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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

4

Queensland Labor misrule compared to cyclones in Cairns commentary

The piece argues that political incompetence, not natural disasters, cripples Queensland. It cites a $100,000 plus seven month loss by the Labor government, then warns voters that Labor gains and ensuing havoc stem from electing the current leadership. The author predicts further declines in Labor support in Herbert and the state election.

Post Queensland Labor Queensland Cairns Oly Qeeemsland Labor Gang Herbert Theodore and Co

Furniture and livestock auctions advertised in local sale notices

Messrs Woodward and Calder auction furniture of Mr G F Gataker at Gordon Street Gordonvale next Friday at 2 pm. Mayers Footery promotes fashionable footwear at economical prices. Fordson tractor demonstrated on Mr C Butler's Edmonton farm from 2 to 4 tomorrow by Messrs Murr and Nelson. Messrs A J Draper Ltd auction from Mrs Ruas in John Gordon's yard Gordonvale five dairy cows five yearling heifers and three draught mares at 1 am today.

Howechold Furniture Kobt, Sturt and Co J. Gowanlock Bunda Street Messrs Woodward and Calder G. F. Gataker Gordon Street Gordonvale Mayers Footery Mr. C Butler Edmonton Morrow Murr Nelson A. J. Draper, Ltd Ruas John Gordon

Sale of Dairy Herd at Bartle’s Road Malanda Crossing

The Tableland Land Estate and Commission Agency will auction Mr. H Kinnear’s dairy herd at his farm on Bartle's Road near Malanda Crossing at 2 pm tomorrow. Also selling a number of heifers on account of Mr. Waller Supply Limited. A flood blocked the creek Intake and water to the reservoir is temporarily cut off. Cairns Water Authority appeals for water use to be limited to domestic purposes only.

Estate and Commission Agency

Herbert Electorate Booming as Nationalist Activity Grows

Nationalist organizers McMahon and Hardy report booming activity in the Herbert electorate. Nominations for likely candidates will be held next Tuesday afternoon at the University of Ourilyan School of Arts and Innisfail Odd Fellows Hall. Reports of dingoes near Gordonvale and nocturnal howls near Pyramid and Banna accompany minor poultry raids.

Herbert McMahon and Hardy Ourilyan School of Arts Innisfail Oddfellows’ Hall

First Presbyterian Service Held in Babinda

The inaugural Babinda Presbyterian service was led by Rev. C. Fixter of Banna on Sunday past. He plans to visit Babinda weekly, weather permitting, and the churchgoers gave him a hearty welcome to a well attended service.

Babinda C. Fixter Banna

New Robe Lines Shown at Mr H Griffiths

Display highlights new roles in Foulard and Georgene fabrics with styles such as eeert Aes Sree Ales A Banarcy and saxe. Robes feature pink and ivory tones with chine fabric options and range from lemon to navy with multiple greys. Prices start from 16/6 with Georgette robes in white lemon and sand. Also advertised are Voiles and Sager fabrics. A Washington despatch dated January 1 reports Wilson signing the McCreary bill before midnight.

H. Griffiths Foulard Georgene Eeert Aes Sree Ales United States Sager Washington Wilson Baer Er Poy

Koora steamer Ko ran into heavy bou some damage noted

The excursion steamer Koora struck a heavy bou near Mortha Bay while crossing Brisbane waters. The vessel sustained no serious damage and continued trips as scheduled, carrying holidaymakers. Officials said its steel construction and extensive lighting wires made it safe from lightning.

Seamer Mortha Bay Brisbane ‘Bos Cos Cni Courier

Miner Urges Fair Play in Tin Ore Crushing Rates

A Letter to the Herbeton Notes criticizes government and industry pricing for tin ore crushing. The miner calls for fair treatment by the state and warns of increased costs if private interests dominate. The writer urges miners to support balanced policies and avoid harmful private talks.

Fairplay Herbeton Rai Phdoem Org

Cyclone Devastates Cairns Anew As City Girds For Help

The Cairns cyclone left the city badly wounded with damaged homes torn from foundations, trees uprooted, and a razed church. Residents sought shelter, aided neighbors, and waited as communications with the outside world were cut off at midnight. The morning brought relief and a town-wide resolve to aid the needy and restore order.

Cairns Jmen Fcormer Art

Cyclone Ravages Esplanade and Waterfront Structures

The Esplanade bore the worst of the cyclone’s destruction with uprooted shade trees, many crashing onto houses. The strengthened sea wall and Motor Boat Club pavilion were damaged as waves overwhelmed the pier and bathing club, forcing occupants to flee as their home vanished into the surf. Only fragments of a flower garden remain.

Tern Ry Ei Sung Fousrea Math and Tat Motor Boat Club T. A. Ferry Wapé&M

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