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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary notices report an auction of Mrs Jenkins’s wrecked home led by J. G. Hoare, a cyclone relief discussion, a nursing ladies meeting at Kapinda School, and a Carr ie License Court session. Police court items include suspects under medical observation and a drunkenness charge, plus bank withdrawal updates and a sale of new fashion items including Dainty Frocks and simple white suits.
Auction of well bred Shorthorn cattle and a dairy plant by Mr C Harding at Chumberumba, starting noon tomorrow. Also furniture sale by Meare Woodward and Cahier for Mie GE Gariker on Gordon Street Gordonvale.
The text lists names and events in a fragmented 1914 obituary context. It mentions Willie dying February 4 1914 and references family members, Ambulance Inspector, and church notices. It contains dozens of garbled phrases and unreadable fragments, making a coherent summary difficult.
Fragmentary line suggests arrivals of Proema and Lewood with notable guests at a local event. Proema and Lewood are cited among others arriving, indicating a social or ceremonial gathering with urban attendees. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
A fragmentary item describes events at Thurday Hall and a long list of bargains and items for sale at Ts Trail and Winsioe s today. Names such as Mr Samah and references to a Foster Orchestra appear briefly amid scattered notes on animals, fabrics, and clothing items available to buyers.
The Commonwealth Government votes against a wage levy while a parallel dissent on a budget continues. A marine cooks and bakers dispute among Commonwealth crews ends in a settlement that raises wages by a fixed amount. Preparations move toward immediate despatch of the steamer aram held up previously.
Treasury data show that customs and postal revenue rose in the seven months ending January 3. The Postal Department reports higher revenue against the prior year with January import and excise up, and total seven month postal revenue at 58,416 compared to 13,206 in 1909. The Commonwealth has crossed a six shilling threshold amid ongoing war strain, with old age pensions and maternity claims granting weekly increases.
Melbourne February 5 Mr Hughes announced that Mr H E Stark KC has been nominated to the High Court, a choice seen as popular with patients and the legal profession. Stark, aged 48, has had a long and prominent career in Australia, recognized as a leading legal figure.
A garbled report notes ongoing concern over a factory's closure and the influence of Bri day's deputation to the Minister for Defence. It mentions 19 determinant factors and a response to the factory's tremens, with a received 20 large letter tel indicating continued activity.
In Melbourne on February 5 a fragmentary report describes Mr. Higes in a corner near the gangway amid opposition benches. In Washington on February 5 the Senate Investigation Committee states that certain officials of the government and Bauer party were cited in a cross benches context.
A fragmentary item notes a covenant related to a city and mentions United States participation with six votes in an assembly. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The readable text references a legislative or ceremonial action tied to a covenant and a voting arrangement.
Fragmented OCR text references a legislative council item and a sequence of names and actions. The readable phrases mention a bill, a Merrias'y Matus, Gruighisas, and Bhar at the site, with references to provisions and a de sedation. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
A garbled OCR fragment references legislative items, a jobless or unemployment theme, and quoted names. It mentions Mr Collins, a state matter, a loan, and a rejected proposal, but the content is unclear and lacks coherent events or dates. The readable bits indicate a debate or decision noted without specifics.
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