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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1919

Page

5

New Hereberton School Under Catholic Building Plan

Herberton local church leaders back a new Catholic Girls High School building with reinforced concrete design. Architecturally modern, the project includes a central courtyard, classrooms, study halls, a gym, baths, and two tennis courts. Father Dayle leads fundraising with bazaars and fairs as completion is targeted for August next year, amid shipping delays and growth expectations for the town.

Heterton Timate Eagland Roman Catholi Church Riec B Margten Ol Herberton Witt Row Walsh Queensland Corteesonal Teach‘ne W.C Pumber Santte Ray Ag T. B. O'Meara Mesers Lynch Vent Herberton Father Dayle Hiawn Jos Enerfete Committee Aibel Boya Hunt A. C. Barr Herlerton Magrie Grace-street

Dannunzio Occupation Sparks Citizen Protest

December dawn reports from the Morning Paper note that the Fame Council has passed a resolution protesting at Duagemento's action, and that citizens signed the cry while hissed.

Fame Council Duagameio

Unacceptance of Treaty Cited by Hitchcock in London

In London, New York Times editor Hitchcock asserts that Con Wilson will never approve the treaty, signaling a sharp challenge to diplomatic efforts and shaping the political climate abroad.

London Dee New York Times Briator Hitchcock Con Wilson

Directors Penal Servitude Aye Hiv Macleay Dut Whikge

The fragment notes names and terms linked to a directive or legal notice involving Macleay Dut Whikge. It references penal servitude and an aye hiv phrase, but the readable content is severely garbled, yielding limited concrete facts to summarize.

Macleay

Brisbane vote tally shows Cameron trailing Finlayson

In Brisbane, late counting and absent votes shift the race between Cameron and Finlayson. By 5 p.m. Finlayson trailed by two votes after leading earlier. 2740 absent soldiers votes and votes under section 121 remain to be counted. Divisional electorates show varied totals for Maranoa Hunter Lilley MacKay Bayley and others.

Brisbane Cameron Finlayson Finlayson Boland Jon Maranoa Hunter Page Lilley MacKay Johntom Onley Bayley Sharpe

New South Wales Senate and Victoria House Results

Latest returns from New South Wales show continued counting with final Senate totals nearing completion and Gwydir a focal race while House results in Victoria suggest no major party shifts though caucus and independent tallies may alter seats. Notable figures include Cox and Falkiner in NSW and McGrath and Framecis in Victoria with several farmer and Labor candidates in contention.

Sydney Dee New South Wales Senate Gwydir Cox Falkiner Grant Considine Lawrence McAlister Calare Lavelle Pigott Cook Catts Holt McCrossal Iggy Dailey Mahoney Clutton Darling Blakeley Perkins Tay Lane Johnson Moate Macquarie Nichelle Carr Atone New England Hay Tully Parkes Marr James Smith Richmond Greene O'Dea Llbourne House of Representatives Victoria Nigin L. K Breoer Hla McGrath Henry Boyd Framecis Armers Imdi Leckie Mesera Reseich Rees Barker Barnes Sasfitz Elton Findlay Guthrie Ba Paterson Reseigh Russell

Marine engineers strike leaves Port Jackson idle

Sydney reports over 6000 tons of shipping idle as engineers on multiple vessels give notice. Delays affect Katina Riverina Maltina Moira Timarua Wakatipa and ships like Easterns Levwka Tu viuni Marjorie Swallow Waodilla Kyogle Allinga. Melbourne sees expected settlement fail delaying Christmas traffic as union branches dispute terms. Hundreds of passengers stranded as meetings decide to align with other branches.

Sydney Port Jackson Marine Enginees Ae Union

Aviation Ross-Smith En Route Passes Blackall Report

Capt Ross-Smith arrived over Blackall from Barcaldine about 45 this morning, circling high before heading toward Tambo. The town mourned his sudden nonlanding as the clear air allowed readable lettering on the aircraft. London reports Knighthoods conferred on Ross-Smith and Lieut Smith with Bars on medals for Bennett and Shiers.

Ross-Smith Blackall Capt Barcaldine Tambo London Dee Ross- Smuith Lieut Smith Air Force Bennett Shiers

Gold currency a South Africa's problem

In Johannesburg on December 23 Mr. Wallace president of the Chamber of Mines argued the 2 per cent premium on gold has only temporarily steadied low-grade mines. He said a gold standard is impossible given world demand for gold and exchange instability, proposing gold backed certificates as a temporary, incomvertible substitute. The Simmer-Deen dispute was referred to a reference board with a German employee suspended pending award. workers expected to resume.

