02 May 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
The fragmentary text mentions Australian locations and people with unclear relations. Readable names include Austrado and Seigeles with scattered terms such as arranged and parts of a world context. The exact event remains undetermined from the OCR fragment.
A fragmented catalog from 1905 era mentions Robt. Sturt & Co and Dermreit as agents for fire and accident insurance. It references the Work Compensaten Act of 1905, local town council, Cairns Fire Brigade Fund, and the Celene Sale Yards near Late Street Cairns. It lists Stock Exchange, sale rooms, and various business names with limited context.
An old advertisement touts Byrne saddler shop offering stock and made to order saddlery and leather goods. It claims quality craftsmanship, prompt material sourcing, neat work, and a wide stock of leather items, with a focus on traditional tradesmen and limited stock lists.
Fragmented advert text lists The Central Clothing Emporium and Ward, Dresser and Toracher, referencing quality, prices, and stock. It mentions locations including Sheridan Street and Smellie’s Corner, plus references to The Queensland National Bank and various names and firms in a garbled catalog-style notice.
An Eight Hour Day celebration in Cairns featured a protec sign arm and social event at Norman Park paraded by about 400 men and youths. A large crowd gathered as the Cairns Citizens Hand hosted activities including cricket at the lower park, juvenile events, a weight-throw and bicycle race. The afternoon program saw improving attendance and lively competition despite intermittent rain with results led by Hedley in the sprint, J White in weight, and Fortes in the old raffer race.
A well attended social dance ended the day at Shire Hall last evening. The floor was in good order for formal dancing as guests enjoyed the continuation into the early hours.
Testimony at the Pearling Commission in Girne describes payments to the Japanese over two boats valued around £500 each, with figures later adjusted to about £600 in total. Witness George Dewar recalls dealings and the handling of funds, while officials adjourn the sittings to Suva.
The piece reports debate in London with Cable and Rhye dominions over Home Rule, tariff reform, and federation plans. It notes dominion investors favor gradual federation and fear new barriers, while independence in the dominions faces limits and referendum options after Home Rule is granted.
In the House of Commons Winston Churchill moved the second reading of the Home Rule Bill. He argued the Ireland question paralleled concerns over the growing discontent in the population. Gladstone's supporters pressed Hyde on Ireland violence and the broader imperial context.
BIMSRANE on Tuesday reports attendance was satisfactory with 143004 bales submitted and offered. Central Quese stand shows St George Goondiwindi and Cher leville districts as keen buyers from French sections. Prices ranged near par to 5 percent above March offerings for several items.
Anxious moments are described as a common problem with no effective medication. Dr. Sheldon's new discovery is claimed to provide easy relief and should be kept on hand. The text emphasizes the importance of having a bottle available.
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