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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
4
An exhausted transcription records a late stage of the annual meeting with remarks on teachers’ allowances, enrolment figures, and financial questions. The committee debates formation support, the aim to protect teachers from student disturbances, and potential extra funding requests from district associations.
A report outlines the treatment of Chinese passengers aboard the Empire ship. Mr Yeo Hing of Memes is described, with authorities noting the Department of External Affairs could detain or deport any passenger if deemed a risk. The article hints at potential conflict or censorship connected to customs and mobility rules.
A Rusisn settlement is planned for Stamwell district Central Qeeesisnd on land set aside for a Com qstane member. The land was not fully occupied as the fortnightlong view by the Stamwell party is expected to raise the issue. The death of Sir George Daviee influences party balance in the Assembly.
Reports from New South Wales describe extensive fire damage across the Upper Mureny district with warehouses and stores burning for days. A large schooner Lagoon suffered a loss, while the South Brisbane City Council declined to renew a bridge charge in a separate local matter. A separate court case notes the homicide of a father in Joma with a suspect named Willan and a witness list.
The report lists racing and meeting details across Australia. It mentions Melbourne Ascot Vale and an auto meeting, with names like Boulogne Jimon Madam Domak and Ward, plus scores and participants. Additional Brisbane notices name several individuals tied to meetings in January and March.
Unclear OCR text reports Brisbane events on January 12 with Queensland athletes Graham Dowser and others ejecting to report, police searched Kerracks Kneis after bomb threat. Window damage and injuries noted as crowds fled amid the confusion.
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