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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 Broadside appeals to Cairns electors to choose between a democratic Parliament rooted in British tradition or a self elected committee model. The author attacks government finance, asks for genuine labor support, cites the Northern Country Party and North Queensland self government goals, and notes personal history in local council and railway projects. Auctioneer notice follows.
A loving family recalls their son who was accidentally shot on the Hodgkinson River during October 1919 while kangaroo sheeting. His mother, father, sister, and brother place the tribute in sorrowful remembrance.
In memory of Private Albert Edward Abbott only son of Mr and Mrs J Abbott Mareeba killed in action on 4 October 1917 while serving with the Moh Reinforcement of the 26th Battalion AIF in France Sadly the family inserts a note of grief and honor for a son who died an Australian hero with a photo to remember him by
A 1920s reflection contrasts a fisherman’s craving for independence with the dangers of unchecked ambition. It argues that individuals, nations, and economies are interdependent, and that true progress comes from recognizing mutual reliance among residents, Congress, labor, capital, and the land. The piece warns against prideful isolation and urges orderly, cooperative reform.
A Saturday issue reports waterside workers refusing arbitration awards halting overseas shipping. dairymen face butter shortages as prices vary across states. Queensland producers protest butter pricing, claiming costs exceed profits while cross border buyers pay higher prices. The piece critiques rationing and state intervention amid broader economic tensions.
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The thue steamer Sova suffered a protracted delay with trimmers reporting a late departure. The voyage extended past the expected Cairns arrival, shifting the schedule to Tuesday morning.
Fragmentary notice announces a horse sale with reference to MecMahon and auction timing. The document mentions an imminent sale place appearing in this issue and notes guaranteed real choices among the lot.
In the Cairns Police Court before Mr Wo Steigeon POM, Caeewe Raen was fined five or six hours for drinkmanship with prior offences. Anthony Mobs faced similar charges. Two others were convicted and discharged. three others on bail failed to appear and were remanded.
A Cairns sharebroker echoes a call for faster applications and investment options. The text notes a weekly window for logging applications and mentions a looming change rate overseer similar to a cowboy and the phrase I am of African films. Forms are obtainable from Arthur Hootarke.
Annual shore hand meeting to be held at the Aus tral Theatre at o'clock with subscribers and members urged to attend Ladies invited Report of the year's work and balance sheet. a ten member working committee and a five member committee to be elected Band plans purchasing new meters for future contests and better footing Election office bearers to be chosen.
A letter from a frustrated reader criticizes telegram delivery times and post office conditions. The writer notes telegrams marked closed and delays of three to four hours near the Cairns post office, calling for improvement amid ongoing service complaints.
A poorly legible Atherton report condemns police for inaction amid a rowdy market scene with numerous joints and alleged thefts. It accuses authorities of tolerating criminals while Mexican Chinese residents are accused of casual games nearby, and says no detentions or court action followed a shooting incident.
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