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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
3
A garbled town column lists residents, visitors, and sales prompts. Mentions Major Toll returning from Mount Molloy, Mrs Bord and Mr Boyd Irvimbank leaving Caius, J A McLean in town, and various chemists selling Craigs cough remedies and patent medicines.
London report shows silver quoted at 2 shillings 4 pence per ounce with notes on Germany’s behavior described as loyal and correct amid market signals and exchange activity.
Natives at Tegem Loo Seee stage a revolt and accuse authorities. tensions rise as clashes and orders are issued. Police engage, and local leaders report conflict surrounding control and governance amid unrest.
Telegrams report a settlement of a feud at Toowoomba with about forty men dismissed weeks ago now returning to work. On Monday morning Bart h is expected to commence duties as chatty notes emerge from the Brisbane dispatches.
Paris reports M Delcame orders concentrate destroyers along the Atlantic coast to safeguard the French sea approach. The action aims to deter war offensive maneuvers by Britain, with France keeping main battle fleet in the Mediterranean. Brisbane notes boxing results plus a heavyweight bout where Russell edged Vitige on points after twelve rounds.
Melbourne telegram reports Peter We wilster, member of the Hoard i Vontrol, for a testimonial honoring a notable Melbourne figure. The notice notes recent fixtures and a ceremonial tribute planned by local officials and associations.
Reports from Brisbane on rugby and bowling events show Ivanhoe defeating Rainbow 18 to 5 in a tight Saturday match. Other results include Overland and Tra 18 to 14, McKenzie 16 to 14, and a mixed rink play with close scores while a domestic vignette ends with a poem about a family and a man ill with a chill.
Crowded Cairne Bowling Green last weekend drew strong interest as teams competed in multiple rinks. In the main event No 1 rink Galteen inkip Hoare Milter and Quyrigied defeated Phi akip Lyons Buberk and O Leary 16 to 12. No 2 rink Hartigan Tearce Mayeta and Lyon beat Ai som Skip Toohey Gores and Stand 27 to 1. Second draw saw Overland and A J Bepcett beat Gibson and Mielick 22 to 14. Me 4 rink O Leery and Mary defeated Lyons Skip and Tal 14 to 14. No 5 rink Miller Skip and Tookes beat Philips Skip and Meyers 17 to 0. No Rink Bulesek Skip and Nagel beat F Bennett and Kelly 15 to 8.
Regist notices report a seizure of a business and cancellation of print events. Officials order suspension of all activities and broadcasting. The action involves local authorities and a list of affected firms. Further details were not readable in the fragment.
A Saturday rally by unionists at the Albert Hall denounces Home Rule. Speakers claim Neoconformist clerics back the cause while warning against excessive loyalty to a political party.
Shipping notice lists Captain J. ee and crew including Mesdemes Al brecht K Telfer W P Bates J Murphy W H Cha Mc Cliney C G Young Micnes J McDonell Gefides Albrecht A Noble A Gilbert B Dewar and Mes.
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