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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
2
An Olympia rink notice invites private lease applications and requires skate registration. It lists Brampton all bearing skates for sale, announces season ticket options, and urges skaters to follow rules with attendance and price details including admittance and skate costs.
A real estate and business notice announces a meal business for sale in Cairns. The listing credits A J Draper as the contact and mentions capital and CSS related terms. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Auction notice for furniture boots and clothing seeks immediate cash payment. Sale held at Weet Watters Hotel in Aldersol Houldssorth with proceeds to proprietors.
Reports describe a sensational find near Stewart City in British Columbia. Prospector CM Delgrave and Louin Anderson located a free milling gold reef at Bitter Creek, with claims of a 3000 foot width or possibly six feet, sparking a stampede as boom towns form along the Port land Canal while mill tests are planned to assess ore value.
It is understood the Woodomga did not leave Towneville until about 4 o clock this morning and is expected to arrive here at about 5 p.m.
The St Monica s Ball, a popular social event, will be held at the Shire Hall this year. Attendance is expected to be high as the community gathers for an evening of celebration and dancing.
In the Police Court at Chillages the inquiry resumes into a death case connected with the Douglas firm. Mr W Ferguade reports the proceedings as the P M T correspondent. The case involves a person employed by the Colonial Meow company in a babel of the local scene.
Olympia Tink hosts a fancy dress skating carnival next Thursday evening under the auspices of the Mulgrave Jockey Club. Committee members Meer Farkinson Drewe and Kirby lead preparations arranging 6 and mateh Maypole and cynical chairs with rehearsals daily at 8 pm.
At a special Cairns council meeting Ald Hoare pressed for a thorough probe into charges against the sanitary inspector. The Mayor said the Sanitary Committee had not enough data and deferred the matter to the next monthly meeting to allow a full report on work since appointment. Ald McKenzie moved the next meeting.
A festive Olympia Rink event last eve featured a poster and fancy dress carnival that drew broad attention. Attendees formed a lively scene around a printed piece named the Post, while surrounding chatter referenced a costly “Heese that Bunting Belt.”
The Brisbane telegraph reports long-standing discussions on improving police conditions. Home Secretary Mr Appel has signaled ongoing effort to raise wages and standards to match neighboring states. The upcoming Estimates are expected to fund reform and ensure officers’ pay keeps pace with regional commissions.
Wednesday report from Brisbane states the Cabinet’s protracted sitting has nearly completed the work programme for the new session. The Stage of Separation is more complete than usual and government supporters plan an early push to advance a vigorous agenda.
The Premier’s Brisbane address, read by Acting Agent General Mr. Robinson, stresses unprecedented prosperity due to rains, rapid railway and settlement development, and growing Lam settlement activity. It notes favorable finances and anticipated surplus, with warm greetings to the community.
Sydney reports that Mr. King O'Malley Federal Minister for Dome Affairs visited the capital site. He said no construction would begin until the city design is decided no temporary structures will be erected and every bloc laid would be for a perpetual memorial.
Sydney reports Mr King OMalley in an interview saying he would build the railway if the project is set on a thoroughly business footing with efficiency and economy. He denied land grants as a government aim, stating the proposal is his own idea. He departed for Melbourne tonight.
In Sydney the bush nursing scheme was inaugurated in the Town Hall with Governor-General Lord Dudley presiding. The meeting, led by L Midland, aimed to form a county wide program commemorating King Edward VII and to create community classes across Australia.
Safe Brumemiet Sydney reports a theft at Walker's Coffee Palace in Park Sues, with £200 allegedly stolen overnight. Wellington dispatch notes crew of the Lauderdais and Captain Clarke comment on vessel Regent Bgr facing a tax or delay that could endanger cargo and crew.
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