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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1914

Page

4

Political turmoil and military fears in Ulster crisis

Fragmented report outlines Union Defence Fund funding, search for hidden Maxims, and resignations debates in Lords. It notes proposals to avoid civil war, calls for Federal system, potential provisional government, and warnings of military resistance amid constitutional tension.

Tronthon Union Defence Fund Belfast Lord Morley Lords Seely Larkin Long Grew Ulster Woner Taw Goveer John Simon Haldane Asquith Jor Hartinge Ed. Grey Eecter House

Ulster Question and Home Rule Debate Across Lords and Commons

A chaotic Commons debate weighs coercion and force over Ulster. MPs criticize government coercive policy while hints of a federal settlement surface. Lords leaders urge restraint as Civil War or foreign conflict fears rise amid Ulster resistance.

Ulster Hugh Cecireid Roth Sider

Northage's Latest Fashion in Photo Frames and Lanterns

Cinema and slides showcased as films at Seaah while reduced prices attract shoppers. leather school area items for boys and girls and new frames in 1/3 1/6 1/0 emch sizes. OG afe aes Lanterns and Boyer products present.

Tost Corda Emch Boyer and Afe Aes Seaah

Irish Question Strain Over Ulster Movement Sparks Debate

Military opinion weighed provocative actions against maintaining order as Ulster abstained from interference with a volunger movement. Government avoided direct interference to preserve accord, while precautionary steps were taken to prevent unauthorised action. Asquith summoned General Paget to London to assess the incident and explore a possible settlement without government surrender. Copentia gen, April 1. A Norwegian steamer Fanny Irene Lange carried 40 tons of rifles. its intended destination is Ireland amid speculation.

Ulster Asquith Copentiagen Norwegien Fanny Iren Langeland Ireland

Sporting Wootton and the Winning Post Withdrawal

Richard Wootton withdraws his petition for a winding up order against the Winning Poat. Gray strings Newman to play for 2M, Newman concedes 2006. Carpentier plans seven week intervals of combat travels to America to seek Gunboat Smith.

Richard Wootton London Gray Besl Newman Ivories Carpentirr Carpentier America Gunboat Smith

Sea Trip Sparked Violent Speech Across Cities

In Johannesburg on April 1 Tom Mann delivered a violent speech claiming to be a revolutionary organizer aimed at overthrowing the capitalist government. He urged the government to its worst, as Paris reports note four men arrested for robbing seventy vaults at Pere Lachaise Cemetery and antiquities shops. The gang is linked to the 1811 assault on Mademoiselle Lanthbonne's tomb.

Johannesburg Tom Mann Paris Pere la Chesse Mademoisefie Lanth Bme

Vincent and Driscoll Battle to Draw in Bantam Clash

Wally Vincent and Danny Driscoll fought twenty rounds at Baker's Stadium on April 1 but the bantam championship of Queensland remained undecided as the referee ruled the bout a draw. The report appears in the Herald.

Landslide Ravages City. Ten Buildings Buried

Fragmentary report describes a landslide causing heavy damage across a square mile area. Ten buildings are buried or ruined with about 90000 pounds in damage claimed. Rescue and assessment efforts are underway as weather hampers operations.

Fisher Blame Dodge Exposed in Sugar Bounty Row

The Toowoomba Chronicle examines the political blame game over a £150,000 revenue shortfall from sugar bounty and excise. It details how Liberal and Queensland governments responded to Fisher’s defective legislation and confirms the Liberal government honored the prior agreement, collecting the owed revenue.

Fisher Denham Queensland Cook Fisnler Wr. Fisher Toowoomta ‘Chrogicle

Seizure of Opium Sacks Found Mixed with Milk

A garbled report describes harbor authorities inspecting a floated container they believed to contain opium. Upon opening it, they found a mixture of milk, coffee, and milk product, labeled as from Nemes. The incident involved 130 grocers and storekeepers.

Eloris

Canine Guards in Police Work Backed by Victorian Ex Chief

Mr T O Callaghan former Chief Commissioner of Victorian Police reports to Chief Secretary on police systems and the potential value of trained dogs in Victoria. He cites Paris canine guards on boats and notes 24 dogs in training, arguing dogs could track, deter, and aid officers, especially in gun incidents. He also touches on fingerprint methods and urges legislation to enable fingerprinting of suspects.

T. O'Callaghan Victorian Murray Vietoria Paris Victoria W. Cosker Melbourne Cee Ranger Faogland Australia Dandenong O'Callaghan Potter Victorian Polices Department Bent ‘l Yani

incoherent wartime budget plan and wealth tax discussed

An article fragment outlines a planned wartime wealth tax and military spending, noting proposed heavy levies and a three year payment schedule. It mentions a wealth threshold and enforcement of asset declaration, with calls from a Sav League for action.

Berlin Sav League

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