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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
5
Rain and flood observations from Tableland and Mareeba describe heavy showers, high rainfall, and record tallies. The report notes 28 inches at one site and six inches in the latest office reading, with varied totals across districts including Mareeba and Barron.
A chaotic Adelaide courtroom testimony recounts the February shooting case involving John Moses Carnston and Rasheed. Witnesses describe gunfire, adjourned proceedings, and the defendant's demeanor as the trial pauses for further evidence.
London the guide reports five arrests in a Saturday round-up connected to a Sinn Fein event. The text notes discussions about a fundraising project for Rabinda Hospital and security concerns, with officials awaiting further details on intent and the use of proceeds. Communication emphasizes caution over political purpose and public funding implications.
Far North communities face worsening food privations with bread shipments from Babinda and Gordonvale aiding Cairns. The John Douglas and the Trinity dredge delivered or hoped to deliver foodstuffs to Cooktown, but flour shortages persist as vessels depart Cairns for Cooktown without flour.
Brisbane reports indicate the Sydney executive has urged branches to reconsider terms offered by shipping authorities. A renewed ballot appears to mirror previous offers with misunderstandings resolved. Should workers return, a tribunal with an independent chair will review the institute’s claims, and the Tay dispute is favoring engineers.
Queensland revenue for the month shows a deficit of £809 176 in Brisbane on February 2. The seven months since July reveal a revenue shortfall with figures £656 104 for the month and a comparison to £753 447 for the same month last year. The seven months ended January show a decline against prior year figures, with partial data incomplete in the report.
Brisbane authorities report an enquiry into the Heiner case of alleged cruelty to a child concluded with the Police Master acquitting the accused. The Home Secretary’s involvement is noted as part of the inquiry.
Melbourne reports a dated note circulation figure and bank holdings amid a 1928 era financial update. Figures show the value of notes in circulation and held by banks in relation to a governing issue, indicating monetary conditions and liquidity levels.
Sydney reports the overseas central discusses fruit growers interests with a cable tone about tonnage for Australia. The current lists show space to carry out the programme though additional tonnage may be secured.
In Melbourne on February 2 a date was not set for reform measures in the Northern Territory. Justice X is expected to arrive in Melbourne in December as plans for the Guruth M al wineenees proceed.
The State Government purchased the steamer Douglas Mawson from R W Miller of Sydney for £18,500 to run Gulf port services after MacDonald Hamilton and Co ceased Musgrave. Mawson, once in coal trade between Newcastle and Sydney, will depart Sydney for Brisbane soon and may serve Cairns and Thursday Island with cargo capacity for tens of coal.
In Sydney the council of the Australian Goal and Shale Employees Federation praised Russian workers fight against tyranny and protested Allied interference. It ordered miners organized into the mining department of the OBU and urged district meetings to appoint organizers. A resolution urged parliamentary candidates to pledge to support LW.W. prisoners' release.
On November 28 at Sunny Bank a child named Kate Glopshka died after a gun attack that wounded three others. George Glopshka, the alleged shooter, attempted suicide and was discharged from hospital. At the Police Court he faced murder and attempted murder charges, but was deemed medically unfit with two head tubes and remanded until February.
Washington reports Secretary Linday of the British Legation states His Majesty's Government opposes further British indebtedness in the United States. Any relief for war struck Europe if agreed must not involve Britain borrowing more from the U.S. Treasury.
Officials led by the Chief Secretary worked with authorities to finalize preparations. The briefing covered security, logistics, and service delivery ahead of the upcoming event. No major hurdles were reported and all departments agreed on the schedule.
Report says Princess Mary will undertake a six week summer tour visiting Copenhagen Christiana and Stockholm. The trip aims to reinforce royal ties and foster diplomatic relations with Scandinavian nations.
London reports a serious passenger accommodation shortage for Australia and New Zealand. Overwhelmed by demand, ships are slow to discharge at ports, with many liners under government control or diverted to India and the Far East. Delays push berths well into April, as ships sail with far fewer passengers than capacity.
In Gloucester Assizes a jury awarded Howard damages of 300 against two trade union officials who had complained to his employers after his re engagement following demobilisation. The union allegedly threatened strikes leading to Howard being reassigned to less skilled, lower paid work.
Poulet returns to France because his machine is irreparable and depart Marseille on Monday for Rangoon where a replacement awaits. He believes if his original had been tailored for the Australian run he would have beaten Ross Smith. He hopes to reach Australia soon after a reception in Burma where locals mistook them for free Buddha messengers in Padoda.
Sir Ross Smith and his party with Mr. Coyne plan to arrive in Charleville on Saturday with the repaired engine from Ipswich. If the trial is satisfactory they will resume the flight to Melbourne amid praise for the engine work.
General Legge arrived in Sydney to inspect defence works and assess which undertakings are capable of meeting wartime demands. Officials say the inquiry aims to determine feasible air defence measures and related construction needs.
A Dublin Sinn Fein march ends with the hoisting of the ship as rebels refuse to recognise the English Lord Lieutenant's appointment. Irish councils press for a mediating authority with full power over Irish affairs while government coercive measures face pressure.
The Korean Commission states that Japanese officials in Korea continue to arrest Korean students who are working for independence. The report, dated February 2, cites ongoing coercion and arrests as part of the crackdown on nationalist activity.
Brussels reports a court ruling reducing a death sentence to twenty years of servitude. The case details or defendant name are not provided in the accessible text.
The piece reviews the Willy-Nicky letters as remarkable and weighs Kaiser Wilhelm II against Lenin. It portrays the Kaiser as dangerous yet clever and Lenin as merciless, trampling religion and allies. It argues the English sovereign reigns while practical governance lies with removable officials.
New York Times reports a strong impression from Lord Grey's letter on American sentiment about joining the League of Nations. The letter reportedly aided hopes England and France would back US entry with Lodge reservations and influence Senate treaty negotiations.
Heavy foreign demand drives Berlin Stock Exchange to close on Saturday as stock values soar. German firms seek to shield colonial shares from foreign buyers amid record inflows and rising prices.
Milan reports a bold kidnapping of General No eta, commander of Italian troops, by Dannunzio forces amid armistice tensions. Nigra's unpopularity with Dannunzio’s troops sparked hostile actions on a road toward Trieste as the captive was moved.
An official commission is established to investigate prices and policy in Fiji. The document outlines government action but is garbled and incomplete, with unclear specifics about scope or results.
The India Office reports the departmental committee’s recommendations on how the currency policy should run. The Indian Government will henceforth buy gold from private importers at ten rupees to the ounce, with an aim to ease an economic shock while maintaining stability amid high gold prices in India.
Departmental panel studies the war impact on Indian currency aiming to stabilise the rupee to gold at ten. Efforts focus on restoring rupee value and fineness amid wartime disruptions.
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