This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
1
London dispatch reports the Finnish railways will be administered by Russian officials after the Lith of April. The move reflects wartime administrative control arrangements with Finnish transport under Moscow.
A balloon named Pommern with four passengers including Doctor Detbruch and Mo Pelachtig rose before a crowd of about a thousand at Stettin. It jumped into a dangerous descent from an 151 foot height, struck the Baltic Sea, and three people died while a survivor described a three hour nightmare of impending death.
A letter from Coghlan argues about encumbrance and population impact. The writer critiques policy aimed at resettling families and doctors, noting fears of minority groups and the strain on urban resources.
The cable dispatches report Irish leaders ready to concede much to sustain the government while internal cabinet factions threaten unity. Lords, Budget readings, and Hudget disputes provoke alarm within Liberal ranks as Asquith faces pressure from nationalists and dissenters.
The article notes strong immigration sentiment about populating the West and mentions plans for Tommy Lhews and Sam Langford title bout in San Francisco upcoming in September. It reports negotiations for a £5000 challenge match and a cable exchange about signing articles with Burns and others.
Melbourne reports the High Court ruling on the legality of expelling a Foresters of Australia member, E A Ivekigos. Justice Hodges heard the case with disputes over jurisdiction and rights for the order’s members. Defendants claimed the court lacked authority while the plaintiff sought injunctions to prevent exclusion from the order.
Police acting under authority from city officials conducted a search of residences in an area. Officers confiscated items and detained 140 individuals tied to a local commission inquiry. The raid aimed to disrupt an alleged illegal operation and involved coordinated actions across several blocks.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference South African pedestrian events and a likely event at a post office or street location. Details are garbled, but hints mention a speed or distance measure and a comparison to a past event, with uncertain dates and names.
A government panel will study public sentiment and consider official positions to influence state policy. The move follows recent discussions and pamphlet campaigns urging a more cooperative stance with authorities. Leaders noted the need for careful, orderly handling of public input.
Fragmentary text references a healer’s advice and religious prompts. It mentions a Carteret, Mrs. Owen, and local eateries, with scattered lines about pest control, science, and ceremonial works. The legible phrases hint at a mixture of cures, blessings, and household remedies.
Local tailoring firm Dowker and Borman operates on Lake Street offering high class menswear and custom fittings. The shop advertises quality tailoring and personalized service to residents seeking upscale garments.
Fragmented OCR notes show South Australian election activity with multiple Labour and Liberal candidates. The text lists names such as Latour, Labour figures, Liberal contenders, and various vote tallies including figures like 11,361 and 2,844. Mentions of candidates like Lenowe and Ritchie appear amid uncertain fragments.
An old time ad claims Dr shelves’s New Discovery cures colds and chest complaints. The quirky misspelled copy urges immediate use to prevent advancing symptoms and promote quick relief.
A disputed session over the exchange wall was held with Jerome A. Boarder and visiting attendees, leading to tense moments and calls for orderly conduct. The trial solicitor was present as proceedings stalled amid unclear governance and alleged plunder concerns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.