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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
3
The cables note the appointment of the Bishop of Edinburgh formerly of Sew Faland and mention forerly of-eabord. Hon Walpole is connected as a figure in the dispatches, with reference to London dated Wednesday.
Washington dispatch notes Congress shows strain with insurgent pressure in the Senate. The Republican leadership faces amendments that could erode federal oversight of capitalization and weaken protective terms. The Times highlights contention over restrictions and potential shifts in policy under current circumstances.
In London on Wednesday Sir Wilfred Laurier moved the Address-in-Reply to Earl Grey stressing that a Governor General linked to Canada strengthens ties to the Motherland and steadies party balance. He praised the Countess' work for the poor.
In London on Wednesday a large funeral procession for Bjornson drew a 20 thousand strong crowd. The King and Queen of Norway attended the ceremony.
The May 4 sailing list shows Pulver commanded by Captain Hall bound for Townsville with steerage passengers Mesere HL Kewport L Brown J McFarlane and D iy. Bullarre under Captain Tyree sails to Melbourne with painters Mesias Boland Weymark G Grey A Paradise W Linmest J Devis Brodie and 20 steerage passengers.
Incomplete text questions why Wardens recommendations were not followed. Mentions open court statements by the Minister for Mines and seeks the rationale behind the ignored wardens. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Fragmentary notes report a cadet gathering in North Queensland with F penbeur Coires mentioned in May 1910. Details remain unclear but imply a military or youth drill event tied to local training corps and regional units.
In a Licensing Court session before Mr. FP. G. Grant the adjourned application to remove a licensed victualler and wine seller's license at the Union Jack Hotel was discussed. The inspector reported improvements unseen and unresolved, with statements from Mr. Murray and others about authority and the act.
Rugby notes announce season opener in Cairns on Saturday at Norman Ark. Clubs urged to send weekly team names by Thursday morning for Post insertion. Saturday fixtures include Kai Ora versus Trinity and St John versus Ivanhoe with juniors Natives versus Kai Ora. Players listed include Grogan Armanasco O Leary J McCool and others.
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