Thieves Raid and Political Turmoil Reported Abroad
May 14 dispatches from Kondos and Londos note a furrier theft of 20 000 ghins and a Co operative Congress vote refusing affiliation with the Labour party. Meanwhile in Peking Chefoo neighborhood reports describe chinchuses appearing, casualties among soldiers, and troop reinforcements arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kondos
Londos
Co-operative Congress
Abendem
Refuseimg
Labour
Par Se
Peking
Chefoo
Railways minister cites obstruction to piecemeal system on Mt Mulligan line
Telegrams from Brisbane report the Minister for Railways confirming receipt of an objection to the piecemeal system on the Mt Mulligan line. The department investigates while noting satisfactory results on the Mt Cuthbert line. A May 14 item also flags agricultural and park grant updates, and a May 14 note on Peel Island escapees with Japanese accomplices. A later Sydney note reports thieves breaking into Moore and Rives Jewellers at Queanbeyan, stealing jewels worth over £100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mt. Mulligan
Mt. Cuthbert
Mec Little
Peel Island
Manly
Gartendete
Homa Street
Q Japenese
Name
Nalahora
Halfcante
Tommy Moreton
Melbourne Street
Statin
Sydney
Moore Rires
Queanbeyan
Riot at Linwood Cemetery Rocks Funeral in Bridgeport Ohio
A disturbance broke out during a funeral at Linwood cemetery in Bridgeport Ohio. Several people were seriously wounded as chaos erupted among mourners. The affair began after a boarder, long troubled, confronted a familiar old friend visiting the ill Mr. Jure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ohio
Max
Linwood Cemetery
Mr. Jure
Tugulations Require Wictuallers to Keep Daily Lodger Book
The Ligquer Act of 112 demands every licensed victualler maintain a daily record book of residents and lodgers on premises with arrival and departure dates. Inspections by police or authorized inspectors are allowed, penalties up to £5 for noncompliance. Cairns Post notes no books are kept and urges immediate applications.
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Cairns
Five men remanded on remand for assault and robbery
At City Court William Ross Robert Muir Arthur Norwood William Norwood and Joseph Clarey faced remand on charges of assaulting and robbing Tenry MacNamara at Fitzroy. Detective Murray requested bail, Muir discharged others remanded till Friday ext. bail granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Ross
Robert Muir
Arthur Norwood
William Edward Ennis
Willem Norwood
Joseph Clarey
Tenry MacNamara
Fitzroy
Murray
Socialist Congress Applauds Anarchist Tactics
The Socialist Conference at Blackpool praised militant suffragists and urged treating offenders as political prisoners. Reports note the Women’s Social and Political Union holds £117,000 beyond government reach. The Industrial Council opposes compulsory arbitration and Sir George Askwith’s proposed temporary strike suspension and penalties in labor disputes.
