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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
3
A letter chain shows B Umble denying personal hostility to the Mayor while urging reflection on past errors. The critique links years of circumstances to the current crisis and an intake visit exclusion, noting solicitors and the law firm’s decision not to issue forty summonses.
London reports from Nov 17 say Allies likely veto Constantine's return while Venizelos loses power in Greece. In Athens, Gounarists fire on demonstrators killing two children as troops intervene. Constantine welcomes news of his "downfall" with supporters in Geneva celebrating. Venizelos plans resignation from Parliament amid district results favoring him in Smyrna and Thrace.
The Tariff Commission memo focuses on export quantities, noting declines from pre war levels. London Chamber of Commerce President Stanley Machin says shrinkage affects Dominion and foreign trade. Australia’s gold shipment ban hampers Anglo Australian market and delays Australian orders. If not fixed, Australian trade could suffer. A trade deal with Russia may be signed soon if guarantees for remaining British in Russia are provided, with no impact on the Russian debt to the Allies.
Sydney November meeting hears Alderman Lambert move a motion expressing deepest sympathy with the widow and family of Cork’s late Lord Mayor for his life sacrificed in liberty and self government. Milner Stephens objects citing disloyalty. Doyle defends the motion. The Lord Mayor dismisses withdrawal. The motion passes 12 to 1 with Meagher siding with Labor. In Assembly, Shillington asks if Doyle called Mc Sweeney murdered by Empire. Premier says unaware and would consider action if proven.
London voices emphasize that withdrawal from harsh conditions cannot replace order in the East. Lord Curzon notes the need for a wakeful Persia as the cornerstone of policy and the Anglo Persian agreement remains a reference point amid postwar debris.
A November report from Rome cites a tentative agreement involving Slavia and allies. D'Annunzio may be urged to take a firm hand, with potential political repercussions noted by observers.
Lithone, on the Australian market for years, claims to restore grey hair to its natural color with occasional use. It contains no oil and does not stain fabrics. The product is praised by thousands of users in Australia and can be ordered at Craig's Pharmacy Cairns, 3/9 postage paid. Sole controlling agent is Goodsell Black and Co Ltd, Sydney.
J Dels Limited Lake Street Cairns advertises a 6 room workers dwelling with acre land near Draper Street plus a steamed home on Esplanade with full gas and water, 160 acres sugar lands near Babinda with plant and cattle, 5 acres near Mulgrave with canes yielding 48 to 51 shillings per ton, prices from £41 to £750 and terms available. Also mentions cyclone impact and frontages for water frontage development.
A wide rural and urban listing from Mahon and Sandaver offers Esplanade and Martyn Street residences in Cairns, Sugar Farms and hotel freeholds in Babinda and Cairns district, building sites, and various small lots. Also advertised Mareeba area farms, cattle properties, and mining equipment with terms on application.
Butler Auctioneers lists multiple cane farms near Gordonvale with 49 to 78 acres under cultivation and cane. Properties include tractors, horses, chaff-cutters, houses, sheds, and outriggers, with cash or tonnage-based payment terms and nearby mill delivery. Owner plans to leave district. more farms and allotments offered in Mulgrave Hambledon Babinds areas.
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