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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
5
An enthusiastic audience filled the venue for the Smome concert night with strong attendance. Performers and hosts delivered a lively sequence of acts, with emphasis on the reception and toast portions, while attendees noted the show’s energy and pacing throughout the evening.
A muddled report describes an annual conference, union matters, retirements, and local reactions. References to GAS BORE ROMA Auguet Jr and water pressure events hint at a disrupted town meeting and a civil engineering incident.
The Howard Smith steamer Moo ETA faced a crew walkout after alleged overtime pay disputes. Officers and stewards fired up, several trimmers sailors and a donkeyman refused to work, while firemen moved to the fire and other crew aided passengers. The union advised action and the strike delayed the vessel by about twenty minutes before the crew returned ashore.
A court case centers on an employer and two alleged conspirators accused of fraud in a piece work award. The defendants deny wrongdoing while the state argues the trio used subcontractors and misrepresented labor relations. The hearing focuses on the legality of the award and contractor roles.
Fragmented OCR shows miners in Yorkshire divided, with support leaning to strike. Reports claim a large majority oppose the action while women and local figures show mixed opinions. The piece references a past disaster and political meetings as context for renewed coal protection drives.
incomplete and garbled text from Wellington reports a major incident labeled as a big strike at an ancient site. details are unclear but reference to government actions and various names suggests a governmental response and possible relocation or protection steps.
London editorial discusses the Amacrafian Be rea of Commerce's estate Scheme with a wry tone. The Yorkshire Observer notes defects and possible implications for investors and public trust, stressing unclear alicinls and loggeent derrag thy r amid reported financial risks.
Brisbane authorities report a serious decision by the waterside workers to refuse overtime at all ports. The move targets interstate and overseas vessels, with the union stating it followed federation guidance. Dawson, secretary, says a Melbourne general secretary’s note will be reviewed Friday by local members.
Ambiguous OCR fragment describes a government measure labeled Refudiation Act and a debate in Brisbane about repealing or retaining it. The text hints at property rights and wartime understanding, with unclear references to London and wartime policy.
Police report details a nocturnal prowler near the Masera area. The narrative is garbled with many unreadable words but notes a suspected intruder observed about a residence at night and mentions a person named Sister Ligouri in connection with the case.
The text references Angus St James T Beckett formerly Chief Protector of Aboriginals and mentions Marat, McArthur River, and Mataranka with unclear context about a purchase or training activity, but the details are fragmentary and unspecific.
A local group announced a program to organize teen feeding efforts nationwide before September. The plan aims to form committees and enlist assistance as leaders seek volunteers and funding to implement the drive. There is a call for more serious support from interested parties.
Perth reports the skanters strike has ended and workers resume duties on railway routes after a settlement mediated by the Commissioners' team. The article notes workers had halted at the railway yards and are now back on the job, ensuring service continuity.
Justice Maccaughiam opened the Arbitration Court session on a fresh railway staff award. The case centers on perimeter pay for transferred workers now seeking increased per diem allowances and new classifications for checkers, porters, and signalmen. Moroney opposes widening classifications. Hartline and Steele represent signalmen at Roma Street. The judge reserved judgment after testimony and briefs from both sides.
The fragmentary text mentions Melbourne and a pacific trip, with unclear references to an event or journey. It appears as a damaged OCR snippet with scattered words such as abandoned, dismantled, and special today. No coherent facts or names can be confirmed from the readable content.
In Melbourne the Representatives discussed the arbitration amendments amid tension with the opposition. Mr Blundell argued that exclusions and the proposed section 21 powers would affect court procedures and fees, while Mr Ramford pressed for wording empowering secret orders. The discussion touched on labor disputes, management of lawsuits, and potential impacts on arbitration, but the House adjourned without a resolution.
In a Sydney case involving William Percival and Frank Campbell, editor of the Richmond and Windser, the jury awarded one farthing in damages after the defendant claimed the court had misread the plaintiff's name. The plaintiff argued the newspaper had misstated or omitted details. The verdict was for the plaintiff for one farthing.
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