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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
2
Frightful jumble of text indicates a local notice about fruit prices and a school of arts building in Cairn. It mentions shipments from growers by steamers and urges town and country orders with prompt attention.
In London on Thursday copper quoted between 54 pounds 73 shillings and 6 pence and 54 pounds 1 shilling 44 pence. Forward rates list 54 1 pl. and 55 fee. Tim figures range from 191 pounds 1 mark to LP2 forward 188 pounds with LIBS 12 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence to 12 ite.
A boy recently arrested by Constable Meldon was convicted in the Children's Court and sentenced to four years at the Westbreck Reformatory. Easter Saturday sports have been arranged by local residents. Ambulance arrival was postponed. Memorial services for Yamgata disaster set at St John’s Cairns and Neisos. The Calles Citizens’ Band will perform after the programme. Etheridge Time may reopen in a fortnight after bridge repairs. Mareeba reports mail and passenger arrangements over the damaged dam section.
A promotional note claims Kelty's offers a wide stock of boots and shoes for men women and children at low cash prices. The ad touts low prices achieved by cash purchases and market-like buying, inviting readers to visit the store on AB Bett Street.
A cryptic list records stock terms, names, and dates across multiple locations and entities. Mentions include Mt. Molloy, Mt Elliott, Mt. Cuthbert, McGregor, Hanpées Chon, Wehert's, Fitzroys, Vulcan, and Village Trackamith with various dated figures and abbreviations.
From Thursday April until further notice trains will run daily with departures at 7 am and 5 pm and arrivals at 9 am and 5 pm. Entry notes list stations Herbertos Béboohra Malandseed Atherton and advise consulting Station Masters for details. A Sheffield event on April 15 features racing with prizes including Sprint Handicap and Novice Marincap plus youth and boys bicycle contests.
Damaged OCR fragment mentions Howard Smith Co. selling potatoes at 11 am on April 16 and furniture later at 2 20 pm on premises, plus a note on railway damage and Governor Sir William MacGregor visiting the Cairns hinterland.
Lisha's combination sale is noted amid referenda coverage with emphasis on local opinions and upcoming voting stakes.
The Cooktown Ind-pendent struggles with a data quality issue as reporters attempt to reconcile divergent drafts. Editors outline steps to stabilize the issue and restore consistent formatting for upcoming editions.
Messages from Verivts and other northern coast stations arrived in Cairns but faced congestion and interruptions. Telegrams were forwarded slowly due to busy lines at the Cairns telegraph office and wider regional delays.
A fragment describes a light or beacon placed over the front of a hall to obscure its glare from sight, requested to hide the light’s visibility. The text mentions a Shire Hall and a desire to prevent observers from noticing the glow.
Mr J Kenny reports heliography established for the past two months between Cape Bedford and the local post office about twelve miles apart. In ten months many messages have been sent station to station with only one minor error recorded.
After good weather the motor launch Cleveland plans a maiden excursion to Ape Bank tomorrow. A return is set before 9pm Sunday. The Aquatic Club sponsors a championship race and limited excursion spots are available with details from Mr G Bunting at the office.
Fragmentary report describes a man facing multiple amputations after injuries. Readable phrases note arm and leg removals, with mention of connected injuries and severe battlefield style harm. No clear names or dates are present.
A rumor claimed the Sieiaiée Steamship Company vessel Caro was wrecked between Brisbane and Sydney. Captain Roberts denied the report, saying he was unfairly blamed for spreading the story after the Mourilyan arrived, and no prior mention of the rumor appeared in the paper.
Fragmentary OCR text references a murder case before the Circuit Court in Cop t. It mentions Albert and a Grind foe and unclear connections to a fatal incident. Content is garbled with illegible names and dates, preventing a full summary.
The Cairns State School committee held its monthly meeting in the school room with members including C Mackenzie chair A H Madiock J Griffith J Jom G Bremner and head teacher Marrett present The chair reported Mr Fremner promised to reimburse the school and send the Manager for Education to approve the show plans A vote was taken to print tickets for the art iron and the drawing show was scheduled to take place after the annual show
The fortnightly Laval Trinity Lodge meeting gathered 155 members entitled to medical attendance. Mr A Scott chaired with Joseph Malpass welcomed as a visitor from Raverswood Lodge. An elective committee was appointed to arrange entertainment for visiting delegates and manage receipts and other disbursements.
Prebate of the will of Lows Koe authorized by Langden. Mackay resident, died. Chas S. Norris presiding at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Elizabeth Maria Jervis Lamedon of Mackay, widow, sole executrix named in the will. Realty under date of the will of John Antony Semidt, also known as John Bchenidth, formerly of loghem, lately of no occupation. Granted by the Reg bar Co town agents for Mr A J Shewcroft, solicitor for executrix, etc.
The Home Medicine Speaker of the House arrived on Wednesday from Charterstown. McDonald noted Hampden and Progreta had shown improvement during his seven years in the state. The party appeared in good spirits as he spoke with Rieth.
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