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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
5
An advertisement notes an Excire party and dance to be held at Oddfellows Hall tonight with details elsewhere. The item references a New Commonwealth Steamer the Erriha, 6100 tons, sister ship to the Emira, launched at Williamslow, Victoria.
The Howard Smith steamer Innisfail arrives from Townsville this Thursday morning with general cargo. It passes sailing boats Rona and Sylvanus, participants in the Townsville regatta, and heads back for Townsville and Lucinda Toit.
District secretary advises orders may be taken for costume lengths for widows and widowed spouses of defense personnel. They may clean up to six yards. Applicants urged to apply early.
The captain of the AU EN. Cots steamer Woyamndra reported a floating Montagne light mine sighting during a Melbourne to Sydney voyage. The third officer noted the mine's approximate bearing as south 43 degrees west and about 54 miles distant.
Residents of Tetamneeaen and Wilmerton are reminded of the Presbyterian monthly service Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The usual Sunday shop will not be held before the service, but children will attend and receive their dull at tenance tarks.
A witness in a railway inquiry in Salnen discusses the odd classification of cer bon surts of workmen including phrases like Russian taton disturbers of the peace and entertainers. The testimony touches on labels such as rebel lions and a man described as a bunch of trivia while another is called a professional joater.
In Mareets a death occurred at Mrs Var Newman's residence on Wala Street. Dr Perkins attended but she died after a long illness. The poem contest at the family home drew public attention with a prize offered by Malcolm Red and Co. The envelope prize was awarded posthumously, as the event unfolded amid local tributes and police notes.
The notice lists prewar commodities from Macy and the Australian markets including Abdulla cigarettes now sold at Wintick's in Turkish and Virginian blends. It notes the hope for continued prompt inquiries by mail and the Returned Soldiers League appeals for membership and support to sustain Imperial unity and aid former sailors and soldiers.
Major A. E. Harte announced that the committee reviewed the profits terms and gathered further information from the State Treasurer. The loan will be quoted and dealt on the Exchange as a 6 percent investment tax free for at least ten years.
Rumors persist in local shipping circles and along the waterfront that the strike dispute will be settled early in the new year. Fresh proposals are said to be submitted to the Stewards Union and discussed by the local branch within days. The only coastal movement is the Bonisyang sailing to Newcastle and Sydney, with plans to load in Sydney.
Interviewion Sought. Request to Prime Minister Sydney December The Transport Workers Federation deeded at a request Mr Hughes to intervene in the stewards' strike and push for immediate settlement. A tribunal under the Commonwealth Industrial Peace Act is urged to examine the stewards claims. The Federation Council pledges full support to the stewards. Moeraki sailing to Wellington fixed for noon tomorrow with New Zealand stewards aboard. Piaqueoher remains on board.
London reports say Mr Hughes backed by Lord Sumner pressed for Germany to pay British war costs. A Wilson backed bloc swayed Lloyd George Orlando and Clemenceau to oppose Hughes and Sumner. The Morning Post notes the public deserves to know Lord George’s stance.
Brisbane December 2 The Premier was asked about Monday holiday observance by State public servants and said the public service would not declare today a holiday. He stated bluntly that public servants have enough holidays.
In a Washington dispatch the Times correspondent reports Mr Daniels stating American oil supremacy hinges on domestic resources and urging conservation. He warns England against using more oil for war, noting other nations curtail their oil use while the United States must conserve its supply.
An ambassador states Japan favors a proposal to accelerate reductions and create goodwill among nations. He hopes the League of Nations efforts may succeed and bring lasting peace through coordinated reforms and diplomatic unity.
The council today further considers a plan to install electric trams and a decision on borrowing funds from the Government for the project.
A third safe robbery this week was reported on Monday night in Sydney. Thieves blew open a safe and stole 295 pounds in cash and cheques for three Ladies' blouses valued at 500 pounds. The theft occurred at the pressland on King Street City.
A terse public notice indicates a temporary halt on payments related to a local matter. The fragmentary text mentions authorities and obligations, signaling a suspension effective until further guidance.
A vessel under the West Australian Government scheme for British ex soldiers and families has arrived at Cape Town with about 1200 immigrants. The ship, under YMCA auspices, will stay a few days before sailing to Fremantle. Immigrants described as in an excellent class with hopeful emotions aboard.
Reports from Rome and Paris detail Italian operations at Fiume. General Laviglia confirms an official entry into Fiume and says Dannunzio is not killed. Casualties include about 30 regulars killed and 100 wounded. Paris reports 400 killed and thousands wounded with Dannunzio slightly wounded. The Italian government offers a reward for Dannunzio’s capture.
Racing at Ch Towers reports second day results with winners Lila Idaime Kurgan Sir Hampion and others, betting odds, and times. Brisbane weights list for Albion Park Monday include divisions and entries such as Balusting Black Mask Somme Narcon and many others with declared weights.
The Brisbane trams matter prompts an inquiry from Mr Theodore to the Premier about negotiations with the tramways company. The Premier says the Valuation Board report has not been received and the Cabinet has not acted.
Brisbane report states the government faces financial embarrassments delaying the proposed South Firnsbane high school. Although a site is acquired, construction cannot proceed due to fund shortages as Mr Huxham noted today.
Brisbane December 29 Mr Forgan Smith said he is considering large extensions to the State Canning Factory and ways to expand export trade for canned products especially ores He noted prospects for export trade as promising The Cabinet approved two new Main Roads Board members whose appointments will be submitted to the Executive Council on Friday.
Handicaps listed for jabowe trial on January 3 at Ravenshoe with cinquepence like Bell Led for Le 97 Deles 90 Cin Herel 87 Glosnting 87 Kelleck 85 Gordam's Pride 8 Willeare 3.0 CH A 8.0 Arada 0 Gleeco 0. Also Rosslyn Handicap six furlongs listing Epher 11.0 Woola 10.13 Operate 1.2 Silent Ball 100 Heindall 9.4 Maram ber 8 Delco 9.0 Prince Melon 0 Judicons 0. Sydney December 29 Randwick Tatt's meeting held in fine weather Hurdle Race Areastwork 114 Moon Thowra 10.5 Moore
In a packed program Black Chief led Pine Park early but Breastwork surged to win by two lengths at the final obstacle. Cabochon, with a late claim at halfway, won the Chelmsford Handicap by a length over Thurlow and Kitchen Singer. Other races saw Galtee Maid and Mount Frisco among winners with sharp comes from Julia Grey and Linita in juvenile and sprint events.
An OCR fragment lists horses such as Cinderella Energetig Gleaming Gordon's Pride and mentions the Mareeba District Handicap with jockeys Jerry L and Wools Et eee King Vol but is incomplete and unclear about outcomes or specifics.
London dec 2. Brief item notes a work titled The Rifle An Imperial Schema. Includes terse, fragmented publication details with limited context and unclear author attribution.
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