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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
5
Brisbane reports the Profiteering Prevention Act is in force and Mr T A Ferry P M at Carrms has been appointed Commissioner of Forces under the Act. The new authority supersedes the old Control of Trade board and will declare legal prices and maintenance of commodities, with power to seize withheld goods and issue returns.
Deputation representing the Strength of Empire movement challenged a Home Secretary over granting a license to the Sellers Rest Home at Carns. They argued the decision should consider funds and welfare, urging thorough review and possible Sunday or late hours restrictions while evaluating objections and ensuring fair treatment of all clubs.
Fragmentary weather notes report rain showers and cool conditions across Carns and surrounding towns on Friday morning. Readings from several gauges indicate light rainfall, with scattered showers in Gordonvale and Babinda neighborhoods and a general cool spell during the ag hours.
The report from London notes rising coal prices and pressure on bunker fuel costs. Analysts question potential impact on shipping and coastal trade to Lae and the Louisiades as prices climb from prewar levels.
Fragmented text reports on South African elections in Apetown Mas. 1a. Mentions Labor party influence and sweeping campaigns. Indicates tensions in the race with references to Bex Calver and Pretoria headlines.
A sprawling dispute was referred to the Pedestrian Court in London, signaling a formal procedural step. Details remain limited as the case proceeds through the local judiciary.
In an arbitration session before Justice McCawley the dispute involves workers connected with Chambera and AW.U. union membership. The local secretary of the union at the South Johnstone Mill featured in the inquiry. The hearing paused as Mr Shor of Cene and Sager malls opposed action pending workers’ return.
March reports show Mr Watt leaving for London with Mr Coolins, hosted by Federal Parliament figures. Tributes cited his service to the Commonwealth while Mr Hughes weighs a sugar industry price boost and broader industrial policy. Embassy contacts may shape forthcoming policy changes.
Fragmentary text reports a London court proceeding linked to the Merton case. The judge reportedly queried the directors and officers of the company while details remain unclear from the damaged OCR.
Sydney dispatch notes Lord Sir Richard Mayer headed to AM in a ceremony or meeting described with limited readable details. Names appear as Mayer and Eng and the brief text hints at an official or ceremonial context without clear dates or outcomes.
A semi official note reports serious political strife in Damascus with Emir Giesul summoning a Syrian congress aiming to declare independence and crown him king. In Europe and Anatolia, French Turkish clashes continue in Syria and Gallipoli area while Bolshevik advances challenge the Russian front. The League of Nations presses a commission to Russia, and a Turkish settlement delays prompt Allied actions as Desperey returns to Constantinople.
Congestion at the cocks delays repatriation, with the Zelandic among the worst cases to heave in mid December. Many applications for passages arrive daily, complicating forecasts of accommodation and final timelines. Marriages in England increase claims for wives and fiancés, prompting debate over immigration policy. A date for applications may be fixed soon, as a committee already adopts a plan for absentees.
A large force of armed men attacked and captured the village of Hegginstown disrupting communications, with police engagement affecting women and children in the community amid ongoing tensions.
A businessman confessed nothing and handed over evidence to police who found the murder connection. The identification number had been torn off but a hidden mark allowed authorities to trace the sale to Roland Light, a teacher, who has been arrested.
Madrid report shows mixed signals as March window opens with scant details. Fragmentary notes mention the name SYmilizestranca and a March timeframe, but no clear events or outcomes are provided.
In Melbourne the Senate discusses relief consideration for cyclone victims amid finances, the Navigation Act, and wage questions. Senior Pearce orders an inquiry into troopship conditions, while Fairbairn critiques the economy report and basic wage issues.
In Melbourne the Minister for Home and Territories reported informal votes from last elections totaling Senate 175114 and Representatives 68535. The Minister for Customs discussed price increases and a proposed restriction on metals for continent cover, while amendments on monetary provisions and foreign levies were debated with dissents and cheers from members.
The chairman’s ruling was upheld as debates over reductions and political amendments continued. Mr Blakeley drew attention to a mouse attendants cue while the Speaker cautioned against turning policy into a talking point. The House adjourned to Wednesday after the Prime Minister urged urgency on several measures including the Gratuity Bill.
The ninth annual report of the Postmaster General's Department for 1918-19 shows a surplus after interest of £111 1s, with a stronger profit after capital charges of £524, while 1917-18 posted a net loss. Wireless telegraphy is reviewed as an alternative to costly inland lines, but funds are insufficient to proceed. Mr Webster cites revenue losses and chronic underfunding forcing makeshift, costly solutions.
In Charleville on March 12 crowds celebrated as Mayor Bolingbroke and his wife were cheered after a not guilty verdict for the charges from December 1. Tom Russell was celebrated as a hero while Diggers and civilians toasted the courtroom outcome with an Egyptian night and trench songs.
The waterside workers federation confirms ongoing strike activity at interstate wharves. Members vote on a ballot for the settlement strike as industry remains busy and workers report wage movements from six to seven pounds weekly.
Carpentier faced pressure as the case in Demtaape heated up with tense scrutiny and mounting questions. The brief notes ongoing friction and the need for quick resolution amid public attention.
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