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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
4
Riots flare in Cincinnati during a direct-car strike. Strikers throw debris from first floor windows, attempt to derail cars, crews assaulted, state governor orders troops to quell the disturbance.
The report cites a May 1 item from Phoenix noting an anti alien bill akin to California’s. It mentions wealthy Mexican citizens and residents. Washington on May 14 reports President Wilson weighing a reply to Governor Johnson of California amid discussions on Japanese status. Omaha on May 16 describes a tornado striking a Union Pacific motor car, injuring passengers and damaging crops.
May 1 Liberals claim defeat in Sewmertet amid internal dissent and opposition from conservative factions. New member Mr Perted says victory stems from anti insurance sentiment. News notes a cresting fire incident in Pressberg with casualties and many people affected.
In Calcutta police arrested May nineteen Bengalis during protests against water war policies with reports of widespread arrests and strong public reaction to the crackdown.
Reports note Sir Gerard Lowther resigning due to ill health in Washington. In the US Senate a Comberlain resolution to grant woman suffrage is moved to a favorable report after committee consideration. London notes the Morning Post expects liners to Canada and Australia to be armed soon with enhanced pay and naval reservist crews.
A lad named W Manafield attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor and was found on the road at Innisfail. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. The weather is fine and farm work is brisk with a heavy crop expected in Mourilyan district this season.
A widow named Mrs. Harth is said to inherit £100,000 under the will of a late wealthy relative. The fortune is linked to the Wirth millions and a dairy venture on the western railway route is mentioned in circulation.
George Cross, a wharf laborer, fell from a German steamer’s bow in Brisbane on May 14, dying from the accident.
George Bell solicitor aged 38 died suddenly at two am yesterday in Charleville leaving a wife and six children. He was buried yesterday with Oddfellows marching in the procession. BRISBANE reports rail traffic openings with 255 miles 75 chains opened April to July and upcoming openings Thallon to Dirranbandi and Maclay to St Lawrence in May and June.
Reports from Brisbane on May 14 indicate the Queensland Parliament will not convene as early as previously stated. The Houses are prorogued to June 3, and it is expected a proclamation will call members to meet for the trass ...
The French mail steamer Ville de Citant arriving from Marseille was driven onto Bow and Pigs Rock near Watron’s Haven by a gale while awaiting medical inspection. A pilot steamer aided its release and it proceeded unaided.
The Prickly Pear Destruction Act of 1912 authorizes negotiations with a Californian chemist Oliver Crombet Roberts to remove prickly pear from 169 060 acres in the Dalby district. A £300 bond is required, work to start by May 1, 1914, and complete within 10 years. After pest elimination, land may be opened for agricultural farm selection with rents or purchase prices paid to the contractor.
A report recalls a deliberate attack injuring three, one in each arm and thigh, another in the chest as a bullet pierced tee tung. The assailant drank from a satchel after the act. Carey's parents allegedly reside in Rockhempton. The woman died around 7:10 yesterday morning.
The five-masted schooner George Billens, ashore at Botany Bay, now stranded in shallow water between Bombers Point and Robwt Pier, appears unlikely to be refloated without unloading its deck cargo of timber. The Northern Herald notes for the interests of the North.
The readable fragments describe a subscription service named Post and reference processing steps or issues with the system. Names, dates, or concrete actions are unclear in the text provided.
At a Rocklea meeting the Premier criticized the idea that the 4 a ton debate benefited only growers. He noted a £4 per ton payment to the Commonwealth with £1 retained. North Queensland growers would accept any wage Tudor could offer if Sugar Commission recommendations and equalization were adopted. Denham pledged to legislate against colored labor in the sugar industry in the next session.
At Salontka on May 18 the large concentration of Tulgerians presses toward Seres as anti-Greek demonstrations continue. Local tensions rise amid the ongoing Balkan conflict.
The E and A Co steamship Fas term arrived Saturday forenoon from China and Japan, docking at the ferro concrete wharf. Cargo is for Cairns, winds were variable, a delay at Fort Darwin due to strike. The visitor said the mission was defence related, noting population and communication gaps in the Northern Territory and the need for rail and coastal links to boost settlement and trade.
The steamer Mazere arrived from Sydney to load wool and Troan prodee for the United Kingdom. Captain Mello described the New South Wales coast storm as among the fiercest he has experienced, with winds ripping the sea and rain blindingly fierce throughout the voyage.
In the senior football clash at Norman Park Ivanhoes faced Rainbow amid referee disputes with Mr Franks initially signaling before Fred Phillips took the whistle. Ivanhoes surged ahead with a first half penalty goal and persistent attacks as both sides produced scrappy, fast play and strong defense ending with a narrow Ivanhoe victory.
Reports from Brisbane recount a boxing program at the Olympic Stadium with Summers and Stone or Summers and Summers, a bid to stage more bouts and a Newmarket revival planned. Spectators saw mixed outcomes in several city matches as promoters outlined future lightweight contests and a lecture by Mr. Ruenell.
A garbled OCR passage lists many names including Barnoo lan Stewart and others such as Mesdames Conwag and Naughton with two children, plus several surnames and fragments like Arawatta led 1 Agents. The text references storage and a group of people and children, but details are incomplete.
Report from Melbourne on May 16 cites Rev John Gillen de Garre condemning French rule over New Hebrides. He says joint French control has failed, allowing kidnapping and atrocities that offend Christian sentiment, with preacher decrying law defiance and brutal acts. The account notes outrage among Christians and ongoing tensions in the region.
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