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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1912

Page

2

Intending Members Meeting Notice at Stock Exchange

A notice from A. J. Draper convenor calls all members of the above League to attend a meeting at the Stock Exchange office Friday afternoon at five o'clock. Business is declared important and pertains to league affairs and arrangements. The message includes mentions of a motor launch PIRATE and railway locomotives in related notices.

The Stock Exchange Fridar A. J. Draper Amaite Deunlop’s Mareera

Vacancy Announcement for Telegraph Messenger Examination

Commonwealth Public Service invites applications for a telegraph messenger examination at Cairns Post Office on Saturday afternoon May 4 1919. Full details are posted at the office and entry offers chance for capable men seeking advancement. Deputy Commissioner W Jh Rowards and J Lewens oversee the process in Melbourne.

Cairns Ory Teleferand Messenger Post Office Cairn

Will of William John Munro probate notice

In the Supreme Court of Queensland Townsville. After fourteen days from publication, an application will be made for probate of the will of William John Munro deceased to Seymour Herbert Warfer Janet Taylor Munro and Margaret Hart Martin as executors. Any interested party may file a caveat at the registry before the grant. notice dated April 10 1923. MacTonessell Henchman and Hannam solicitors Cairns Townsville and Townsville offices.

William John Munro Seymour Herpert Warfer Cairn Moresaid Janet Taylor Munro Fairview Cairns Margeret Hart Martin Mactonsell Henchman & Hann AM Abbott Street Town Aments Wwaddonsell, Henchman & Aannam Denham Street Towtrevinle

Townsville Probate Notice in Queensland Will

Notice from Townsville that within fourteen days an application will be made to the Supreme Court for probate of the will of Felix Duty deceased granted to Francis Tanner Thornborough storekeeper and at Cairns executors named. Interested parties may file objections in registry before grant. Dated April 10, 1912.

Francis On Tanner Thornborough Cairns Queensland de Henge Percy Fullerton A.n Waddonsell

Mining copper prices rise in Adelaide wire report

A dispatch from Adelaide to A A Clarke notes copper topped £70 per ton with spot at £70 10s and futures near £199 per ton. The message lists various prices and names including Hamp Gene Mount Elliott and Philleeos palda with dated figures.

A. A. Clarke Adelaide Gestatia Dovery Yasterday

Mining Progress and Challenges at the No 5 North Level Shaft

Six days were lost in the shaft whaft due to a pump breakdown amid ore production of about 1890 gallons per day from the Promwecting shaft. North and south levels show driven faces with quartz leaders carrying gold, while ventilation and timbering are ongoing. The mill, overseen by Mr. T. J. Bentley, runs as repairs continue. ore supply is limited, reducing daily concentrate output but still profitable, with 157 tons delivered and three tons of concentrates shipped in hull.

Gottom Shen Fock Liwigiyore T. J. Bentley Hull Hillett Ameter

Sensational strike on treasure pit halves field claim

A sensational strike at a mining site yields a reported treasure depth of 419 feet, hailed as the finest yet seen on the field. The property is owned by a syndicate buyer who acquired it from a prospector, with prices and items listed in the Telegraph of Towets.

Market Prices Summary From Cable News Reel

London wholesale copper values shown with forward bids and asks in pounds shillings and pence. Tin prices range from 198 pounds 15 shillings to 199 pounds 5 shillings with forward bids noted.

Londow Welawiay

First Quarter Yields in 1912 Show Decline Versus 1911

The first quarter of 1912 yielded 79 100 om valued at £335 993, down from 86 466 om worth £367 285 in the same period of 1911, a decrease of £31 290 in value. Dividends paid in the past quarter totalled £69 655, compared with £73 341 for the same period in 1911. March calls paid were £1 770, while dividends for March stood at £58 417.

Electoral reform debates sweep Federal State lines in Cairns

In Cairns talks compare Victorian proportional voting with Queensland contingent voting while debating federal control of health and drainage laws. John Mann argues for majority representation and unification, Labour presses for Commonwealth takeover as referendum nears.

Cairns Tasmania Queensland Ismall Island Victoria Shire Hall John Mann Labour Party Commonwealth Melbourne Thursday Island Hobart Caimms Mackay Perth Broken Hill Mr Fisher

Mandate Claims and Labor Party Critique in Press

The passage discusses how parties claim a people’s mandate after appealing on key points. It notes politicians routinely assert public knowledge and consent when seeking action. It also remarks on claims of unionist preference and widespread protests against the Labour Socialist party’s doctrine.

Cairns Notes and News Building Tenders and Local Happenings

Notices cover tender calls by architect E O Waters for ewe cottages due 17 June, a resident dentist Mrs Charles G T Murrey to begin Cairns practice in May next, public service vacancies for telegraph and messenger roles, hair treatment ad, meeting of People’s Proactive Lemene group at Stock Exchange rooms, and a Cairns police court liquor sale remand case. Also reports on Yarrabah mission territorial waters, opening of Verto's Corie theatre, Lyric Theatre opening, and local political remarks by J Mann on Legislative Council abolition and Labour party stance, with related civic notices.

E. O. Waters Charles G. T. Murrey Cairne

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