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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
4
Reports from Hong Kong and London detail pirate actions on British river boats, while California lawmakers push an Anti Alien Bill amid near unanimous support. Paris discusses gambling tax debate as tensions rise in Europe and Asia with global unrest and violence continuing.
Sporting Sydney reports heavy rain delaying events and the American All-American track team planning a trip to Australia in December. Notable athletes Jon and McLougalin Williams Hackett and Little are named as returning representatives for the Davis Cup competition.
The text outlines a new rule requiring every licensed lodging house to maintain a daily register of all travelers with arrival and departure dates. The book must be kept open for police inspection, with penalties up to £5 for noncompliance. The council has issued forms and asks interested parties to apply promptly.
The Rainbow Juniors meet the All Blacks at the Rainbow grounds with key players listed from Cairns Minor and United squads. Presbyterian Church services are announced for Sheridan Street with morning and evening programs and cantata scheduled.
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