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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1912

Page

4

Fair-Play Tenants Rule Passes Committee Stage in London

Cablegrams report the Agricultural Hill measure allowing six to twelve months notices to yeit on estate sales passes committee in London. Melbourne battleship completes full power speed trials on the Clyde. Hague reports passengers reaching from the steamer Royal George where six inches of water were remaining after grounding.

London Melbourne Clyde Ouerec Royal George

The Chinese Loan and Britain’s China Policy

In London Tesides-Mr A Crisp explains his firm entered the Chinese loan to counter Sir Edward Grey’s unilateral stance. He argues Britain’s China development should match what other nations accept and avoid Parliamentless action. In Rio de Janeiro a Ceara revolution erupts, and Brussels reports a cabinet plan for personal service based military reorganization. The Star of Australia arrival news notes a lifeboat recovery.

London Tesides A. Crispim Edward Grey Great Britain China

Asquith Government Defeated in Commons

London report shows Mr Banbury moving an amendment limiting imperial contractions to Ireland to 2 million pounds annually. The division, 238 to 4, drew wild Unionist cheers and calls to resign. The Cabinet planned to reject the amended motion and the Premier would move to reject again. An official statement said the vote does not modify the government’s programme and will seek fea opinion of the House.

London Commons Banbury Wat

Telegraph Transfer Notice for J Hice in Innisfail

Telegrams from Innisfail report Mr J Hice telegraph operator has received notice of his transfer from Clenmes. The movement affects local communication staff and city post operations.

Innisfail Delegates Prepare for Government Interview

Central Will Association delegates G. S. McDonald and Cairns Shire Clerk plan talks with Government on local matters. They depart on the 29th to discuss central wills and coastal railway connections, viewed as vital for the district.

Innisfail Central Will Association G. S. McDonald Cairns Theo Yernment

Noisy mining towns push output limits at Broken Hill

BROKEN HILL miners abound while production remains capped. Bendigo mines report activity in harsh conditions. Divergent court in Melbourne hears Allen Tronson divorce claims against Lena Tronson. past attacks cited. Australia faces money tightness blamed on financial corporations. calls for fair interest rates. Wathame seeks Commonwealth control over Loyalty Islands amid Japanese presence. Trevelein jailed three and two years for forging orders in Launceston.

Court Actions At Ingham And Rape Case

Court to day before Justice Shand finds Charles Gordon Seymour guilty of stealing two mail bags at Ingham and discharges him without a stain on his character. Thomas McGuire pleads guilty to stealing from the person and is sentenced to months imprisonment with hard Labour, suspended on entering into recognisances of £50 for good behaviour. John Harford pleads guilty to rape and is remanded for contents until Wednesday.

Shand Charles Gordon Seymour Ingham Wee Thomas McGuire Wea John Harford

Local Farmer Praises New Land in Letter to Authorities

The farmer Hartert C. Wet, living near Joo d ewais, writes to the Department monist of Landa praising recent rains and crop prospects. He reports good conditions for wheat and other grains and expresses satisfaction with his adopted country.

Hartert C. Wet Jood Ewais Landa Reinfell Epleedié

Struck by Lightning Sets Fate in Tragic Moment

A brief report notes a person was struck by lightning and fell, leaving them down the side of fate and body as authorities respond. The incident details and location are sparse in the readable text.

Oath Taken as Judge Rebukes Witness in Civil Case

A Supreme Court hearing today saw Judge sternly rebuke a witness named Beets during cross examination in a civil matter. The proceedings touched on the veracity of testimony and the judge urged proper conduct from counsel and witness alike.

Frisbane Supreme Court Beets Waa

Townsville Wireless Incomplete Report on Power Plant

Fragmentary notes indicate Townsville remained central to discussions on a receding power plant project. The Attorney General's Department committee reportedly further considered the estimates, but details are unclear.

Townsville Attorney- General's Department

Boxing Fatality in Melbourne Contest Leaves Man Dead

In Melbourne on Tuesday a boxing match ended with the death of David Robert McCartney after injuries in the bout. The referee discharged the fighter after police involvement and an investigation into the incident.

Melbourne David Robert McCartney Tavier

Woman Masquerading as a Man Reported in Wellington Case

A reported incident in Wellington involves a woman disguising herself as a man. Local authorities found a dead female in the area and the case is being investigated as a possible misrepresentation linked to the masquerade.

Wellington N.Z

Captain Attempts Death by Own Action in Greymouth S accident

Wellington reports Captain Christian who commanded the Kotubu when she ran ashore at Greymouth attempted suicide by poison. Friends say he pledged to God a new ship in exchange for his life.

Wellington Christian Greymouth Potern

Woree Racing Club Opens Season in Brisbane Meeting

Sporting notes announce the Woree Racing Club opening at Brisbane with principal events at the TC Summer meeting. The card includes horses such as Southport Handicap, Prince, Russian Lady, and Lincoln Alta among others listed in the seedier OCR fragment.

Brisbane Feeda Matty T.C Arts Pougo Game Bootan Ee Ae Southport Senove Pateur Gee Bootes Romrd Liste Sam O' Hage Wom Mahteris Prince Brien Ferema Palme Vaninnis Resoljo Linalte Bachelor of Arta

Land Court grants deeds after parish certificate appeals

The monthly Land Court met with Commissioner G J Boulter hearing Certificates of performance out conditions on selections. Grants included William Cuddhey portion 05 v Glady 15 acres 4 perches, Edwards George Gane portion 122 Monamona 110 acres, and Saine applicant portion 123 Man-Grea 162 acres. A cyclone caused severe damage in town with the top floor of Mr Gunther’s house blown away and the School of Arts wrecked.

G. J. Boulter William Cuddhey Glady Edwards George Gane Monamona Saine Aplicant Man— Grea Ubs Mr. Gunther Brien Irvinsbank Company School of Arts

Book your Orders for Sale eeptenef which ase now sag

The fragmentary notice urges placing orders for a sale of items labeled eeptenef, but the text is incomplete. It hints at upcoming pricing or inventory actions and a call to act promptly before stock or prices change.

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