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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
5
Mareeba report details a deadly accident near Kookhra involving Mr and Mrs McNab's children aged 11 and 12. The boy died after falling from a moving tram car on the Cairns Mareeba line while the girl was seriously injured.
A wreck on an up train from Carns to Mantaka Friday left McNab dead and her sister gravely hurt. Five or six children witnessed the accident as the train crossed a bridge near Kami ob. Rescue teams, railway staff, and passengers aided victims, with Revig McNab later treated at Marecha Hospital and reported in a serious but hopeful condition.
An eyewitness recounts a train accident near Mareeba where a child fell from a moving carriage on the Cairns line near the Cambell bridge. Helpers aided the child and other youths, and the injured were taken to Mareeba Hospital for treatment.
Reports describe a cyclone damaged area near Kowrowa and Mantaka where a school carriage was blown down. Archie McNab died, with Percy and others injured as rescue trains carried injured to Mareeba for medical aid. A funeral will proceed to Cairns Cemetery after post mortem.
A telephone inquiry from My recha Hospital on Friday night indicates Bessie McNab, though not yet out of danger, is making satisfactory progress.
In Melbourne discussions in the House cover planned concessions on primary produce, wartime tariffs, and dairy industry organization with a March conference promised. Ministers outline intentions on sugar shipments, war gratuities polls, and audits while debates touch on Germany trade, shipbuilding costs, and government expenditures.
Johannesburg report notes a serious affray occurred with natives involved and workers set to return to tasks. The outlook remains favorable despite the incident.
Arrangements for the Prince of Wales staff were set in Brisbane with Parliament House as a possible base. The report notes staff details and location considerations during the visit period.
London reports the Supreme Council weighing Lenin proposals via Litvinoff. Trade reopenings with Russia and the dictatorship of the Proletariat are discussed. Allies warn they may oppose Soviet aggression and debate Turkish fate as Venizelos and Lloyd George prepare statements.
London debates over Turkey's future dominated the day in Parliament. Lloyd George warned of punishment for Turkey and outlined dismantling of forts and guardianship of minorities, while MacLean urged India’s responsibilities and international guardianship for Constantinople.
In a debate on reconciling policy, Bonar Law argued for a Turkish Constantinople led system with reduced papal power, warning the League of Nations would fail without a Turkish state. A Tokin despatch reported Uchida saying China would receive Japanese financial aid despite a boycott, as both nations push Siberian accord and Shantung repatriation with joint railroad work.
Brisbane news reports a local Marine Engineers' Institute meeting deciding to adhere to the pre strike method of engagement. Shipping companies must apply to the Institute for skilled staff, but officials say no inquiries have been received yet.
Brisbane reports that at Gatton Agricultural College diplomas were awarded as the Agriculture Minister urged respect for farming. He said farmers are a moral class and education should fund farming, noting age estimates show broad agreement on establishing a university college of agriculture.
Bundaberg residents meet to condemn the Milliquin refinery shutdown and urge Federal and State leaders to act. They cite widespread job losses, cane supply disruptions, and pressure on the sugar industry with calls to address the economic impact.
In Adelaide on February 27 after an eleven day hearing the Federal Taxation Department case against Gerald Rede McHride a Bradbury public officer accused of false returns was dismissed. The Commonwealth counsel refused to produce a report of an interview stating instructions not to, citing principle outweighing prosecution. costs awarded against the Commonwealth.
Fragmentary notes discuss the Soldiers and Sailors Act and a court action regarding first preferences. The text mentions Feb and a judge, with references to favors and judgments, though details are unclear.
In Melbourne Sir Ross Smith says the Commonwealth prize will be divided among the party after a holiday and possible lecturing tour offers. Keith Smith’s diary accounts for 175 flying hours covering 13 500 miles. London reports three Air Force airmen missing after leaving Chester for a white area. a plane fell near the Scillies with one pilot rescued only by favorable weather.
Sir Ross Smith and Mr Hughes led a Parliament House reception praising aviators for uniting Empire defense and commerce efforts. They cited Hawker’s Atlantic attempt and Australia's need for rapid movement to guard the coast as aviation’s essential role. Sir Ross Smith thanked a £10,000 government grant as the team celebrated at Darwin with the aircraft having logged 125 hours without overhaul.
ALLAHABAD reports Lieut. Fortier, first Italian aviator, flew from Rome to Tokio via Vallona, Salonika and Senghina, reaching Aleppo on February 22. He left Rome February 16 and hopes to finish the journey to Tokio in three weeks.
Gordonvale reports dry sultry conditions in the Cairns to Babinda cane region with isolated showers. A recent cyclone brought heavy rain and ground soaking, followed by intense heat and a vigorous cane growth along the Gordonvale Babinda route. More rain is needed in some areas.
Interior Queensland remains very hot with the forecast showing scattered thunderstorms along a line from Normanton to Mungindi. A brief relief is possible if the disturbance develops, but temperatures stay high.
Fragmentary weather note indicates showers are expected in the southern Tableland area. Details on timing and extent are unreadable, but the signal points to a general rain event affecting local countryside and farms.
Lady Astor's maiden speech in the Commons sparks discussion during a private member's motion to remove certain restrictions. The crowded chamber reacts as the debate highlights wartime policy shifts and moral convictions, with the mood ranging from wit to protest.
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