England match as club rounds and public notices mix with pedestrian races and cycling events at Cairns and Mareeba.
At the Cyrent SS Co annual meeting Sir Kenneth Anderson warned profits are falling and fare increases may be needed to offset higher ocean-route charges. An eight hour day at sea could raise costs on a 16000 tonner by about 700 monthly, forcing shipowners to economize on provisions and comfort while mails and public service are kept in view.
Townsville reports nine soldiers' homes status with six more nearing completion. The text notes delays and new installations, with each completed home valued at over £900, reflecting postwar housing efforts and funding.
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