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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1920
Page
4
Mr J W Lewis and family express sincere thanks to W A Hoope Traffic Manager Carne Quin McColl Konnear and others for assistance after the death of their son and brother in an accident at the Babinda Mill. They also thank friends who sent tokens and messages of condolence.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Charles McKenzie who departed this life in May. Gone, but not forgotten. Inserted by his wife and family.
Shipping notices list departures to Mourilyan Innisfail and Townsville with Cairns return at 11 am on Arawatta route and 8 pm Saturday. Paringa departs south on Wednesday June 17 and May 17 Aramac Capt Smith to Brisbane via ports. Passengers include Mr T Ryan Colonel Dodge and numerous named travelers aboard Burns, Philp agents.
London reports copper price declines linked to ongoing Mullands canal strike reducing production and causing persistent settling in the market.
The piece follows Matt and Jeff as their public squabble spirals through satire of political figures. Jett travels to England and returns amid accusations of misrepresentation while Matt raises a list of income groups and public taunts. The cartoonish tone lampoons extremism and tax optics, with media reaction abroad mirrored at home.
Light rain began in Cais on Sunday and lingered into the night, with Gordonvale also noting drizzle Sunday night. Showery conditions were reported along Fig Tree Creek as well.
A Rest Home special event and Irish Association Hall dance are announced. Various notices cover bids for a grand stand at Atherton Show, a Cairns Police Court discharge, tractor work, a Gordonvale accident, first aid, and an appeal fund. A future-focused meeting on Freshwater irrigation and mill expansion is reported with plans to improve cane supply.
After a brief illness Mr Browning South Drew died unexpectedly on Friday the 7th at Mr Garnet where he had lived for two years. The deceased had many friends and was beloved by children in the Mt Garnet district for his generosity. He bore his illness with patience. He leaves a widow a daughter and three sons.
A reader mocks a Harbor Board official over claimed facility gaps for log handling at Cairns Wharf. He cites a log surge overwhelming the wharf ramp and cites Railway Department notices delaying further export logs until the hole is cleared, highlighting harbor inadequacy.
Traveller writes that from Tol to Cairns last Friday a freight consist included pigs a louvred milk carrier and over a ton of butter before the passenger carriage. He argues perishable dairy goods should precede livestock and passenger comfort demanded. He urges railway authorities to prevent perishable freight from ahead of carriages.
A vast crowd greeted General Bowthay and Commissioner Hay during a metropolitan ceremony on Saturday. Reported efforts to finalize security and plans for a national tour dominated discussion as attendees urged improved city needs and troop arrangements.
Fragmentary report describes a motor car collision and medical evacuation near a rural station. The driver and passenger faces injuries while the vehicle traversed creeks and swampy ground in near darkness. Authorities note difficulties and delays in transport to hospital.
A disjointed OCR report details finance meetings and schedules, mentions a commonwealth bulletin, and records mining activity around Mt Peter and Mt Peer Patt. It notes ore extraction at Mt Peter and ongoing exploration by Hall and Orom. The text references party meetings and station logistics amid scattered references to local officials and groups.
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