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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
1
The notice calls for piano and violin players for an event set by Murphy and Miss Murphy. Terms apply for stage and rehearsal duties as arrangements are finalized with the European Board. The aim is to prepare a permanent and casual venue with music to accompany dancing.
Swears spr 1 of allot 1 sec 44 renner Tartley 4 Bunda Streets and HOorn House offered at ten long. Properties suited for homes with good tenants, sale details from owner Wir Fraime Ltd. Also, allot 25 McLeod street with front frontage and house details, price low to sell. Auction and sale of farm implements and household items to follow. Cottage for sale price 2, etc. Sale day Thursday at 11 am with goods including furniture and tools. Also notice of annual meeting of Kai Ora Football Club at Palace Hotel on Wednesday evening.
Local report details alleged thefts in Cairns with two men, Jones Wareholl and The mes Edward O'Brien, remanded after appearance before Mr P G Grant. Evidence by plain clothes constable Melon cited eight days remand, charges include stealing a portman Joan and a felt hat. Trial scheduled, separate case for William Welter pending. Special purchase notes mention manufacturers samples with discounts.
In memoriam was published for a parent figure with solemn tribute lines. The note honors a father with affectionate language and references to family and remembrance.
A Kingsborough correspondent reports two photos of the Clarke Syndicate dam before and after the flood. The rain began last Thursday, flooding rose high, washing the dam away and wrecking the Reconstruction dam. A mile of road to Thornborough was washed out, cutting off all vehicle access. a mail run was via pack-horse. The scene shows extensive damage and disrupted transport and local livelihoods.
Fragmented OCR shows mining wire items and a Land Court session recording certificates granted for parcels in Capm parish and Hellenden Kec. Applicants H. M. Svemd, Ferrick Egan, Auguste Gallet and others listed with portions and acreages.
An old medical ad extols Dr. Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets claiming they mimic gastric digestion, prevent fermentation, and restore health by aiding digestion and assimilation. The copy appeals to general wellness and bodily repair through natural stomach action.
A Cairns town council meeting stresses urgent action to protect the Esplanade from sea encroachment. Jurisdiction over land and foreshore is debated between the town council and Harbour Board, with emphasis on a unified plan such as a seawall to preserve the coast.
Town and Country items include visits to Pirishane by Mr A Waddell and multiple arrivals in town such as Miss Marquis and Mr. Pifton. Charters Towers resident Mire Beames returns home after holidays in Cairns. Local town business, hotel changes, rainfall, and financial updates from the Cairns area are reported along with court news about a Japanese defection case and altered drinking menus at the Central Hotel.
Advices from Wolfram Camp say a settlement has been reached in the drawn out strike. The term of settlement is 444 hours for the day shift and 44 for the afternoon shift. It is reported there remains a large surplus of labor at Wolfram.
Report describes a sensational flood accident near the Imperial Hotel where Mr Jenkins of Homebase was struck by debris. An ambulance took the injured man to Dr Willivas private hospital with wounds and a serious head injury described as comparatively slight, but the exact nature of injuries is unclear from the damaged account.
A police court session heard charges of illegal drinking at Beonsed premises. Gasperi Camillot faced the court under the case anchored by Messrs FW Fornell and Mo Ward. The defendant pleaded not guilty and the hearing was adjourned to Thursday.
Auction notices describe to day sales at the corner of Dugda and Worthy streets with allotments of land, cottages on high blocks, two mares and foals, wheels and tires, a buggy and harness, furniture, and a house allotment against Mr Henna. Further details appear in the advertisements.
Police traced a Japanese deserter near Fishery Creek with a party including Sergeant Ryan and Constables Perking and Moorehead aided by a black tracker. Dense scrub hindered progress but the man was captured and appeared at Police Court, likely to be imprisoned until return to Vietnam.
A garbled telegraph report outlines various court appearances and incidents including a man named Wallawe Macha, alleged thefts, and multiple individuals facing charges. The fragments reference a district court session, Friday events, and several names such as Donnie and Hattie Thayer, with mentions of arrests, custody, and legal actions pending.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting at a federal inspection camp with named individuals Villiean Vilvasg Macrossan and Leteor involved, an attendees packed audience, and reference to a medical or athletic event. The text hints at a tense, uncertain conclusion and mentions confidence in a leader and a named person Gabe.
An unidentified driver sustained critical injuries in a sheering collision on Meander Street Saturday. The casualty details remain uncertain and authorities note the condition is in critical remission.
A severe storm disrupted services across the Northern region, causing railway delays and cancellations. Heavy rain and winds hampered travel near major stations, with passengers reporting long waits and minor injuries in scattered incidents.
A dispatch reports efforts to secure an earlier visit by Prime Minister Vir. Doekin. Arrangements may include meetings, with tours planned as far north as Mount Mercun and Bockthampton, as authorities pursue the trip before March.
Report from Brisbane notes Sir William Waegregarst has used Fermberg Head in Paddington as temporary governor quarters for three years at a rental of L250 per year. The status is described amid official residence discussions.
In Brisbane efforts to elect a mayor continue after a fifth attempt fails to produce a result. An appeal to the Government is expected if a division is not reached this week.
The Sidney region coal strike remains unsettled as the Cox Workers' Federation plans a Monday meeting to consider returning to work and addressing grievances through the Warner Board as advised by federation president Mr. Pewr Aoan.
The respected Bey entrepreneur John Isaacs advertises a sale of refined fabrics for his customers with a focus on quality stock. He asserts the offerings include astalite products and emphasizes competitive pricing.
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