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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
4
The Post announces a Good Friday publication and confirms there will be no issue on the following Saturday. It notes a scheduling change affecting readers seeking weekend coverage. The move reflects holiday timing and normal weekend gaps.
The piece argues Japan's rising strength and strategic position in the Pacific, comparing its growth to the United States and Germany. It contends Japan will act to profit from its opportunities, urging civil treatment rather than fear, and notes labor leaders’ unease and calls for frank discussion.
A readable fragment lists names such as E Garner, Simmounds, Staley, Bradley, Guy, Constable Leahy, Neilson, Conner, Davia, McCormack, Machimileuddy, Farrell, Sex ton, Collins, Sutherland and the organization Austra lan Steamships Limited.
Australian steamships update shows Gowrie leaving Cairns every 19 and 29 minutes for Mourilyan with Townsville and Innisfail routes. Cooma arrives from Melbourne and departs Cairns tonight for the south. Borwah sails north to Cairns Sunday, then to Sydney midweek with cargo and timber. Units from Suva, Anzeside, and Unita schedule for Sydney and southern ports, with Dilkera bound for Brisbane and Melbourne.
North Queensland residents report booming industrial metal mining in the Cairns district aided by the Chillagoe State smelters. Mines like Eimasleigh and Giroffa open cuts, 4000 tons of ore at Wolfram Bamford, and new concentration mills drive output while capital pours into unwatering and processing efforts.
Maritime notices list captains and passengers sailing from ports including Mesdames Metregory Maloney Barr Watkins and others with infants and children. Additional entries name Cal v in Munro Meade Hairs Misses Ryan Miellson Shar tan Galwin Medaregory Gainey Mathieson Barr Simpson Collet Watkins Coles Hughes Craigie Terris Gibba Parker and many associates. Cooma bound for south and other vessels show crews and families including two children and infants, and several named individuals with spouses and offspring.
The Cairns area reports social gatherings at Bat'ada Social and Foo Nag social to be held at Bal tonight. Detective Acting Sergeant Melon leads Cairns Police in updates on staff on sick leave. A cemetery vakenei is noted by the Hospital Committee. At Police Court, Frederick Menadue is fined 3 shillings for drunkenness or face imprisonment. Light showers move through after gusty weather. Constable McCooey returns from escort duty to Cairns, and cadet medical exams show about five percent rejection. Mulgrave Headache Powders advertised at 1 shilling 6 pence per box. Music in the Park features the Railway and City Concert Band with Mr. F. J. Pierr delivering a corner solo. Weather and crops notes from Gordonvale indicate potential progress with rain, Mulgrave Centre development planned around mid June.
At Gordonvale Children's Court Judge A H Score hears Jokers Tanna charged with harm shot at Tommy Tanna in Deer with oven to kill. After evidence, the case is remanded to Cairns for further proceedings.
A wire from Ingham reports Mr Gelston held a successful meeting in Halifax last Friday night with the largest attendance of ladies ever seen in the electorate. The candidate plans to visit Kangaroo Hills for four days.
Mr G Oem was farewelled at Hides Hotel in Gordonvale before his transfer to Goodna by the Education Department. A Ceil Club event featured speeches as Mr and Mrs Clem and family depart on the Cooma. Police were informed of two men on a fishing trip near Kors Heads prompting a search. A house fire on Hop Wah Road destroyed Mr W C Gill’s home with losses estimated between £800 and £1,000 and insured for £30.
SYDNEY March 2 London metal quotes for March show steady prices with minor spot variations for electrolytic ingot and related alloys. Market activity appears cautious as buyers await further European data.
The Cairns event features Caires Cirioces Brees Band performing at Hibernian Hall during Easter weekend. Attendance is expected high with social and musical entertainment planned.
The fortnightly gathering of Garren Falls Tent met with fair attendance. Absent CR and OR Rep Williams, the chair was decoded to the Anzac sports committee, with unclear paths to the agency in the process.
Queensland delegates at a dairy conference debate postwar problems and state and national policy. They address price fixing, European competition, marketing schemes, and the role of State pools while considering grants for fodder storage and cooperative marketing efforts.
London mourns Hi Ward a renowned poet whose passing at an advanced age ends a noted literary career. The obituary notes a long life of verse and public engagement with cultural events in the city.
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