06 May 1910
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
1
A church gathering farewells the Bishop of Papua who leaves for the North on Monday. Archbishop of Dirishane presides as the Bishop of Newytuines responds to remarks amid the ceremony.
A fragmentary report outlines tensions at Varrabah Mission involving SIMUS TANEN TY SECURE and an investigation into local authority, with references to health concerns and leadership changes. The obscured text hints at covert actions and disputed control within the mission community and Arctic region.
The report describes tensions surrounding the Urestweer Assembly mission. Native resistance amid a push by authorities to proceed with ferry and mission operations provokes hostile sentiment. A motion endorsing action against opposition is noted, with key figures urging restraint.
The document outlines a voyage route involving northern coasts, the Wartametta region, and Port Premunths with mentions of oil supplies and mine days. It references Australian ports, distances, and ship movements amid a civil patrol context, noting women described as critical by terms from the source.
Fragmented telegrams detail the Presbyterian Assembly in Australia and a Brisbane Presbytery report. It covers High Court rulings on church control of Ano Street pulpit, July appeals, and a committee’s handling of church rules amid Civil Court judgments.
Cairns Theracisy reports demand steady for limes amid month end orders. In Victoria prices firm for chaff and bay due to dry weather while butter and bacon ease. Tasmanian potatoes hold near 4 10 per ton. Wholesale prices show margarine 6/10 per tan and chaff lucerne 8 pounds per ton.
Describes a shipwreck near Seal Rocks and a rock group with three reefs awash at high seas. Details the waters 18 to 30 fathoms deep, a danger zone alongside the coast and near Sugar Place, with a beacon and warning lights erected to aid navigation.
The report outlines a private information prospectus by Comypium Park Estates Ltd to acquire from Mr Joseph Campbell MLA the Caravonica cotton plantation near Cairns. It details capital of 225000 shares with 13000 shares to be allotted, estate of LOOM acres with 54 planted, plans to grow GessyPium cotton, potential rubber and viticulture, projected dividends 13 percent to 40 percent interest, and a three year contract with Mr Campbell for a crop outlook and shipping to Europe.
Bamford Jockey Club announces its Thursday meeting on June 2 with 4100 programme details. Officials include Arthur A Chandler president, Fay Vice President Wade and A Sherpard. racing stewards and a long list of names follow. Prize schedules cover Firetrack and Flying Handicap events, entry rules, weights, and deadlines with weights declared May 20 and entries due May 11.
An elderly advertisement from Little Denison Street Carrington SUSW touts Woods Great Peppermine Cure for coughs and a claimed remedy for burns. It recounts Rita burning hands with red hot iron and credits Rexona with immediate pain relief and a surprising healing effect.
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