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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
8
The Fire Underwriters' Association restricted imitations of Storm King and Nu Lite lamps. The double mantle lamps boast a self lighting device and a safety feature to prevent choking. The generators are described as heavy and durable, claimed to last 13 years.
In Fitzroy Police Court William Alexander Moore and Elizabeth Moore faced eight and seven charges respectively for allegedly abusing and robbing old age pensioner William Baxter. Prosecutors described rope tying and confinement, with Baxter kept immobile and starved of meals while a terrier bit him. The couple admitted some mistreatment and keeping deeds, but fines totaling eight pounds were imposed and paid.
This afternoon at Woree the Cairns Jockey Club hosts its January meeting with good track conditions and anticipated fast times. A special Cairns station train departs at 1 45 pm for the racecourse and returns at 5 pm. Admission is 7 and a half pence for gentlemen and 2 shillings 6 pence for ladies. The Trial Handicap leads the card with contenders including Mild Jack and Flying Handicap among others. News of the week in book is the Northern Herald.
Townsville reports the N.O.R.A. conference chose a stipendiary steward with opposition only from the Merberten Club.
Brisbane tip sheet lists Harvester trial Haniicap Mac Shet Basilera Flying Handicap with Perpetual Motion Eudorette Foundation Handicap Orcadian Golden Sunset First Novice Lincome S Sol a Welter Don Scorn Sparkle. Launceston Scratchings for Cup Taviswek Hickydula. Wall Concert Club in Norman Park features Foster Soup Pease Poet Keble Bennett Carmody Ver mer Treacy Duke Kelly Gates Bert Ross.
Maryborough January 23 Walkers Ltd reports substantial progress on the Commonwealth Government ship project in Britain and Australia. The keel of the first ship has been laid while second keel work is prepared amid steel plate shortages from the old country. If material delivery holds, further construction should advance across all departments.
The Australian Red Cross Society reports from Melbourne on its fifth year ending 1919. Goods sent overseas and distributed in Australia reached 1 833 333 pounds in value. Remittances to overseas commissioners plus Australian expenses totalled 1 763 203 pounds. In the last year, over half a million pounds of goods were distributed or sent overseas, and 433 846 pounds were remitted abroad or spent in Australia. Twenty thousand parcels monthly supported Australian prisoners in Germany, providing two pounds of food per man. After demobilisation, hospital requisites and clothing were shared with related societies and the needy, priced at market rates.
In West Tamar near Blackwood Hill a gunshot was heard near the Wortheys home about midnight on Sunday, shortly before a house fire. Worthey and a girl escaped from a hay loft as investigators found skull fragments amid the debris. An inquest is planned in about ten days.
In Melbourne on January 23 a proclamation by the Federal Executive Council blocks the import of toilet brushes made from animal hair from Japan and the East unless accompanied by a health certificate from the country of origin proving the hair was cleansed and disinfected before manufacture.
In Birmingham Chamberlain warned European nations must set their houses in order and stop borrowing from each other or from their people. He denied British policy relied on borrowing vast sums from America and said the national debt may have peaked. He anticipated funding heating debts after turning the corner of the fiscal year.
London press reports Sir S Macready dismissed seven West End constables for playing cards at a stable at night amid rising burglaries. He warned the metropolitan force to avoid slackness, saying punishment would be severe. The move follows an epidemic of violence with murderers still at large and five women murdered in the past week.
Paris Jan 23 two Graves Detachment officers in France faced temporary suspension pending inquiry into alleged irregular removal of a French aristocrat’s body. Relatives sought burial in the family vault but the French Government ordered remains stay in original graves. London Jan 23 Admiralty invites British volunteers to man destroyers due to missing Australian crews for ships to Australia.
Warrants for the arrest of seven men were issued from the Central Police Court following an inquiry into the State wheat office administration. The indictment accuses them of conspiring to defraud the state of various sums of money.
A closed doors session of the Trades Morning on January 23 lasted three hours. A Trades and Labor Council speaker addressed the group but no statement was issued by the chairman. Attendees left dissatisfied, saying nothing was accomplished and the meeting devolved into confusion.
Prince Albert appeals for a memorial fund to honor Royal Naval Air Force Royal Flying Corps and Avian Flying Corps services. The plan includes erecting a monument naming all Dominion pilots establishing schools for airmen children providing bursaries and aiding disabled airmen's dependents.
The ad urges business girls to stay healthy and attractive with Rexona Soap. It claims daily use saves time and money on beauty cures, promoting healthy bodies, smooth skin, and lustrous hair. Rexona Skin and Facial tablets are advertised at 1 per tablet and available everywhere.
London January 23 The Australian Press reports that Admiral Jellicoe will postpone his South Atlantic visit for convenience. The primary mission is complete and a full report on the South Atlantic will be provided later.
The Cedric wirelessed from Boston that 271 people were saved from the Powhattan. The Powhattan is no longer in danger and will be towed to port by other vessels when seas calm.
The American Senate inquiry reports evidence of raids to kill Americans and burn bridges tied to plots involving German money. The raids are connected to Mexico Texas and other sites as the investigation unfolds.
Washington announces the resignation of Mr Fosdick, signaling a leadership change. Details on successor and date of effect remain to be disclosed.
Cryptic snippets from Tokyo and Basel mention measures to block Bolshevism spread and a German plan to float guidance soon. Institute details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Sofia reports the Sub Tanje ratified the peace after protests against its harsh terms. From Paris to Allaha bad and Baghdad notes mix with stray lines about travel and whisky brands.
The text notes strong expectation that Poincare will assume the Foreign Affairs portfolio in Millerand's ministry. It mentions possible timing and political maneuvering surrounding the appointment and cabinet reshuffles.
A crowded Lake Street theatre awaits the Paramount and Bluebird program headlined by The Lure of Luxury with Ruth Chiffens and In the Farmer's Shadow starring Dorothy Dalston. The feature lineup includes a wedding scene and a German spy plot with Thrills and mystery throughout. Tickets range from 1/8 to 1/1 with tax.
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