Johannesburg Chamber of Mines Wallace South Africa Becanee

Bingera to Sail for Brisbane Night Passage

Townsville Dee reports the Bingera is announced to sail tonight for Brisbane. The vessel departure is expected to proceed with standard crew and cargo arrangements for the Brisbane voyage.

Townsville Dee Bingera Brisbane

Townsville Dec leaves Pasarem ten of ten and passengers

Townsville report notes a dec departure from Pasarem with ten passengers aboard. Limited readable details describe the voyage and passenger count, with no further context available.

Townsville Pasarem

Ether wins in Tolga district land case in Brisbane

In Brisbane today under the Land Court, Me. P. Wy Ether secured a verdict related to property in the old Tolga districts. The proceedings resumed with the decision affecting the precise area and entitlements in dispute.

Brisbane Land Court Me. P. Wy Ether Tolga

Dee BrisbanKe H figures for the are Mac

Dee BrisbanKe presents H figures for the year with Mac highlighted as a key reference in the brief note.

Brisbanke Dee Mac

Mareeba Turf Club Meeting Nominations Parade

Mareeba Turf Club prepares for Tuesday meeting at Stamt with strong nominations across Trial Stakes and Flying Handicap events. Noms include Easy Boy Why Me Maramba Woolf Censored Selim Bey and more. Herberton Jockey Club also holds New Year meeting with programmes at Holland and Ferguson's.

Mareeba Turf Club Easy Boy Why Me Maramba Woolf Smp Killcare That Stiikinn Mild Jack Jack High Coo Jum Seba Jerry L Martin Chuzzlewit Ephor Black Dawn First Demas Hollow Herberton Jockey Club Holland and Ferguson

Albion Park and Eagle Farm racing selections listed

Brisbane December report lists race selections for Albion Park Wednesday in multiple divisions and at Eagle Farm Friday with horses including Blue Shot Clever Tom Flying and Glencoe among others, plus entries at Hendra and Nairn.

Brisbane Albion Park Aelochus Major Shannon Fring Noelamayne Syvano Strymon Onown Darginnie Plate King Vol Barteld Furse Watliki Buranda Eagle Farm Blue Shot Clever Tom Flying Sheila BK Yank Yank Newmarket, (Olden Sonset, Thana Juvenile, Glencoe, Saleoma, Welter Galas Pan Novice Burren Luicomt Hendra Nairn

Quotations for Taft Acceptances Due Next Monday

Sydney market report lists quotations for horses including Carrington Sydney Damecl Kingsword Nante Gor Panacre Willie Rio Riding Pad Arilo Summer Cup to Kenilford Bright Night Posiastre and Wedding Pay Shadedight. Taft's Acceptances quotations are due next Monday.

Sydney Carrington Kingsword Gor Panacre Willie Rio Arilo Kenilford Posiastre Taft

QO T C Weights for the Brisbane Midsummer Meeting

Weights released for the Q T C midsummer meeting starting Boxing Day list entries across events. Notable weights include Perpetual Motion 97 and Purple King 68.12 for the long race Frinion. The table covers Flying and Welter handicaps with listed horses such as Sap Hoop King, For My Lady, Moon, and Falstaff among others.

Brisbane Q.T.C Joe Rendican Perpetual Motion Purple King Santuaky Ig Er Tom Blueshot Copper King Cassalo Mattanata Syphar Vaze Sar- Hoop King Tattinets Bnwerirl Shell Pteust For My Lady Uvente Oe Euwerene Ba Syceemelle Moon Wallacre Ra Bonne Wasa Salopian Karam Birthing Falstaff Parm Spec Galas Koo Shagi Velveteen Paranda Bo Florensac Fo Sparkle Yetto Wi Ao Firat Fringilla Polycrat Monochord Perpetual Movies Kan Sha Horren Ban Nesta Kowght Manhattan Traction Lady Fiery Miss Cohen Lancome Desert Guan Scorn Eiffel Weldon Spa

Waikiki Defeats Brisbane for Park Ryder Title

Waikiki beats Brisbane in a tight race with Sir Cyrus 7.3 and Kno Sha near the front. The event featured Scottish yards, a 72 length division, and a Derby style finish.

Parse Y Mally

Weekend crowd fills arena with brisk action

A partial, garbled report notes a well attended weekend event with long sprints and early game pace. Details are unclear but mentions a kickoff, a crowd, and some rapid plays as the action unfolds across the venue.

