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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
5
Queensland Parliament debate centers on Governor's speech cost and government spending. Leahy and Hunt clash over public funds used for pamphlets and London contracts, urging accountability and order as Supply Bill proceeds to readings.
In Prisbane the Legislative Assembly saw extended proceedings on the proposal to remove Ministerial redaction and the execution of a budget plan. Members clashed, insults were exchanged, and several remarks were withdrawn after parliamentary procedure. The session progressed into Committee of Supply with debates on taxation, nationalisation, and financial measures, including loans and a Savings Bank transfer agreement. The chamber adjourned after a long night, with future business slated for the following week.
In Brisbane this morning Mr McGregor accused Mr Fihelly of insulting a member at the Bar. Fihelly denied lying and refused to withdraw until pressured by the Deputy Speaker. After further argument Fihelly withdrew the words, later accusing McGregor of cowardice and blackening his name.
Latest figures show Continuance 173 288 Prohibitions 4276 State Control 27760. Townsville reports an incident as the Commonwealth steamer Tala wa arrived from Brisbane and struck the eastern jetty, causing damage to the wharf with the bow cutting four feet into the structure.
In Townsville on November 18 a meeting of town officials and workers discussed retrospective pay and requested government action to appoint an arbitrator. Similar resolutions were adopted at Cairns and town leaders called for timely government intervention.
Fight fans look forward to a bout between Skel Brice and Dig Enright to be staged at Boxing morning with a large crowd expected at the Irish Association Hall. Also Cairns and Atherton sport plans, aquatic club fundraising, and local cricket and horse racing updates across Cairns region.
Nominations are already being received for the Barron Valley Race Club meeting at Atherton on December 27. By closing time on Mabingt, entries are expected to be a record as owners of several high quality horses have signified intention to nominate.
The Olives name Kinnon Haughton Williams Hynes Pormard Sener Treacy McMahon Paes to meet the Casuals next Saturday. Anderson Mc Manus Moore Ferguson Evans Manuel Rennes 5x Tucker Blocher Gordos set to play in the buildup as Diggers and Rovers contest looms.
A Thursday boxing program by Mesers P McMahon and Ko McKay featured Digger Hodgson vs Knock out Kennedy with Kennedy winning on points. Trombone Hastings defeated Atherton Stoodley after Hastings knocked out Steed in the third round. Timekeeper was Mr D McLean and referee Mr E Harris. All boxers remain in active training for future performances.
The selectors announce a squad for the upcoming Townsville visit with players Bickmore Bulcock Calder N Draper Gelling Hoare Kidd Lowrie Lyon Miller Northage OLeary Oley Overland Philips and Sheen required for play next day. Oxley versus James promises a strong No vice match with Oxley seen as consistent and capable of uphill play. The champion doubles final is slated for the following Sunday with Gelling and Draper favored against James and McLaughlin though bowls remain unpredictable.
An order in council authorises Townsville City Council to borrow 45000 by debentures from the Commonwealth Bank to fund an electric light and power scheme for Townsville and North Wales. The article also features a stray ad promoting D Arcy’s goods on Shields Street.
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