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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
4
News notes the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess May struck near Maske coast and sank within two hours while all aboard were saved. Other dispatches mention the West Cook Territorials’ drill disruption in heavy rain, Kitchener’s knighthood, and various London society items.
London report notes Jeck Jolmaon the pugilist plans with Mrs Johnson to move in high society after paying £12,500 for the man sion. Jolmaon has earned about £90,000 and £500 weekly, while efforts to spare Dickman from execution for a murder at a colliery carriage remain unresolved amid fog-bound rail issues.
A Cairns to Townsville maritime minuet fills pages, noting Guinness profits, liquidations, steamer arrivals, crew arrests for contraband, notable passengers and locals, and social events from Cairns to Charters Towers with cranes of sugar and timber shipments, arrivals, and departures.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Sheldon's new discovery cures infirmities and other ailments. Prices listed as 1/6 and 3/0. Availability claimed at every location with a card.
Job title and address line for Joe Emmerson listing professional trades and location on Lake Street Catrrn with P O box details 130 unknown street spellings flagged for OCR ambiguity but indicates tradesman profile in local directory form.
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