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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
4
Cablegrams report discussions on presenting ships to Britain by Indian princes and the high cost involved. Estimates place battleships at 750,000 and battle cruisers at 10,000,000 with armored cruisers at 1,155,008, though princes are unable to fund and taxation of natives is deemed undesirable.
At Germiston cemetery during McCain's funeral an explosion at a Victorians transforming station caused lightning to strike mourners. One person died and sixteen were injured, five severely, as chaos followed in the crowd.
Suffrage activists painted in white the phrase Votes for Women on doors in Dublin and Southport as a protest action.
The Supreme Court orders the dissolution of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways merger. The tie dates to 1907 with key involvement by the late Harriman. The Salt Lake and Santa Fe lines are declared illegal.
Sir George Reid reports Commonwealth invitation to the British Association with special invitation to Sir Charisa Lucas, prompting satisfaction in London. Also notes Commons adjournment from December 20 to 30 and Asquith's view on the Mental Deficiency Bill. In Clerkenwell Armie Gram is remanded for murder of Mackintosh. Fire destroys cargo on Hamburg America liner Silesia.
Telegrams report the Plane Creek mill will keep crushing cane through the end of the week despite a plan to cease. Projected cane throughput for the season reaches 28 600 tons, about 600 tons above forecast. November locally grown cane bounty totals £104 773 with other figures noted for the period. Townsville reports Edward Clarke committed for trial on robbery with violence at Vale Court.
Brisbane reports both men pled guilty at the Criminal sittings. George Henry Frank Tannett Neville received three years with hard labor for a charge of false pretences. James Tome, twelve, pleaded guilty to arson at Toowong State School and was sent to the Westbrook Reformator for five years.
Brisban e based report says Egbert M. Roberts was convicted on a charge of arson. No defense appeared for the prisoner and the court affirmed the five year hard labor sentence. Also noted is a Marine Board report of a steamer grounding near Cairns Harbor Wharf on November 30 with no damage.
The House of Representatives held a parliamentary debate on constitutional alteration led by Mr Whiem. The discussion covered trends of commerce and parliamentarian proceedings, highlighting concerns and potential amendments.
In Townsville on Tessday a Relief Court session announced three honorary officials for prominent positions. Defendants faced a fine of one shilling each as part of court actions.
A partial, unreadable OCR snippet mentions a deviation at Cloncurry and a postal matter. The text lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to identify a clear event or action.
In Adelaide a Sugar Commission reform debate surfaces as trusts face alleged immunity from prosecution. A proposed inquiry would question the commission’s independence while shipping and lighthouse incidents prompt Marine Court actions. Hobart reports a flood of disaster relief funds, including state and private donations, after a recent mine tragedy.
A dramatic mishap occurred when a weapon on display fired during a contest. One participant was struck by a shot and fatally wounded after a two barrel firearm discharged. The incident involved hang ing weapons and an impulsive reaction during the event.
The report shows the period’s finances with revenue and expenditure similar to prior period, noting a monthly spend around £211 and five month totals at £1,046,525. Railways contribute £90,674 of the expenditure, with a net surplus for the five months indicated despite reporting irregularities.
An 82 year old Edinburgh spinster Jane Dennistoun Kippen left £764 to John Redmond and William Redmond for the Irish Nationalist Party and Keir Hardie of the Independent Labour Party in equal shares, after debts and funeral costs. Probate granted to the beneficiaries. The sisters were known for old fashioned dress and quiet local philanthropy in business and social causes.
Readable fragments describe straw hats in fresh colours and latest styles. The notice touts wide variety and appealing prices, urging shoppers to visit the market for affordable fashion choices.
Born 145, educated at King's College School and Highgate, he graduated in 1858 as fourteenth wrangler. After early church service and diphtheria, he became Christ's College curate and pursued Early English studies. Appointed Professor of Anglo-Saxon in 1878, he authored the English Language etymology dictionary and engaged in spelling reform debates. He was an avid cyclist and the first Cambridge professor to own a bicycle.
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