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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1912
Page
4
Cablegrams describe unrest in the navy with complaints over pay and promotions. Paris reports the death of Chartreseel who discovered the telephone principle. In Volvo Vannes a cruiser incident ends with magazines jettisoned to avert explosion. An anti war protest in Tatits turns rowdy as police break it up. Kong tensions hint at Mongolian defense moves.
A group of emigration agents report long hours spent on Australia trade and condemn the indefinite intermittent policy of assisted immigration. They claim many states share the view and shipping congestion worsens prospects for emigrants and the industry.
War disruptions end consignments to the Levant as ten tin plate mills at OwanGee close. Marconi Committee remarks by B T de Graff assert South Africa backs the Imperial scheme with Marconi’s system as sole capable for long distances. Australia’s withdrawal attributed to demonstrations.
Australian trade delegates plan a program in Vancouver visiting Fraser River lumber mills and other sites. The Progress Club will host an event labeled a low key entertainment and the University Club will present a hammer.
A damaged report from London cites violence against Barbadian migrants involving Spaniards and irregular attackers. It notes some bodies were eaten in extreme cases and claims labor refusals led to beatings by colonial officials.
A report from Brisbane notes reformist calls for an electoral law making the Cabinet responsible for its actions. In Sydney a Presbyterian Assembly backs a 5 to 6 percent majority vote for Prohibition. A drowning accident in Break feat Cronk involves a seventeen year old boy, and a murder case in Madame Dalerne's home is reported.
News from Melbourne Wellington and Adelaide recounts a missing dredge incident, typhoid outbreak, and labour unrest. A lifebuoy from the dredge Manchester was recovered on the West Coast while miners on the West Coast ratified a settlement. Government plans and budget votes feature prominently as sessions adjourn.
Brisbane notes the consideration of Treasury estimates focusing on the Government Savings Bank. Mr Barnes cites a 1,565, dr. Mareen increase and states employees not employed by the bank earned modest pay, with discussion of expenditure as necessary. He criticizes the refusal of the Government and Treasury to accept a proposed offer from the Federal Government.
Telegrams report a strike among railway construction workers with bricklayers and bricklayers downing tools in Townsville. Carpenters remained at work while a small number of workers continued, and the engineer forwarded details to Brisane authorities as the event unfolds.
Reports from Sydney indicate ongoing disorder surrounding the dismissal of union official Russell. Tensions rise as workers struggle with job loss rumors and community strain while authorities seek calm and resolution.
Saturday morning smoke issued from Toowong State School windows as materials stored in a corner ignited. A 12 year old boy seen entering the grounds admitted setting the fire, police report, and he was arrested after his interview. In Melbourne a timber yard fire at Spencer and Hourkratreste caused extensive damage but adjoining premises were saved. Beecham and Co. faces about £5350 insured losses.
At the Brisbane stadium on Saturday night the French boxer Paul Til avenged a prior defeat by Jack Read. After a highly exciting contest of twenty rounds Til won the decision by a substantial majority of points.
A terse departure notice lists Mecinderry as the origin with travelers Cagt Pesky and A H Sere aboard. It mentions J, 1 t the steerem, ewerd Sand Ce, and Let, Agee in unclear context. The fragment preserves names and possible destinations.
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