17 May 1910
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
1
The piece discusses U.S. reaction to boxing sparring and prize fighting during the era of Queensberry rules. It mentions Leonard Stans on modern prize fighting and the shift away from bare knuckle bouts toward regulated rings, noting public and legal interest in reforms and safety.
Fragmentary text discusses stubborn illness and calls for remedies from unnamed sources. It mentions copes, guards, and a general search for a quick cure, with vague references to locations and people. The fragment lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
The article discusses Bernard Shaw's critique of prizefighting and its legalization under modern rules. It traces the history from bareknuckle bouts to glove fights, the changing ethics, and public appetite for spectacles over safety. It notes Shaw’s pacifist stance and his piercing social commentary on legislative approaches to regulating boxing.
At the Wolframite mine J Langtuas reports higher levels with six inches deeper ore, averaging about half a ton of wolfram ready for delivery. Proprieter Mr Langton and the district engineer Mr Fraser face upheaval while surveys on a 64 acre Emerald Creek reserve proceed. Fresh samples from Mount Garnet show promise, with further testing requested as mining activity continues amid transportation and local health setbacks.
The Central Hotel proprietor Mr J James Watters pledges to serve the public at no profit and provide excellent value. The note explains the business aims to keep prices fair and services high quality for guests at the Edinburgh establishment.
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