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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
2
A garbled 19th century mining note from Perryville reports water outage at the mint and notes on ore purchases and production. It lists quantities of copper and silver by tonnage and mentions J Horsburgh as manager of the works with figures like 204.3895 tons copper and 218.197 oz silver, amid unclear listings of ore amounts.
Telegraph report lists various stock items and prices including Brilliants, Central, East Mexican, Kalamadan, Marshall's Queen, New Brilliant Free, Oaks, and Pfeifer's with quotations and payments noted. Entries indicate fractions and percentages tied to shares or dividends, reflecting a market snapshot.
London reports copper spot at £5526 to Isa 7a and forward at £5910, with electrostatic copper per tin priced £150/2/48 to £150/12/68. Forward bids shown as £153/5 to £152/15, reflecting market activity.
The block at which the chairman of directors applied for a mining tribute exemption faced opposition from Hugh Hood who said miners would work on tribute starting 14th. After hearings the Mines Department denied exemption, and the local warden had previously granted and then revoked it, with a tribute party earning £1700 in 13 months before losses mounted.
Discussion explains the plan to transfer state debts to the Commonwealth with a referendum next Wednesday. It notes divisions among Labour and Unificationists and outlines proposed controls by a Finance Council to manage loans and priorities.
The piece analyzes proposals for Commonwealth control over state borrowing, contrasting past and present positions. It cites Senator Milkee and supporters, noting the change from a Council of Finance to possible direct power, while stressing state consent would be needed. The article urges voters to answer YES to the proposed constitutional alteration.
At Cowstown the Local and General S backer fared well backing the Sydview Cup winner and placing the third horse. The report lists numerous prices and outfit items including bargains on costumes, shirts, and menswear with frequent references to late sale prices and postures like 12/6 and 1/6.
Fragmentary note mentions a death in Cairns and ongoing clearing work at the end of Shieds street. The text references promoters Messrs Hoan and Pronk and describes a novelty item for winter nights as a goodwill gesture.
The case of Patrick Calbesnan versus Witling Lenton for assault and damage to property adjourned from yesterday morning before Mr op d Grant. Maelan nel appeared for the plaintiff and Abi Murray for the defendant expect further proceedings this afternoon.
Town Council has not received a reply from the Railway Department regarding filling Lake Street. Likely red tape delays persist. The matter was raised before the Home Secretary during his visit last week, and upon his arrival in Brisbane he will issue a further reminder that the Council awaits a response.
Masers Limital presents the finest Sanmesettes at their Abbott Street warehouse with wide widths and low prices. The firm claims superior value and a large increase in business last month, inviting customers to send for patterns and compare.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a court morning session with a defendant described as a gentleman in the dock. Mentions a brother and an attempt to understand the charge described as involvement with a found item or leak. No clear names, dates, or outcome discernible.
At Mellicks shop a sale lists reduced fabrics and garments. All wool and cashmere items priced per yard or per pair, including towels, moirette fabrics, Turkish textiles, cotton singlets, kerseys, trose ers, and belted coats among others. Various men and women apparel and accessories offered at deep discounts.
The Caledonian Society planned a hall event in Cairns to honor the approaching visit of the State Governor. Profits from the affair would go to the hospital building fund. The committee conveyed thanks and pledged cooperation for the project. Classes linked to the Scottish dancer were to start on Thursday.
Bolands announces weekend price reductions across fabrics and apparel. Offers include muslins calico towels flannelette and belts with special sale terms and half price remnants today and tomorrow at Bolands store.
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