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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
5
A dated, fragmentary record shows discussion about altering bylaws, powers, and authorizations. Names such as Marnane and Keefe appear with references to bylaw changes, board authority, and cargo handling. The discussion centers on enabling the board to regulate logs, navigational issues, and approvals requiring Parliament action.
A detailed minutes style report covers a board meeting presided by Mr W with attendees including J Sheane J O Keefe E Veale and others. Topics include cement and pile arrangements with proposals from a local industry, allocation of timber sacks, and safety concerns about wharf construction.
London reports division among miners leaders and ministers after talks on the Emergency Powers Bill. Some propose a wait and see approach as discussions continue. Debates in Commons saw Mr. Law denying anti union provocation, while Mr. Adamson urged rejection. The government argued the bill trains constitutional methods, with 287 to 80 vote in favor of rejection. Racing across the week canceled including the Cambridgeshire. Government warns public pay for railway losses during the strike.
In Lont on Oct 26 speculation swirled over Solera's possible return if McSweeney dies, as local matters feature a three day leave of absence for a council member and fines for traffic regulation breaches. The Hop Wah Estate auction set for December 6 outlines five acre cane lands with subdividing plans nearly ready, while Cairns Town Council discussions touch on fines and possible timechecks for officials.
Cairns Harbor Board held a monthly meeting led by Chairman W. C. Griffin on Tuesday night. The discussion covered board membership, conference plans, and hoped-for improvements to harbor facilities and appliances. Participants expressed cautious optimism about future progress at the wharf.
Mr Newitt secretary of the Cairns Jackes Club reports Nowe Betting of the Cairns Jockey Club has been abandoned due to insufficient nominations. Derby favorites include Fravmus with Salit a point away. Melbourne odds list Erasmuns, Salitros, Strothredole, Lyce Knight and others with Dromore, Accrington, Kennagahair among longshots.
The final acceptances for the Melbourne Cup include Toirret Kenia ovhatr Eurythmic Elfincer Persho Daarewin Salitros Dromore Kel Cardinal Strathredole Accrington Tanealowma Sealand Fervent Erasmus en Comedy Fearte Wirraway er Jom Syee Kunigebat Wallash Malurys Varaton Double Benique Rutareo Morpheus Melody Cantata Stakes Sar Thes Whizbang Chal Red Stome Lord Seaty Kings Bounty Euiiopian Lisna vane Earl Simon Tragic Star Hess St. Mira Etive All Aboard Fluency Banduerrta Kingbier Demonte Castel
Melbourne racing notes report scratchings for the VEU heading into the Cup. Caulfield morning grass fast with a head wind as horses like King’s Bounty and Froth and Bubble run furlongs, Scud and Scud-like steadiness noted, many horses logged times from four to ten furlongs, trainers and jockeys observed the track conditions and speed.
The article notes a London fight where Brown leads early but Lee proves plucky. Honeymay is favored to win on points but Lee weakens and is stopped in the nineteenth round after a display of speed and cleverness from Moneyaman.
In Cairns Police Court on Thursday Harry Fischer was fined for dimmakenmess and three days for midecent capowmre. R oman failed to remember her maliee and charg drapkerness and torfemed loule.
A notice stating a meeting of the committee of the memorial fund will be held at Connell Chambers at 8 o'clock tonight. All members are urged to attend and those who owe collections should return them to the secretary at Mann & Roach's office promptly. Ravenshoe and Tumoulin, McMahon & Co. advertise available farm clothing, and urge inspection of Muslund before purchase.
Council members report receipt of a letter from the Carns Amateur Swimming Club requesting permission to build baths on the foreshore at Carne. The Cairne Harbor Board decides there is no objection, but the Town Council claims the site.
Annual dance and trophy presentation announced to be held Friday. Fosters Orchestra and Railway Band will perform with honor guests Gents and Ladies. hon. secretary H. E. Bulcock attends. Marys Church of England Girls' School Herbertton hosting event.
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