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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1913
Page
4
Cablegrams report ongoing tariff discussions in Washington with lawmakers and senators battling the Free West Bill. In London, reports cite unrest among farmers and protests as Walter Pasciman warns of agricultural discontent while various dignitaries discuss memorials and international affairs.
Berlin reports on April 7 state the Emperor's military cabinet discussed a possible breach of the repeated proogation. The dialogue touched on war policy and the integrity of state arms programs amid rising scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Mediterranean squadron test with various ship metrics and speeds. The text is garbled, names and figures are partly unreadable, and no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
A fragmented notice from Wirrabane reports a man named Thomas Footer killed by an unknown tram incident near Chinchilla on Saturday. The text then lists garbled demographic figures: 14,306 population last year with 6,104 males and 1,118 females, suggesting a rough census context but with unclear meaning.
A Prairie J.C. and nearby clubs, including Mt. Johnston and Winton J.C., enjoyed a quiet Saturday of quoits at the Johnstone River Tut Club. Two former champions still lead, with Mr. J. Hartigan donating a pair of quoits to boost entries. four pairs may soon be in play as the club seeks more members and barrackers for upcoming matches.
A damaged description cites a British Bulana item from a West India Committee circular. It mentions a commemoration plate at a parish church in Wilshire, replaced in 1878 by a new art, with details about artifacts and failed efforts to trace the article, noting links to indigen mission churches and Bishop of Oviana.
Remnant decision prompts debate among Aldermen about increasing the annual subscription to the bend. Critics warn against overreach by ratepayers and risk to property protections, while supporters urge timely funding and accountability. The council’s stance draws sharp recollections of past limits and future budget implications.
A garbled OCR item lists names and scores for racing events at multiple venues including Richmond Downs and Brerordog Demsict Racing Car Burdekin rite Turf Crub. It mentions Princiond J.C. and Towns with various numbers, but many terms are indecipherable.
The Royal Geographical Society recently admitted widowed Mrs Hannah Lonina Lees of Laesdine Fall Hale as a fellow, honoring her contributions over twenty years. She has journeyed widely visiting Australia, Zealand, Portgual, the Canary Islands, Egypt, and Syria, reflecting the society’s global reach and the era’s exploration ethos.
A young Australian girl was attacked by a mob but managed to keep a hammer from her assailant and fend off the crowd. Police intervened as bystanders chased youths who followed her, and a rescue mission brought three women to safety at a hotel.
Australasia Wireless Company reports long distance wireless tests linking Fremantle, Auckland, and Yokohama with signals received at Vernant Hide and Honolulu. Distances cited exceed 4 000 nautical miles and 2 200 land miles, with signals read from ships and land stations under varied atmospheric conditions. This achievement, verified by the gazette, marks a notable early milestone in transoceanic wireless communication.
The Cairns company run by Mr A J Draper at Abbott Street Cairns is described as handling all monies and business transfers. The notice names the firm Werth Gaversinad Bortgags and al investments Go Ltd and directs focus to Cairns.
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