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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1916

Page

4

Queensland politics and coming Senate election delays

Brisbane reports that nominations were fixed for March 11 to fill the late Mr Kewman’s seat in the Valley electorate. Premier Ryans indicated Cabinet would meet to discuss possible changes. Defence minister proposed restrictions on the vines segment, while Labour Convention actions sparked debate over a short-term reform plan.

Brisbane Kewmen Ryms Owen Senet Abe Houten Aavvet Shecel Bare Ryan Caba

Queensland Railway Union adopts reforms in conference

The Queensland Railway Union meeting at Mow Regulations RUCAHAMPTON on March 7 approved several resolutions. Proposals include standard telegraph instrument tables, iron-back chairs replacing stools, a decentralisation scheme, and a clause to insert in the Railway Act to appoint independent commissioners in each of the three divisions under the Railways Minister.

Rucahampton Queensland Railway Union Comamsacionery Lime

Rebels Attack Yunnan Front In March Movements

Cable dispatch from Melbourne via Consul General reports Lang Jing Korang’s forces entering Yunnan from Kwanguie, capturing Tuchse forts at daybreak on March 1 and Pryai that afternoon. Government troops countered in Minkiang and Kaotsen, killing rebels, taking prisoners, and seizing spoils.

Melbourne T. K. Teemg China Yannan Lang Jing Korang Yunnan Kwanguie Sind Pryai Tuchse Nally Poyai Siechuan Minkiang Hunan Kaotsen Mayangsheeng Kiangse Yemmeng Fee Camere Meee Aloe Game Retete

Minister OManey Hears of Imminent Strike in Kalgoorlie

A telegram from Kalgoorlie clerks says workers plan a strike within hours. Minister for Human Affairs OManey comments that such action could aid the army at the front and offer returned Gallipoli soldiers a chance to contribute.

Meldochse Haman Wer Ofwaney Kalgoorlie Deion Ides O'Raney Gallipol

Discharged Men Rumor Ends With Silent Report

A brief notice clarifies that men previously believed discharged are not identified. the fragmentary report offers no clear names, dates, or locations, leaving readers with an uncertain status and no further details.

Fragmented notes hint at local event and weather forecast

A garbled paragraph hints at a local ceremony or notice involving J. Hey leaving for the event and a ceremony led by Mien Ermet, with references to Lene Tears and Karr of Towner. The weather section notes unusually warm conditions and a forecast of rainfall totaling 9.54 inches for February, implying a dramatic midwinter event.

J. Hey Everstiedy Karr Towner Renee Menarini

Verdun Town and Fortress History in Brief Passage

The article recounts Verdun and Verdun fortification history from ancient name Verodunum through Frankish and imperial eras. It notes sieges by Prussians, executions of 1704, and the 1870 surrender after six weeks of hard defense, with limited population detail.

Verdi Verodunum Lothaire Verdun Berwers Lowit France Sormands Prussia Goa Iran

The New Army and Voluntary Enlistment Policy

The Minister for Defence Sir GF Pearce states the new army will be built through voluntary enlistment though full enlistment details are withheld. He urges supporters to focus on voluntary recruitment to meet numbers while acknowledging some reasons to keep specifics private.

Defence GF. Pearce Sir Pearce

Sugar Land and Real Estate Listings at Bellenden Ker

Property notices advertise extensive allotments near the Russell River and Sophia parish, including 108 acres available for sugar with water gravity supply and easy terms. Listings show multiple allotments, frontages on Creek and Railway, cottages, farms, and a permanent tram line with prices on application.

Fishery Creek Bellenden-Ker N.C Bountary Frotage Sophia Rossell River Crown Pariah of Saphia Russell River Knasell Ravers Bellenbee Bucklands Estate

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