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Black Pool
Hem
Industrial Council of the Congress
George Askwith
Military cadets set for encampment at Kissing Point
Battalion units including E Co and Infantry Kennedy Bat will depart Cairns for Kissing Point Towneville encampment Saturday at 8 p.m. Senior Cadets parade at 7 p.m. at the Drill Shed. The military year ends June 30 with drill efficiency warnings and a pending Commandant’s annual election after the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Kissing Point
Persa
Arowatta
Chiron Fortes
Cairns
BE Co
Te Dickey
Miss Marjorie Draper Teaches At Gordon Club
Miss Marjorie Draper prepared to receive pupils at the Gordon Club rooms on Wednesdays from 1.5 to 1.0. Classes also held Saturdays from 11 to 12 oclock am. Terms listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Draper Taree
Gordon Club
North Queensland Mortgage Investment Co Listing
The Cairns Agency of the company operates from Flinders Street Towssville with WR A J Draper in Cairns authorized to receive all money and conduct all business. Documents note agency duties, contact details, and transaction scope for Cairns operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Queensland
Bortgage Ievertment Co
List
Flinders Street
Towssville
Cairns
WR. A. J. Draper
Abbett-Eyrvet
ALI, Moxies
Cairmonite
Weather Week Favors Farmers Amid Local Meetings
Fine week with light showers and cold mornings accompanied farm activity as farmers prepare to pull corn near town. Butter factory directors met with eight present. April butter output reached 79 079 percent with varied business. E G Scriven visited State Farm and shown around by manager D Macpherson. Valuation court heard 20 appeals, six confirmed, two reduced. Ambulance committee met, noting new staff and a busy period ahead. Social dance funded by BC Church and a tennis club work on grounds and shelter. A rally to support Rall is planned for June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chinaman
Buter
Urimg
E. G. Scriven
Tinarco Shire
P. M. Hishon
P.M
A. FE. Winterford
Fhire
Tinarog
Eacham
Tinaroo
Eacham Jeans Council
Tinargo
Erath
T. J. Pendrigh
Railway Department
Cais
J. Park
Cairne
Boyd Estate Wealth Divided on Death in Australia
May 1 report from Sydney notes the estate of the late Mitchell Boyd, former cigar planter on the Herbert River Queensland, valued at £56,151. Executors Emily Boyd, Henry Hradly, and William S Boyd administer life policy funds for the widow, with shares allotted to Ella Boyd, A H Boyd, and the widow and daughter. Nephews Hughinald and Archibald receive £50 each.
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Sydney
Mitchell Boyd
Oo Sigar
Herpert River
Queensland
Neutral Hay
Emily Boyd
Testator
Henry Houghton Hradly
William Spratt Boyd
Life Assurance Politiek
William S. Boyd
Ella Boyd
A. H. Boyd
Boyd
Hieginald
Archibald
A Zealous Constable Case at Ingham
Ingham May 14 the Hospital Committee inquiries into a constable who unauthorizedly entered a hospital ward and insisted on removing a patient named 68 as a witness. He later revisited the ward to examine another patient with the matron protesting. Reports from doctor matron ranksman and patients have been sent to the Name Secretary per the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Yar
Annual meeting of Coens Penny Savings Bank depositors
The annual meeting of parents and guardians of depositors was held at the old School of Art building. President FE Henriques presided. directors and auditors were appointed. The report noted record loans and a 2 percent interest rate with a 2 percent bonus on deposits. The secretary’s salary and director positions were set, with Henriques named President and Johnstone Tren-Suter as treasurer.
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Coens Penny Savings Bank
School of Arte Budlding
FE Henriques
Miller
Jobestone
J. E. Drake
C. Woodsward
A.*alston
J. Griffiths
J. Barones
W. O W. Friend
FL Abrahaggs
H. V. Hangam
W. J. Sillmen
Mmes Thomas
Alston
Tin Bank
Mr. Johnstone
Me. Stillman
Messrs
Fo Henriques
HH. Warners
Wow Friend
HL V. Maniam
Fr. Abrahams
A. Johnstone
J. Alston
J. Burrows
Woodward
D Mne
S. Ho Warner
L. Draper
Wane
Gauditons
Mr . H. Warner
Prem
Sehesl Ap Arts Committee
Henriques
Johnstone Tren- Suter
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S.S. Durham
RE. P
Eesland
Continent
Dacca
Burns Philp & CO
Abbott Street
Bothe
Wawu
Miia
Thee
Goffee
Armstrong Ledlie & Stillman’s
Post
McNamara
Justice Powers
High Court
Ag Justice Powers
ART Union
Suva
Lyman
Forster
Suvve
Manors Islami
Lisha’s Shop News
Lees
Lisha
GEO. Lisha
Socialist Congress
London
Herald
Bonxingtos
Stott & Hoare
Edward Street
Northern Herald
Penny Savings Bank
Wes
Studebaker
Emily
Hae
Renault
Finch
Canada Cycle & Motor Agency
Qld
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