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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
5
Brisbane reports outline ongoing debate over ministry duties and ministerial portfolios amid a Labour party context. References to Tolmie and Jones hint at candidate dynamics, while a broad political tableau sets up the election landscape and potential cabinet changes.
fragmented OCR notes recount a heated contest in the Cook electorate. references to a strong rival, minority support, and mentions Thursday Island and other constituency areas amid discussions of voter sentiment and campaign activity.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sack care post and policies, identifiers, and names like Sidney H. Barton, with references to government orders and loans. The readable content is severely garbled, offering no coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a complete news item.
Brisbane notes and garbled text describe attempts to discuss theories and actions, mentioning a defeat and remarks about identity and impeachment in a terse, fragmentary report. The readable portions reference events and figures but lack clear names or dates to establish a full narrative.
The report notes that Theodore claimed widespread mistakes after enrolment of a different individual, with no bias to Labor. In Roma on Oct 14 Conroy led Spencer with 188 to 1 in counted absentees, later totals show Conroy 2110 and Spencer 1928, about 50 absents remaining and a large group vote expected to swing Spencer’s way.
In Melbourne on September 14 nominations closed for the Victorian Assembly election. Three Liberal, seven Labor and one Farmers' Union candidates were unopposed. Premier Lawson was expected to be unopposed, but LC Pemmett of the Labor Party submitted a last minute nomination. Farmers' Union contest 25 seats, with 15 races between Liberals and Farmers' Union and five seats contested by Labor against the two. The Premier urged Farmers' Union to align with Liberals, but the Union remains nonaligned. Elections set for Saturday.
A Manchester group of Liberal members has drafted a new liberal program to be presented locally. They advocate shared control in industry and a system of exceptional public duties. Proposals include distributing wealth through community values and spreading benefits to the broader public.
Reports from Melsingfor show anti Bolshevik feeling rising in Riga with disturbances after the Reds' defeat. Anti Soviet meetings erupt in factories as Moscow strengthens its military. Arrests run high and unrest spreads through Persia, Mosques close protest meetings, and Telegrams note Bolshevik threats alongside Afghan and Turkish movements.
Melbourne reports the Federal Ministry weighing a survey on tropical diseases and northern white settlement, with housing and food factors included. Dr Sawyer of the Rockefeller Institute leads a feasibility plan, delays occur, a cabinet decision is expected later, and future field work across north regions and mandated territories is contemplated.
At 1 AM 40 armed Sinn Fein attackers struck Dunnanway police barracks. The garrison of 31 repelled the assault after an hour of fighting with casualties on both sides. One policeman wounded. attackers’ casualties unknown. Seven dead at New Ross. two wounded in custody. Lord Grey and Lord Cecil oppose Lloyd George on reprisals in Ireland amid alleged Crown abuses.
Brisbane branch of the Avernsland Railway Union reports a circular warning of drastic wage cuts. A special general meeting is set for October 14 to decide on action, with calls for member attendance. The Railway Commissioner denies knowledge of the movement, while the department aims to uphold arbitration awards for loco and other on-branch staff amid overtime disputes.
The Pacific Cable Board chairman urged an extra cable from Auckland to Fanning Island avoiding Norfolk, at about £40,000, while rejecting Bamfield duplication due to £1.4 million cost. San Francisco via Honolulu would be £295,000, with opposition to changing the ADL Devtish service. Reserves exceed £1.2 million, so no aid, but wartime costs prompt postponement awaiting lower prices. Some members favor an Atlantic cable to complete the All Red route with Canadian land lines.
London correspondent notes British Government proposes to purchase the Atlantic cable jointly owned by Ireland Newfoundland and Halifax routes of the Direct Laled Snes States Cable Company. American lien values the asset at around one million sterling.
Details from Mr. Shannon show in Brisbane on the second period rents for numerous pastoral holdings across Maranoa Warrego and Leichhardt districts. The Land Court’s determinations produce large retrospective rent adjustments, driven by droughts, cattle prices, and carrying capacities under elevated tableland conditions.
The Ravensece show entered its second day in ideal weather with a record crowd and a special train from multiple centers. The Atherton Band directed by A O Anderson enlivened proceedings while catering by lady volunteers supported by residents supplied meals, earning thanks from the Show Association. Entries across pony, hacks, hunters, and figure of eight classes featured strong competition, with Miss Harding and Mrs Galloway claiming multiple prizes. An overall champion was crowned as the event closed with £65 at the gates for both days.
An October New York City column notes unrest over a proposed new political group uniting youthful Japanese figures, aiming to influence national policy. The piece links the move to reformist aims and criticizes establishment politicians for resisting changes.
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