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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
4
Cablegrams report a five day week in the Indian context with names such as Tavieni and Lomo and a list including 26 unionists as part of the undetailed events in Suva. The text also notes suffrage protest scenes in the Commons and electoral results. High-politics across Britain and Russia is described with multiple leaders and assemblies referenced.
Ottawa reports indicate the Duke of Connaught will likely travel back to Canada after the state’s wealth dispute. Catetown notes the death of Sir John Gordon Sprige, former Prime Minister of Pope Colon, who served from 1858 and lived sixty years after his birth.
The Appeal Court threw out the conviction of Timothy Cowper for forcing his wife into an immoral life, ruling that the proceedings began before the relevant act. The court ordered the prior sentence reduced to a pension prison term.
In Townsville today a petition for liquidation by arrangement with creditors was filed on behalf of John Isaac of Cairns. Creditors meeting set for February 27 at the office of MacDonnell Henchman and Teraun in Cairns.
Disjointed statements from affidavits reference service terms in Queensland and alleged intent to form a union. The text notes confusion over motives and interactions, with cryptic claims about entry into service and the purpose of forming a union.
A luncheon aboard the New Zealand ship honored Sir Joseph Ward with British and Dominion leaders praising imperial defense. Speakers urged unity, pledged greater sacrifices, and discussed the Empire’s future, noting Australia and Canada hearts in defense plans and New Zealand readiness to act.
Melbourne Friday reports Mr. Fowler MHR challenged Justice Hodges findings on the Chinn case. He says he cannot accept Hodges report as final and will pursue further steps to contest Henry Chinn's Government appointment.
Georgetown reports little rainfall with a wet spell expected. No rainfall received since January 1 with three more inches anticipated today.
At a Liberal party conference in Lilley federal electorate, Mr Jacob Scumm was elected as the titular official. The gathering included representatives who affirmed the selection during Friday proceedings.
Sydney report notes the citizens committee of the Shakespeare centenary memorial fund deciding to advance efforts to establish a memorial. The effort aims to honor Shakespearean and Elizabethan eras with a public commemoration and related contributions.
The Wil ister for Fictorpal Affair said the moat favored site for the Federal capital was Moly. The Cat-apeat Bome discussed election timing and a prime minister policy speech is expected a few days after Easter.
Melbourne reports that lawyers for Brisbane Tramways Company filed no official affidavit in the High Court contesting an award. George Luke Predergat, former secretary of the Australian Tramways Employees’ Association, claims he sought to form a nationwide union under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act in August 1919 to dispute the award process.
Fragmentary 19th century notes discuss parliamentary sessions, ship agents Burns Philp and Co Ltd, and various ports in Australia and Melanesia. Mentions Port Douglas Adelaide Co Lag and a dispute over dates tied to a Peerage claim, with references to Parliament and historical figures.
The Cairns Rifle Club resumes practice tomorrow on the 40 and 788 yard ranges. The committee's usual meeting convenes in the drill shed during the evening.
The Cairne Minor Juniors side will retry their match against Hambledon Minor Juniors on Aundley Th inst at 10 am. Lineup includes A Liom PL Lennos Price Lepaeeth P Haanevnee Johnson Jobmeon Springer Riordan Crawford and others.
A historical note reports the Privy Council ruling in favor of Mary Frances Petre widow Lady Petrw as rightful holder of the Barony Furnivall aimed at restoring the title long in abeyance since 1777. The decision establishes her eligibility and sets the date from which the peerage may be held.
A collapsed report describes an incident involving English missionary Douglas tied to a 13 month detention dispute with Portuguese authorities near Nyasaland. Corroborating witnesses and investigators examined claims of mistreatment and a contested military confinement while seeking clarity on responsibility and release.
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