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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
4
A collage of short dispatches reports drownings in a cutter mishap near Michigan riots straining shipyards in London a snake attack at a Frankfort zoo and a Morrocan emperor visit all note local reactions and minor events across multiple cities including Hamp shire and Hendon bomb drop competition results and Australian cricket mentions without fixed outcomes.
Massachusetts report flags William Yrood head of the Industrial Workers of the World Socialist Organisation accused of conspiracy in connection with a textile strike marked by bloodshed. Frontier fighting erupts at Maliahoris as Belfast riot figures shift. Local unrest, raids, and police tensions reported amid a tense Tuesday news cycle.
A jumbled set of notes reports on Cordials and mock Brit military maneuvers near Cambridge with a four day emimic war. Separate items mention a crash involving an aviator Caristrune near Chicago and a Washington interview with Mr Aivew about Australia New Zealand relations. Also a testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for influenza and chest pains.
Riflemen list includes 403 rifle barrels for Lee Enfield and Tee Metford with B S A aperture sights improved with half minutes of angle. Also offered amber discs am sizes Ley brass jags barrel scourers bristle brushes wool mops cleaning rods rachet bits rod guides barrel gauges disc holders rifle oil elbow pads cleaning outfits and related luxuries for rifleman.
Sydney reports various items: the maternity enrollment scheme backed by the British Medical Association and free nursing services for all social strata. funeral arrangements in Tarong with a difficult river crossing. a cable note on Edward Rich of E Asch and Co passing away after European medical treatment. and disputed estimates for New South Wales leaders with no salary increase expected for the Speaker or Committee Chairman amid government persuasion.
Queensland sheet shows State school tenders at Rocky Creek and fencing works at Mungans Hansen and Harriton valued near five pounds. Reports indicate 4 802 806 acres selected in Queensland from January to August with rents totaling 35 114 pounds, a drop from 40 638 the prior period. Grazing acres rise to 3 596 000 while prickly pear selections fall markedly. August totals reach 553 087 acres. Brisbane notes include final revision of the Financial Statement and anticipated delivery after the Industrial Peace Bill. The Premier expects an earlier Legislative Assembly session close and extended sitting days beginning Friday.
A fire swept Mount Morgan’s picture show about 9 30 last night damaging the operator's box and sending the audience rushing for the doors. Lights were turned on to aid evacuation, smoke filled the hall, and spectators escaped through a roof fanlight while brigades battled the blaze for several minutes until it was controlled.
It is understood the Colonial Sugar Refining Company seeks to restrain the Commission from posing certain questions. The general manager said the matter would be processed today. In chambers before the Chief Justice it was agreed to argue this with the Sugar Company's challenge to the Royal Commissions Act in Melbourne next week.
A Sydney deputation from the combined Labor Leagues urged the Premier to address the housing problem. A speaker pressed a national appeal on rents and a halt to immigration. The Premier said the issue was receiving earnest government consideration.
Fragments indicate a public notice urging readers to obtain a price list. The text mentions obtaining the price list and addresses the public or others. The context is unclear but centers on requesting or obtaining listed prices.
The Governor-General issues a proclamation prohibiting the importation of dead bodies into Australia unless accompanied by an official death certificate and a certificate from the country of origin confirming death was not due to infectious disease. The container must be tightly sealed and securely coffined.
The Hon. John Henry died in Launceston at Pevon port on Monday at age 73. He served as Treasurer in the Dobson Henry Ministry and was a member of the Australia Federal Convention which shaped the Constitution now in effect.
New light reveals a planned crime against the Khedive and Prime Minister of Egypt. Police watched suspects and overheard talks leading to the discovery of a conspiracy. Journal editor Mehmed Taber el Arshi and writer Mahmud Taber el Arshi are involved in the case.
The text lists ship arrivals and passengers including Palmer from Townsville, Matunga from Sydney, Kuranda for Cooktown, Mourilven for Townsville, and Canton for Townsville, noting through passengers, steerage entries, and agency details. It also mentions suspicions around a Cairo railway exit related to Lord Kitchener’s return and a domiciliary visit without identifying a criminal conspiracy.
A dated testimonial tale from Cooktown features Mr WON of Main Street who endured nine years of kidney trouble. He reports back pain relief, fewer headaches, and corrected urinary issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A Mrs Fane Saye- Loans Buckache Kidney Pills also claim lasting cure for a husband, with retailers offering two shillings per bottle and mail-order options.
An old advertisement promotes Maincile Liniment claiming to remove rheumatism faster than other medicines. It urges home use with immediate relief and mentions a policy offer via the National Viteat Lite Association of Anthalasia for relatives to learn about their services.
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