Labor defeat blamed on strike policy and weak leadership
The piece argues the 1912 Queensland Labor setback stemmed from party missteps and a hardline strike stance. It contends Labor leaders caused internal collapse while Liberal opposition benefited, noting public scrutiny of the Strike Committee and questions over who acted to protect food supplies during the Brisbane dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kidston
Rockhampton
John Adamson
Queensland
Denham
Labor
Labor Party
Turley
Brisbane
Mount Morgan
Townsville
Downe
Sone
Palms Paw-Paw Seuce-1 Bottles and Food Items
Fragmentary OCR notes list bottles for Robinsons Pate Harley and a tin of Scotch oatmeal. There is reference to butter coolers and various labeled tins, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Robinson
Harley
Cairns Court Receives Sobriety Charge Details
At Cairns Police Court on Saturday two offenders appeared on charges. Both failed to appear in court previously, and bonds were set. The docket notes a large quantity of opium valued over 2100 pounds. Next Thursday night a monthly meeting of the Cairns Harbour Board will call for attention to all matters, with requests for questions and hand-writing samples for postage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairmey Harbour
Queensland Railways mails in 1913 reach vast totals
Outward correspondence of the Queensland Railway Department rose sharply in 1913 with 196,000 letters sent last year. The breakdown shows 198,334 ordinary letters, 8810 value letters and 148 registered letters, costing 503 pounds 8 shillings. The department moved 56,606 more letters than the prior year and 151,773 more than 1967, with 1913 totals more than triple 1907 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Railway Department
Palace Theatre to Stage New Shows in Northern Queensland
Palace Theatre plans a Tuesday night overhaul with a new lineup including Duma the Gypsy and Phyllis Der, plus additional acts from Brisbane. Prices will follow the usual Palace rates as the venue presents fresh entertainment not yet seen in Northern Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepin
Thanhagarr
Sid
Toci
Duma
Phyllis Dare
Tin Market Slips from £185 to £145 per 10
Market notes show tin prices moving downward from £185 to £145 per 10 units amid cautious trading. Traders cite weaker demand and currency fluctuations as factors behind the decline with yield expectations trimming.
Fourth shareholders meeting set for Saturday at 3 o'clock
The fourth meeting of shareholders will be held on Saturday at 3 o'clock. Tenders are invited by the Council's Cruiser to the Harbor Board yard for carriage of metal. Brittle, Teip mer packs obtainable from W. A. Collins, Cairns.
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Ich Jmstamt
Cartege
Wbich Yarde
Council
Crupher
Harbor Board
W. A. Collins
Chowstal
Cairns
Lake-atreet
Cairns Theatre Presents Breed of the North Screened
The Cairns Theatre showed a Getardey evening programme headlined by Breed of the North. A romantic plot centers on twin brothers Jobe and Jim in love with Molly. Jim and Molly are married while Jim protects his brother amid plots and confrontations. Community notes mention Waterale sorters and Watson's wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Getardey
Suester
Jobe
Jim
Molly
John
North-West Mounted Police
Jokm
Geint
Jobm
Ito Sim
Bishop Murray's Illness Increases Anxiety Among Faithful
The illness of Bishop Murray remains critical and shrouded in mystery. Doctors Kerwin and Sim attended him as clergy gathered for Sunday duties. The bishop received the anointing of the sick and prayers were offered for his recovery or a peaceful death. He was reportedly delirious at times with limited sleep and fluctuating vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Visticum
Murray Wes eGiremels
Hough
Caires Town Council Annual Elections Report
The Annual Elections for Caires Town Council were presented with the Presiding Officer aided by the Town Clerk L Cothram. Ecrutiner for Magers Moody Ward and Dillon, Mr J G Hoare, and Mr B C er Mena Drage assisted. Balloting and voting procedures were outlined for the upcoming ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cothram
J. G. Hoare
Magers
Moody
Ward
Dillon
Drage Martin
Skating Record Attempt By Professor Bigst This Week
Undeterred by prior misfortune, Professor Bigst plans another bold run at a world skating record this week. He aims to break the long standing mark amid anticipation from fans and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Black
Hest
Profemor Bigst
Land Clears After Major Logging Settlement
The article describes a vast logging project covering over 1000 acres. It notes divisions into seven ngs and outlines costs, accidents, and the challenging task of clearing the land. By visiting the operation site, readers see the transformation from dense timber to a landscape left with only charred stumps.
Worth inspection today for varied hosiery patterns
An itemized list highlights several hosiery styles in multiple colors and finishes. Entries describe white, tan, black, and plaid patterns with clocks and soles noted, along with quantities and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Setuniesa
Cairns Council Election Crowds Hear Round of Thanks
The Cairns meeting heard thanks from candidates Moody Wand Draper Hartigan and others as votes were acknowledged. Speakers pledged to serve ratepayers, oversee expenses wisely, and strive for better outcomes, with listeners reminded they can judge performance at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Moeed
Cairns J
Wand
Lionel Draper
Hartigan
Harlor Board
Unclear Historical Health Ad Hinting At Remedies
Fragmentary OCR text references work and pleasure and a headache cure with price details. Mentions Mulgrave and terms like attack and chempint, unclear context. No coherent events or proper names to establish a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave
Price
Sabbath Band Concert at Norman Park Draws Large Crowd
The Cairns Citizens' Band performed in Norman Park on Sunday to broad public enjoyment. A collection raised 49/1079, with many attendees present for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Macred
Norman Park
Thought Better Of It at Bigil War Hope
Fragmentary report notes a plan to reveal secrets during a conflict and a supposed action that was halted. The text is unclear and garbled, but hints at a warned against disclosure and a halted operation amid wartime tension.
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A. P. Greenfield & Co., Ltd
Opticians and Spectacle Makers
Brisbane 2
Tiwasville
Wihl
Frial
the Post
Biisbape
Croydon
Collins
Murphy
New South Wales
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Spence Street
Aeljah Murray
Towneville
Agenta
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Wilson
Ryan
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Slater’s and
Sapsfed
TEL
Dr. Koch
Oxly
Robert Craig
Tal
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O- Abbott Street
Kelly
T. P. Kelly
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Palace Theatre
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Bennetts Electric
Extractinas
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Cairee Pieurs Co
Victoria-stren
Cacee
Charles G. T. Murray
L.C.D
Abbottat
Telephase Ko
Mi P.O
Ben A
Strest
Summoes
Caimns Pictures Limited
Gu Gubaring
J. E. Seert Amd Co
Divisjone
Severin
Cairss Harbour Board
Cairns Theatre
Waterale
Watson
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Caires
A.W. BeManis
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