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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1920
Page
4
A Logan MLA denounces the Labor party as a revolutionizing force for the working class. He argues they attract naive men with humanitarian sentiments, offer vague promises, and fail to improve conditions, noting many voters grow disenchanted as they age and gain wisdom.
In a critique of Bolshevik rule the author argues Russians are cowed by tyranny and favors the old regime by contrast. The piece asserts Lenin and Trotsky have broad support only through force and notes the old czarist system allowed private rights to some, while the new order strips security from all.
The Women s Hospital Guild sets its annual meeting for 4 pm Wednesday at Canas District Hospital. Election of officers and general business are on the agenda. Weather notes indicate hot sultry weekend conditions with high humidity affecting town dwellers.
At the annual meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League on Sunday a member introduced the question of taking over the land at the intersection of Abbott. The discussion focused on securing a site for a commemorative Anzac Memorial and potential lease or purchase arrangements.
The State Hotel female staff strike escalates with A W A declaring the hotel black. Union factions and managers clash over action and bar closure as workers are pressured to leave. The dispute involves Babinda organizers, Cairns authorities, and calls for temporary housing plans for two women removed from the hotel.
The notice lists an annual meeting for nine suppliers to Hambledon Mill at Nelson Hall at 10 a.m. next Friday in Cairns District Hospital, plus a committee meeting at the Secretary's Office on Thursday at 9 p.m. It advertises an auction of Mr A L Taylor's household furniture at 2 p.m. next Thursday, and includes various local items from a police court remand for medical observation to drunkenness convictions, and a licensing court decision to renew a rafton Hotel license. It also notes fire-related aid payments, Herbert by election organizing by Mr M McMahon, and rail service complaints about the Chillagoe line.
The Cairns sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League held a well attended annual meeting at the Rest Home. Norman Mighell was re elected president and Hugh Mellrath secretary amid cheers. Delegates were chosen for the Northern District Conference to be held January 29 at Cairns Rest Home.
Report from Melbourne on January 11 notes counting for the third Victorian Senate seat is not finished. Details emerge from Saturday's distribution of votes for Farmers candidates Reesard Reisezh and retiring Senator Rares, with Findlay and caucus preferences influencing potential outcomes and top candidate Barke leading the poll with strong farmer backing.
Sydney reports a growing fleet disruption with over tons of shipping stalled at Commonwealth ports. The steamer Eastern finally cleared the port on Saturday night after weeks of forced stays, while delegates at Melbourne conferences discuss prospects for a quick settlement ahead of the talks.
Premier faced questions on what happens if the commission delays Lennon's appointment as governor. Theodore suggested options include extending the dormant commission briefly or swearing Lennon in via an authorised copy. Protests could be sent to the Government without objection if raised.
At the Cairns sub-branch annual meeting of the Returned Sailors League Australia members voted to support the Fort Moresby branch in a stand over land in New Guinea. Huns recently deported from there and Saree Germans were sent to Sydney aboard the Marsina. Sambo remarks mockingly reference air machines.
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