20 May 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
1
Fearnley and Co. Ltd announces arrangements for sailing between Cairns and all parts of the West city. The notice outlines freight handling and passage scheduling with prospective shipments and inbound goods.
Shipping notes show KURNS, PULP & CO. operating weekly services with Suva arrivals every Tuesday for Onite and buco at 5 em orookiews, returning Wednesday and leaving at 20 p.m. The text also mentions routes to Tuwasville and Port Douglas with varied schedules and named days, including arrivals and departures tied to Saturday and Wednesday cycles.
The document lists Abbey Ewe Company activities with travel routes and port calls. It mentions departures and arrivals across multiple towns including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Port Dowland, with dates and voyage numbers, plus weather notes and fuel details.
A fragmented item describes T Byrne known for superior saddlery work and stock kept for firemen and tradesmen. Mentions Queensland National Bank and government guarantees, with references to stock and partners and a transfer of funds to government accounts.
Sydney report notes the Inter state Conference of Ministers of Agriculture approves a recommendation to the Petera Government on using tropical fruit cane with a three inch partition for citrus fruit growth. Decisions favor action on tick pest redwater and coordinated state tests under the Arthie law. Further measures discuss united state cooperation and testing requirements.
Montre al dispatch reports Sir Yell Bridee addressing defence politics amid press of wartime strategy. He backs Churchill on imperial naval cohesion with Accucalion fleets ready for strategic moves and dominion participation as North Sea tensions rise.
A letter from a Stannary Hills correspondent defends subscribers who demanded changes, denouncing alleged mistreatment by the hospital management board. The writer urges amicable talks while asserting accusations of incompetence and improper conduct against the committee.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions shin pain and acute symptoms with unclear context. It references therapy or treatment concepts and notes broad pain distribution though specifics are unreadable.
The document appears to be a publisher notice from The London Directory Co Limited based at Abchurch Lane. It references direct communication with manufacturers and dealers and mentions urban districts and suburbs in a supply guidance context.
At the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society conference Brother Bassett of Melbourne drafted a scheme of inter State clearances adopted by Irish members with Irelands on the report. The six month or triennial conference was held, with details outlined by SYOUSEY. The report also covers tax concessions and a proposed general policy to be reviewed by state commissions, and Perth election tallies with Labour and Liberal results.
A submitted cablegram noting plans for an Imperial unity meeting led by the Admiralty. The proposal calls for representatives from the Admiralty and dominions to consult with Winston Churchill on fostering closer imperial cooperation.
The Hon. A. Lyttelton says essential policy is to secure strong defence of the Empire. He argues against burdening Britain alone while dominion participation remains optional and urges colonial opinion to develop a broader security framework.
Rome Friday reports Italian forces have possession of Aegean Islands as far north as Letos. Italian destroyers of Lipaoa captured a Turkish vessel laden with ore, indicating expanding naval action in the region.
The article reports Roosevelt publicly challenging the notion of a nonconsecutive third term. It notes references to Taft’s father endorsing a third term and mentions Taft Hamnett as a participant in the discussion. The piece frames the debate as political folly within the party.
A bold bandit robbed the Grass Valley bank without firing a revolver. He entered the clerks area, fled with cash, leaving a trail of gold through the town. Local pursuit noted but no immediate capture.
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