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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented Cairns page reports weather postponement of the Cairns Lodge temperance meeting to next Monday and notes members should attend. It also mentions a Federal Fruit Commission witness, Mr W Martin, who claimed belief in a forthcoming claim with blunt remarks about diplomacy.
A morning sale at Cairns Penny Savings drew bidders for a dented fruit consignment totalling £17 6s with 10:30 as the noted start time.
Auction notice notes an imminent sale at 11 o'clock conducted by Mr. H. B. under a legal mandate. Details are limited in the fragment, listing the sale action and agent without further context.
Rainy conditions last evening reduced audience turnout for Cairns Theatre's show, though the program promises sensational dramatic films and entertaining comedy. The venue plans to continue weather permitting before a midweek change to new cinema offerings and a farewell appearance by the Alginas Trio.
Reports note the crash site advancing downriver toward Berdesin ridge as the Delta Adverate crew tracks the movement. Local observers hope for a quick pass to avoid a swarm of insects and repeated delays, while preparations for a public entertainment bill in Laric Theatre proceed with cast Ern Delavale, Will Gilbert, Mai Faening and others.
The Rural Workers Union era may merge with Victoria and New South Wales groups to form a national body. Sydney hosts a conference this month to unite the Australian Workers' Union of Queensland, Rural Workers' Union of New South Wales, and related rural organizations. The plan seeks centralized discipline of rural labor across butter factories farms and storage trades, aiming to curb escalating industrial warfare and broad strikes.
A seven year old girl, Doreen Clara Jones, was run over by a motor vehicle at Newtown during lunch hour and was killed instantly. The child suffered severe injuries described as almost decapitation. The report notes the tragedy occurred in Sydney.
The chairman Mr. Foster announced the proceedings would be open to the public, but few citizens attended except for witnesses.
Townsville reports John Mullan named general secretary to the AWA replacing W McCormack who returns for Cairns seat. Mackay notes large crowd bidding farewell to E C Marryatt of Lamberts Limited as he sails to southern states for over two months. Mayor Quanitle world and Senator Chateway accompany Marryatt to represent the Mackay Chamber at July associated chambers conference in Makourne.
The Legislative Assembly’s new Standing Orders will come into force after approval. The Brisbane report notes Railway Minister and staff inspecting works at Roma Street Station with more platforms planned and a shift of southern and western mail trains to Home Street. Also, the gunboat Cavannah in dry dock prepares for a seven month training cruise along Queensland coastal ports under new naval training regime with recruits and naval reserves to participate.
The Minister of Home Affairs approved a quarantine shed for Thursday Island under State Penalty Workers supervision. In Brisbane a council meeting exposed confusion over two ordered steamers with boilers too small. fixing service would cost about £2182, referred to a committee of inquiry. Townsville to Sydney bound ship with smallpox cases arrived in Sydney and awaits detention for passengers.
Efian Landerskers depart the United States aiming for Melbourne in November signaling a planned move or travel window. The notice notes the trip timeline and destination.
Four houses in Hurstville were entered by burglars last night, with about fifteen pounds in cash and some jewellery stolen. In two homes the thieves rifled the pockets of men asleep, and jewellery was taken from a bedroom where a birth had recently occurred, though the mother slept on unawakened. Police noted no suspects seen at the sites.
The second annual conference of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union met at St. Andrews church in Brisbane with Mrs. William Jones presiding. Delegates discussed home responsibilities and supporting missionary work, including plans to establish involvement with Mornington. Mr. Coughis Green spoke on India mission efforts.
The Government plans to close several State farms including Higgenden West Briet Hermit and others, with remaining operations to continue at Roma near Tioma Gindie Warren Kameranga and Kairi. A new Principal is to be sought for Gatton Agricultural College with a salary up to £700, as Hawkesbury links are noted.
Ambiguous OCR text discusses Italy and Turkey and mentions Turks and Turkish waters. Mentions military and civil authorities and possible condemnation of Turkish conduct. Source text is garbled with many unreadable segments.
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