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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
7
The text blends cricket action with brief notes on early motor transport policy and racing. It mentions players and innings, with scattered phrases about score warnings, dismissals, and fielding. It also discusses proposed aeroplane regulation and upcoming motor races, including references to the Grand Prix context and transport policy debates.
Discussions on finding funds from a central source for major road works continue with manufacturers and users differing on methods of raising money. Estimated next year’s sum reaches eight million pounds to support roads and highways, including the Prince of Wales avenue project and the Great Ocean Road memorials. The focus remains on motor traffic, private ownership, and the need for road access for motor vehicles across the country.
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