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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 19, 1914

Page

4

Derby favorite and racing weights released

The Mareeba faces weights are listed for the First and Second Division events at the Keneymore Derby meeting. J. T. Darcy is secretary, with Keneymore Derby favorite odds at 5 to 3. London reports cover boxing results and a planned private bout in Carpenthy, plus notes on Jones Johnson and Tom Moore statements.

Mareeba Eile— Gingerit Carrangerra Propstics Shirty Ill Menaurum Hilly Orzil Hellman Tresny Arsenicum Irony Common Eolasa Lalite Viate Pellman Commo Ploughman Tolge J. T. Darcy

Queensland meeting sets aim for future intercity teams

At a Northern Clat gathering in Arishane on May 18 the Queensland Filleeanciation discussed contacting the North Queensland Association and establishing a basis for selecting future Bieter teams. In London on May 15 a meeting of the Me toma union noted wage scales and program plans, with a stated weekly wage and schedule recognition.

Arishane Queensland North Queensland Association

Smoking and cigar stock advertised with contact details

An advertisement lists a first class stock of smoking re quiets cigars and cigarettes of certain brands. It mentions communication through a hotert and provides a telephone box for latest sporting information and events.

J. Mi Sennor Batepreseur Arrott-Strept Burns, Philp & Co Coicent

Welcome for Sir Murro Ferguson as Viceregal party arrives

Melbourne hosts the arrival of Governor General Sir Murro Ferguson and party, escorted by warships Melbourne and Parramatta up the bay to Gellibrand light. They proceed to Parliament House with a grand procession amid thousands of cheering spectators.

Melbourne Gemeral Parramatta Otway Gellibrant Sir Munro Ferguson Melbourne Star Abe St Murro Ferguson Queen's Hall Iquesta Stewaed Justice Barton Government House Am Enthusiastia Guten Victoria

Government appoints Royal Commission on alleged combine

Melbourne reports note Mr Holman to lead the inquiry into the alleged combine connected with Justice Street NSW as the Commonwealth presses for Justice Street’s report. London dispatch quotes mixed opinions on trade and prices amid discussion of prices and health remedies.

Melbourne Holman Justice Street N.S.W Commonwealth A. W. Palfreymen United States W. MM. Hughes Mr. Palfreymen Justicce Street

Irvitenkc School of Arts Spotlighted In Printing Mix

The Irvitenkc leaders praise the ideal School of Arts noting ample funds and comforts. The facility features a large well-lit hall with bright verandas, a smoking and games room, and a broad interior library plan for mining and English literature.

Commonwealth and Dependencies Quettaland New Zealand School of Levineban Briteim United States Scotland Fifa Ture Tevinehank

Prisoner Escapes Jail by Improvised Pipe Route

Frederick Saun- OFwigian Gale Seasiona attempted escape by using a hotel pipe to reach a voided wall then slid down the pipe and fled the gaol. Stolen hotel property recovered from his possession. he remains in custody for lack of sufficient evidence. A warrier’s children alerted Sullivan, aiding the escape plot.

Melbourne Frederick Saun- Ofwigian Gale Seasiona Vinear Saunders Sullivan

Wartime Dispatches Hint at Rapid Wireless Advances

A damaged wartime clipping notes government moves toward high speed wireless and a royal visit to Aldershot. It mentions Admiral Londors and the Stasdani report while referencing troops and official pace of operations.

Explosion at Rubber Plant Kills Ten in Detroit

An explosion at the Mexitem Creole Rubber Company plant in Detroit on May day killed ten workers and left three wounded. A survivor described a body blown through a roof and a vat of melted rubber believed to have caused the blast.

Detroit May Mexitem Creole Rubber Company

Brothers face charges in shooting at Soush Yarra

At the Criminal Court in Welbourne on May 18 George Morgen is charged with shooting his brother John Morgen in March at Soush Yarra with intent to murder or grievous bodily harm. Crown outlines ill will over boot making losses and threats including letters and a chair incident in the shop. The case resumes tomorrow.

Welbourse Geo. Morgen Criminal Court Soush Yarra John Mery Murdier Woitarske T_s John Morgen George Feveller Pita Esdora Santa

Fragmentary question on treaty terms and supplies

An unclear note asks about continuing treaty terms and supplies, mentioning missing assurances and potential shipments. The text is garbled and does not provide concrete names, places, dates, or actions.

Mt. Carbine Motes and Local Tin Work

Reports from Mt Carbine detail tin mining activity by Harrivon, pari, Peterson Bliss, J. Burrows, and Stack on Mossouan range between Mount Spurgeon and Mount Aruit. A mounted rider incident near the racecourse unsettles locals while the town hosts a busy program at the School of Arts with rifle club training and an Assembly meeting.

Harrivon Pari Mount Spurgeon Mount Aruit Peterson Bliss J. Burrows Stack Jem Ganem Thorewell J. A. Moir W. J. Wierda A.W.U School of Arts Rifle Club Theraelvea Themaeles Mayes J. W. Chass Ale Messrs A. Paice W. Camels W. Loved C. Buetet W. White Litwer Wollyland Carbine Artion

Unclear historical notices on deaths and legal cases

Fragmentary OCR notes report deaths, court entries, and seismic events across various locales. Items mention George Huxley, a Chinese individual Hin, a police court in May, and earthquake shocks near Mueily Vesuweius. The text blends names, dates, and actions with uncertain phrasing.

Homer Mueily Vesuweius

Bedouin Attacks Near Tripoli Reported

May 18 Rome dispatches word that the Solferino was struck near Hordia in Tripoli. Bedouin attacked, passengers and crew fought for landing. a fireman and a sailor were killed. Two others were wounded, and a van engineer injured. Three steamers headed to aid the Solferino.

Rome Hordia Tripoli

Daring attempted hijack foiled at customs house

A bold bid to seize a cargo valued at 1,500,000 pounds from Alexandria to London was thwarted at the Customs House. The operation involved several men, with one captured and others escaping after the plan failed.

Rome Tuitien Trenton Cottaning Alexandria Lawnden

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