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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
4
Cablegrams report strong opposition to the Fail way Companies Bill in the Commons and among traders, with government pledges to pass the measure after the present session and a likely party-line division on the issue. Reports touch on related political notes from London Washington and signals of imperial projects.
London reports the Criminal Law Amendment Act read a third time amid political tension. In Tunis Garros reportedly planned a 19000 foot ascent. Newark arrests rise over letters receipt. Churchill admits suggesting admiral resignations amid threats of further resignations.
Fragmentary report notes that wireless systems fell short for long distances and that Gyeteth’s attempts bound to come proved insufficient. The brief hints at ongoing challenges in extending range.
At the Puymayo inquiry an Indian judge said a company agent surprised an Indian settlement. Parents fled as hunters killed eighteen children by brains dashed against trees. The agent was arrested, but Julio Arana secured his release. Paris noted a villa collapse burying workmen killing five. London reports a parliamentary move on Irish testing timelines and retirement provisions.
A public menace case in London names Elsie Holwer among four suffragettes fined 30 for raising bogus fire alarms. Also noted is a collision believed to involve the hospital ship Ospray with seven detected casualties. a Home Office commission has been appointed to investigate.
An area of about 10 strex jim in the East Barrow district near Brisbane is to be resumed for cemetery purposes. Also noted are mining inspector transfers following the death of Mr. A. E. Fryer. Murrrer Russell moves within Ch. Towers to Cloncurry, John A. Thomas from Cloncurry to Charters Towers, Pene Neves from Ch Tagore to Cloncurry, KE. J. Deen from Uh. Towers to Croydon.
In the House discussion on referenda proposals, Mr Bamford favored complete unification and urged a public vote to dissolve State Parliaments. Birney Marin supported reelection of NSW members. Critics ridiculed many parliaments for Australia’s small population, comparing South Africa’s single legislature. Mr Wiggs warned of a Labour setback, while Mr Bamfield pushed for a unified parliament and abolition of the Senate.
At the Queensland Fall Court opening Chief Justice pays deep tribute to Richard Edward Comer a member of the High Court and Court of Appeal and recalls his vigour justice and social qualities. The legal profession joins in the tribute noting his role in Federation and his enduring reputation in Australian legal history.
A State Court honors a man of impeccable public service, praising his character in a high tribunal tribute. The notice extols virtues and calls attention to his spotless record across all facets of life.
Program notes list Advent services at St Johns Blackburn Freshwater and Nelson Presbyterian with Evensong at 3 pm and 7.36 pm events, plus a special People’s Service on the Syrian War relief. Preachers include Rev J Karke Rev W George Goddard and Rev Chas Fixtor, with sessions at Presbyterians in Aloomba Nelcom and Sackstreet.
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker musing on changes in human life since 1839, contrasting gentler, kinder race traits with crime. The text hints at social judgment, discontent, and evolving perspectives, with brief, incomplete phrases and disrupted sentences.
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