Death of Cooktown Resident Owna Soiland Reported
Advices from Cooktown note the death in hospital of Mr. Owna Soiland, an elderly resident of TiaGelds. He was 73 years old. Sale of hardware stocks by Messrs Woodward and Calder to settle the estate of Jane Fitton of Georgetown. Auction at Hitler's Hotel today. Maids' frocks in soft voile with fine embroidery offered.
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Cooktown
Owna Soiland
TiaGelds
Sevcke
Messrs Woodward and Calder
Janes Fitton
Georgetown
Hitler
Cherch Bazaar and School Fund Bazaar Dance in Herberton
Bazaar at School of Arts Hall Herberton to raise funds for St Mary’s School Endine Fund with an October 6 event. Following the bazaar a dance will be held at Shire Hall. Death reported of Mrs James. condolences expressed for Mr James and family. Post Office Clock noted for showing a quarter to three.
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Cherch
Schools of Arts
Herberton
St. Mary's School
Eildine Fund
Shire Hall
James
Rene
Suilhey
Cairns
Euchre and Dancing Event At Aquatte Hall
Sienton invites readers to a euchre tournament and dance to be held at Aquatte Hall tonight. Valuable euchre prizes and hearty dancing promises a good night out with reasonable prices and lively entertainment anticipated.
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Sienton
Aquatte
Richt
Buckley Found Guilty of Drunkenness in Sky Rockey Case
Police said Timothy Buckley admitted drinking and was charged with drunkenness. Senior-Sergeant Lae fees reported Buckley fined 82 and sentenced to three days in Caiens Gaol after the court proceeding.
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Timothy Buckley
Mivistae
Simpson
Sky Rockey
Buckley
Del
Ty Caiens
Old Court Home Repairs Spark Citizen Outcry
Fragmentary report details deteriorating conditions at the Old Court Home and Bayswater district court campus. Justice Department sanctioned new construction amid continued delays and public concern over safety and adequacy of facilities.
Price Brothers and Their Pianos: Storied Craft from Beaming Vivers
Price Brothers, noted soft vane experts, showcase refined piano craft and upkeep. The article praises their understanding of every piano part, from wire temperament to stringing and action, highlighting premium materials and meticulous tuning processes. It references historic praise from Beethoven and Chopin era figures while detailing the factory's skilled workmanship and rising demand.
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Price Brothers
Honda
Beethoven
Boch
Hijiani
Chopin
Cramer
Besthoven
Weber
Linrt
Doerny
Mendelsohn
Halle
Cairns Electorate Meetings Boost Craig Campaign
Reports from Cairns indicate Major Craig draws support across a dispersed electorate from Cooktown to inland miners. Organisers highlight strong local backing and a hopes for success as he criticizes Labor rule. Tax policy rumors suggest possible tax reviews if seasons stay favorable and revenues meet needs.
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Cook Gistorate
Major Craig i
Cooktown
Free Cains
Maejor Craig
N. N. March
Cairns
Queensland electors hear constitutional defence statement
A London cable from Sir Robert Philp and J. Wall outlines two aims of Theodore's London mission. The delegation claims the mission failed and criticizes Theodore's government for constitutional delinquencies and misrepresentations while urging support for a petition to the King and adherence to good government in Queensland.
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Brisbane
Robert Philp
J. Wall
Constitution Defence Committee
London
Queensland
Theodore
Crowe
Colo
England
Mr. Theodore
Unemployed crowd discusses interview with Mr Theodore in Brisbane
A Sept 25 labor exchange meeting in Wrishane eyed the planned interview with Mr Theodore after his west air tour. Speakers condemned the lack of government action as hundreds remain unemployed and possible demonstrations were discussed. The group met with Labour Director Mr Walsh but gained little concrete employment guidance. Theodore’s Brisbane arrival by air from Latchey was reported for that evening.
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Wrishane
Labor Exchange
Theodore
Bbe
Brisbane
Walsh
Wim
Latchey
Dore
Edward Street
Brisname
Premier urged to meet unemployed group in Brisbane
In Brisbane on September 23 unemployed men gathered at the Premier's office seeking a direct proposal. They asked the Premier or his private secretary to arrange a meeting and to convey a plan to a mass assembly at the Labor Bureau at ten o clock next morning. Some men faced desperate circumstances while the exact meeting time remained uncertain.
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Brisbane
Vier
Mior
Ie Press
Labor Bureau
Sam
Bo Dore
Edward Street
Time Waiting Port and Local Subscriptions
A brief note from Towroville dated September 23 references The Tropic liner visits and mentions the Cairns quota with a substantial subscription. The Bibophra Mert Export Company has also subscribed, contributing to the described quota and related expenditure.
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ALMLP
Cairns
Cairoa
Bibophra Mert Export
Coal Talks In London Amid Third Deputation
A fateful meeting of the Triple Alliance with about 500 delegates in London discussed the threatened coal strike. An official statement signaled government countermeasures while Lloyd George prepared to meet the deputation. The session aimed to forge a scheme tying wage rises to output to avert prolonged disruption.
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Triple Alliance
Mr. Lloyd George
Lkely
Lkely Meeting With Mr. Lloyd George
Dowing Street
Coalition
Lloyd George
Russia
Bromiley
Onl
Downing Street
Cramp
Willams
Gort
Brore
R Horne
F. Geddes
David Shakieton
Rile
Retirement notice for candidate in Eacham Queensland election
Hereby notify that candidate Aer Anderson William Gibsox has retired from candidature for the Leases Assembly of Queensland in the Eacham electoral district ahead of the October election. Returning Officer to arrange further steps.
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Aer Ander
William Gibsox
Crete
Leases Assembly of Queensland
Eacham
Polling Centers Named for State Management Poll 1920
The Cooktown district list shows polling stations for the September 20 1920 election with sites including Brisbane Normal School Cape York Cassowary Creek Coen Mount Carbine Port Douglas Thuringowa and Thornborough. Returning Officer J Grace Moran notes the polling places and dates for the vote on state management of marmrex ture importation and sale of fermented beverages.
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ABC
Brisbane
Cooktown
Ate Y
Gareth Cass Isles
Lighthouse
Motsman
Mount Carbine
Moen Molloy
Port Dows
Jas
Court House
Thursday Island
Cape York
Palmerville
Platoville
Rossville
Shiptom’s
Walsh
Thornborough
Riogsburaigh
Mulligan
Thornborouigh
J. Grace Moran
Notice of Poll for Cadidates in Milton Electoral District
The notice lists candidates Craig Frederick William and Henry Dleph as running for Legislative Acts member in the Milton district. Poll to begin on a Saturday at 8 o'clock in the forenoon and close in the afternoon at Saint ma.
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Ayan
Henry Dleph
Milton Dev
Legislative Acts
Saint Ma
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CNS
Tve
Justice Department
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Sass Meyer
Frye
Cairins Electorate
MR. Hives
McCn
Labor
Tamboa
Sistled “Labor
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People Bys
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G W. Free
H. L . Weeks
Abbott Street
Cook Electorate
Pill
Towroville
Tropic
Towner
Ter
Aotice
Advertiseneens
Cook
Reoive
Anien Sheeder
Sega Sia
Usetal House
Beck
Ron
Deeres
Ion Hort
Zephye
Arco
Anton Vn Bnyw
Hera
Fants
Ellis
Boland’s Ltd
LemeTus
Meyeshibe’s Emporium
Lams
Camms Boern Oo
Kate
Preti
W. A. Collins, Chemist
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