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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
4
SYDNEY March 16 The Sydney Labor Council rejected the government issued manifest linked to the latest strike, urging citizens to assist in patrolling harbor and security measures. Reports also note a fatality near Callaropabrt after a prolonged illness, with details from Melbourne about committee actions and a contentious sports event ending with an updated referee decision.
The notice outlines the formation of Chillagoe Ltd to take over certain assets with share details and calls on shares. It records a meeting discussing compulsory investment, calls payable, and agreed terms for share allocation. It also mentions an upcoming meeting in London and unrelated shipping and government notes.
The Post notes the Sew Gredge Trinity Bey arrived from Filles in the Paltic today. It was tested and showed the expected progress in trials. The Remora and other vessels remain under construction as the Trinity Bias completes her early checks.
Dispatches from London Paris Ottawa and Ottawa describe political tensions and security concerns. Reports reference alleged government wrongdoing an explosive incident near Paris and debates over pacific coast commitments and Australian Canadian defense positions amid nearterm policy shifts.
Telegrams from Brisbane report Queensland University will open on Tuesday with about 200 students. The Governor has reappointed the Chancellor and Mr H H Rae as Vice Chancellor. The Senate debates applying for a Royal charter to secure full recognition nationwide. A separate item notes land and wage negotiations with the Land Department and Crown Law Office oversight.
For seventeen years Bir Require Besvcroft has given readings of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol in London. The performances have drawn audiences of 158 men and raised about £20,000, all of which is donated to various charities.
Melbourne notes report James Rawliggs linked to a murder near the body found by a roadside. He was detained on a charge of daring while awaiting further proceedings and remanded with preliminary statements from Alice Vetageen.
Prudence and Hosmetti fought last Friday at Chil lagot with limited effort and several errors. Prudence stood in for Lewis who was unable to compete due to condition and a fine. Prudence showed solid footwork and defense, winning a close decision in a tentative bout marked by errors and interruptions.
An advertorial notice promotes Smig’s Wiperual Eye Quinthert as a rapid relief for sore eyes caused by dust heat and smoke. It claims quick comfort for monitors and pests, selling at 2 shillings locally or 3 shillings by post from 443 Route Street Melbourne.
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