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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
5
The reol News Agency reports fighting across the country with casualties and wounded. Berlin and Weimar cabled that clashes involve ships and soldiers, while Die Kapp notes electors will be chosen on a date in April.
Melbourne dispatch reports Prime Minister warns that Britain will not scrap the Versailles Treaty while discussing Europe’s peril. He cites Austria’s hunger, German turmoil, and revolts as evidence that a weakened system invites conflict. The speaker asserts Allied sacrifices and demands firm unity.
Berlin correspondent reports on Kapp era debates and officials vowing to resist imperial restorations. President Wilson’s stance and Allied pressure shape how Germany will choose a democratic path amid upheaval and military uncertainty.
London reports a volatile coup as General Marker and allies pledge support for the new regime. Troops clash with police near Frankfort, with several killed and wounded. telegrams indicate leaders aim to secure throne changes. Von Zobeltier faces exile as Rhine conference mulls future actions.
A garbled note from a North Queensland secretary to the Commercial Commission discusses a notable fear of Japan, rising freight and coal costs, and the high price of goods. It mentions Sydney, Hong Kong, and Athens in a chaotic sequence with unclear dates or names.
Stock Inspector G Taptom is transferring from Cairne to take duties in Brisbane. After thirteen years service he leaves Cairne for a holiday then proceeds west toward Churieville to await orders. Locals recall him as a respected public officer known to many.
A Canberra conference of Federal and Queensland officials cane growers and industry employees fails to reach an agreement on sugar pricing and conditions. The meeting adjourned to allow details to be considered with a future announcement expected on price increases. The Country Traders Association plans a separate conference with Mr Hughes to discuss supply distribution and costs.
Melbourne reports a farewell function for Mr Watt attended by the Lord Mayor Federal and State ministers and prominent citizens. The discussion covered postwar reconstruction trade opportunities with London and debt matters, with emphasis on not imposing further levies on Australia and seeking overseas funds.
Burress reports an inert low mood pattern over the coastal northeast and Great Barrier Reef region. A definite disturbance formation is not unlikely as unsettled conditions may develop in the Gulf country and far northwest. expectation of short term changes.
Penny Savings Bank at the Cairns held a Saturday afternoon meeting with directors Prewett and the secretary presiding. The cash on hand totaled 116 pounds 17 shillings 8 pence and withdrawals totaled dB 2 4 for attendance.
Mr J W Ferguson cites Cairns Post letters debating if a tree would grow on Tableland. He notes varied climates with heavy rainfall across towns like Herberton and Charters Towers and suggests a large leaf variety may thrive, with potential for abundant bearing in suitable conditions.
London memorandum by Hon Walter Lomg explains that after war liabilities and current expenses, the Navy has a normal pre war expenditure of 374 million, versus 85 million in peacetime. It urges keeping battle squadrons as core fleet units while temporary production cuts and fleet reductions occur.
In Brisbane the Arbitration Court under Justices McCawley and Macnaughton considered its jurisdiction to award. The full bench set the minimum wage for unskilled Metropolitan Sewerage workers at 1s 9d per hour or 3 17s 0d per week, remitting broader wage-basis questions to later Federal Commission inquiries into living costs. The court deemed existing material insufficient to overhaul the living wage and noted a full review should await the commission’s report.
Sydney reports vigorous campaigning as parties prepare for the first test of proportional representation. With 313 candidates vying for 60 seats, voters face marking many preferences. Labor hopes to regain power amid Nationalists challenged by Progressive Party opposition.
A Brisbane court heard a woman bought bars of soap from a defendant company and, after using it on her face and arms, she and her daughter developed sores. The soap, labelled "ff for shaving," was found to be the cause after the hospital treated them. A fine of £5 in each case plus costs was imposed and all soap forfeited.
Fragmentary report describes flow of money under the Public Curator Act for unclaimed funds. It notes an order directed to invest a rate in Queensland Government debentures and the resulting expenditure by the public fund.
Readable fragments describe trial events and multiple handicap races with names like Harvester and Scottish Princess. It mentions choices such as Endorfurly Be trayer Shamreckk and Vienna Endor of Pace Wester and references to Minneowe Peasimen Hoberman Hanricap Wailiks Carranza.
The Q T C meeting concludes tomorrow in Brisbane. First race starts at 1 24 with entries including Woree TM and Trial De Courcey. Open entrants Enderfurly Sham rock Minnie Love Broadacre Two Year Old Veema Welter Dear Lad Boorara Nowice Penatimon Far Sher Final Sarraal Waiheke.
Sydney March 16 reports the first acceptances for the Doncaster and Sydney Cup, with Artilleryman leading the Doncaster field after early bets and Wedge rising to third favorite. In the Sydney Cup the top contenders include Artilleryman and Kennaquhair, as fields tighten and margins on the Koschil Handicap finish are captured in a near photo finish featuring Pottrel, Kennaquhair, Swift Shot, and Carhermim.
The Brisbane yearling sales at Walker's yards today saw 55 offered with 26 sold. Breeders blamed high reserves with two notable examples: a colt by The Welkin offered for guineas not accepted and a Mastre foal from Foremost refused at goo guineas. Total sales amounted to 3185 cunts, averaging 15 ghms per yearling.
A cloudy Tuesday forecast good weather for Cairns St Patrick's Day procession and sports with a full program. The march starts at 6 90 am featuring mounted horsemen Mrs Foster's tableaux Cairns Citizens' Town Band HACBS St Monica's Convent School chairs decorated vehicles and bands. The Cairns Citizens' Brass Band will provide music and an All Irish Concert rounds out the day highlighting the celebration.
Antecedent notes discuss the day’s racing program with mention of a Mile Handicap and 75 Yards Sprint Heats. Trainers Jum Dillon and Jack Hayes are active and expected to contend. stewards may enforce tactical rules. Walling Race names W. Mayers as participant.
Readable content is insufficient to identify people places or events. The fragment appears damaged with nonstandard phrases and no coherent news item or dates.
Event listings show cycling handicaps, sprint and Sheffield events with cash prizes and nominations closing April 16. Other entertainment includes throwing at wicket, pillow fight and greasy pig. Senior and cadet races and a “Blackboys' Cycle Race” are also on the slate, with acceptances into April.
Employment notice seeking a partner for a firm in land and brokerage. Salary five per week with quarterly profits, seven employees across four branches, and a large bank balance. Must have knowledge of land sales valuation and arranging sales. Open to one week application at Bank Courier Office Queen Street Brisbane.
Applications are invited for Deputy Forester Tree Cadet Forester and Forest Guards in the Forest Service. Openings include duties in survey work classification valuation and organization surveys with training at forestry camps and Sea of Forestry. Eligible candidates must meet age and fitness requirements and may advance to higher grades with increases in pay and allowances.
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