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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
6
The Queensland cabinet election returns show Premier Gillies and key ministers re elected. The Labor party held the majority with several figures named for roles in Treasury Works and other committees, as party leaders prepare for continued governance.
Fragmented OCR text outlines claims of independence and loyalty amid election campaigning. Mentions attendees, platforms, and concerns about cross or support failures. References to Meabera, Jones, Kennedy, and unspecified government measures.
In Melbourne Parliament the Mahon affair dominates debate with Mr Moghes and Mr Charlton sparring over loyalty and Ireland. Speakers accuse Mahon of anti Empire rhetoric while defending free speech and parliamentary process amid calls for his expulsion and a public trial.
A fragmented Brisbane Telegraph report discusses a delegation on Jorge Street and mentions a star pupil named Nell. It critiques political figures including Mr Storey and references the Labor Government, calls for work and mentions the shipbuilding and toiling vessels context amid the political debate.
A violent incident at Tallyrack station left two train workers dead and crowds set ablaze in retaliation. Police report a suspect named Malone arrested in Dublin as investigations continue into the fiery attack and the platform violence.
Brisbane marked the second Armistice Day with flags on public buildings and church services. A major meeting in Market Square featured remarks by the Lieut Governor and Brigadier-General Spencer Browne, followed by silent tributes and a two minute period of silence. The ceremony honored Australian and Allied soldiers, with the Verdun ship funeral and French and British honors noted, including wreaths and a naval salute.
A Boulogne ceremony for unknown dead features Notre Dame chapel floral tributes, roses and laurel. Marshal Foch, Admiral Grasset, and General McDonagh attend as the casket, draped with a torn Union Jack, arrives. Veterans from 1870 and wounded WWI soldiers march, followed by fifty war orphans, along a crowded route to Verdun quay where a brief salute is given.
Hundreds of Commonwealth public service workers from Taxation and Customs filled telegraph offices with messages demanding an immediate basic wage. Telegrams were sent to Federal Parliament as students and youth led a march down George Street bearing a banner urging wage action, signaling cross department pressure on the government.
In Brisbane on November 11 a conciliation conference connected to the arbitration case of the Non Governmental Secondary School Assistant Masters Association was held. Represented parties discussed matters and reached an agreement granting assistant masters improved conditions and higher salaries. The agreement will be submitted to the court for registration as an award.
Austria seeks admission to the League of Nations as Vienna reports on international diplomacy. The health context mentions Kasare’s health-giver Helidon Spa, signaling a fragmentary note amid the diplomatic item.
A Tokyo correspondent quotes Premier Hara criticizing Californian referendum agitation ahead of elections. Reports claim Japanese forces killed Koreans and destroyed a mission near Lungching. Washington reports a proposed permanent monopoly on Japanese oil and snags in Navy supply.
Sydney reporters present as Judge Beeby considers a 44 hour week for workers. Counsel for labor cites war‑time needs and existing 44 hour rules in building trades. Employers’ rep argues broader state costs and potential ripple effects across industries.
In Brisbane the referendum tallies reveal continuance and prohibition forces with several electorates reporting varying support. Total counted votes reach 334,216 with about 10,000 informal ballots. figures differ by region as state management and prohibition factions trade leads, while Sydney reports union leaders threatening a boycott and warning of a government-linked backlash.
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