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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1912
Page
4
Friday reports from New York note Arizona Kansas Michigan and Oregon have adopted female suffrage. The dispatch highlights state actions and the expanding vote rights for women across diverse regions.
The Crown Solicitor moved for a magistrate hearing of July arrests in Belfast, claiming the bench would be packed. The Crown refused to produce prisoners, and the hearing was adjourned as police followed Crown instructions.
In Havana on Friday General Goneral is reported as elected president but the official result is disputed amid claims of intervention by non state actors and possible barge ty due to foreign influence concerns.
London on Friday the National Medical Union circular attacks the Insurance medical benefit. It argues unfavourable conditions will decrease efficiency and urges doctors to refuse service.
Report from Norfolk Virginia notes two sailors killed and four injured as a blast from the Vermont battle ship boiler scalds crew amid a chaotic scene. Investigators link the accident to water in the boiler running bowward during a dockside maintenance period.
Dalgety and Coe profits totalled £274,155 with a dividend declared at an unspecified rate. £90,009 added to reserves, £10,990 written down premises, £10,000 to charitable subds, and £185 carried forward.
Seven hundred letters filed before the grand jury indicate President Ryan of the Union of Structural Iron Workers was involved in plots to blow up hostile targets across the country.
Chicago police hunt for boxer Jack Johnson who disappeared after a public event. Authorities say witnesses saw him leave the scene alone, and investigators are reviewing footage and interviewing attendees to locate his whereabouts.
Washington reports the Democrats appear practically assured of Senate control as doubtful states tilt toward Republicans, placing the party exactly at the halfway mark with several seats still uncertain.
A commentator expects a harvest of around 3 million bushels of wheat, noting that rainfall three weeks earlier could have boosted yields to about 3.5 million. The opinion suggests mill activity in Queensland would shift with changing weather conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a registered Federal hotel address at 3 Spence Street with vague references to services or contests. The text is garbled, lacking clear names, dates, or outcomes.
People of Mackay district protest to the Health Department over the cost of anti diphtheria actions. The meeting denounces the expense as a local burden and urges central government to fund nationwide measures to prevent a wider spread.
Brisbane Friday report shows railway traffic earnings for the month rising to £405,474, a substantial increase of £85,949 from October, marking a record for the period across all units. The gain reflects stronger demand and improved revenue across the system.
In the Senate the New South Wales scheme for redistribution of electors was defeated by 18 to 1. In the House of Representatives the matters in the Treasurer's Department were disposed of.
Hrisbane Friday reports the Mount Mulligan line to open the Coalfield similar to the Chillagos Company Etheridge line agreement. It is expected the proposal will be presented to Parliament soon.
Brisbane Friday report states Minister Paget approved spending for railway station upgrades. Funds include 110 for Mirani and Mackay lines to improve public access, 634 for Charters Towers passenger entrance and dual platform layout, and 350 to increase water supply at stations from Hughenden to Cloncurry.
Mr J BR Hoemterson, an Hverautic engineer, has reached Charleville to select a site for the Augelhella store. The day is extremely hot with oppressive heat.
Sydney reports that Mr Betty, Labor and Lanes in the McGowen Ministry, may sever ties with the Labour party. The Political Labour League Executive denies formal notification. Betby is told he cannot expect Labour nomination at next general elections and may be vetoed by the PL.L. executive.
Acting on the advice of the Attorney General, the Governor in Council reduced the penalties of Edward MacDonald and Allen Moore. The action follows an order to imprison three, with two sentences remitted and one remaining.
A new Federal court of arms design is adopted with ten shields altered to include state crests, a scroll featuring a spray of wattles replaces solid ground work, and the motto changes from Advance Australia to Australia.
An elderly man named Seth Hannaford, after three years traveling through eastern Australia, was found to have leprosy at Melbourne Hospital. He is quarantined at Leprosarium Point Nepean. He worked at a Blackburn market garden. disinfection steps have begun. Records of his residences are being collected for inquiry.
William Payne a police constable was charged at Richmond Court with stealing six pairs of children's knitted garments from Head and Co drapery establishment. The incident occurred Friday in Melbourne. He faces court proceedings and potential penalties.
The White Star liner Irishman returned with survivors and a second offer noted. Fourth officer on the ill fated Titanic, J Botall, among those saved. Mrs James, wife of an emergency crew member, was aboard as Miss Mareen, daughter of South Earl trees former.
The Arewatte steamer arrived from Melbourne early yesterday amid light winds and smooth seas. Captain Thomson reported fine weather on arrival. The ship sails for southern ports tonight at o'clock with about 39 passengers expected to join elsewhere.
A list of arrivals includes W C Thenear from VWetours via ports, Micadgimes BH Newman M Snterned and many others with two children noted. Other names include Twisden Redford Murphy O Keefe Drakandets Staybritle V Waron Reid Godwin Jenkins Spillane Mosera Linchans Marter Recham Elhard Clark Hotechines Nicol Lloyd Hassell and two steerage passengers. Burns Philp and Co Limited act as agents.
The ceremony aboard a naval cutter followed a salute as Governor presented medals on Trafalgar Day. A crowd honored Nelson’s legacy and the British Empire while recalling Admiral Nelson’s victory and the role of the Royal Navy in shaping history.
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