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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
4
London dispatch reports Sir Harry Barron teaternor of Pasimantia is announced as the new sea Governor of Western Australia.
London readers report Lord Seabourne at Bushestons protesting the government's Home Rule policy. The referendum is described as a test for party stance and the measure remains seen as unworkable by some observers.
Fragmentary notice describes provincial action prohibiting films glorifying the Stars and Stripes. Wrennesday date unreadable references a board and officials enforcing restrictions on Anticon 2 in Conidae and related content.
Speeches in Alberta and New South Wales advocate reciprocal trade with Canada and the United States. The speakers urge better relations and a square deal for farmers to boost prosperity.
Under strong pressure shipping companies abandon their proposed paying commission to agents on Australian emigrants but reduce the amount to a smaller sum.
A proposed Royal Government plan calls for a vessel to cruise the Great Routes between Britain and the Arctic to monitor drifting icebergs and submerged derelicts, aiming to warn mariners and map ice conditions. The article also accuses German actions in Alsace Lorraine and comments on German autocracy compared with China’s late dynasty.
Widespread window damage in Oxford and Bond Street linked to social unrest. Debates on Home Rule Bill continue with Mr Snowdom proposing votes for reform. Mr Balfour and Mr Ramsay MacDonald debated amending franchise rules while Mrs Archer urged restraint and self reliance. Amendments defeated 14 to 2.
Telegrams report stock reekings for October on the Northern railway area listing 27,768 sheep 14 082 cattle and 1 119 horses with a large rise from the prior year. A Brisbane dispatch notes no proposal from Mr Fisher to terms with the Savings Bank as per the Treasurer Mr Barnes.
Sydney reports Captain Verney, Private Secretary, states the Governor General's retirement from office is due to private family reasons. He will return to Sydney with regret, and a public announcement will be made.
In Broken Hill NSW Sydney on Wednesday rescue crews worked with the proprietors after a mine disaster. Bodies of Martin and Fraser were buried under debris as 50 tons of rock and ore fell when a chute broke away. Scollard escaped and suffers shock. Donovan, known as Stotaret Martin, was married with three children. Hayden was 50 Fraser 7 and single. Rescue teams earned praise for swift action.
The House of Representatives, in an unprecedented move, rests on Cup Day breaking a long held ritual. MPs gathered in Melbourne to mark the occasion as political activity paused for the holiday.
New York reports the heaviest U S vote as Wilson leads in Maine and New York while Roosevelt, hindered by a Chicago wound, fails to surpass. Democrats claim New York State and a sweeping southern and western pattern with Taft carrying a few states. final tallies show Wilson ahead in several key electorates and Marshall elected Vice President.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Dr Maloney asked if the Commonwealth could regulate gas firms nationally if referendum succeeds. Mr Fisher replied that granting powers to enact a strong company law would allow Parliament to regulate corporate operations across Australia.
At the annual conference the Waster Bankers of the Commonwealth discussed the proposal for daytime labor in the bakehouse and night work. No final motion was carried regarding day labor.
The motion of censure moved by the Leader of the Opposition over the North Lyell mining issue was defeated by 18 votes to 140. Miners left today for Welbourne to sever ties with the recent sad association, with about 200 more expected to join Starr-Rowkett at once.
In the Supreme Court today Mr Macrosman counsel for the plaintiff clashed with Justice Real over witness documents. The judge refused to show the document and warned of contempt if interrupted. Macrosman argued it was his duty to his client while the judge insisted on procedure.
His Honor warned Mr Macrossan to stop interruptions as the court prepared to proceed. The exchange included remarks on fairness and ability, with the judge declaring no interference and offering to call witnesses. The report then lists racing results and dividends from a Brisbane meeting, including volunteers and placings such as Bachelor of Arts and Koatanni.
The fragmented text mentions a nine dollar amount and tight conditions, suggesting a event or price point. It hints at record attendance and a reference to a person likely noting crowd size. Specific details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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