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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

5

Tasmanian delayed decision on chocolate factory plans

Hobart May 23 English firms Cadbury Fry Parker and James S. Powe met Tasmanian public leaders to discuss a joint iron chocolate factory project about 10 miles from Hobart. Government hosts described benefits and regional supply to the Australian market, noting handicaps of distance and Tasmanian centers but optimism from English directors for a model factory.

Hobart Cad Fev James Paws Tvent Gowme W Comper Robe c Ris Anand Manland Hear England Fator Tearnes “le Gilker Tor

Kattrea Union Set To Meet At Beattie Hall

Members of the Kattrea Union scheduled a meeting at Beattie Hall to discuss important business and organize upcoming activities. The notice calls for attendance to address union matters and plan actions.

Ionaliers Beattie’s Kat

Fragmented OCR Notes on Marys School and Sobriety Debate

A garbled summary notes a Marys School location in Herbert and a drama hall performance of Midsummer Night's Dream. It mentions a court summons in Cairns related to assault and discusses sobriety definitions and a witness recalling a man lighting a pipe at a waterhole amid festive environments.

Mary's School Herbert Herberve Caloris Cairns

Australian Sugar Board notes and European peace links

A fragment discusses the Central Sugar Board with notes on compulsory preparers for crushing and variations of the Mafirm measures, plus a mention of Gibson's voyage to Hawaii and European peace efforts. It also references sugar beet supply concerns in the Raw territory and a police history item about Sergeant Mann, a native of Cavan who went to Australia and was sent to the Norist after riots in 1886.

Suger Journal Central Sugar ‘Es Board Farampleity Prac Poland Yokames Magee Man Cavan Auestralia Argent Norist

Immigration scheme discussed at Premiers conference Melbourne

Proposals by Mr Hughes for immigration control and railway gauge unification were debated at the Premiers conference. The plan envisages Commonwealth supervision of overseas immigration and transport, settlement for ex service personnel, land and public works support, and cooperation with Britain, with states to contribute land and services. The conference adjourned after agreeing to motion and promising cabinet review.

Melbourne Mughes Hughes London Commonwealth Australia Tates Murray Waters Cth Mitchell Ser West Australia R Coyne Queensland Betish Fibelly Briment Neland

Camp travel notes and timetable fragment

Fragmentary itinerary data lists camps, routes, and arrival times. Mentions March riding, boat or horse travel, and several place names with incomplete clarity.

Persian turmoil and Bolshevik activity unsettles allied forces

Report from Allahabad notes bold nationalist moves after Baku fall, with the Persian prime minister ill from relapsing fever and anti British sentiment rising. British and Indian units are scattered and too far apart, while Bolshevik aims in the Caspian prompt cautious withdrawal and renewed tensions along the Persian Caucasus frontier.

Allahabad Fersia Baku Tabriz Teheran Tehenn Balthe Persia Eamali Abrez Kasiru Teheram Shah Haa Casman Engili Rusman Volunteer Army Enzeli Resht Enreli Goth Ast Enaeli Caucasus Caspian

Threatened Irish Rail Strike Over Munition Transport

London reports Irish railwaymen refuse to handle munitions shipments, signaling a potential nationwide stoppage. Soldiers manned docks to unload cargo while railway workers consider blocking routes, with Sinn Fein prisoners and barricades cited in Ballinamore and Sligo as tensions rise amid the dispute.

London Luesricail National

Government Control Discussed at Dairy Industry Opening

Melbourne reports the May 5 opening addressed dairy industry control impacts. President J. J. Byam outlined various operational phases and issues from price and production to market practices under government influence.

Melbourne Lestbon M Seed Decenene Hess J. J. Byam Erates Longhead

French President Deschanel Falls From Train in Narrow Escape

Paris reports President Deschanel fell from a moving train near Mont Bri een while en route home. He was uninjured seriously, walked to a platelayer’s hut in pajamas with bleeding face, and received treatment at Montargis. Recovery expected in ten days.

Paris Deschanel Mont Brieen Caries Lecidente Montargis Republic French Republic Montarg

Agricultural inspectors warn of drought devastations across New South Wales

Reports from Agricultural Lock Inspectors reveal severe drought across NSW with sheep and cattle starved for feed and water. Early wheat sowings failed and overall sowings shrink, with patchy germination and potential total loss of early wheat. Regions from Orange to Narromine and Dobbo to Mundoran suffer extreme distress.

Sydney Wagga Dobbo Gidgandra Mundoran

Renown Wear Melbourne The Senate Address

Renown at nine o clock in the morning was two miles from Melbourne with the aim of timing her arrival Port Phillip receiving wireless messages from Melbourne and other parts of Australia. The Federal Parliament adjourned but the Senate had not a welcome address. It was decided that question of privilege should not stand in the way of the Senate. The heir to Australia’s visit was a notable occasion.

Melbourne Australia Senate

Oeste hes a Book on af Moreska on Double Straight

A brief item notes a book titled on Moreska and a HAREERA CUP event with references to CENTRAL Ores Cairne and agent T. Woodhouse in Mareeba.

Oeste Af Moreska Central Ores Cairne T. Woodhouse Mareeba

Mareeba Cup and District Brace Selectmen Final Acceptances

Final acceptances listed for the Mareeba Cup and District Brace with names of selectmen and horses. Late arrivals noted. weekly for minor events to be declared in receipt for late. Brisbanes dispatch date May 29 reports 9th St Leger Sutches entrants for a 1 mile 6 furlings and 152 yards race set for the upcoming Saturday.

Mareeba Cup District Brace- Mareeba C Selectman Jerry 1 Nassmore Jes Ephor Wook Snip Sir Golad Iron Grey Troy Fans Princemeer Fere Mar‘ember Nasamore Boreen Ephor Woola Rolad Jowtle Southern Mail Brisbane Nest Fodarfurty Bonne Hatan Snow Star Lineame Boy Syce Lord Syce Fortashell

Weather and racing notes from Horecs and Brisbane

Rainy conditions hindered business with a cold snap bringing clearer weather by Saturday. Ercani and Golden Sunset drew crowds as popular doubles, with 25 to 8 bets common. Albert Wood expected to ride Had I Wist. Leger acceptances surpassed expectations. Freanmil’s five furlongs at Ascot impressed. Red Maori improving. Molly's Robe not showing her usual dash.

Brisbane Ercanil Ercani Golden Sunset Albert Wood Boy Lyce Snow Lear Roy Syrehemy Red Maori Ascot Freanmil Berg Mone Gold Tie Freanidl Molly

Racing notes at Ascot show fast morning despite rain

Brisbane May 25 reports a light shower at Ascot but tracks were softening. Er canil and Gentle Jack led the card with strong gallops and several horses, including Gold Tie and Maltster, posted solid times. Various six furlongs to a mile events saw mixes of early speed and endurance across numerous runners.

Brisbane Ascot Ercanil Gentle Jack Trenthe Jack Nodamayne Show Star Galae Glenlern Lady Rat Armacere Mage Narooa King of Matt Sim Lord Chaucer Santrella Fortashell Molly's Robe Sceut Linacre Fers Fadorete Banting Hemnes

World Championship Match Sets Sydney May 25

Sydney prepares for a world championship clash on May 25 with top contenders from around the globe. Officials expect a high stakes contest featuring premier athletes and strong national teams.

Sydney

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