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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1923
Page
7
An official notice records an application for mining lease No. 40 lodged by a party named DIANNA KINE. The Warden’s Court at Chillagor Mewar will consider the matter on the specified date in March 102, with Further details on wardenship and lodging.
A fragmentary notice outlines parcel sale by the Gordon Vale commission with multiple acreages, cash balance, and share terms. It mentions 20 acres, 14,000 cash, and various parcels with unspecified conditions and timelines.
A detailed prospectus describes a large sugar farming operation near Mulgrave, including 1400 acres potential, 360 acres currently under cane with 117 acres freehold, 70 acres plant, and 47 acres ratoons. It cites a complete plant, tractors, permanent water, proximity to railway, stables, creamery, and a planned expansion with high potential returns within two years.
The Cairns Post reports a guarded but positive outlook for Australian sugar, noting firming world prices, ongoing production expectations, and assurances to growers that the industry’s future remains safeguarded. Prices rose through earlier months, while locals anticipate eventual benefits as production and market conditions stabilize.
A Queensland style notice includes two mining lease applications for copper silver lead and tungsten mineral fields at Chillagoe and Chiltan with details on ground, datum, and boundaries. It also announces an auction of draught horses in Gordonvale with “without reserve” sale terms and attendance notes.
The district court held a licensing hearing for Sarah Anne MacLeod, holder of a licensed victualler license, with Michael Omen and Moses involved. The case centers on the May Moray proceedings, detailing the hotel affair at the Koortoara Hotel.
Fragmented OCR notes describe morning service titled The Great Physician and a later Faith Healing minister event at the church. Mentions Andrew's Presbyterian, YW alm, and Sion with references to Reverend and winter week pre. Likely a church services brief with schedule scraps.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions make or grow an item called Svarlander with a horn bone grace and a table for aranae. Includes stray phrases about Mandy, Ivers See, Wahne Baler, and a reference to the New York Post.
The grainy OCR yields a fragmentary note about a person named Tyla and an event at a named place. No clear dates, roles, or outcomes are readable.
The Shire Council session yesterday featured remarks from Councillor and candidates. Governor General Sir Ronald Mince Kerwisan was mentioned, with plans for an upcoming lecture and religious discussions promoted by Denouateator Camp tet. A sportsability note announced swimming champions and state championships at Beater Baths, highlighting visitor accommodations and evening programs.
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