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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
4
Obituary note for Harriet Matilda Brimrose aged nine years, daughter of Mrs Freshwater, described as a fond beloved child who departed this life on the ninth of March. The fragment notes a grieving mother and a family heartache.
The Karuah arrived in Cairns from Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon visiting lighthouses. It will replace the light at Wentworth Reef. Other ships including Nautilus and Gaboa are listed with plans to sail to the north and south ports of Queensland.
A writer notes India's pivotal role in World War I, from cavalry on the Western front to labor corps and support units. He cites broadened social and political aspirations at home, caste changes, and how wartime experiences may advance Indian nationalism beyond agitation and violence.
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Economic prices for footwear at Pace 148 and Mrs H Griffiths Abbot Street offer crepe de chine blouses, while show and benevolent society affairs in Cairns discuss appointments, prisoner rehabilitation, and a wreath for Mrs Hobson.
A small crowd on the Norman wharf in Brisbane watched as a ship’s crew was boarded by customs officials. The captain answered curtly with humor during official questioning about communicable diseases, joking that the only thing aboard was a great thirst.
The annual meeting of the Caledonian Amocistion was held in Presbyterian Hall on Monday evening. The ad hoc committee listed includes Lowrie, Sexton, Paul, J. & Brown, and A. Mitchell. Chief Milley chaired and thanked retiring officers and supporters for his election. George Bremner spoke in strong terms. After formal business, planning for the June arts gathering was discussed and a full committee will meet at 2 p.m. next day to finalize details.
Mr F T South, head of pig business for Bi bophra Mest Export Co, visited Atherton Monday and said operations will be ready on an extensive scale by Angest next. The company will decide disposal of the Junee ship and Bo doub later. Readings indicate movements from Redlynch to Mt Garnet and Tarzali with Myols.
March 1 meeting of the Cairns Boys School committee discussed the past three years finances and how funds were spent for scholars meals picnics and ambulance donations. The chair presented a summary, a new committee was elected with Bert Draper Jol. H. Medlock W. Wineschard P. Allen and Mr. Hansen. Medlock elected treasurer, Alan m., and reports noted good progress under Head Teacher.
Cairns solicitor records a Tuesday afternoon assault case involving William Thomas Pearce and Hang Yeow. Witnesses describe a crowd scene at Sam Sing's premises with a push and fall that left the plaintiff injured. case adjourned to March 1 for further evidence.
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