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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
5
London sources report the Council debating the German surrender and retention of war criminals. The Saar demilitarization plan and treaty details are outlined as major topics. A later Supreme Council session is planned around mid March to finalize replies and actions.
Melbourne reports engineers strike reducing feeder routes and fuel supply, triggering government action. A Commonwealth ship will be chartered to carry foodstuffs and wire care items to affected ports, with Austral Deal slated to sail Wednesday to re supply shortages.
Sydney February 16 no progress toward settling the engineers strike today. An executive meeting reported terms unchanged and the institute planned to find a crew for a vessel to sail weekend with cargo to Rabaul and other ports. The strike’s impact prompted calls for reasonableness and a settlement effort as discussions continued.
The article outlines changes in bread ticket allocation with the Magistrate and officials debating Monday to Saturday supply rules. It notes the police and Ferry representatives discussing enforcement and price controls, with shipments of foodstuffs from Brisbane awaiting end of embargo or restriction.
A landslide near San Tees sent debris into a river, spilling water and blocking passage. The incident left nearby areas on alert as workers assessed damage and anticipated repairs.
Fragmentary notes describe various furniture pieces and dining room items to be sold, mentioning names and partial descriptions. The text is incomplete but implies a morning sale with a host of sun pechon and related items.
Democratic Senators proposed two draft reservations on Article Ten amid a widening rift between President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing. Reports detail Lansing’s growing independence, Wilson’s cabinet tension, and infighting over the League of Nations amid Canadian and British Dominion positions and looming resignations.
President Wilson has forwarded notes to the Chief of the Allied Powers criticizing the Supreme Council's methods in dealing with the Jugoslovs. He says the United States cannot continue to involve itself in European affairs if the Allies act on the Adriatic region without US consultation.
Report from Thursday Island dated February 16 notes three whites and 11 colored deaths with total deaths reaching 91. The steamer Melbodir reports five deaths at various locations and 16 natives from a nearby river mainland area dying. The Protector of Aborigines says relief appeal orders are not yet definite and unable to act.
London sources report results from the Ashton by election with Unionist contender Mr Bob 364 and Sir Arthur Margil in the field. The tally and candidate names are confirmed as part of the nightly political briefings.
Sinn Fein raiders attacked Ballytrans LONDON on February 16 after a three hour fight they blew up Noerm Pelinoges and harmed three police. In Cork masked men raided McSweeney’s house where he sustained a fatal wound to the arm during the attack.
In Cork a Sinn Fein leader was shot dead after a crowd demanded arms and money from veterinary surgeon McSwiney who fired his pistol killing the assailant. Dublin reports describe a later raid on Ballytrain with heavy shelling and a police response. A London train carrying military stores was attacked with bombs injuring a signalman and a soldier.
Six masked men forced entry into the Ballagh County Wexford home of Morris a 54 year old farmer and mother of fifteen. The intruders shot at the ceiling to threaten her. She lunged with a spade but the leader shot her and she died in her husband’s arms. He warned the husband to stay inside two hours or share his wife's fate.
In Brisbane on February 1 Judge McCawley heard the Miscellaneous Workers Union seek a state wide new award. He retained the existing award conditions in the new document and considered wage increases for cleaners with retroactive claims. The union pushed for higher night shift rates and shorter hours, while opponents argued over watchmen hours and preliminary drafting of the new award.
A judge in Brisbane considers a case brought by the Federated Trade Society over a trade award and sanitation issues. The decision on the proposed labor bonus system is reserved.
Melbourne reports the Broken Hill Barrel dispute continues with unions quarrelling over who should man the wharf. The AMA has set a stance and the longer dispute affects workers and shipping at the dockyard.
Timber Minister notes looming scarcity of Queensland timber supplies. Director of Forests warns forestry neglect risks disaster, citing U S Chief Forester data. Coyne pushes for a modern Forestry Act and an independent forest service to manage a crown forest estate and secure perpetual timber production for Queensland.
London police raided a Pimlico house linked to robberies where an Australian military police corporal fired at detectives. Detective-Sergeant Cooper was wounded in the shoulder. the corporal was captured and named Corporal King as of February 14. Authorities plan further charges for attempted murder and robbery links.
Melbourne reports that during the Prince of Wales visit the Diggers are expected to lead the welcome while the Navy concentrates the entire fleet in Hobson's Bay. A Spithead style review and fleet illumination are under discussion as part of a gala programme for a royal visit.
The Full Court heard more argument in Far reg h Estate Sugar Company versus Boese. Counsel for respondent argued the company could not pay Boese at the lower rate unless he supplied cane as a member of the group whose cane formed the basis of the award. The essential issue was mutual consent among Boese and other group members aside from Powell to form a group after the award. Judgment was reserved.
The annual conference of the Railway Employees Association decided to link up with the Australian Railway Union. The move aims to unify railway workers across regions with a majority backing the proposal. The conference noted about 34,000 members would be affected by the agreement.
Sydney reports Fed Senator Arthur Rae faced a session of the Australian Workers Union convention to justify his break from the Labor Party. Mr. Grayndler told attendees Rae claimed loyalty to the AWU and that he has held a leadership role in an industrial body aligned with AWU policy.
New York reports the heaviest snowstorm since 1888 with streets blocked and traffic disrupted. City merchants fear daily losses and a shortage of fresh foods as snow presses on, delaying deliveries and raising concerns over supplies.
London February 16 Australian midshipmen Abbots Wines Davina Cairns and Wacket have been appointed to the Renowa.
Signor Marconi forecasts a near breakthrough in wireless communication with transmatter devices replacing wires this year. He envisions global radio telegraph receivers in schools and libraries delivering all-day news without Morse code, linking hemispheres via electro energy.
In Durham Cathedral on Sunday Rev John Jowett responded to an invitation and preached to a large congregation. A nearby parishioner objected causing a disturbance as Jowett began and was escorted from the pulpit while hymns were sung.
Theodore Premer spoke at Beenleigh denouncing the Land Tax Amendment and promising the bill will pass despite opposition. He said the Labor Party’s restraints are ending and claimed the Millnad bill faces a hostile House yet will succeed.
Spectral meeting at Parliament House discussed party affairs amid Premier threats to push legislation. No new Council appointments likely for some time, according to Theodore and a Government representative who declined comment.
Arthur West, 33, from Tempe, killed himself after telling his wife he would go out to work. An hour later his 12 year old son attempted to assist. a rope in the house led to West being found dead, with his wife in bed nearby.
General Niessel warns that Germany seeks to evade the peace treaty. He cites German troops of about 500000 with reserves and police, including former officers, aiding camouflage of munitions and defense efforts. He accuses Germany of concealing weaponry and avoiding disarmament obligations.
The Home Secretary presided at a government adviser to the delegates meeting urging a central statistical bureau for the Empire. He noted it would act as a clearing house for Empire data and said the government would warmly welcome such a movement.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a benefaction by Gary to support a mother and her offspring during life and a bequest to the town of Marseilles after death, signaling a historical will or trust record.
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