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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

5

Mason and Sale Notices Mixed Auction Schedule

A garbled notice lists several auctions and meetings including a sale at 240 pm and auctions for Meet Mr. Masan and Riko Serrt. It mentions Lodge Gelling, Nev TO S.C., and various cadet parades and book handings at different venues. Overall it outlines a series of public auctions and meetings with dates near the coming week.

Mr. Masan Riko Serrt Heat Peth Lodge Gelling S.C. Wall U'Slork

Vague maritime report and town notices from Cairns

Fragmented text reports damage to a vessel near Adelaide with ten days repair time. It mentions drills for boys lacking boots and uniforms, a euchre dance at Oddfellows Hall, and church building efforts at St. John's Cairns with plans for a future function and advertisements.

Hwah Ping Saorael Allery Adelaide Syednes St. John’s Cairns Oddfellows’ Hall Carr Tome Roe Stewell Asburgh Gordon Hall Durnet Tomebt

Sydney crowd erupts over deportation order at Moore Park

J Ryan faces dismissal amid a mob at Moore Park where 150000 people gathered for a deportation action ordered by Commonwealth authorities. Father O Reilly and Lord Mayor Allder spoke, and a clash with supporters led to police intervention to clear the platform.

T J. Ryan Sydney Moore Park Ceruse Platforn Father O'Reilly T . Byes Allderran Pitegerald Father Kerr Mr. Ryan Erie Maronis

Strength of Empire Lecture Tour by Mrs Wheeler in Cairns

Elocutionist Mrs Wheeler from Los Angeles arrives in Cairns under the Strength of Empire Movement. She presides at women only meeting in Oddfellows Hall with Mayoress Mrs J G Hoare and lectures at Nosteal Theatre. Public events include Salvation Army concert and a late recital on June 16 at the Association Hall with Robt Craig and others. admissions are by collection to cover expenses.

Eva Co Wheeler Low Angeles USA Lerrive Cairne Trength of Empire Movement Wheeler Oddfellows Hall Cairns J G. Hoare Be &Ne Nosteal Spence Women's Christian Temperance Ton Pberty Salvationery Band Norman Jone Ineh Association Ald Hoare Eecupey Ol Cairns Craig Craighame

Price fixes and protests flood Brisbane groceries

In Brisbane on June 9 the Price Paine Committee promoter urged a price rise for condensed milk. Mr Ferry announced forthcoming proclamations on blankets and oats. Grocers’ leaders argued margins and overheads justify price changes, warning insolvency if costs aren’t covered.

Brisbane Paine Commie Ferry World Texia To-Torrow Robinson London

Drifted voyage Havre sighted near Howe Island

Brisbane reports three wireless messages from the drifting vessel Havre. At 7.30 tonight the Havre was 29 miles east of Howe Island. A telegram from Sydney says another tug, the Hereie, with wireless, left Sydney this evening to join the search.

Brishane Pinkenha Havre L Howe Island Sydmey Hereie Sydory Joan

New Industrial Scheme Aims at Toowoomba Factory

Brisbane June 9 A proposal to establish an industrial site to process water from local creeks and create a clothing factory for school children. Government surveyor assessing watershed extent. Brennan says a moving to build factories is under consideration with acting premier approached. Climate and coal availability cited as advantages.

Brisbane Brennan M.L.A Toowoomba ‘City Rs Henom Msed Claching Faciery Iacherya

Queensland Wheat Guaranteed Price Announcement

Mr Brendan notes a guaranteed price for Queensland farmers set at 6 shillings per bushel for all wheat sown in the coming season. He recalls prices years ago as low as 3 shillings 6 pence and mentions seed wheat from the Downs selling up to 10 shillings per bushel.

V. Manshas Brisbane Interstate Commission Com Com Mosoner Voetorma New South Wales Queensland

Auction at 1 am at Messrs de Seat 8 CO mart

Auction details from the Cairns Post Office listing. The sale is scheduled for 1 am at the Messrs de Seat 8 CO mart. Abate on the Shea new Cairns-Preadwater read mentioned in the fragment.

Aloe _ Messrs Seat 8 CO Cairns al Giles Cairns Post Office

Trade With Russia Unanimous decision at Paris conference

In a Commons reply Mr Lloyd George explains the Paris decision to reopen trade with Russia chaired by Clemenceau. Allies conveyed readiness to discuss with Krassin and negotiations proceed. He notes stocks in Russia include grain and essentials. rejects the idea that trading requires approving Russia’s government. warns against punitive choices that could enlarge war debts.

