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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
1
The late Duke of Northemberland owned a horse famed for lying down when ridden. A renowned Durham breaker was hired who, after a dramatic lesson using stakes and ropes near Durham Cathedral, restrained the animal. The horse lay down repeatedly until, over several days, it finally stayed upright with the rider on its back.
A reported sighting near Gayedah in the Burnett River describes a creature resembling a bunyip with red hair and a long tail. Children saw it emerge from the water before it vanished, leaving tracks but no capture. Local searches continue with hopes of finding the stranger.
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Rews of the World reports Asiatic cholera cases in Rotterdam with 28 isolated under observation. Other items note jewel theft recovered by police, a new voyage to Portemomh after Neptune, general Ma ime moving troops in Morocco, and brief maritime and aviation notes including a world aviation record.
The Queensland Marine Board concluded an inquiry into the collision on the Brisbane River last Saturday evening between the Humpybong steamer Exora k and the motor launch La Sounette. The board will publish its findings in due course. Details on electoral rolls show 367,458 electors after additions by the Auge Electoral Courts, informing upcoming general elections.
The Department of Agriculture announced an arrangement to subsidize efforts against damage from grates and beetles harming crops in the state, aiming to reduce losses to agriculture and promote stability for growers.
Brisbane summary notes in his tenth report by Health Communis querr Dr Ham that for the ten months ending June 30 there were 681 reported infectious disease cases from medical practitioners. Diphtheria 311, typhoid 62, deaths from pthiain 105.
Brisbane reports that further repayment to holders of certificates under the Meat and Dairy Encouragement Produce Act will be made from the Northern District and Carpentaria fund and the Dairy Feed fund in the Southern District. Rates: Northern District four pence per pound, Carpentaria two pence per pound, Dairy Feed five pence per pound.
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