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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
4
The Irish Commission reports the rebellion grew from lawlessness allowed to fester. It says Ireland was governed by a policy to avoid clashes with factions, tolerating drilling and armed groups. The outbreak followed a belief of impending harsh measures, with the Chief Secretary blamed for policy gaps and delayed action.
London dispatch from July 4 cites Morning Post on German resistance in the west. Germans show temerity and valor, with prisoners rising as Allied advance continues. Teutonic resourcefulness shown by dugouts and machine guns as battles intensify.
War tires divisions under Generals Funston Pershing and Beale move north toward the border as some see a possible withdrawal. Carranza agrees to police the Northern States of Mexico.
A fragment notes that fever presses on workers exposed to mosquitoes, mentions Koch's Fever Mixtere as a remedy, hints at a deer disease link, and reports police investigations with a possible clue for serious developments. The text cites cool weather affecting can cutting and first class can quality.
Reporting on ongoing air raids with a hostile kite balloon destroyed, plus a Brisbane court case where Douglas Selkirk faces trial for misappropriating a German code book found aboard an interned vessel. Also brief obituaries and local notices amid war coverage and ad snippets.
Almost unanimous Irish delegates back a provisions muttiement of the Irish question led by Mr. Lloyd George. Dissents are noted. The meeting also passed a resolution to treat rebels as political prisoners. An air attack damaged planes, and German extracts mention the death of Immelman, the champion aviator. Berlin reports British offensive affects stock market in Europe. A New York note cites a 21 million military age figure.
Amsterdam reports the Tyd notes a surge of German wounded moving toward Liege amid heavy fighting. The piece comments on unprecedented numbers and the war’s deteriorating situation, reflecting urgent public concern over advancing German losses and frontline conditions.
The Northern Herald highlights local figures in a series of pictures. Notables include Pte J Trotter and WoodidFk Leland, three Real family northerners on active service, Cairns district recruits June 3 and 7, Mareeba soldiers honored at a Wattle League picnic, Cairns J C King’s birthday inquest, and items tied to Lily Bank and Mn A J Deeper residence.
W Linnett Baz Turf Commission Agent advertises Paxton's Saloon box 258 with phone 227 offering services. The notice promotes a new opening event tagged Straight Out and Doubles at the venue.
Sporting-The Turf notes the Alms-Den Racing Amateur Racing Picnic Club course near Alma-Den with special trains from Muan'gana and Petford. Handicaps listed include Kitchener Mine Handicap six furlongs with Langham 14.13 and others, and Alma-Den Handicap one mile with multiple entries. Handicappers named are D. Riordan G. Hamill and W. Mechan.
A Melbourne racing note lists Beeaple Prices on July 4 with odds for several horses. Highland Clan Booligai Ribbenlake and Chess at 8 to 1, Flash Jack and Rendrock at 16 to 1, with Sydney July also mentioned.
Latest sporting news focuses on Straightout and Doubles events associated with Hollands hairdresser and tobacconist business on Abbott Street Caiima P.O. Box 24 telephone 7a. Reg. NQRA.
Has removed to his new premises on Aplin Street and has just landed a full supply of cycle materials and fittings. A limited number of items are available for immediate purchase.
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