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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1912
Page
4
The digest covers Sigdems Malba in Lemton praising gram op influence and a Covent Garden performance, a Canadian emigration admission by Senator Smoot, Roosevelt's Senate testimony on donations, and a Paris labor memorial urging powder destruction amid government interests, reflecting widespread postwar tensions.
Fragmentary report describes a government center negotiating a four year contract. It mentions parties Carsmell and Laird and a sale to an unspecified entity named Power Tre Arventae Governmet ar. Details on the exact scope or dates are unreadable.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a scene with photographs and a group around a c meted area. The text is garbled, with partial phrases about “gone 7 wes bared” and “Over m6 Apectes gltender,” offering no clear names, places, or events to confirm.
The Marconi Company has successfully demonstrated to the Admiralty and War Office officials high speed automatic transmission between Clactonford and Poldhu. The test used a recording cylinder to receive messages, signaling progress in wireless communication research.
Fragments indicate General Cho leads a relief force marching toward Li-tang as a Chinese relief column reaches Thibet. The dispatch notes a day’s march and a relief mission underway amid unsettled conditions.
Armstrong Ledlie Stillman advertise Laver’s high class canned fruits vegetables and assorted treats including cold puffs date s bells macaroons and afternoon teas in neat airtight tins for delicacies of any description.
In Brussels Sunday Barcus von Berenssenyéd from an etyrem claims she doped wine to London amid a l amed campaign in support of a pro German form of lumecy Jews. She says relatives press for inheritance and that her sister’s son prosecutes the Ostend police. she presents herself as a victim of greed and cites a Dutch heir as her coachman.
A string of incidents reports a submarine accident near Sumsey with the vessel breaking in two and sternward propulsion, a Berlin aviator killed near Hanover, a Madrid train goods crash near Alicente killing six, and a London auditor general’s note on cabinet reshuffles. In Seattle, Dorothy Williamson seeks damages of £5000 for alleged mal treatment by Dr Lizpard related to an autopsy on Claire Williamson. The case involves manslaughter charges and trial status.
A petition for liquidation by arrangement with creditors was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday for Pang Sye of Innisfail trading as Yet Hing. Creditors’ meeting scheduled for October 2 in Innisfail. High bids at Hermit Park auction reached £45 for the top allotment. Special hospital committee meeting in Mackay appointed Nurse Longford as matron at £110 yearly. Health Commissioner interview notes diphtheria outbreak. discussion adjourned. Port Darwin auction week noted with prices and vehicle sale by Mruth and Spencer.
Pexitert Mongolians report a soldier after heavy losses joins with Chimes and a concerted pledge is made for October 10 to annex Western Mongolia to the Republic. A New Orleans dateline notes a Nicaraguan soldier promises revelations about United States intervention in Nicaragua and a broad Western Hemisphere stance amid mounting sentiment.
Reports from Brisbane and Cape Moreton recounts of railway funding disputes over the Blackall Windorah line with Parliament funding allocations. Meanwhile a shark migration near Cape Moreton draws attention as the Milton volunteer brigade fights a fire and saves property.
Burglars forced entry at Roseville home of W. A. Drovers and stole jewelry valued at £12 while occupants were away. Police investigating the burglary.
The court heard the trial of Edward Hoey for a July 22 offense in Gratton. The jury returned a guilty verdict, sentencing a death term. Rosaed family members declined to accept the increase in salaries under the recent measure.
The first race for Mr Br Sturt's trophy was held in ideal sailing conditions with a south breeze. Fearless won narrowly ahead of Thelma and Swallow, while Defender finished fourth after early retirements. Times show Fearless 3h12m, Thelma 3h16m, Swallow 3h17m, Defender 3h20m.
A garbled report references Eastern countries and Canada with mentions of shipping, renewals, and a minister signaling cabinet agreement. Specific names, dates, or outcomes are unclear due to transcription error.
The Fire Brigade Superintendent cites a total loss of 50,018 for a 29 year period, claiming it nearly sets a world record for losses per capita and highlights insurance excesses. Melbourne reports a Sydney bid to fund Governor General residence drawing federal hesitation. Adelaide notes builders and labourers warning of trouble if work resumes under the latest award.
Matches resumed last week with Railway vs Castall ending in a win for Railway. Key names include M Hugh Covett Gourgerd and Gourgard among bowlers and batsmen, with Kiln and Lepineath contributing as Casal innings folded after tense play.
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