Band Carnival Opens at Normal Park with Exciting Events
Festivities for the Teed Carnival and Sports begin at Normal Park with athletic events and a broad program. Visitors from across the state attend as bands march from the ALS N wharf to Norman Park for contests and solo performances to benefit the Austral Theatre. The carnival promises strong turnout, with ambulance support urged from local merchants and a large advertised program.
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Norman Park
Cairns
Als N. Wharf
Austral Theatre
Kooinda
J 1
G. Hoare
Elstriet
Crater
Carniva
Sry
Torns Ambulance Carnival
Ommutter
Karanda
Tars
Bablinda
South John
Notinda
Chas. Trusselly
Hamiamen
Toray
Babindas
Rabinda Mill
McColl
Cains
Somlayewecaing
Dow la Moo sails amid Cairns to Townsville voyage
The Dow la Moo, a cement-run steamer on the Cairns route, was ready to depart Cairns for the north on Thursday night when a wreckdown alert occurred. The ship cleared Cairns at 6 pledges and proceeded to Mourilyan, with Amstraftan Sromstoe Ltd noting Mocean will leave Townsville Saturday. Crew had previously received a settlement of wages and returned to the ship.
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Cairns
Tac Mourilyan
Amstraftan | Sromstoe Ltd
Moecsan
Townsville
Wyandis e A USN Co Wyamndra Arrives at Cairns
The Wyandis e A USN Co Wyamndra arrives at Cairns at 2 pm on Friday with about 10 passengers. They traveled from Townsville to Cairns, enjoying a calm sea and a pleasant voyage with vocal and instrumental performances by the band. The ship halted briefly at Mackay and Bowen due to large tonnage at those ports.
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USN. Co
Wyamndra
Townsville
Cairns
Mackar
Bowen
Hard Working Train Collision Near Aretha and Cairns Delays
A six mile from Aretha down train from Wavenshoe derailed under load collapsing a wagon. passengers helped unload while awaiting aid. The train reached Cairns about an hour late after unloading and repair. Land Court sittings at Cairns continued with evidence on Mt ore holding and lease charges. decisions pending December.
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Wavenshoe
Aretha
Cairns
Ayttle
Government Gazette lists writs for general election
Brisbane reports the publication of writs under the Lieut Governor for the general election. Seventy two electoral districts and nomination places are detailed. Parliament dissolves with unfinished business and an unusual adjournment follows. Theodore arrives at Central Station to enthusiastic Labor support as Bowman welcomes him. Theodore says Labour has a strong issue and is confident in the election.
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Brisbane
Government
Marty Potying
Theodore
Central Station
Varios
Bowman
Metropolitan District Labor Council
London
Premier's Policy Speech in Brisbane on Local Loan Rise
In Brisbane on September 10 Premier Theodore delivered a policy speech at the Exhibition Hall. He linked the failed London mission and Tory actions to a needed local loan and possible extra taxation. He argued Queensland’s wealth and prudent public spending justified new borrowing to avoid public works curtailment and to counter the Tory conspiracy.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Exhibition Hall
London
Philp
Queensland
Europe
Australia
Golconda
Barrowing
Queenslans
Bank of England
Metropoltan Water and Sewerage Board
Us Stacnenie Acceive
Arbitration Court hears railway claims in Brisbane
The Arbitration Court, led by Justice Macnaughton, concluded a thirteen day hearing on railway workers’ claims. A travelling storeman was reclassified as a travelling tally clerk with earnings of £250, watchmen capped at £60 weekly, and wages set with a 15 shilling increase. A twelve day full pay proposal for all servants was suggested, with extra pay for years of service. A classification board for toms positions was proposed, to be formed from union and commissioners’ representatives, with the chairman appointed by the board. Judgment on tradesmen’s rates wages and other matters to be delivered on Monday.
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Brisbane
Macnaughton
Arbitration
Mathime
Moroney
Conference between miners’ executive and minister fails
London reports the miners’ executive and the Minister for Lalor failed to reach a satisfactory settlement as no proposal in his statement met their judgment. The conference terminated amid talks of a general election on the coal issue. George may seek a direct action verdict if needed to prompt cabinet action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lalor
Smithe
Te Horne
Liewd George
Roma Bore Petroleum Hopes Dim in Australia
Brisbane dispatch reports state experts doubt a petroleum well exists at the Roma bore as petrol presence in the escaped gas undermines the claim. Minister for Mines notes American wells extract petrol from gas with minimal alteration to quality. Samples from Roma are being sent to Brisbane for analysis.
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Brisbane
Mises
America
Roma
Bere
The Recent Show Expected Profit at Cairns Show
The article notes that final figures are not yet in but a substantial profit is anticipated from the Cairns Show. A commerce meeting likely next week will present a statement by the secretaries.
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Cairns
Fair Rents Court in Cairns Sets New Furnished House Rent
In Cairns the Fair Rents Court heard Backhouse apply to fix rent of a furnished house. The current rent was 30 shillings weekly. The court decided 7 shillings 6 pence weekly for furniture and 17 shillings 3 pence for the dwelling. A Townsville committee wire noted the Peace Loan Committee secretary received it Friday morning. Defence Advice advised the aviator to avoid northbound flight, so Murphy canceled the trip.
