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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
4
Reports from Maine indicate the Republicans won the governorship by a small margin with other results still unclear. Roosevelt claims the win as a Progressive victory, aligning the new governor with his faction despite a split in the Republican machine.
The item lists advanced rifle accessories including aperture sights improved with half minutes of air for riflemen. It also markets wool mops cleaning rods ratchet bits rod guides and barrel gauges along with assorted rifle outfits and elbow pads as luxuries for shooters.
Armstron g Ledlie and Stillman telegrams show Great Northern Railway August earnings with passengers 7460 parcels LN goods 15911 livestock 7? total 51953 pounds an increase of 19493 over August last year.
Berlin receives guest Char Lee K Mackellar of New South Wales at Kaisera Castle dinner with the Kaiser. London reports miners' votes and calls for one man one vote before Christmas amid wage act discontent. Downs sheep fair at Macallister clears 14 11 wool with 100 buyers. Calcutta notes pirate edition dispatches. Constantinople outlines fleet roles, while Washington covers Mexico and U S policy. Brisbane confirms steel works opening at Walkers Ltd Maryborough with officials attending.
A brief OCR fragment notes movement or influence "through the Dominion, and some of the American States" suggesting regional reach or travel. No identifiable names, dates, or events are readable to ground a fuller summary.
Belgrade reports the cabinet has resigned amid a crisis. In London, officials recount a night of darkness caused by a recent accident. The dispatch notes rising tensions as American troops remain in the region.
Reports from Berlin claim Germans are eating dogs due to high living costs. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals notes dogs missing from city streets. A separate item mentions Croydon post office activity as a hot topic. Drawing to a close.
Scratched notices indicate delays for Tattersall’s meeting this Saturday as late updates circulate about tamales and ease. The fragment suggests event postponement or scheduling confusion.
In Sydney on Wednesday Willis announced the Governor had approved a new standing order that readmits the outlawed Prem men. A cordon of special messengers around the Press Gallery ended as Willis spoke to the House and noted the approval amid public gallery disruption.
Intruders vandalized and looted the Alexandre based furniture maker Faward Wellman premises in Sydney Wevinesetae. Police investigations commenced as property damage and theft were reported.
Sydney reports a bold burglary at Judge Fitchardinge's Pennant Hills home last night. About £10 vanished from a small bag in an upstairs bedroom after intruders used a window access between 8 and 10 p.m. Police investigated suspicious signs of entry and a drawer stash.
In Melbourne the Ramet Goldstein clothing factory at Carlton brewery reported a break in after intruders accessed the premises but fled when police arrived. The thieves used remedies and torches to breach a safe and made off with cash from a duplicate key safe. A separate Melbourne incident notes Hilde Godfrey reporting a gun attack. a man allegedly fired three shots at her head, and he was arrested on a wounding with intent to murder charge. In Auckland, a P.S.G. conference discusses reducing cable rates between New Zealand and Australia. Arrivals lists show multiple ships and passengers arriving or departing, with details of crews and steerage passengers.
Mr W H Judking, a noted Victorian temperance and gambling reformer, died after a lengthy illness. He had held church and reform positions in Australia, including leadership of the Review of Reviews, and his anti gambling crusade helped influence legislation. His life spanned teaching, ministry, and social reform work in Victoria and New Zealand.
A report cites Mr. G. FE Ander noting foreign households favor blankets and woollen garments. The article mentions blankets as popular and suggests many households will buy them for warmth and comfort. It references high import returns, about 52 percent, and mentions the company at General Prim as a point of contact for orders.
Melbourne visitors AVGHES and MISS sMippy bring a Spring Millinery Show to Cairns at Abbott Street. Miss Fraser, a new Melbourne milliner, arrives by the Wyandra. Mrs Hughes and Miss Sinich plan infants wear specials as part of the display inviting all women to view the pretty items.
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