17 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references CAIRNS and all parts of the worn item. The readable segments mention German Vue eta Swelst Agccsalen Stenucetip Lines and a future timing phrase but lack coherent facts or names to form a full news item.
Shipping notices detail arrivals and departures from Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, and Townsville. Vessels including Ade laide Company lines shift screens with cargo, crews listed and sail times noted for Thursday through Saturday, amid port calls at Singapore and Melbourne, with vessels set to reach Orillia and Towneville on specific legs.
A government veterinary official notes a serious outbreak of disease among horses and cattle near the Charter of Commerce area. Several horses died and other stock showed signs of illness as authorities consider inviting the Government Vet to investigate and control the spread. The discussion also mentions a suspected foreign disease and the presence of a troublesome burr weed spreading in the district.
The North Queensland new investment Co. announces that after July the agency will be carried on by A. te Deaper at Abbott Street Cairns. The company makes advances on building purposes or on improved properties with repayments to suit. For full particulars apply to Mr. A. J. Grader, Agent.
Cablegram report from London notes Sir Edward Grey denying Britain interfered with protecting powers over Crete. He warns action against Cretan provocation would benefit Turkey. Also mentions Standard of the Empire backing the King Edward memorial nursing scheme in Australia led by the Countess of Dudley.
South Africa invites the Duke of Connaught to open the first Federation Parliament as King George agrees. Elections planned for October with parliamentary opening around December. Louis Botha denounces factional dissolution and pushes a national party while backing native policy, immigration limits, and industrial growth.
Fragmentary text discusses enemy factions and empire, mentions Dr Jameson, coalitions as weak, Engesiumen and Dutch figures, and elections in East Pretoria with hopes for a friendly outcome.
A deputation of rural workers from Australia met the Prime Minister to seek amendments to the Arbitration Act covering all farm workers. They pressed for higher pay, unrestricted unionist preference, exclusion of lawyers from the arbitration court, and expense coverage for union officials and employers' representatives. The government indicated possible changes, noting Parliament may limit reforms.
Prime Minister A Fisher comments on May Day resolutions read at Yarra Bank. He says the petitions showed only broad support for reform material but supported aims such as abolishing wage slavery and promoting arbitration over war. He agrees on eight hours work in some industries and endorses workers’ aspirations.
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