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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
5
A Friday night gale lashed Townsville with rain and multi direction shifts from south east to north east. Trees were toppled and fences damaged but no major wreckage or injuries reported. Residents braced for continued stormy conditions as authorities urged caution.
A large crowd gathered at Lamia fire today attracting four sections from the Werensland court at the A.N.A. Exhibitions in Melbourne and a party of eight from New Zealand. The visitors showed great interest in Darling Downs country and claimed land in New Zealand could not fetch under 60 per acre.
In Townsville on Friday the Supreme Court heard Arthur Drewes versus Aken and Sons in chambers. The judges adjourned the hearing to October if R. Alem returns to Queensland by the specified date.
St Patrick's Day observances took place with a sizable attendance despite showery weather. Reports note the procession from Townevnla and the Shieldsfield Handicap results with H Hogar 9 and Hague 1 as topline figures.
A late night hurricane swept Brisbane with heavy rain and strong winds causing considerable building damage. Torrential rain and strong gusts disrupted areas around the city, with emergency crews mobilizing to assess and secure affected neighborhoods.
Brisbane dispatch reports Naganee police telegram that Charla hutmba was found three miles from the camp site, near a road, after being missing from the district. Local authorities confirmed the recovery and are investigating circumstances.
Terrible incident near the government steamer Out as a workman named Williar Moore fell from the upper pier and slipped between a vessel and the wharf into the water. He struck his head on the woodwork and drowned, aged about forty. Moore had been aboard the steamer Premier between Uclatetone and Keppel.
The coroner finds evidence in a letter to a Melbourne club secretary that Armytage faced a personal crisis and contemplated self harm after wartime disappointments. The note suggests he felt bereft of one crucial thing despite youth wealth and many friends, leading to death by his own action.
McClay, winner in Cool ward, was omitted from the ward candidates list for federal elections. He is said to run as an Independent.
Mr A H Benson an instructor in fruit culture at duernsland has resigned his Queensland government appointment to take the Director of Agriculture role in Tasmania He will leave for Tasmania on April 1 after the end of the month
Rainfall figures tabulated for several towns with millimetres recorded: West Leichhardt 45 38. Wackay 432. Rockhampton 210. Eyon 682. Gracemere 205. Kep pel Bay 222. Marlborough 100. Nebo a2. Port Alma 350. Stanwell 114. Murgun 270. Sea Mil 424.
Reports from Adelaide describe the first serious night flight in South Australia. F H Jos and F C Currance piloted a Bleriot monoplane toward Bolima, reaching 12 to 15 feet height for about 25 minutes, setting a duration record. Currance later ascended to about fifty feet but an elevator error caused a hard impact. the undercarriage and propeller sustained damage, yet no serious injuries occurred.
A correspondent reports hot weather and threats of more rain with a few showers and a thunderstorm. Names of places like Vieheen and Rocky Creek appear, noting unusual timing for the season. Fog hangs in the morning while the day remains hot at the time of writing.
The Cable reports Sir George Reid will take a little exercise and make arranged visits to Birmingham, Bristol, and Bath in April. The note mentions London as a reference point for his movements during the municipal invitations.
In Gandon on Thursday the Rt Hon Sir F Grey vows reform of the Lords with veto limits. The Standard notes a cross party push involving Sir E Grey Mr Haldane Lord Wolverhampton Mr McKenna and Lord Crewe. Dissatisfaction grows at Grey's speech as Liberals fault reforms amid nationalist and nonconformist opposition and waning government enthusiasm.
Aerial warships named Aray Asrial prepare for commissioning with crews assigned. The vessels will be adequately manned and pledged to loyal service for their missions and duties ahead.
Admiralty concludes contract with Reis Trall and Jones to add confidential improvements to government vessels. Indomitable will carry faster tonnage with 18 000 ton ships and 750 feet length. trials planned by July 1912. Smaller cruisers to be ready by year end. Rear-Admiral Bacon notes new design may solve torpedo prone battleship problem. Future battleships likely to be one ship with torpedo craft and highly agile offensive and defensive escorts.
Report notes Prince Frederick of Brunswick, cousin to the Kaiser, has taken holy orders in a move that shifts his fortune of £200,000 to the Roman Catholic Church of Italy. The fragmentary item links to royal lineage and church transfer.
Sydney notes from Friday report racing results and handicaps at Rawson Stakes and Doncaster. Hebriker won the race with 8.10 carrying 150lb. Bobrikot disappointed backers and racing odds shifted. Final prices list runners like Stores Blue Trook Mati and Perko among many, with Irishman and Metagraph cited in wagering chatter.
Nominations for all races at the Faster enectang of the Cairne Mul wrave Jockey Club close today with secretary Mr. KR. T. M Manus in charge. Norma Leon St. Parcies's Das was praised. Mr. Sam White attended the meeting and will depart tonight for hems trey.
Tommy Burns III was deemed unfit to fight Lanz of Kester after a cucumber mishap last week prompting postponement to a later date. The Norman Park afternoon card lists Breen Quinlan and a listed lineup including Mann Gelligg Carter Kidd Atkinson Families Maras Slatter Jeriffiths Franks Clinton Ferency Pecmes for the event.
Victoria defeated Western Australia by one wicket in the Perth game. Attendance was strong. Victoria’s second innings totaled 2440 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Kortlang remained not out on 88, with Bruce contributing 14 and Horace 7. Kenmton’s score is not fully clear in the record.
The secretary of the Mite ese a tion is absent from the office on Forthe Wnimg Pie Tagg. Mr Norman f Braveri wid ie no attemlance mt office wn Mion fay for ty.
A veiled letter to the editor laments harsh politics and social unrest. The writer seeks quiet, condemns partisan strife, and imagines a distant isle as refuge while urging calmer discourse and restraint. The piece expresses fatigue with public quarrels and calls for wiser, truer governance.
The fifth shoot for the club's age group and Neaeli's trophy concluded with high scores. W. Mazin, COE Joned, and Foster led the rifle standings with 79 each, while T. Care posted a Bb. score as the next-best. Upcoming Cairns meeting will include nominations and a cash-prize shoot over 500 and 700 yards, with many visitors practicing. several shooters like Jones and Kenmeis show form. Potential handicaps for tomorrow's Nemant shoot were listed for numerous players including Dean Barrett O'Brien Keys and others.
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