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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
2
The article covers racing results from a Tuwa Saville meeting with winners in events such as THRE CLL MIL6, TASTICAP, and NORTHERNSTAK. It lists race outcomes, dividends, and names of horses and jockeys, plus notes on handicaps and upcoming pennant shoot schedules.
Team lists for Carlton Uniteds and the Natives reveal lineups with names such as Loree, Edmonson, Crawford, Tracey, Pease, Price, Oliver, McGhie, Crawford, and Howard. A British Association round selects players including Han sa, Wit, Pater, and Birmingham with refereeing by Mr Teeling. Transfers note Conetany Pe moves from Cairns Insmder to Yungaburra.
A local report notes widespread bronchial cough symptoms in wooded areas. Health officials urge precaution as residents report persistent coughing and seek guidance on treatment.
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Lon Thon Leander advances after beating Caneda in the first round. McVilly defeats Satter by five lengths under the Demon rule.
Contemporary reports describe a large wreck ashore at Fraser Island with a big box of boot soles and many tins. A later tally notes a broken crate and timber pieces bearing the name Tas, suggesting a vessel bound for Batavia may have wrecked, though origin remains uncertain.
The Johnstone River Canegrowers Association reports deferred payment of 4ld per ton on last year’s crop from Goond. Innisfail notes rainfall and cold weather as of July 4. Brisbane records July 1 appointment of David Hunter as Inspector of Scaffolding under machinery act. Sydney anticipates 50 000 life belts for ferry companies under a Government plan.
Paris hosts the French golf championship where Steams fan Ameren defeated Fulton by two over par. Vesti defeated Meec Pariene in a dramatic finish at the first hole.
A discussion of suggested official sugar records and administrative control under the Sugar Experiment Stations Act. The Australian Sugar Producers Association proposes authoritative roles, but the minister hesitates to commit to their wishes due to tax and cost concerns. Mr Easterby would coordinate with district representatives once appointed for consultation.
A fire broke out at the Fairbanks colliery near Walker and Co works. Flames reached twenty feet above the tunnel mouth while dense smoke or vapor poured from the hole. The pit had been idle due to a missing first class driver for the engines. A miner venturing down yesterday reported signs of smoke or fire.
Melbourne reports annual revenue of 10 075 665 pounds up 134 901 from the prior year with excise and miscellaneous gains listed. Railway revenue totals 5 319 844 pounds, down 17 621 from last year, and the Treasurer forecasts a small surplus around 12 583 pounds in the Budget Speech. Sydney experiences renewed rain after a brief dry spell with strong southerly winds and heavy squalls near Newcastle and surrounding coasts.
Fragmentary report notes a fall on a sleety staircase with mentions of a holy pass and removal to Melbourn. Details are unreadable, making precise facts about people, place, or outcome unavailable.
Townsville Harbour Board reports revenue for year ending June 3th at £56,104. In Mackay, police court hears Edward Turner charged with attempted robbery with violence. ordered to stand trial at Circuit Court in October.
A fragmentary report notes a laborer facing a hearing over alleged misconduct. It mentions Dr Johnson and a man who refused civil service due to lacking energy to join, with reference to a shawl and political policing.
Following a July 3 discussion in Bourne the Postmaster General will recommend to Parliament new rates for newspapers in order to supply affordable papers to the public. The move aims to adjust pricing for periodicals and ensure steady distribution across regions.
A Melbourne report notes ongoing subscriber complaints about the Toll system for registering calls. The Postmaster General announces an effort to estimate the cost of the existing registration process as accounts are prepared for the year.
In Christchurch the military detention camp on Ripa Island faced a strike by detainees. The Peace Council telegraphed the Minister for Defence arguing the punishment is illegal under the act, noting short rations and insubordination charges. The dispute centers on detention periods and legality of measures.
Reported trip to the King in Conanda and Australia stirs concern among papers. The string of mentions lacks clear details or verified names.
July 3 report from Toronto describes vast forest fires sweeping the country, threatening Porcspine mining camp and numerous towns along the Tominkamine Northern Railway. Firefighters are exhausted and lives have been lost.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports the King and Queen may undertake a tour to Australia and New Zealand in the near future depending on circumstances. The royal visit would be a significant imperial event with potential additional stops.
A garbled OCR fragment references toning throats with a product like Irish moss and mentions a vendor Bonnington's. It lacks clear dates, names, or location, offering only scattered hints of health remedy advertising.
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