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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
2
A notice announces an application for transfer of a license under the Licensing Act of 1985 Sessions 31 1 and 84. The document records a public action by Cane Farm Mourilyae seeking approval for license transfer.
The Queensland gold production for March rose to £149,512, compared with £157,807 in March 1719, as reported from Brisbane. The February figures were not provided, and details on districts or mines were not given.
Cairns Stock Exchange reports Chillagne notes for Saturday and May 9. Chillagne entries show 5/6 and 5/9 with Mt Molloy preferences of 1/4 and 2/2.
Captain Campbell of the Muries reports from Towenville that banana plantations at Lomisiai Maris Creek and nearby areas suffered extensive damage. Much fruit was destroyed and shipments will be delayed until repairs are made. Mail service between Redlynch and Kuranda will continue by special horse runners today morning.
Weekend weather remained unsettled with heavy showers at intervals. The Weather Service notes conditions stemming from a tropical disturbance, with no signs yet that a approaching a comet.
During a sailing encounter the Fearless was struck and capsized. The Swallow, Lens, and Novel Brigade boat aided. The Austral turned turtle and was assisted by the Walden and Defender. Both overturned crews were brought ashore near Farrow Point.
Fragmented OCR listing numbers and names such as Marshall's Queen and Mungo (Cloncurry) with various fractions and dates, suggesting a racing or betting ledger snippet. The readable items include multiple numeric entries like 1/3 1/6 1/16 and entities United Flags Ocks Rank Volcom, but no clear narrative.
Community leaders back a fund to aid Mrs. Devis and her seven children after her husband perished on the Youngala. The editor's inquiries show Mrs. Devis, widow, living with her family in Lumley at 2 Ampli Cottage, facing hardship with two additional dependents. Residents approve a collection to provide relief and guard against future destitution.
The mayor presented a telegram from Brisham's mayor at a Cairm town meeting on Saturday night. It reports a metropolis meeting deciding to organize a relief fund and seeks cooperation. The reply mentions intrastate matters and urges appropriate action through official channels.
A public meeting is announced to be held in Shire Hall tomorrow evening regarding the VYomgula relief fund. Furniture from Tower Villa Ex pleasde will be sold by auction on the 17th of the month, including effects from J. G. Hoare.
News from Georgetown notes the wallway bridge across the Land river has disappeared and the Tae River bridge is destroyed. Oreih stack 4 lies between them and Etheridge mails reach Forsayth since Thuracia. many sashaways on the lime. District Court at Thairstin and Findlaw Jim aos de Depertiver charged with unlawful killing. jury disagreed and case postponed to Sept 1 Sth sittings.
The motor launch Cleveland traveled to Gremisseed then to the Island at 1 PM. A 16H new ash boat sweep was found inland with no identifying marks. The Cleveland assisted the Lem and Mattie crew after capsizing near Cairns, providing refreshments.
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce report details E C Earl and partners exploring a mail pack transport from Redlynch to Kuranda via the range. The track is passable for pack horses, with Earl ready to move four tons daily if incentives arise, and the hinterland mail service awaiting railway updates.
The Australian destroyers Yatra and Paramatta will dock in Cairns for a partner cruise week. A welcome parade is planned in Norman Park with city officials coordinating arrangements. The Cairns Town Council discussed a £5000 second loan instalment for street works and tramway costs, plus necessary repairs and exhibit seating at the event. A letter from the Secretary of the Department of Culture noted that Hon Jys MLA will arrive in Cairns.
The Chillagor region reports cloudy weather and threats of rain. Provisions, especially four and soda, are scarce at Chillague and Musgam. Beer runs low with some houses left with little or no whiskey. A brewing shortfall may force a beer and liquor shortage for hotels within a fortnight.
Local reports note ongoing weather with showers and uphills as repairs to the Cairns line proceed. Officials say service will extend to Kuranda Tuesday and aim to reopen Cairns line in six weeks, while southern and Cairns mails have not arrived for nine days and shortages hit merchants and hotels.
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