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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
3
The notice details wage provisions for sugar industry awards across southern central and northern divisions. It covers weekly cash wages, deductions, food and accommodation, overtime at time and a quarter, and double time for Sunday work. Minimum daily rates are listed for adult mill workers and various classifications, with youths and Aboriginal workers specified.
The document lists minimum wage rates and shift classifications for various trades in southern, central, and northern divisions. It covers firemen, engine drivers, greasers, tram maintenance, clippers, cooks, field workers, and Aboriginal labor groups, detailing day rates, overtime, camp provisions, holiday pay, and weather-related adjustments. It specifies age-based qualified rates and differences among divisions, with notes on payment for disrupted work and conditions for away-from-barracks accommodations.
The document outlines wage scales for cane cutters by region and contract type during harvest, detailing daily rates for Southern Central and Northern districts, youth pay, and aboriginal rates. It sets limits on contract hours, tonnage per day, and deductions, with conditions for loading, cropping damages, and adjustments for flood or fire.
Perth dispute details how firms are assessed for action by the attorney general. The text notes submission of cases for opinion and a decision on whether any firms should be prosecuted.
Riotous suffragette demonstrations spill into London court scenes as protesters from Maidavale clash with police. Sentences of four months are handed to several for window smashing and outrages at the Nations Gallery and academy. High explosive fuses are reported found, while witnesses recount shocking scenes and restrained guards.
William Littlewood, a seaman arrested on arrival of the steamer Kyarra at Cairns, faced Mackay Court on a charge of stealing cargo around May 1. Accused items include trousers, coats, shirts, socks, singlets and more from Brisbane transit shipments. Witnesses testified, including Lambert's Ltd manager Marryatt, who described several pilfered items and prior losses.
The American Museum of Natural History reports its Polar Lands expedition unable to contact local witnesses. The team remains stationed at the area as officials pursue further outreach amid diplomatic friction.
A night collision on the main trunk line near Whangamarim station, nine miles from Mercer, claims three lives and injures several others. The Auckland Express smashed into a mixed goods and cattle train while sidetracked to pass. Orion Stevens, Cuthbert F. Peterson, and George Grimston die. John Swanston among the injured. Passengers aid in rescues as wreckage blocks cars.
The sunual congress of Associated Australian Chambers of Commerce opened today in Perth. Delegates included representatives from Townsville. Resolutions were carried urging arbitration tribunals for retirement of all commercial directors and regret that Parliament offered no bankruptcy legislation, with hopes for action soon.
Asiatic Smallpox jinave the town unless able to produce a certificate that they have been fully vaccinated within the last three years. Special constables have sworn in for duty during the Quarantine period, and will take eight hour shifts guarding the roads out of town.
A court filing from Melbourne on May 17 details a damages claim by John Anders Kuhar of Wockkirie farmer against an unnamed party for seduction. The prothonotary records damages at £2100 and notes testimony describing the defendant’s appearance, including blue eyes and rosy lips, in a fragmentary transcript.
Brisbane May 2 Acting Premier Darnes reports four communications from Governor Sir William MacGregor indicating his term as Queensland governor ends in December but he wishes to depart in July. Barnes notes hope for a renewed term, praising MacGregor’s close connection with state welfare and the people.
Report from Brisbane on expected contenders and betting odds for upcoming Stradbroke and Champagne Cup events at QTC. Cagou leads betting in the Champagne Cup with strong support alongside Plavian Signal Lamp Gore King Erangella and Peter who Main ter as contenders. Widgie heads the Stradbroke field with Cue Moore Malt Mark Jinelle and others also listed at longer prices amid lively wagering.
The report indicates efforts toward mediation with Great Britain, the United States, and the Netherlands agreeing to repudiate property seizures. At Niagara Falls a mediation conference is advancing, with provisional Mexican leaders named and expectations they will be submitted to the Mexican Congress for final choice. The Japanese government reportedly plans to send metal warships to Mexican waters.
Reports describe a distress incident at Waipara with an unknown vessel where help arrived after the late hours. A subsequent note mentions a cool exchange between Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra amid courtly affairs and a request to visiting official Harry Tate for Marlborough House interactions.
Partial OCR reads passengers by the Otrasto include Mr D D Brake who has been posted editor of the Sydney Morning Bulletin. Mr Brake was untill spread by forcing editor of The Leinsget.
Fragmented May reports from SEWMAN ASDOTA London and MILWAUKEE mention races, ceremonial events, and a centennial celebration. Other lines reference political shifts in Lima and Peru, naval movements near London, and a plagiarized boilerplate medical ad.
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