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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
2
Towns and country orders promptly attended to. Zz Lepror Flavell, Roberts and Sankey Vocens and Gems jewelry.
Inventory of mining gear including engines boilers pumps rope buckets and other tools last seen about 15 months ago in Irvinebank with 29th April 1911 noted. A missing friend is associated with the search and recovery effort in the local area.
Queensland Government invites applications for the position of Assistant of Mines with a salary of £200 per annum. Applications and references to accompany the candidate must be sent to the undersigned on or before 25 April.
A terse Telegram listing from MIRING in Acors La details betting and results across multiple horse names and prices. Entries include Brilliant, Dey Dewn F.C., Kalamedeu, Merebell's Ques, Husk, Pimifies with varied odds and paid amounts. the fragmentary telegraph recap shows bets and outcomes across several unnamed venues and times.
Mixed notices describe Anns Wile Farm near Mill with 4 acres under cane 11 ploughed and an 1911 crop estimate of 650 tons priced at £1200 with auctioneer A J Draper Cairns. Also Cullen's Select to be sold in Smithfield parish offering 30 to 40 acre plots at £5 per acre by Robt Sturt & Co near Freshewater district.
London morning and Saturday quotes show copper at £54/39 to £54/13/9 and forward £55. tin around £19 to £19/10 with forward £?. lead ranges £12/18/9 to £13. Tig and London forward prices listed with various decimals.
The Cairns Stock Exchange Tuesday’s call shows prices for several items including Chillagee at 5/0 and 6 Chillagee paid 6/9, Mount Molloy pref 1/5, Mose Masette BGs 28, Pitzrors 4/6, Vulcan 1, Stanmar 2/9, and Village Le 7 2.
Report describes an extraordinary display by Mir who refined a local practice and gained experience. The event, called one of the greatest cloud-turnarists on record, drew Tadley spectators to witness a performance of immense volume and force, leaving them convinced of its real impact.
The Premier and District Engineer J A Fraser inspect the damaged rail line to assess repair timelines and impact on communication. D F Denham suspends engagements to remain in Cairns and coordinate restoration, with community-wide sympathy expressed for the calamity.
Premier of Queensland criticizes the federal census plan as unfairly skewed against the far north. He cites poor logistics, short distribution time, and negligence toward northern conditions, forecasting thousands of undercounted residents and a per capita loss for the state.
Mr J G Hoare reports the steamer Chillagoe stranded off Cairns today. It will search en route to Townsville for wreckage from the Yougala amid ongoing salvage efforts.
The vessel commanded by Captain 2. C. McKenzie arrived from southern ports on Monday night. It left Melbourne on 71st March, Sydney 25th, Brisbane 29th, Mackay 1st, and Townsville 6.45 am. The voyage had fresh south east winds and dull overcast rainy weather throughout.
At his Mart today at 11 am Mr J G Hoare will sell apples and oranges.
The 3 Previer leaves for the south with a Kuranda route toward Innisfail as Denham resumes his northern tour. Mesmerizing Dolores captivates audiences in New Zealand with Madam Dolores on a tour, while Shrimpton assists and Cairns residents receive sympathy for the cyclone period.
The Cairns cargo discharge at the amborage of Rippingham Grange faced great difficulties with night work, hatch handling, and keeping the hold dry. Despite harsh conditions, partial discharge continued yesterday as unloading proceeded under strain.
The marine authorities report dredging in the channel is resuming after investigations. Captain Foulls states that during the blow there was little obstruction and a minimum depth was achieved, enabling dredging to continue.
A transcript shows Alderman Toohers proposing a route from Selon to Yungabarrs to connect by pall. The Mayor, asked yesterday if the Premier would be deputized, said he would refer the matter to the war’s committee of the Council for munitter consideration.
During a Cooveration with a paper representative the Premiers and staff discussed the recent rock at No 10 tunnel. Capt Bartlett received a petition from saloon licensees protesting the harbor accounts amid bad weather. The captain kept the petition as a memento while continuing the voyage. Immigrants were stretched along the route from England as reported.
The readable fragment mentions Kuranda and a held BP event with four commercial travelers, but the exact details and outcomes are missing. No clear dates, names, or organizations are confirmed in the text.
The Premier and party traveled from Atherton to Herberton Mareeba and Kuranda amid heavy rains. They reported floods, washouts, and slides on the Cairns railway hindering service and delaying the trek with talks on an alternative route and urgent repairs.
A brief social note lists Mr Mart Walsh and Miss M OConnell among honorees at the Cyclone event. The item highlights promotions or introductions within the group. No further details are provided about roles or affiliations.
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