Krassin Russia Ukraine Siberia Rawka Mexico Turkey Kell Holshevierm J. Cretton Kradsie Kuss Sir & Hoare France Russan Pold

Dockers Object To State Registration Amid Brisbane Tensions

June reports say Dockers and Painters unions plan to stop registering at the State Labor Bureau when seeking work at South Brisbane shipyards. dredge Remora and Government steamer Woy Woy kept idle to avoid a strike, with work on other vessels continuing. Union secretary denies any strike plan and hopes for an amicable settlement, likely by tomorrow.

Brisbane State Labor Bureau South Brisbane Onion

Minister Huxham Leaves Brisbane for North Queensland Trip

The Minister for Education Mr Huxham departs Brisbane on June 25 to conduct department business in North Queensland and attend the Labor Convention in Townville on June 24. He will be away from Brisbane for three days.

Brisbane Education Huxham North Queensland Department Townville Min

State meat shop in Townsville deemed unsuitable

Acting Medical Officer of Health reports the North Ward State Butcher's Shop in Townsville is unsuitable for business due to close dwelling proximity. Conditions included a temporary fire, unclean storage, ice chest drainage on ground, blood stained bags drying on a fence, a weekly floor sweepings bag full of maggots, and reports were sent to State Enterprises. The State Trade Commissioner says extensions were planned to meet the Slaughtering Act and steps were taken to stop abusive practices and ensure cleanliness.

Brisbane Townsville North Ward My Austin

Bowen Coalfields Railway Plan Aims at Bowen Coalfield

Efforts continue to build a railway from Bowen to coalfields spanning about 11 miles. The Mines Minister said coal ready for transport exists and the town ship scheme will proceed regardless of Themlore’s finances. Coke will feed the State iron works and northern coal needs, with demand outpacing Bowen’s current output.

Brisbane Bowen Jones

Education Minister Receives Trades Hall Deputation

A deputation from the Trades Hall Council met the Minister for Education to urge changes in state school books. They argued for removing glorification of militarism and royalty from curriculums. Mr Hoxhans noted the deputation was informed that revisions are under consideration by departmental officers.

Brisbane Education Trades Hall Council Hoxhans

Dismissals Hit Water and Sewerage Board Staff

The Water and Sewerage Board president Mr Manchester announced mass dismissals of workers at high levels below Pinkenba and about six draftsmen in the office. He cited Treasury budget cuts as the reason and noted the cut will reduce the board’s unemployment burden after many men were taken off last November.

Brisbane The Water and Sewerage Board Mr. Manchester Pinkenba Treasury Manchester

Republican National Convention Opens Amid Uncertain Ties

The Republican convention in Chicago begins with doubt over candidate choice as leaders weigh Lodge, Wilson, and other figures. Senator Lodge faces mixed reactions while debates touch on peace terms and Ireland policy amid internal party strains.

Chicago Jane Ioannen Lowilen Senator Lodge Treament Wilson Lodge Mesa de Valera

Unclear text on governmental referendum discussion

Fragmentary report questions if the government distrusted a popular verdict on a repeal measure. It references a governor and national debate but content is garbled and names are unreadable.

London Ture Merriedale Kerth Rene Theosfore Orensland Comatirutam Eugeeu

Anglican Synod Hears Strength of Empire Deputation

A deputation from the Strength of Empire movement addressed the Anglican Synod in Brisbane. Lieut Maurice Little outlined the group's aim to suppress vice and alcohol, urging support for upcoming votes on temperance and prohibition questions in October. He praised the church for support over the past eight months and discussed whether the state should adopt prohibition.

Brisbane Anglican Synod Empire Maurice Little Thos IMT Toombes Alan Wpe Church Church of Fogland

Prince of Wales Touring Caulfield Race Track Exercise

The Prince of Wales with Lord Mountbatten and Colonel Sorth rode the Caulfield track view, jumped hurdles, and raced along the straight. The royal party observed the morning exercise, with the Prince winning a sprint at the shed to the great delight of jockeys and spectators.

Wwelbourne Prince of Wales Moewenthat Caulfield Ratecouter Lord Mownbatten Colonel Sorth

Roman Catholic Attitude Explained by Dr Sale in Melbourne

Melbourne June 9 The aloofness of the Roman Catholic Association from public and religious ceremonies honoring the Prince has prompted commentary. Dr Phelan says the Pope’s representative in Australia should express loyal sentiment on behalf of Catholic institutions, with one address potentially representing many.

Melbourne Roman Catholic Association Anl Roman Catholi Hetrarchy Australia Reere Sate Phelan J. Barry Phelani Brisbane Sydney Commonwealth

Watt Resigns Amid Party Variance Report

Sydney reports June 9 that Mr Watt has resigned amid a party dispute. Sir Cook, Minister for Navy, declined to add to Watt's statement and said he knew nothing of the matter. A demonstration occurred outside the plaza as crowds gathered.

Sydney Watt Cook Navy

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