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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
4
Telegram items from Saint Petersburg Paris and London report royal health concerns and political jitters. Czarevitch rumored ill with a deficiency and birth trouble while a Postmaster Abra is suspended for mobilisation scare errors. A suffragette incident in Aberdeen and Lord Rosebery comments on the Viscount Haldene Lord Roberts dispute color the week.
Severe snowstorms sweep England and Scotland with temperatures near 24 in Naim and 23 in Aberdeen. A separate item notes Johnson Agencies arranging a match with Ronhardier Wells for June worth 7000, while Wells is said to be eager to fight. The Japanese Crisis reports the Cabinet resigning. In Washington the Court of Appeal rules Edison not inventor of motion picture files, affecting rights in film works.
Fragmented text suggests a note about an Australian explosive event or item with garbled terms. Key elements unclear but indicates an explosive topic involving Lantos or Thoestes and a claim of a rover or sowerl t. Further readable details are not present to form a complete summary.
London justice grants Madame Steinheil an injunction against Adam and publisher Warner Laurier over the book Women and Crime. Defendants withdraw reflections and must compensate the claimant. In Montreal rioting erupts as police fire on crowds, injuring three.
Berlin dispatch reports the Federal Council action on Jesuits as codifying long standing practice. The Centre party warns that withdrawing confidence would anchor anti Jesuit laws as a political program. Protestants' anti Jesuit stance cites controversial church history.
Telegrams report Sapegm, a young Russian, found in the Botanic Gardens with a bullet wound, is improving at the General Hospital. Doctors say the bullet entered the chest but did not touch the heart and recovery is expected.
Sydney, after three weeks in hospital for a head injury from a knockout blow in a bombing match at the Gazett Hell, testified in Ces eval Pattee Court against Charles Alfred, charged with grievous bodily harm. The defendant was freed.
Yesterday the Big Store announced a holiday shopping surge like a hurricane as preparations begin for Christmastide. Goods have arrived and new stock includes embroidered costumes and silk blouses, gloves, handkerchiefs, kimonos, table linens, bedspreads, silk scarves, and leather bags for men and boys.
Brisbane Thursday reports tenders for Cairns prison 1913 supplies accepted. Meat by Co operative Butchering Co Cairns bread by Modern Bakery Cairns groceries J and P L Pens Cairns.
Sydney report recalls James McGuffog, a Cook Road boarder, fighting with burglars at 2 am, shouting for help as assailants fled, carrying about 68 shillings in his money pouch. The incident underscores ongoing burglar activity in the area.
Sydney dispatch reports John Mackay, 22, while repairing telegraph poles near Gordon Railway Station, was struck by a train and killed. In Noumea hospital updates, three deaths from a pestilence raise concerns as fevered patients improve under treatment while others remain ill.
The Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Vher, indicated uncertainty over whether the business of the F-devel Party could be completed before Christmas. Officials debated timing and potential statements amid the tense session in Melbourne.
Adelaide report quotes Walter Duntley secretary of the Liberal Union saying Liberals across Victoria Queensland and New South Wales will sweep the polls at the next Federal Election. He adds confidence that a single national Liberal organisation would unify Australia.
In the maritime sector workers oppose a department led arrangement as 40 members object to joining two unions. Sailors hold protests while waterside workers express queries and ship arrivals are diverted to alternate ports amid ongoing labor tensions.
The Coroner Dr Cole ruled Robert McGrindle died from a bullet wound in Prahran on November 16. Despite exhaustive inquiry detectives found insufficient evidence to arrest anyone. Witnesses Alice Morgan and Ruby Lynch testified, with the coroner accusing them of dishonesty and liquor influence. He called it the worst case of his ten-year career, noting at least one person was guilty.
The Herberton Shire plans to divide into three divisions expanding council seats from six to seven and a new election is set for February 5. Walma Shire by laws address managerial and teacher transfers including Angus Garnett Aitchison and other staff moves. Thomas L. Seaton becomes acting Superintendent of Cairns Fire Brigade during Robert Tort's leave.
Farewell was offered to Tro. F. E. Potts, a founding and longtime trustee of the Circe Branca lodge, by the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia. Bro. W. A. Cranch led tributes as members noted Potts' keen Lodge work and steady support for the Society.
The event celebrated figures in the Cairns music scene with honors for the Band Committee and The Band among others. Throughout the evening several minor items were also performed, and the gathering passed pleasantly.
Messrs Tinnett and Holland preview the Southport Handicap to be run Saturday at Flanagan's course with a strong line up including Waninnie, Bach elor of Arte, Black Prince, Brian Beruma, Hippon and Nimble Hick. After racing a dance is planned at the Federal Theatre. Monoplane scratched for the AJC event. In Melbourne Don Birkhagn lowers the 160 mile unpaced cycle record to 4 hours 38 minutes at Camperdown, surpassing F T Keete's time.
Sydney report states Frenchman Paul Til and Sid Sullivan fought at the Stadium last night. Til absorbed repeated body blows and appeared to tire, the bout ending abruptly in the tenth round after Til toppled through the ropes following a flurry of blows.
The Hindoo Drama a comedy drama featured two lead Hindoo characters at Cobra Patios Court yesterday. Wanook was the central figure claiming £6 6 54 while a counter suit argued he did not owe it. Lawyers aided the case as witnesses and arguments unfolded, ending with a verdict and costs of two guineas.
Local shop opens offering a wide array of straw hats in latest styles and vivid colors. Describes varied assortments and market-ready pricing.
Registered N Q R A notice states preparations for straight-out racing events including the Double Derry Melbourne Cup Melbourne Stakes Soon er Valley Cup with starting prices on all southern events.
A fragmentary line asks if you are a rover and hints at travel sayings about journeys and staying put. The text appears as a stray, incomplete quote with unclear context or attributions.
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