New Zealand Cut Off from Map Says Aggressor
Fragmentary text portrays a despot threatening invasion or harassment of New Zealand. The speaker imagines stripping the nation of sovereignty, invoking a chilling vision of conquest and suffering.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary text portrays a despot threatening invasion or harassment of New Zealand. The speaker imagines stripping the nation of sovereignty, invoking a chilling vision of conquest and suffering.
The piece surveys mounting crisis as civil conflict looms in Australasia and warns that neither argument nor reason will be heard. It critiques unions tied to unlawful acts in Wellington and scornfully notes the lack of arbitration calls from Sydney and New Zealand voices amid cross-border strife.
Notice dated November 9 announces a clearance sale of goods in the estate of M. E. Walsh at Walsh’s Next Imperial Hotel. Copper and tin prices are listed with various bids. attention is directed to the closure of the estate and sale of all goods.
Fragments announce a Soda Fountain opening with rumors of drinks like orange and lemon flavors. A second item notes Miss Wilkie returning to Cairns via London after eight years in South America, visiting places and commenting on heat and daily troubles.
Tonight at Cairns Theatre a preminication to marry Lawson the King of Clubs. Lawson recent feat of 98 hours of club ereing. A flashlight crowd photo and cinematograph film of presets will be shown with other pictures. Berliner L A Werlimer involved in program. Spectators and numerous attendees expected.
An examination for teachers of small schools will be held on the Aden and 17th December. Mr J Whale, music master, will take appointments for tuition in piano and organ, singing, harmony, and counterpoint at his residence at the corner of Sheridan and Florence streets. Additional notes mention pictures of the Cairs Military Forces and snapshots from Saturday's historic cricket match, with Herald’s popular number featured.
The Grantala reached Sunday morning at 66 a.m. Captain Briswokin reports fine weather and calm seas all voyage. Townsville departed at 3.15 p.m. Saturday. A popular summer pastime is the dip in the briny followed by a cup of Milkmaid Coffee and Milk. Milkmaid contains coffee milk and sugar and only needs hot water.
A fragment notes the steamer Mourtiysa as a familiar sight to northern travelers, indicating its presence and regularity in regional transport.
The Vsiros Shire Council informs Carras Town Council of a plan to appoint Cr. G. In. Mayers Drs. S. H. War eer and J. H. Reed to scope a joint health board and discuss water service extension and potential territorial realignment. A separate court note records a drink offense involving a young man and a 5 shilling fine.
Mayers Ltd and Charles G. T. Murray announce daily con sulation at all dental branches. Address AMP Building Ab bottst and telephone So 263. Post Office Box 125.
While playing cricket on Saturday afternoon Dr Tyrik sustained knee injuries after being struck by a ball. He was admitted to St Margeret's Hospital yesterday and is reported to be progressing favorably.
A Millan railway league secretary writes to the Premier warning the Tolga Johnstone line plans misled settlers who bought land under residency rules. The letter says many selectors rely on government assurances of a future rail link to Millan Millag, risking land loss without railway relief.
Dongreach November 5. While driving from Windorah to George Martina a motorist lost the crank handle, wandered trying to locate it and became lost for several days. He was found in a very weak condition and cared for by locals.
Fragmentary notice from Paris reports the death of an individual named Smee. Details are unclear in the OCR, with missing dates or additional identifiers.
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