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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
5
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Tasmanian prospects in December report unclear results with O Keefe and Labor poised for influence. Cross voting rumors stir the Senate race as referendum figures hint at majority alignment while national stakes loom over Representatives and party charges in the parliamentary scene.
Fragmentary text shows a tribute attributed to four men who understand Clemenceau. Mentions Ha Pram and Prime Minister, with incomplete phrases about mutual friendship and wartime context. Sources indicate a diplomatic gratitude or salute from leaders.
Melbourne reported a tight count in Victoria with Maxwell leading in Lowan and a large remaining tally across the state. The result hinges on distribution of votes among the Nationalists and Farmers parties as ballots are tallied and abstentions counted, with the Senate outlook also unsettled.
Sydney reports continued counting with little change in party prospects. Riverina vote wear suggests Nationalists may gain seats in Illawarra Eden-Monaro Riverton and Werriwa while other races remain uncertain. Wide Bay noted for Nat candidateCareer and Free seat competition. Bamford’s early day briefing shown as hopeful for the Nationalist side.
Fragmentary report details a Mareeba federal election session with Labor and Nationalist forces contesting the booth. Voters faced confusion over registration, rolls, and the preferencing system, with references to scrutineers, presiding officers, and late-night counting amid heat and crowding.
A garbled report describes Amator Howell and a list of names and events in Melbourne. The text references family members, possible travel, a captain and a voyage, and notes of disruption or wreck. Readable fragments suggest a chaotic scene with numerous misreadings and unclear actions.
In a chaotic scene, campaigns surge across towns as elections loom with heightened activity. Voters prepare for the forthcoming polls while observers note the intense rivalries and broad public engagement.
Beechworth reports include council and select committee items, local contests and names such as Cairne J C Weights, Gentle Jack, Martin Churdlewis, Sy Douglas, and Shona state. It notes New Year events, hiring vs fireman disputes, Wheatpool figures, and community references with period style and fragmented OCR text.
A garbled list of names and entries for a Xmas meeting shows multiple divisions and handicaps. Notable mentions include J C Fowers Weigass, Mick Rook, Peter the Painter, Black Trooper, Master Thaew, and Roget, with various weights and heat references, indicating a crowded racing or gaming event with second division races and handicaps.
London dispatch reports the inner Allied conference at Downing Street has provoked keen French reaction. Observers note the talks touched on reconstruction, economic issues, and possible American involvement while observers question the scope and impact of the discussions.
A chaotic scene at a brewery yard saw Dee Au attempting to assist a temperance effort when a lorry carrying seven barrels of beer was stopped by a striker. A quarrel led to a barrel being taken and the driver departing. The incident prompted further inquiries into the driver’s actions and the brewery’s response as the case develops.
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