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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1914
Page
2
London copper and tin prices quoted with modest shifts as markets close. A political column criticizes British and German strategies, praising French naval buildup and Russia’s army expansion while warning against internal dissension and weak defence.
A critique of Prussian militarism and German social and political conditioning. The piece contrasts Little Englander views with German patriotism and describes the societal obligation to defend the Fatherland, noting the uniform call to arms across political lines.
Notes and News item references a letter about publication usefulness in North Queensland. An advertisement for corn cure claims relief from edge-shooting pains, offered by Kelly Chemist. A Terron Fire Council notice invites tenders for drains in Maresbs.
A brown four foot snake was killed at Hawkesbury Hotel Chartera Towers Wednesday. Farm for sale advertised by J F Currie Atherton. Townsville railway approach work noted near Low well. Weeping fig trees planted on Fitchers Street front. Annual Hospital Ball planned for May 1 and 2 with a lassies meeting next Wednesday. Papusa Times abandons appeal in Stromg v Bruce. Potatoes from Tasmania condemned by Government Inspector. Matunge steamer grounded in New Guinea waters and received supplies at Port Moresby. Commonwealth Government may not claim cost of Queensland smallpox epidemic. Egan plans to exhibit a captured alligator. Auction by A J Draper Ltd for Abbott Street site and other village property. Wyola sale of J R Warren Jersey cows, homestead, engine, and tools scheduled after a ship arrives from Cairns. Industrial Court protest report correction regarding wage discussion. Window of theatre ads includes western drama and comedies with latest slides from Chicago.
The Imperial authorities face delays in establishing key routes between India and China. The matter was raised with the Minister for Defence Senator Willem and the new moral policy is under Imperial Parliament discussion. The speaker aims to clarify the Commonwealth position and publish forthcoming details.
Saturday night program at Cairns Theatre includes a comedy with Mildred and Martin plotting, a bank theft scheme, and romance. Dick, a lookout, is captured but later freed as the stolen funds are recovered. The show also previews other attractions and screens again tonight and tomorrow.
A brief note notes a public image section in the Herald with emphasis on a truce theme and the Associated Press style reporting. It hints at a broader audience not fully aware of the situation and mentions the Herald and its pictorial content.
The piece notes a real Ulster defence force drilling with funds from a backer described as Americaman dollars. It argues the force will reveal itself when time comes, avoiding moonlight expeditions, with a hint of civil war discussion at the bottom.
Arrivals list shows Captain Provo aboard Marloo from Melourie with passengers including Mes dames Taliot Laws and others, and a sizeable steerage contingent. Named agents include Adelgids Company Limited and Burns Philp and Co Limited with numerous crew and passengers enumerated.
A dilapidated railing collapsed during a sitting of the Industrial Court at Caires Court House in Brisbane. Investigators will probe whether hurricane winds from a faulty water fan contributed to the incident and whether a formal cause can be determined by Works Inspector Mr. Tila.
In Adelaide Morphettville afternoon scene a 14 year old Leslie Lewis seized his father’s motor car with two younger boys Percy Martin and Brimage as passengers. They crashed at a level crossing at Salingtom Adelaide where the car collided with a goods train, Lewis thrown clear, one lad saved, another dragged by a cowcatcher for yards. machine smashed requiring crane removal. Also Fisher arrives Brisbane by mail train with Federal Opposition members.
A man named Alan died after a Friday night train collision at the Alice Creek Crossing near Mitchell. He succumbed to injuries at Mitchell Hospital on Saturday morning. A bill from Hall and Co. of Raw appears in his pocket.
In Brisbane on Saturday Dom Athamaitis faced a charge of keeping a billiard table without a license. He was fined with costs totaling 20 in default seven days, and the table was ordered forfeited.
In Canton Alabama on March 21 a prisoner captured while a cenpory of wilfits burned from Montgomery was fatally harmed by a mob before the sheriff could reach the scene. The incident involved Black cadences and a violent mob action ending in death.
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