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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
4
Disaster in central Dublin as two tenements collapsed within minutes. Thirteen families feared dead, with fifty three missing and many bodies recovered from rubble. Fire brigade and doctors on site as frightened residents search for survivors.
A Dublin police clash in Capel Street ends with baton violence while youths damage windows. The Manchester Trades Union Congress condemns prohibiting meetings and seeks inquiry. A Dublin firm bans their workers from wearing union totes during waiting hours as Transport workers threaten strikes. Indications point to further idle days ahead.
The Cairns State School Committee met in the schoolroom to discuss opening arrangements for the new school year and to address the death of Mr Waldinson. They planned to forward condolences to Mrs Malcolm and allocated proceeds from a forthcoming function to recreation. Letters from the Department of Public Instruction and other committees urged publication and public discussion of a proposed school scheme.
Five persons detained in London over a pearl theft valued at £150,000 with police recovering part of the necklace. Suspects charged with theft and receiving. Three arrested at a Tube station after a struggle. others nabbed near Hatton Gardens pub where some had offices. All are well known in the city.
A fragmentary report describes a Frevel Aviators stunt session with a monoplane performing aerial maneuvers. The narrative notes mud, a tilt, wheels in the air, and a 38 second forward sprint followed by an abrupt change in course amid a crowded reaction.
A brief notice urges customers to leave their orders with the service at all times to ensure savings on money and health.
Wellington reports Captain Counce of the steamer Devon stating the vessel was practically a total loss after a collision near Somes Island caused by misreading the Falcon Shoal light. Cargo recovered as weather favored, Marine Court ruled the speed should have been reduced. The master mistook the lights and the wreck occurred. three months’ suspension and costs imposed.
Brisbane hosts a river trip for the blind, deaf and dumb as Sir William MacGregor marks 35 years as Queensland Governor. The article recalls Sir William MacGregor reading the Royal proclamation annexing British New Guinea in Port Moresby on September 1, 1645, during a prior voyage.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a health claim about purites and disinfection of the digestive tract by lactic methods. The readable text is incomplete and lacks verifiable context or specific entities.
Olive Jane Donne, a young Sydney woman, was found not guilty of feloniously killing her husband William Joseph Donne at Woolloomooloo on August 7. The jury ruled the revolver discharge accidental after testimony that he warned her and spoke of leaving, with Mrs. Donne distraught in court as witnesses and officials showed emotion.
A Sofia delegation led by Savose is a tehevitch and General Toubel will reach Constantinople today. Public opinion in Turkey leans toward close talks with Bulgaria to counter the current tensions. Turkey occupied Zanthi after the Gireese evacuated last Sunday.
Vancouver dispatch reports a fierce Pacific storm sweeping the coast. The liner Mobjack is reported lost with eight crew members aboard and authorities scramble for details as rescue efforts unfold.
Berlin dispatch notes a marriage announcement with garbled phrasing and unclear names. The readable fragment references a union and prominent urban context but lacks complete details or identifiable individuals.
A fogbound New Haven incident left 36 dead and 100 injured as two loaded excursion trains collided or wrecked. Thirteen bodies recovered. investigators traced the disaster to a defective signal on the line linking Us Peer and Har express.
Rebels overtaken Liam HUM and the capture of Nanking is complete. The revolt at Woke has stalled as the eufthante pays 38,060 dollars to persuade the rebels to lay down arms.
Logistics correspondent reports assistant entomologist Mr Jarvis inspecting banana plots at Liverpool affected by distress. He collects samples and will report after reaching Brisbane. He believes the visit aims to establish an experimental plan for banana culture.
Brisbane reports a clash over Mr Hunt’s claim that interstate shipping firms refused to cooperate with the Meteorological Department. A manager rebutted saying they had never been approached, while another noted wireless messages from ships would require operator action via wireless companies. Details include listed ship movements from Cooktown to Townsville with passenger names and agents.
The AJC Derby scratchings include numerous entries such as Sommniform Lanor and Cimerack Stoker with others listed for the classic races. UK A.C Leger notes Crema Comem struck out. scratchings for Epsom Metrop Metrop. and other entries include Grand Marshall Wild Monarch Tintagel and Lapwues.
At Sandringham on September 4 A. K. Lempeicre defeated Ivo Whitton to win the Amateur Golf Championship of Australia by two holes to play.
The Cairns Rifle Club hosts a cash shoot on Sunday January 7 with ranges at 5900 and 600 yards. Teams include Cairns A Captain Lyon and B led by speed, plus members from Herbertom Athertap Wungeburrn Watsonville Mareetn Nelson. Seventy clubs participated with scores led by Mareeba and Chill ee entries. secretary's list names ten shooters, totals recorded for each club.
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