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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
4
Brisbane observers describe a restless October scene with unemployed crowds outside the Labor Barracks, a chaotic adjournment to a local office, and a controversial public meeting about political reports and government actions. The piece weaves in auction notices, farm sales, and local society events amid a tense political mood.
Fragmentary note reports a Labor Day committeeman vote restoring a loyal toast. Earlier discussion omitted from the West Saturday night session. Hen Dtie ootens took a firm stand as the toast was honored, marking a moment of durable dissatisfaction.
Donald Menna, aged eight, was bitten on the left foot by a snake at Crees Hills while out with Gordorvale people. They rendered first aid and took him for medical treatment. The report notes the incident occurred on Tuesday evening and the child recovered after care.
In a Tuesday exchange Town Council clerk Givens reports discussions about an air route to Cairns with a return visit planned for the second week. Officials warn travel to the site carries risk and a future date is being pursued amid unsettled details.
London reports three collieries still active but many mines idle. Unemployment marches led by ex service men mobbed Downing Street. clashes with police injured dozens as authorities warn of potential general election. London County Council pledges work schemes for winter while rail and tram networks face stoppages. French papers warn Britain’s strike harms Europe.
In Melbourne on October 1 the Federal Parliament discussed a motion by Todor Gare seeking censure of the Government for failing to provide a 5/ advance. The Treasurer suggested delaying until Mr Hughes’s presence, while Mr Tudor pressed for adjournment to discuss the issue next day. Earl Page opposed broad handling, and sugar banning was noted as a matter for the Minister for Customs.
Oct 19 Brisbane dispatch reports Northern Country Party gains in Ravenswell with Mr Jones ahead, government majority cut to four. Current counts show Jones CP 1073 and O Sullivan LP trailing. Toowoomba absentee votes tallied but not counted. Labor leads in key districts amid cartoon debate in The Worker.
In Ravenswood and nearby polling booths the Labor cause shows danger signs as Kennedy electorates shift. O Sullivan moves toward a minority despite large majorities in past elections. last year he led by 136 and 123 in Ravenswood, with Jones down 150. Ministers boasted Casem would win Milani and hold other Northern seats, but Casem fails to win Milani or retain Townsville and Kennedy, with ground lost in other constituencies. Brisbane address notes confectionery upgrades and dining room changes at Domino Pros(). Sleep and Northcott take over refreshments.
Melbourne racing notes list numerous horses and participants for the Cup and Derby events, including Flavio All Samies Souther Cross Demonte Visibility Adam Lindsay Hands Up Chereeo lans Gilray Winged Victory and more. It records race progress, mile times, furlong splits, and performances by horses like Riverstar, Ver leong, Kenvaquiah, and Shepherdess with various pace details and finishing bursts.
Quiet Caulfield training track session with many extended gallops. Notable performances include King’s Bounty finishing strong over the last furlongs in 54 seconds, Ethiopian showing form, and Lord Setay held in hand for a mile. Canterbury and Chive both quicker over shorter cuts. several others posted solid times from four to nine furlongs.
At Flemington morning trackwork saw most horses in use with varied tempos. Lyce Knight Fervent and Salitres ran evenly. Fingon Fle eney covered a mile in 1 52.0, Greenstead 9 furlongs in 29. Red Cardinal Findmark similarly. Mor s and Seabound posted brisk intervals. Refraction clocked 36 seconds for a half mile.
On Tuesday afternoon at Crord wwale nine year old Uaeleieh seed with parents near the river. He disappeared and other boys raised alarm as Mr Rees, a teacher at the male School, acted quickly to rescue him. The ambulance attended after first aid, and the boy was taken home. Without Mr Rees timely action the boy would likely have drowned.
Notice that an application for transmission of tithe to land in Cairns Town is lodged. Deceased James Foulis of Cairns died 27 June 1920. Claimant Annie Fouli, widow, seeks fee simple title for subdivide 1 of allotment 26 section 6, Cairns. Caveat by October deadline at the Registrar of Titles Brisbane.
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