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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1910
Page
4
A luncheon event at the county club marks a formal gathering featuring Sir G Reic and leading members of civic life. The agenda highlights include brief remarks from prominent bankers and legal figures as they discuss community affairs.
The Prince and Princes of Wales will travel to South Apron Pony Theeslyn by sea route via Unie Castle Maer north of warships departing at the end of August.
Premier Moore met King Victoria and the Foreign Minister in Italy and discussed potential trade to Italy for West Australia timber and meat. He visited Parliament and proceeded to Venice. In London the England vs South Africa test match saw England all out for Suez with Wesley 49 and Bird 7.
An early 20th century London notice notes an outbreak of influenza with eight deaths and twenty additional fatalities in three weeks, surpassing the previous three weeks’ toll and signaling a rising health concern.
A Chicago miller named John P. Dahe attacked J. Lillis, a wealthy man, after suspecting an affair with his wife. Dahe bound Lillis and injured him with crude restraints, leaving him harmed and the assailant in turmoil.
A hazardous device was thrown into a room where priests gathered for a summer celebration. The attack caused fatal injuries to multiple clergy members and prompted an emergency response from local authorities. Further details on suspects and motive were not immediately available.
A fragmentary report describes pirate activity near London and notes the steamship Mataram making its second Singapore voyage. It highlights pirate threats and outlines the ship’s comfort and popularity with passengers, with details on firms involved and voyage routes.
Cairns Timber Ltd advertises a modern band saw mill operation in North Queensland. The Cairns plant emphasizes prompt execution of local and export orders from Spence Street Cairns with telephone and telegraph contact details for George W. Gummow, General Manager.
A fragmented list of firms and roles including auctioneers horse and cattle sellers mining and insurance agents land and estate brokers general commission agents export timber merchants and ship line names plus trustees life agencies and a Cairns fire brigade secretary bank and stock exchange mentions with scattered offices and sale rooms in Spence Street.
Mr F P Reynolds announces his takeover of the European Hearing House from T Fulton. The proprietor pledges swift renovation to improve comfort and permanence, with Mrs Reynolds supervising. The advert notes a “moderate” trial solicited and a all white staff policy.
Mrs E Stranks announces Cairns and District that she will open a gentleman's first-class boarding home in Marth. The house is under major repairs and painting but will offer comfort. Terms and particulars available from Mrs E Stranks Gros.
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