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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
2
The Harth Queensland Rifle Association announces cash prizes and valuable trophies for participants. Full details and entry programme amounts are likely on the application form with some particulars possibly missing.
Verto’s Pictures at Olympia Rink draw crowds as a 1 strobe change story heats up the local scene. Skaters and fans watch the on ice display fuel talk of new SLANT trends and a shift in coverage.
Tan and Freckle Lotion. Thee tother Prepuria then made expircety for Breckles 'Tan, Shin Bietishoe from Sunburn, ete ir te ftefertnt and being free from grease it aye Be applied wt ser Tew It i cooling ead refreals. te to the whin and its Avlicate per frome aivey yf sen of Pefietnynt.
The B B Ranch society will open in Cairns City with full recruitment to follow soon. Partner particulars and names of directing candidates may be obtained from Royal on Gatins Street, Cairns.
The fragment presents a distorted ad style notice referencing a system and office, with names like A. Hellmann and locations such as the Imperial Hotel, suggesting a ceremonial or promotional notice without clear events or dates.
Staggered tenders invited for erection of a grandstand and associated buildings on the Johnston River Armatevir Club’s new racecourse at Innis fail. Tenders advertised by acting agent Wir A Richards of Cairns and closed by Mr Richards on Friday, April 10. Secretary Condon notes completion by August.
To the Electors of the Cook District I have decided to allow myself to be nominated as a supporter of the present Government endorsed by the Premier. I will visit all parts of the district to explain my views and count on the assistance of peaceful citizens to secure a large majority on polling day.
Crown lands to be offered at public auction by the land agent on August 24 1942 at Atherton. Sixty three allotments near the Malayda line along the Johmazome Trail and Malena Tailway Station area listed with prices from £15 to £385. For details contact the local land agent.
A J Draper sells cattle per Mrs Moller at her residence near Alcona on Thursday at 1 a m. The stock includes 20 milking cows and other Shorthorn strains. All stock reportedly well bred with sound stamina and quality preserved. Sale conditions include Hills at 3 and 6 months and approval by an auctioneer prior to sale.
Auction notice for an improved freehold property at Murti Atyboet Street, to be sold by public auction on a Saturday morning. The lot is allotment 2, section 4% with 65 feet frontage to Sadhe street and 14 feet depth, bounded by a subtropical cottage and bearing water access. Reserve price details not fully given.
The notice lists nominations and acceptances for multiple races on a Saturday in April including Mile and Youths events. It notes entry fees and the process for nominating and accepting for three senior events, with the secretary indicating programme access and contact details.
Announcement for a Port Douglas Excursion on a Saturday evening at an unspecified start time. Tickets available from band members, with W. Ballinger, the son, listed as secretary. The note contains unclear wording and appears to be from a local club or organization.
Electoral District of Cook officials announce a poll for the Legislative Assembly seat to be held on Saturday April 27 1912. Voters may cast ballots at numerous polling places including Cooktown Mossman Port Douglas Thursday Island and Weipa Mission Station among others with a central polling site in Cooktown. Election officer Oscar E Power signs the notice dated March 28 1912.
The public notes they compare current grocery prices with those from before the Provision Department opened, highlighting concerns over cost of goods.
The notice states there will be no issue tomorrow and the office will open Saturday forenoon and Sunday evening to receive advertisements for Monday's issue. The Post resumes publishing with updated deadlines and hours.
Queensland Railways announces fac cursion and Easter excursion tickets for Herberton and surrounding areas. Special trains run Monday to Thursday between Metherton Show Grounds and Herberton, with daily Cairns departures at 7 am adjusted to 6.55 am on Tuesday. Tickets available until Saturday and altered timetable details issued by ART J Crowther Secretary Trafic Mester’s Office Cairns.
Reports from Tenterfield indicate rapid retrenchment at the Poat Irviddpank company. Mr Cfay, a senior official, arrived last week and began laying off workers. At Watsonville, Mr Reid’s closure affects the Com Paoy mines and battery, with many already discharged. Rumors place Governor Norman mine closure as possible, risking about 20 more jobs.
Loose notes from a regional newspaper item multiple items include Oddfellows’ Quadrilles event starting tomorrow at the Oddfellows Hall, seed and chemical suppliers with cargo updates, memorial notice for Patrick Larkin of Wolfram, transport timetables and fares, Cairns land collection totals, and Melbourne report on Mount Oxide copper mine activity. Also mentions film show program changes and Easter holiday closures.
The Wolfram Works notifies they are not prepared to consider applications for employment in their construction projects until further notice. Publicity in the given interval aims to spare applicants exposure to an uncertain hiring process. The company will rely on written sections for employment. Manager POTLor.
Mills Collect crushes 745 tons worth 1382 pounds. Swedenborg 14 tons worth 55 pounds. Cumberland 904 tons worth 7 pounds. Brilliant 1 ton worth 1744 pounds. Fast Mexican 1Asy toms worth 48% pounds.
Fragmentary market note lists various horse names and prices tied to a Thursday session. Entries include Brilliant Central, Brilliant Deeps, Brilliant Bock, Kalamatan, Marshalls Queen, Owks Rush h St, Blue Peter and Thompson's Duke with prices or statuses such as paid or 1/6. The snippet suggests a local auction or betting market snapshot with incomplete data and mixed abbreviations.
Copper quotes range from 6 to 7 pounds per unit with options noted for immediate purchase. Tin futures show cash prices around 107 pounds per ton, reflecting active trading in the London market.
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