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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
4
A deputation urged financing for a second butter factory at Millan Millas, arguing equal supplier terms and regional benefit. Directors discussed share allotment, legality, and a shareholder ballot within six weeks while noting current funds must target the parent plant.
A deputation from the Millan Millay Progress Association met the directors to push for a new four ton butter factory at Millaa Millan. They discuss required share subscriptions, cost estimates around £12,000, and potential milk supply from 228 cows at opening, with projected cost reductions and delivery logistics.
Fragmentary text reports a dispute involving Herr Kopps and Jube Kelews, with claims of a family matter and religious tensions. It notes alleged blame and counterclaims about actions affecting Catholic peace, suggesting political fallout and condemnation of Catholic influence tied to the Kaiser.
Brisbane April 12 The YMCA Inter State Athletic Musician and Literary Tournament resumed Saturday with cricket results. Melbourne beat Hobart by an innings and 57 runs as Hindes took 7 for 25 and Harding 2 for 14. Hobart were 182 in first innings. Melbourne declared. Hobart’s Knight 1 for 34. Hobart second innings 44 not out by Seabroke. Brisbane beat Sydney by ten runs in the fifth innings. Toby top scores for Sydney. Brisbane Strickland 6 for 60. Preliminary vocal tests showed H G C Price, A A Baker and J C Cuthron contesting finals. Gymnastics Sydney led with 671 points.
In Tampico area reports say fighting results are awaited as foreign property protection is urged. Warships from Britain, France, Spain, and the United States guard the harbor while a Mexican officer arrests US Dolphin marines and later releases them after American protest. Admiral Mayo seeks a Mexican salute and apology, with Huerta promising investigation. Hundreds of refugees board US and British ships daily.
London reports Harold Pen a former Twelfth Lancers sergeant major won 30000 pounds in 1916 Calcutta Sweepstakes. He retired from the army and after dabbling in business is now bankrupt. Egyptians face indigestion rumors cited as conditions in Aute Bey. A move to unite powers to urge the Porte to annul his sentence. Perth strike by general workers over 16/6 day minimum ends after Works Minister consults cabinet approves extra 6d.
Fragmented OCR text references London Times and colonial loan operations. It discusses dating funds and regulation of loan operations for seed or colonial governments, hinting at market improvements and reforms to prove their advancement and worth. The readable parts are sparse and unclear.
London, April 14. A death notice from the city reports the passing of a local resident. Details are limited in the available text.
Sir George Reif, Australian High Commissioner, returned to London and spoke in an interview about Australia’s exuberant prosperity. He noted immigration streams improving and a growing attachment to the Motherland while citing Japan and Germany’s naval upgradings. He praised Australian defense vigor and youth, and warned tariffs already boosted exports. He added hope Home Rule would avoid civil conflict despite sectarian tensions.
RUNDABERG April 12 A party of motorists had a miraculous escape from serious injuries on Saturday evening returning from the coast near East Bundaberg. One wheel collapsed from an obstacle, the car careened and rolled over, injuring Gault and Duggan who were hospitalised with head wounds. Pawson broken collar bone Behnke cut over the eye Peters escaped with shock.
An elderly man named George Taylor died in a Melbourne Street shop fire in South Brisbane after being found by a fireman in an upetaka room. He was taken to the ground and given aid, but died within minutes from likely asphyxia.
The House of Commons passed the second reading of a large £1 000 000 loan for East Africa Uganda and Nyassaland railways. Mr Bodkin KC urged separate handling of many transactions due to their scale and sums. Berlin reports an aeronaut detained for espionage awaiting closure.
The War Office issues new commands permitting soldiers to wield weapons to clear obstructions during official activity or to defend military property. Soldiers may use force to assist in operations. officers must comply with court discipline until orders are clarified.
A April 22 gathering in Market Square saw S000 Laborites post a resolution opposing repressive legislation. Tom Mann signed a circular for the Transreal Petoration s of Trade Unions urging workers to remember deaths from government orders in defense of capitalists and the deportations. The circular claims railway wages equal starvation, cites mine conditions, and urges solidarity among workers across races and sectors.
The Ulster volunteers spend Easter in training while Sir F Carton inspects the units at Losdon, as officers and men prepare for forthcoming duties.
Fifty German and Italian price loggers joiners and engineers arrived at Haworth Yorkshire to assist with the sinking of a new German colliery. A German provision store has also been opened.
The Parliamentary golf handicap test was postponed yesterday due to heated party feeling. Affected players and officials await a rescheduled date as disputes influence proceedings.
Reported assault near Amiens says a man and a woman fired six revolver shots at priest Deserchy, injuring him severely before fleeing. The motive is described as revenge. Local Naples police uncover a linked tale of a woman chained in a damp dungeon, the Baron’s sister, and accusations of family disgrace.
Private detective Ormin Izmann tracks naval officers at Portsmouth Devenfort and Chatham to expose financial troubles and temptations. Investigations of money moves fail to locate the conspirators as authorities pursue others.
A fragment from the Northern Herald presents a brief news hook form. It appears as a scribbled header segment with unclear date or names, offering a glimpse of a local publication’s template or filing note rather than a complete story.
A fragmented April departure list names numerous travelers and officials including Wel bourne, Amesbury, Chisholm, Donovan, Me kin, Monaghan, Sparks, and Stillman among others. The roll references passengers by surname with scattered given names and affiliations to various places and groups aboard or associated with Wel bourne and related routes.
A garbled report notes King Woron is heavily mentioned as Wit Shane. An on road incident this afternoon left Heer Warton injured after being struck by a motor car. The text is fragmentary but indicates injuries from the collision and subsequent medical attention.
A damaged OCR style notice lists various items for sale including pianos organs and leather school goods with scattered pricing and abbreviations. The readable elements reference cinema items, mocks of films or slides, and lanterns with vague fee indications.
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