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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
4
The steamer City of Salibh sinks near St. Louis with thirteen aboard, including Sven passengers, in a tragic maritime disaster.
Elementary schools will be closed May 2 as the Festival of Empire is postponed. The promoters insure against King Edward's death up to £20,000 with total expenses already at £49,200. Colonial delegates consider petitioning King George to push the festival back by one month.
Five true jackets were killed and another was severely injured while mine laying near London on Friday. The incident occurred during active mining operations with casualties reported among the unit.
London reports the Allen Line has begun construction of two 200 ton turbine steamers intended for the Liverpool to Canada trade. The vessels are configured for high speed, aiming at twenty two knots, signaling a push to expand transatlantic service.
Lontin Friday magistrate dismissed the charge of manslaughter against Woram who killed McCarthy. No further action was noted in the report.
The Pomin ton Cabinet has appropriated £11,000 for draping Canadian fortification buildings in London for the funeral of King Edward.
The bodies of William and Denis McCormack, executed in Nenagh in 1354, are to be reinterred in Loughmors, Tipperary after a confession cleared them of ordering a reward for a crime. The case involved 104K people and widespread public involvement.
The War Aero Disb in America lists events at Hemstaad Plains and Langlajend with multiple religious services including Christ calls at 7 28 pm and 11 pm, Salvation Army and youth services, a memorial for King Edward at 7 45, and a sermon "Path Where is Thy Sting" referencing Second Corinthians. Officers Settefield and Stenos are noted.
The Cairns rugby opening features Kai Ora juniors and Kai Ora team members listed for Saturday with fullback backs and forwards named. Local council notes discuss telephone pole removal, road repairs, drainage and waterway works, and updates from the Works Committee on tramway and road maintenance, including an overhaul of Engine 177 and planned ballast needs.
At the close of twenty rounds Dick Culjem and Rudolph Unholz fought to a draw for the Sta Vienna Inet night event. Referee declared the contest a draw. Georges wins at Wiesbaden.
Wool Mop reports that AQ matches were adjourned yesterday as a mark of respect to the King. Craig and Whittick have joined the event. Cash prizes will be awarded at the weekend. A large turnout is hoped as stores will be closed in a chess firing event.
Handicaps announced for a Shoot over Ti OO and 10K yards today list Dra ver Downie Ser Costin Barrett Dean Vosies Griffiths Avmulkr 4 Tamer 6 Swen Taylor 8 Vat Leon 4 Davidson 15 Taylor 16 Lilley Manners 20 Jackson McCafferty 2h Kelly Ishester Baden McKee I Griffiths by Cathns Naval Rifle USCB. The last shoot for Mr Hoare’s trophy over 200, 500 and 600 yards is set for Saturday after.
CAPOC and FIBRE mattresses promoted as essentials. The ad notes tick value and imi weight for buyers. The message mentions a mattress manufacturer located on Lake Street in Cairns inviting purchases.
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