Thursday Agri Event Details In Cairns
Local notice outlines late halt in Cairns with events scheduled on Thursday and Friday. Names Rell Nelson appear in fragmented form, confirming agricultural schedule lines and times.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
2
Local notice outlines late halt in Cairns with events scheduled on Thursday and Friday. Names Rell Nelson appear in fragmented form, confirming agricultural schedule lines and times.
In the United States producers push for higher copper purchases despite ample supply, with New York reports confirming confidence in price stability. European demand remains a key factor as large contracts influence April outlook and silver prices in London trade.
Fragmented notes recount rainfall for Cairns and district over 48 hours, lists various locations with totals, and mention court proceedings with unclear language. The piece also references notices about ferries and elections, plus a chemical agent named Hopemieat and an April 27 election event.
The article notes a well attended Seinn aud dence at Shire Hall for the Children of Mary sodality with more ladies than gents. Debris from the Rose River after a Saturday cyclone storm caused damage along the rail line and in Babinda. The storm forced banana plantations to suffer while navvie workers on the Russell extension faced disruption. A demand for the Past leads to a sold out issue and local tributes at graves. King O Malley Orders late clerks to sign attendance in ink. The minister s offices opened late, prompting attendance reforms.
Coastal lines down due to storm. inland trade wages cited. Canterbury dredge from New Zealand discussed. Litteton Harbour Board order details and ship design by Cyrus O. William. Locally, Fres Freemasonry presentation for W A Cooke and film program at Olympia Rink with multiple features and acts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Masimo protection cost and liberal office, with references to life assurance and an Imperial Hotel. No clear event or person names beyond vague terms. Context unclear and no actionable facts to summarize.
The steadier tone of the standard copper market has awakened more interest among consumers. Buyers have shown fresh bids while some producers hesitate to realize the cost held recently. No general buying on or near.
A marine excursion to Port Douglas was delayed due to conflicting notices about the vessel’s arrival. The Morilyan boat finally left around noon with about 400 passengers aboard, returning to town late at night after a pleasant outing.
An old advertisement claims Saxo-Tonic Pills ease constipation liver troubles flatulence and related ailments. It markets the remedy as a general tonic with claimed benefits and lists a price point.
Agricultural chemist Mr J C Brumarch cites findings that South Wales reports show Cynodon dactylon not present in true couch grass. Blue couch in Queensland is Panicum didactylon, and tests find no prussic or similar compounds in mature grass samples. Early Brisbane records note efforts to preserve manuscripts and libraries, including Mitchell, Commonwealth, Fisher, and University of Queensland collections. A field book by John Brady documents Vin Ogger Waterworks survey work dated 1464 with reservoir capacity and service details for 50 000 people.
The Mourilyan arrived after a gale described as fresh to strong with heavy seas and squalls. Captain Minehan steered to shelter at Malm Island then Johnstone bar before continuing to Cairns, with passengers noting the sea’s severity and the vessel’s steady handling. Local agent K A J Dreger promotes National Mutual Life policy options.
Cairns residents faced anxiety as a cyclonic storm unleashed heavy winds. Innisfail was completely cut off with telegraph lines down for miles and no contact from either north or south. Townsville reports 20 inches of rain and a damaged network. a repair gang was sent to restore communication and services.
The twenty fourth annual Herberton Mining Pastoral and Agricultural Association exhibition opened at the Show Grounds at Nigger Creek amid showery forenoon weather turning fine in the afternoon. Premier Mrs Denham wired best wishes and attendance was good with a strong display of horses ponies and riders. Awards listed include hremmy weight pony and thoroughbred stalls and a notable fall for rider Mr Parish on Masher.
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