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Far
Fair Rents
Cairns
Sinpaon
Backhouse
Mo Aeroplan
Townsville
Peace Loan Committee
Defence Department
Murphy
London College of Music Examination Results
London College of Music reports results from an ARCO exam. Miss C McMulkin, Derwent Vallance, Florence Vallance, Ivy Wenberg, Helma Barnard, Kath Yeer McLellan achieve various honors and passes including first class and honors in primary through senior levels.
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London College of Music
Thornton
ARCO
Brisbane watersale workers hold record meeting
A large turnout at a Brisbane waterside workers meeting called to press for clearer action on unsatisfactory conditions ended with a council vote condemning the Federal Committee of Management for poor information flow from Melbourne. A secret ballot was not proposed.
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Brisbane
Watersale
Dawson
Federal Committee of Management
Melbourne
Federal politics near escape of government in Australia
Melbourne dispatch reports a narrow House division on Mr McWilliam's timber purchase motion. The Country Party missed two absentees Hay and Weimbolt, leaving 29 to 27. A late cabinet meeting followed as Mr Hughes appeared subdued.
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Melbourne
Bein
Mc William
Queensland
Country Party
Hay
Weimbolt
Hughes
German indemnity paid to French embassy in Berlin
The German government delivered 1000 francs indemnity to the French Embassy in Berlin for a consular violation at Breslaw. The payment marks the settlement of the fine imposed on the incident involving the consulate.
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Paris
Spc
Ermbassy
Berlin
Breslaw
London Trade Union Congress Plea Interrupted
Sean London and Mise McSweeney pleaded for an hour to address delegates but were refused due to the strain on the congress. McSweeney left the gallery shouting traitors as the meeting adjourned. Later the Cairns Shore Council heard of a large woman held by the Superintendent and a councillor commented that Queensland is upside down at the time.
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London
Sean
Mise McSweeney
Thomas
Cairns
Mc Reet
Jurte Rieht
Queensland
Cook State Electorate Sees New Country Party Candidate
Mr Crane former ATF major chosen as Country Party candidate to contest Cook electorate. Mr Craig long associated with Repatriation Department in North Queensland noted as an able speaker and keen student of politics. Campaigning expected to create favorable impression and polls predicted to be strong.
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Idate
Cook
Crane
ATF
Country Party
Craig
Queensland
Campatenine
Free
Abboy Street
Mackay Band Performs At Cairns General Hospital
The Mackay Band played a select programme for patients and staff at Cairns General Hospital on Friday afternoon. The band’s khaki uniforms looked well, and their march impressed observers. a note suggested matching footwear colors to uniform boots for a sharper appearance.
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Mackay
Hospits
Cairns General Hospital
Abbott Street
Notice of Auction of Company Property in Cairns
The District Court of Queensland Cairns hereby sells by public auction the defendant MacDonald Kitchener Mines Limited property and all rights in Mineral Leases 446 423 2nd Hi Herons as General High Kitchener Kitchener Fast with Machinery Area 70 Miners Homestead Lease 822 and other leases, plus improvements, one gas engine, a stone tractor winding gear complete, one extra roller, sundries, and related items. Auction at Court House Cairns Saturday September 18 at 1 o clock unless satisfied prior.
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Sheriff's Badi
Cairns
Kitchener
Hilogee
Stebon
Norman Park Closed for Contests and Carnal Admission
Notice declares Norman Park will be closed from 1 pm on Saturday Monday and Tuesday for Cairne Anoulance Band Contests and Sports, with admission 1 shilling for adults, schoolchildren free. Endorsed by A E Wilkinson Town Clerk. Timber tenders invited for maple and other timber with deposits and deadlines.
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Norman Park
Sthans
A. E Wilkinson
Town Cork
Auction Sale of 18 to 20 Horses at Mount Molloy
The Eacham Co-operative Farmers Tolgay acting for Gaynor and Warner Mt Molloy will offer by public auction on Saturday 8 September 18 to 20 young sturdy corn fed horses and harness. They are engaged in construction work at Mount Molloy with imperfect commission, quiet and second.
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Eacham Co-operative
Tolgay
Messrs. Gaynor and
Warner
Mount Molloy
Toles
Ard ing House for Men Only on Bunda Street
Under Mrs W. G. Bell management a boarding house for men opens in the former Nurse Herries premises on Bunda Street near the Tramway Hotel. Furnishings are new and cleanliness is assured with moderate terms offered.
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Arding
Bunda Street
Tramway Hotel
W. G. Bell
Nurse Herries
Tenders Called by Rberton Sanitary Authority
Rberson sanitary authority invites tenders returnable 27 September 1920 for a person to undertake duties not in sanitary services and a crematorium for a period. By order. Newspaper note urges Cairns traders to allow staff participation in Ambulance and Band Carnival events on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
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Tradlers
Cairns
Unclear Piles Arrival Delays From Cairns District
Fragmentary report notes four piles arriving together aimed at Teaney Dials and Sens Saeee with a Douglas a Wry schedule for Friday. Piles reportedly misdirected south due to Cairns district congestion. explanation awaited.
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Douglas
Cairns
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