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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
5
A fragmentary notice describes an auction of selected racing horses and stock. It mentions Mr E Hore and a sale near Parach Ty, with references to various horses, farm stock, and potential buyers. The garbled text lists names, locations, and a stock commission, with hints of a public sale and real estate surrounding the event.
The readable portion covers a labor arbitration context with sugar industry mentions, alien workers, and wage policy debates. It references the Industrial Arbitration Court, a 1910 award, and various ethnic groups, with discussion of farm leases and cane cutting conditions.
Reports from Christchurch indicate the Prince has arrived with aides to meet officials and the press. The itinerary includes official ceremonies and a public reception, with authorities awaiting details of the program and any statements from the Prince’s secretary.
Fragmentary report notes a Sydney gathering on May 14 where the committee and attendees faced disruptions and unclear results. details are garbled, with references to a prince, debate, and proceedings lacking coherent lines and names.
In Tyrone and Belfast areas masked attackers destroyed offices including the Belfast income tax office, a Bautry ice facility, and the inland revenue in Levadonderry. The bre brigade saved a building while arson and vandalism damaged several sites with reports of stolen items and injuries.
A garbled report describes raids by masked men across Ireland, destroying barracks and taking a quantity of arms. Railways were attacked at Newagh and Thal, while a mail coach was raided at Missiena. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A garbled London report describes an accident near a barracks with unoccupied units and a masked group involved in a disturbance. The text mentions rates, sergeants, and a police response in the small hours, with unclear details about casualties or exact location.
fragmented OCR text outlines debates in Melbourne and Sydney about wartime labor shifts and shorter working hours. Mentions plans for a conference to adjust policies, with references to government attitude and potential plant needs for workers.
Fragmentary OCR reports unrest at Mackay council as debated topics and unresolved issues surface during a routine meeting. Local remarks hint at regulatory concerns and potential railway service matters under review by the council.
Aboard the Torrlet district council, Auton and Commission members discuss land use and general authority with Aaron Maey Harris Brith present. The low-key meeting aims to outline regulatory steps and plan for future zoning changes.
The notice details how damaged cane is valued at base price plus adjustments. It defines payment when price changes, pooling of damaged cane revenue, and methods to compute value based on sugar yield and water content. It specifies responsibilities for suppliers and foresees payment timelines and invoicing to ensure fair compensation.
Fragmented garbled text mentions Senate, Millen, and political maneuvers. Names, dates, and clear events are obscured, leaving a partial view of legislative actions and committee movements without coherent outcomes.
In a tense session the House debated tax changes and the income tax rebate. Ministers attacked government spending while calls for information grew. Maxwell and Haagen spoke as Rad changes drew mixed reactions among members.
Sale notice for allotment 26 in the County News parish district. The allotment lies on Mel street between Kane and Tierney properties. Viewing allowed on any time and sale will occur Saturday, May 26 at 12.00 noon.
Fragmentary text describes an auction notice for lotments in Sale Town 41 with references to a third party, a June date, and a 12 month term. It mentions payment terms and a voter related detail, but the fragmentary source limits clarity on place names and exact items.
Fraser's Store on Queen Street announces a furniture sale this Saturday and following Sunday. Auctioneer details and exact times are unavailable in the fragment. The notice emphasizes a sale event at the shop with potential discounts on household items.
The notice announces a quick sale of a property and an area for allotment by perpetual lease, describing land mostly level scrub and weed, with a sale date in 1920 and details on allotment requirements, areas from £5 to specified totals, and instructions to apply through the Land Sevens. It notes readiness for settlement, areas include sections near Atherton and stations, with average rainfall and climate context.
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