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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
5
A Cairns District Hospital committee meeting discussed hospital operations and future plans. The report covers patient care, staff, appeals for donations, and proposed transfers, with notices of a special meeting set for March 25 at 7:30 pm.
Local readers report improved conditions with rains boosting miners morale and renewed activity by the Annan River Co. at Slatey Creek. Prices rise oddly after cyclone disruption. families face hardship with high costs for flour sugar and necessities.
A shooting affray is reported from Deeral involving Tommy Tanna who chastised a group connected to Dackblocke. The incident touches on local tensions near Mount Garnet and along the railway line, with unclear outcomes and no immediate injuries confirmed.
In Melbourne Parliament the Supply Bill advanced upon adjournment. Senator Lynch noted wheatgrowers await pricing for next year while Senator Russell praised the wheat pool as the farmers' pillar despite criticism. The British price and contracts were discussed before adjourning to the next day.
In Melbourne the House discussed the sugar deal with CSR Co and the interstate sugar commission report. Prime Minister Hughes outlined costs and pensions while Parliament considered ratifying the new agreement and its impact on growers, millers, and consumers.
Reports from Allahabad on March 18 indicate ongoing industrial disputes in and around Calcuita with unclear details about the parties involved and the actions taken.
At a Tattersalls meeting the Herberton Show Association letter led the club to cancel the advertised two day racing and run a single day event on Easter Saturday. Prize money set at 1100 for six events including a Trial, Novice, two Stakes, Flying Handicap and Cup. Fresh nominations due by 4 pm on the wrong day, with declarations around March. Strong support from regional owners noted.
Sydney report shows Mark Chrysolaas in demand for Doncaster while Gambler's Gold and Kenils are backed but not firm. Artilleryman remains a prohibitive Cop price. many other horses including Venerable Kilrush and Werge are mentioned with tentative support as schedules unfold.
Sydney reporters note seven events at Rosehill with two divisions for the Juvenile and a large field in the Off Handicap. Favorites include Wedding Day Laddie Blue Rawson Artilleryman Cetwne Westcourt and Kennaquhair. other contenders Saar include Cardigan Geers, Parramatta Mile hopefuls and multiple stakes rivals.
Mar 18 program from Walley Fr Melbourne lists Sherweed Lar Handicap at 3 pm Black Wood Maiden at 4.15 pm Tenterfield The Rover 4.45 pm Marto Cirralong Yannathan Hurdle Race over 2 miles with Colonel Light mentioned.
Brisbane weights for Albion Park show divisions across furlongs with horses such as Santrella Mount Arthur Lady Loop and Timber Jack listed in multiple classes. Notable figures include Tra nin 9.0 Noclara Bin Darginnie 77 and Noorille 70 with various placings and times noted for First Second and Third divisions.
The Woothakata Shire Council meets at the council office in Mar 18 with members Marrs Kilpatrick Mathieson Vewers Fenwick Crowley Hamper and Clacherty present. Retiring Chairman Dr Marks thanks colleagues and praises Clerk J Ranke for service while noting the vast area from range to Gulf shore. The meeting discusses Dr Veivers rates and confirms his continued participation after a brief dispute. The Clerk reports on rate timing and the council resolves Dr Veivers to stay with a formal transmission to the Home Secretary for ruling. Cr Kil was nominated by Dr Clacherty to succeed Dr Marrs with a fixed yearly allowance and the Clerk’s stipend set, while gauges for gangers’ salaries are confirmed.
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