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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1911
Page
4
Report from St. Petersburg states three people were killed and several injured after fatal explosions during a Cabiegrams event aboard a submarine in Tramaimus. Harbin cold disrupts disinfection equipment, causing paralysis of operations.
Berlin reports a Germany-agnificity dirigility Suchord in readiness for a trial voyage on the 43rd. The craft plans to travel to Cape Verde then the Cape of Good Hope, crossing the Atlantic whether by balloon or motor ballasted beat if necessary.
In a terse report officials from the railroad and dock authorities face charges following a maritime disaster. The incident, linked to a war vessel failure, resulted in about 30 deaths and drew strong condemnation from officials.
Dispatch from Vancouver reports chaotic border fighting as Mexican and American forces clash near Juarez. A federal dynamite attack on a railway line near Laures and a jewel train wreck cause casualties and debris on the tracks.
In Paris the French Senate hears M Pichon defend the entente with England as useful though not publicly discussed. He argues diplomacy is not conducted in public and the alliance remains strong. Britain remains assured the Potsdam outcome will not harm Franco British ties. In London a mining bill proposal seeks to tighten construction regulations amid closures and job losses.
The Board of Trade mediates a quarrel between printers and employers. A conference has been held and adjourned pending settlement.
At the Exchange a debate on the Naval Prize Bill and the London Declaration grows tense. Sir Edward Grey faced criticism for relying on underlings and not consulting seamen or international law experts.
Reports from Cardiff show the International Convention of Welsh non-consorts urging establishment of a Church of Wales ambasssdownstat. MP Lewis urged action as a measure in 1911 seemed unlikely, while other comments touched on hostage rhetoric and parliamentary process.
London report by the Diocesan chancellor notes the Wife's Sister Act change allowing marriages after decree rather than banns. It states the Archbishop of Canterbury approved issuing licenses to marry for divorced parties to avoid public scrutiny and potential scandal.
A Melbourne Townsville and Townsville to Brisbane shipping update lists passengers and crews aboard vessels including the Gowrie, Levuko, and Carpenteria with names such as Mr. Minehan Captain W C Thomson Mrs Griffiths and children. Also notes arrivals from Melbourne and Fremantle with weather details and service itineraries. The Carpenteria is due from anchorage to Townsville, while the Kuranda resumes Townsville Port Douglas service after overhaul.
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