Cairns News Roundup includes transport, aviation and port notes
The Cairns page reports a transport case from Gordonvale with ambulance action and a field hospital visit, the Adelaide steamer Canara unloading 1400 tons of coke and coal at the village wharf, and plans to ship sugar to southern ports. It also notes a compound fracture from a work accident, a large October export total, a theatre show drawing crowds, local council chatter, and upcoming events including a lodge consecration ball and a large sandalwood stock line.
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Camira
Adelaide
Canara Jis
Hillagee
Cairne
Dilkera
Villagoe
Southern Porte
Deparveres Nev 10-Mourilyan Captain RF Vinseall
Townsvalle passengers include Mesdames L Johnston W Pearcem Moorish Richard and children Peal Misses G Taylor A Norra Vo Moore Vearce and many others with Messrs Hawker Blyth Malcolm Clough Wilson Mathieson Tullen Helme Malone Saber Massey Johnston Clark Te may Curran Williams Pirer Pearce Meel Master Peel Cowan Curtis Gusco Git and Australian Steamships Ltd agents.
Roma Street market sales in Brisbane noted chaff and maize
Brisbane reports Roma Street market continued heavy supplies with mixed chaff selling from 6/6 to 7/9 for prime quality and 11/11 for extra choice chaff from Harrisville. Hay, oats, and maize also plentiful with prices ranging from 5/1 to 10/4 for various lots, maize consignments all passed at 6/4 to 6/7.
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Brisbane
Roma Street
Harrisville
Forest Hill
al Wers
Wool Trade Figures Show Decline and Shifts in Exports
London reports note wool trade figures for November with declines in total exports and re exports, a rise in grain and flour, and limited purchases to meet government needs. hands on wool sales at catalogued totals include attendance and various purchasers, though many details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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London
Sottendance
Cagairy
MacTaggart's Stock Report from Brisbane Market
MacTaggart Brothes reports at Brisbane on November 19 prices for sheep at 6100 penned with demand strong for prime sheep though vile sheep scarce. Cattle firm at last week's rates with prime bullock beef around 45 and cow beef up to 42 per hundredweight. odd pens higher.
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Brisbane
MacTaggart
The United States and the 1920 political shift
A reflective piece discusses American politics after the 1920 election, contrasting Democratic candidate Laverton Fox with the victorious Senator Harding. It analyzes war aims, League of Nations, and Harding’s shifting positions on ratification and peace, suggesting hesitancy and possible Republican restraint in future foreign policy.
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United States
Laverton Fox
Harding
People of America
Germany
Wilson
Preentent
America
Agai
League of Nations
League
Taft Till
Iears Paign
Hague Tribunal
Walle
Es Publican
Town Council holds special meeting on damages award
The Town Council met at four oclock with Mayor and Aldermen present to discuss a £6200 damage claim, potential awards, and the upcoming carnival at Norman Park. Debates covered licensing, police, and funds for park improvements while committee reports on wages and amending costs were deferred to the council’s monthly session.
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Cairns
Coane
Add J. Is
Hoare
Lyon
Ald
Gelling
Mayer i
Wilke T Bremner
Nonaldson
Eolyon
Lown
Williumsere
Neal
Favell Serite
Casteccames
Draper
Mayer
Axa
Comneil
Permisset
Soe
Norman Park
AML
Atkinson
Gomne
Anzac Park
Mand
Lisa Wena
Onus
Reust
Donaldson
Petice Lion
Deacan
Tourist Motel Destroyed by Fire in Innisfail
Morning blaze levels the long standing Tourist Motel in Innisfail. Licensee Tracy witnessed the fire collapse the building within two hours, with no property saved. Firefighters fought the flames as personal effects were lost. The motel, a four year old wooden structure, stood a noted landmark in the town.
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Innisfail
Mouritvan
Historic Ship Brings Remembrance to Brussels Meeting
A monthly sub-branch gathering of the Returned Soldiers and Lesowe met in the Sched Arta building on a Sunday afternoon. President Mr Brown spoke as twenty members attended. Discussion covered several items and a correction note announced a meeting set for November Mth.
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Goldiers
Te Athe
Lesowe
Sched Arta
Nye
Brown
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Atyles & Prices
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WEFEK
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Caleb Shang
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Pease
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Kiftemead
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High Court of Australis
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MacTaggart’s Stock Report
the Post
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Historic Ship
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