Xmas Handicap Singles Results From Weekend Play

The notes record the Handicap singles results with players like Skeen, Houston, Hoole, Wilden, Dickson, Cobbe, N Beens ey val, Murray, Des, Standish, Hoare, Tadvel ee Mahon, Dixon, Favel vy Ro Lowre, Lennon, Tyson, Lowrie, Walker, Kennett, Miller, Baden, Lin, Philips, Favel, O Leary, Overland, Dien Levon, Oxley, Das rie, Ticemore, Dobel, McMahon, Draper, Onley, and Ruleock. Matches ended in close scores such as 24-23 and 25-24, reflecting holiday season play and year-end sentiment. The message closes with seasonal greetings to mariners and readers.

Seaman Skeen Houston Gia. Hoole Hoole I Wilden A. Dickson Cobbe Beens Val Urray N_ Des Order Standish Hoare Tadve Ee Mahon Dixon Favel Lowre J. Lennon Tyson W. Lowrie Walker Holamd Kennett Miller Oeendey Baden Len C Lin Philips Tveon O'Leary Overland Dien Levon AL Oxley Murray W Lowrie Ticemore Dobel McMahom Draper v Onley

Stonecrackers v Cry CC cricket match rescheduled for Saturday

Owing to the arrival of potent Moppers the game between Stonecrackers and Cry CC will be played on Saturday. The Stonecrackers lineup lists Sow Malone Moet Keble captain Sno Tble Towo Lyons Cowbay Forward Postle Treac Dodd Purch Roger McBride Duke Kelly Sy Pease Speed Pat Krely flay Giaw emer Jess Fitt Jar Resept vine. The Foss Nee ee W Treacey Greg Lo Me ahon Cowboy Evans hi aco echibeld Seaman A Bo Seaman A BK Tom Foster Teddy Morward W Lehenard.

Orth Stonecrackers Sow Malone Moet Keble Sno Tble Towo Lyons Cowbay Postle Treac Dodd Purch Roger McBride Duke” Kelly Sy Pease Mates Speed Pat. Krely Flay Giawemer Jess Fitt Jar Vine Foss Ee W. Treacey Greg Lo Meahon Cowboy Evans Aco Echibeld Seaman Bo Seaman Tom Foster Teddy Morward W Lehenard

Pedestrianism Handicap Trials for Sheffield and Spirit Wins

Handicaps listed for entrants in the pedestrian races of Sheffield and Spirit Wins. Names include G. El O'Ne, W Miller, E. Smith, May, J Witmet, JH Hill, M. Foley, Crosty, EB Pyne, FH Arty, G. Mellowerama, A. Wolff, and C. King with various numbers indicating starting positions or times. The note mentions Cane-cutters’ Handicap entries following the main list.

G. EL O'Ne W Miller E. Smith Foo May F. J. Wilshire J. Witmet JH. Hill Mt. Foley Ta Crosty Ma EB Pyne Fharty A. Wolff C. King

Fearless Viceroy Attacked in Dublin Amidst Irish Crisis

London reports a Sinn Fein crime in Dublin as Lord French, protected by a small escort, faced an open assault while touring the streets. Authorities warned of danger but kept the vice regal party from immediate pursuit. a lone assailant, a young grocer's helper named Savage, fired a revolver and was then killed. The incident underscores tensions over self determination and coalition policy as Britain vows to prevent an Irish Republic.

London Lord French Dublin Bat Dubhin Esters Leimg Lord Kendon Bonar Law Liverpool Savage Youding

Fragmentary Paris Cartoon Ti llings

Fragmented OCR text from Paris and New York items shows garbled phrases including references to crime and a tie. No coherent events or names to confirm. cannot determine a clear main action or entities from the readable lines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hereberton School R. C. Enterprise Dannunzio Brisbar New Scout Wales Adelaide Crete Tak Hobart Dec Hawi Aviation Redcliffe, Mee Mareeha T.C Merberton J.C AJC Qo.t.c. Weights Bisa Orville Om Aaa Reece Cricket Stonecrackers v Cry CC Sinn Fein Crime Britain Karte Paris New York Boland Wim Teal Slanwid AAS Pius Rahsha Shahni Howe Lily of France Pagre Wd Diack Fifa Boland's Ltd Ri'g Ag. Ing V. Rail Oestiering W,.a. Collins Lake ‘Strest, Carrie
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