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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
5
A Queensland report describes a protest linked to a Premier’s visit to England and a delegation’s discontent with colonial policy. It notes the meeting at Brisbane and mentions figures like Sir Al Weedon and J A Walsh as legal aides preparing statements amid concerns about postwar policy and imperial governance.
The article reports bitter debate over Turkish policy and the Allied approach to the peace treaty. Wilson administration aims to maintain balance while Senators argue about engagement, withdrawal, and possible consequences for the Middle East and Black Sea forces.
Fragmentary weather update and assorted entries from Wr and Thurs. Posts list fees and hours, with references to poets and correspondents. Some figures imply heavy show town activity and listed rewards for missing items.
The document shows fragmented notes on direct action and opposition within a political context. References mention Mawron, Tmaporsty, and a conference with narrow unity ideas. It hints at a potential strike and congressional action, with London and Sweex as partially cited locations or entities.
Fragmentary OCR shows a court or committee decision about a motel project linked to Mary Jordan at Queen's Motel. The document notes the application was considered and described as successful, though details are unclear. Entities include Mary Jordan and Queen's Motel.
In Brisbane Supreme Court Chief Justice Cooper orders Annie Louisa Sachse arrested for wilful perjury amid disputed will properties. The defendant’s testimony is described as full of inaccuracies and perjuries. She is to be tried at Brisbane Criminal Court with an agreement signed by counsel.
The Crown case against Major Bolingbroke and others over the Charleville riot ends with a not guilty verdict. The crowd cheers as the jury delivers two not guilty notes amid tension, with witnesses stating the defendants acted to protect townsfolk and preserve order.
In Melbourne the Federal Parliament discussed Old Age Pensions with Senator Earle criticizing the Pension Department for denying pensions to seniors in care homes. He urged keeping independence for elderly pioneers and suggested allowing maintenance deductions or pocket money while in institutions. Senator Millen promised consideration as the House adjourned.
In a lengthy speech in the House of Representatives Mr McWilliam accuses the Government of irregularities in shopping matters and presses for economy and reform. He argues for cooperation with the Country Party to curb expenditure, reduce paper money and resolve overlapping debts, while noting defence of necessary actions amid abnormal times.
At a Brisbane gathering of the Protestant League, resolutions condemned Archbishop Mannix for remarks about Australia's wartime role. The group, praising Australia’s war record, urged Prime Minister Hughes to respond and defend national sacrifice against German militarism.
Sydney reports Mr George Miles of the Western Australian Legislative Council outlined a plan for a vast developmental railway connecting central and northern Australia. The proposal envisions a semircular transcontinental line from Kapersins to Mookathwrra linking with Queensland, with an estimated cost around ten million and about several thousand miles of track.
London reports the Australian trade fleet is nearly idle with many ships reassigned. The Narkunda shifts to Bombay routes while the Morea and Malwa are being refurbished. The Macedonia remains in port for reconditioning, leaving only two departures scheduled before a hoped July resumption. mails must continue to Bombay and full Australian service cannot be guaranteed.
In Toowoomba police court Frank Forbutt and Robert Brodie pleaded guilty to entering the railway station at W rock and stealing articles valued at 45 pounds. They were remanded for sentence to the District Court at Toowoomba on March. The police magistrate praised the police officers and the black tracker George Tyson for the case handling.
Bedouins attacked the Jewish cultural colony at Mettalah on the Jordan near Tiberias. Six residents were killed and ten wounded in the assault, with the village burned.
London reports discussion on imperial statistics with emphasis on personnel and broader Empire reach. Proposals include an Imperial Commission under royal charter with a UK prime minister as ex officio president and fixed regional representation for UK India self governing dominions colonies and protectorates.
The Protestant Federation did not ask the Lord Mayor to require prior approval for a St Patrick’s Day procession. The Lord Mayor said no need to impose conditions such as flag display or tableaux submission. Similar processions have occurred in Adelaide for years with no incident prompting new action.
Brisbane council hears plans for a grand national exhibition to welcome the Prince of Wales. The show is slated for July 19 to 24 with a possible extension to July 26 and may include a nightly band contest and a first class picture show. The event aims to rival any Queensland has seen.
The Renown visits nine days in Queensland with planned stops at Wallangarra Pikedale Warwick Toowoomba Brisbane and Gympie among others. The itinerary includes visits to soldier settlement at Pikedale and travel to New Guinea by July 25 with possible delays delaying the ship’s departure by a week.
Mr Diamonds editor of the London Catholic Herald was sentenced to prison for an article defending the murder of a preacher and arguing that a coerced oppressed nation that kills is not murder under government policy in Ireland.
Welietich was fined marks in Berlin on March 10 for insult. The court found he proved a number of his allegations against Erzberger, but deemed some statements untruthful and that his acts advanced his own political agenda.
The council debated inclusion of Monaghan and Cavan with six counties and considered governance options as Sir FE Carson argued the failed measure. In Cork four masked men robbed hospital staff claiming to be from London to make money.
At a Brisbane executive council meeting J D Story was named Public Service Commissioner for the year with a salary set. The Premier said the one year term was at Mr Story's expressed wish, and if he desires he may return to his role as Under-Secretary. Kennedy is expected to act as Leader-Secretary.
In Brisbane the Arbitration Court under Justice McCawley held a compulsory conference on an application by AWLL to prevent an industrial dispute in the shearing industry. W J Dunstan argued for the company asserting they worked under a Federal award not expiring this year and planned to seek Federal Court relief. Some Cunnumalla workers had refused to start without a five day week, but were persuaded to resume with a promise to approach the court immediately. His Honor found jurisdiction and set a hearing date for March 2 due to the urgent position and difficulty in reaching the Federal Court.
The first general council of the Red Cross Society met in London with delegates from 27 countries. The conference planned global relief through the Red Cross and highlighted the league’s actions since founding, including Polish relief and aid to Carpatho-Slovakia. It also moved to address war prisoners in Russia and Ukraine, with Australia contributing about £70,000 for Polish relief.
A two day news gap on Portugal is filled by Metrid j reports of railway and postal strikes causing wrecked bridges and tracks. Troop trains to disturbed areas were delayed as attackers damaged lines. Japan news is missing. a Tokio message notes February debate on universal suffrage. China reports cite serous rats at Yawata. London reports verdict for Woot me.
Reports from Shanghai on March 1 describe the Peking Government backing Kwanghsin in Henan provocation. Chaoyi forces push along the Chengshaw axis and a cordon blocks the Peking Hankow railroad. Refugees flee toward Canton and Hongkong amid the fighting.
In the Lords on March 10 Lord Beckrmasper proposed replacing a capital levy with government borrowing and securities at 1 percent interest. If the loan term runs 14 years, the state could save about 12,500,000 608 in interest.
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