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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference claims of support for a proposed peace process in Dublin and London, with mentions of Sinn Fein, reprisals, and government calls for reconciliation. The document cites leaders seeking a quiet settlement, reports on arms disarmament, and references to personnel like Ryan, McSween, and Freeman's reports.
Fragmented despatch describes uncertain leads and circulating rumors about figures and actions tied to a warning. Mention of Manchin, Chinese feared brain drain and material assistance to Korea appears in garbled text. No clear facts or names confirmed.
In Brisbane a shipping incident slows the Arawatta as crew actions and fault reports delay departure. The vessel may not leave until Monday amid comms disruptions and tensions with the seamen union. Two crew members reportedly dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
Brisbane reports on claims submitted to the State Arbitration Court regarding wages and overtime for the Watersiders. The docket includes rates for moral work overtime ordinary days Sundays and holidays, plus allowances for various cargos and working conditions. Additional claims cover extended hours and improved rates for extraordinary shifts, with references to refrigerated goods and other bulk materials. A second item notes a London correspondent’s report on Allied intentions and withdrawal debates amid political maneuvering.
London reports the engagement denied while the Cairns Buster Barr forwards telegrams to the Warner Board about dredge operations at Cabras harbor. Crew wages and dock delays are noted, with the ship slated to depart after port conditions ease. Also listed are local house sales including four-room dwellings with small deposits and easy terms on Martyn Street.
The second day at Towers racing featured close finishes led by Evens the winner by a neck amid strong field sprints. Notable results include Gala Tue gallant to triumph by a neck in the Turorile scent, and Araby and Admetus among top performers in the Myde Plate and Mampagne Stakes with decisive margins.
Rosehill attracted a large attendance as trials and races produced close finishes. Notable results include Window by a length from Cahochon with three quarters of a length to third in the main event, and series of divisions at the meeting featuring horses such as Chiwis Te Miro Bendocus Admiral Advance Verio Briteahlide Mounton Lion Malt Crag and others.
In a Saturday OTC Commer Moning card, horses including Woudripe Bergstrom, tanhie Watt, and Lady Pyredia 14 ran in trial handicaps. Motly's Robe O Neil Breant and Mots' RocKy others competed with mixed placements as times and finishes are listed in a dense, early 20th century style recap.
Fragmentary OCR note from London Dex reports the Prince of Wales and others reacting to Hitler. Five people die in a related incident as a grand military event is referenced with unclear details and a March date.
Fragmentary report notes a contested local race with candidates Ske Price and Revel. Mentions a forthcoming contest and references to individuals and a 1745-era context, though details are unclear.
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