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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
2
A wartime Australian election report notes widespread disenfranchisement as voters, especially women, could not reach polling booths due to papers and delays. Officials lament mismanagement, with presiding officers quitting under pressure and public faith in orderly voting shaken by the chaos.
Townville Agents HOBS WILSON and RYA operate from CE ATREET Cairns offering legal services in property, wills, and document authentication with local client focus and professional oversight.
Notes and news detail domestic notices births marriages and deaths in the Post. Rainfall in May reached inches with most rain before midday. A savings meeting last Saturday saw deposits of QIM1A/1 and withdrawals of GH/19. Directors Abrahwar Leithman and others attended. fines were imposed in a children’s court case.
Mr G Williams reports Cairaa import and export movements for May including 1301 cant fruit 3104 bags potatoes 381 cases vegetables 2 cases plants and assorted goods. Inspector notes overall satisfaction with trade but cites marginal quality improvements in certain lots.
The note describes a mixed program of entertainment and community events honoring Fight Hews Day. It mentions theatre, curve shows, and a carnival like schedule with a sports segment and committee planning. Local organizations, including the Trades and Labor Council, are involved in arranging activities for Wednesday’s event.
Fragmentary OCR text references MacDonnell and Hannam as solicitors or notaries for AMidavite in the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Names and titles are garbled with unclear roles and dates, yielding a broken legal notices feel without coherent action or outcome.
A busy program filled with Palace Theatre concerts, film repeats, and a charity screening. The event lineup included a notable singer, a large attendance, and a sale of Royal Aller Were pottery attracting interest from patrons and royalty. Prices ranged from a few pounds, with strong demand for midweek performances and a planned children’s treat at Cairne Stave School.
A fragmentary note reports a public dispute where a writer questions Reed and Mr Gummow about remarks on Martine Bout and modernity. It hints at public opinion and media critique, mentioning confusion, accusations, and a debate about decorum and interpretation.
The Mowrityan texinie Curie at Meednek tonoignt, will arise at Townsville about Lt o'clock tonight. A rost parade is planned with arrival at the inner town wharf MU porte. Details are uncertain due to fragmented OCR.
A child escaped serious harm when horses roamed streets near Montes on a February evening. Neighbors report a near miss many fear could have killed a youngster, prompting complaints about horse access to city roads and urging stricter controls on equine movement.
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