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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
4
Beatrice, second daughter of the late Jos McSpadden and Mrs McSpadden of Cairns, is noted in the 1920 Samarai record with OConnor McSpanden listed in Melbourne and Robulets Plantation.
A notice describes several building allotments in Cairns including Allot 5 on Mcleod Street and Allot 16 on Sheridan Street with frontages from 42 to 105 feet and depths around 365 feet. Leases have been served, tenants notified, and sale terms include cash and balance via quarterly instalments over three years. Nearby landmarks include Railway Yard, Water Street, and the Tracwray Hotel, with occupancy by Mr. Hainbiril and Mrs. Fahnsom referenced.
A heated critique of strike culture laments its impact on the poor and warns that affluent workers manipulate public sympathy. The author argues the war against disruption betrays community self defense, noting the war-time context and arbitration calls amid industrial unrest.
The piece argues the by election needs a powerful advocate to represent Vietura in London and handle agency duties. It recalls a past Agent-General appointment and urges an agent who will faithfully carry party and public interests to the colonial office.
The passage argues electors should select the most honest and capable candidate to serve Queensland without party bias. It criticizes current parliament for poor representation and high taxes, urging a representative who will serve the people over party agendas.
A critical editorial laments what it calls a loss of dignity in the judiciary amid industrial disputes. It accuses Justice Hie and Justice McCauley of improper leniency toward unions and questions the integrity of arbitration decisions and potential foreign review.
A garbled OCR extracts events and notices about a council meeting and public sale at 230 PM, with references to vendors, attendees, and unrelated social activities. The text names local figures, dates, and places in a disordered summary, showing a chaotic record of meetings and social events.
The text reports a drought strain on the region with scarce rainfall delaying preparations. It references agricultural concern and potential impacts on crops and daily life as bedrock water supply strains persist through the season.
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