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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
5
An obituary notices the funeral of nurse Galt at the graveyard with mourners and community figures present. The report lists attendees, church officials, and local committees, noting the solemn procession and burial details.
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly resumes consideration of the Finance Department intimates. Mr Appel challenges ministers over travel expenses and the Treasurer’s figures between 1908 and 1915. Debate covers cost management, migration, and proposed economies, with calls for transparency and proper oversight.
Fragmentary text discusses overtime pay at two shillings per hour and maximum work hours, with references to labor leaders and terms. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names or dates but centers on overtime policy.
London dispatch reports widespread violence in Ulster with Sinn Fein and police clashes. Ambushes injure and kill as mobs attack police and local authorities and bomb threats disrupt civic centers. A Kerry commander reports hostage events as church gatherings protest.
Brisbane reports show several steamers left idle as crews refuse the 24 hour shift rule. Weilings, Mackarne, Wor Wonga, Makara and Kuranda are affected or laid up, with notices signaling reduced river service during the Christmas season due to stewards’ strike actions.
Kaulgoorl ie December 2 reports relative voting shifts with Foley leading Mahon in postal and absent ballots from the latest figures. Foley 6501, Mahon 2 los, and expectations place Foley preserving a majority over all other groups. Labor support remains around 24 percent, with the Country Party and others contributing to a potential three party majority without the Speaker.
Melbourne December regulations outline pay increases for adult male officers with salaries under £19 a year. Married men receive higher totals than single men, while others get a weekly supplement to bridge the gap to £208 yearly. Unclear if the draft’s author attached these interpretations.
Brisbane report notes the ending of the meat purchase contract between Imperial authorities and the New Queensland Government. It predicts a full return to normal markets, with exporters free to trade broadly once the export restrictions are removed.
A garbled OCR passage mentions crepe, Weave rater, Calms ace kety, and farmers confronting weather. It hints at a harsh season with weed growth and the need for farmers to stay diligent as conditions affect crops and production.
A chaotic report from Argentina describes a deadly quake on December 7 near Lavalle and La Rioja. Strong shaking toppled buildings in Sanmartin and Rivero areas as authorities tally casualties and missing persons amid widespread destruction.
Fragmentary report notes protests and shortages amid a labor action affecting meat supply. References to local towns, prices, and a stalled process hint at widespread economic strain, with unclear figures and names due to damaged text.
Fragmentary report notes a reception in Athens for King Constantine and mentions General Zyrraiakia with a group of officers and separatist tensions. The text is garbled but suggests a coup and shifting loyalties in Thrace.
London reports detail a naval Baltic action with Grand Fleet orders to Scapa and May 30 Rosyth deployment. It notes Admiralty guidance, German speed tactics, torpedo counts, and crew discipline while assessing German losses and British responses.
A woman killed Constable Mitchell and wounded Major Labarie during a nighttime shooting at a residence. Police arrived after repeated shots, finding Labarie dead in the hall and the suspect incapacitated. Neighbors alerted authorities as a crowd gathered outside the scene.
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