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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
8
Brisbane May reports detail the Eight Our Training crew racing along the river at the quay amid crowds of spectators. The article notes the strong performances from the Five and other crews in the event, highlighting competition and local interest at the Brisbane River regatta.
The report notes day four of the ORLA prise with weather hindrances and long range forecasts. It lists several shooters and placings including A Hyde Tramways and C Hetherington Railway with scores around the mid forties and a tie between SW and Noorowets firiehine.
Fragmentary report details Mek Simms in a match and mentions various names and places such as Lo Ballerih and Oxentont with scattered references to City figures and an Officers' Trophy. The readable text lists several individuals and local roles, but many words are garbled leaving uncertain connections and outcomes.
In Melbourne on May 6 the Senate discussed government amendments to widen pensions for blind workers and old age. Millen spoke on arbitration funding, war pensions, and related reforms while other senators referenced railway orders and the Titanic wreck report. Debate adjourned after discussions of restoration and policy directions.
In Melbourne last night General Ryne announced Lord Megt and Ms Ryan would study Gunner Yates case under a military chair. Sir Cook introduced a bill to grant millions to the invalid and sections tend. Expenditure for the year rose to 2 million, with urgent needs for Fodor and better treatment for the blind. A separate bill proposed ten gillon for pendent si at pensions while the discussion touched taxes, land, and local charges.
Irregular screen bill shows Stolen Orders as the main feature with leading performers Alen Goch Weel Kawartings and Kay Gordon Munenyu, plus a Pathe Comedy drama A Bachelor's Wife. The program includes topical gazette, other pictures, and a magic act. Mary faces peril as a seaplane threat is shown and a new story The Danger Zone is advertised alongside The Caillaen Case and supporting acts.
Washington May 5 Admiral Menson stated to the slaves general sentiment throughout the United States. the Navy would not
Fragmentary text appears to be garbled, offering no clear names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
Fragmented OCR text discusses repatriation forms, war service appointments, and the Commonwealth South Australian government interaction. Mentions ministers Poynion and Blanchett, NSW or Warders references, and costs of settlement. Describes intervention as disadvantageous and notes a formal rejection of a government proposal.
A fragmentary report quotes Justice Higgins and officials on rival tribunals over waterside labor awards in Melbourne and Sydney. It notes government plans for a joint inquiry, possible settlement terms, and references to the 1920 operation period and federation attitudes affecting employer arrangements and waterfront workers.
Fragmentary text notes a farce surrounding wards and an ending linked to Mya, with a reference to Ms J J Morvin as General Secretary of the Wass Workers and a court term. details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The fragment mentions celebrations or fetes and a case at Roost, hinting at organizational or legal action, but specifics are incomplete.
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