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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
2
In Bomoriam a memorial notice for husband and father Enoch Franks who died at Charters Towers is issued by his wife and children. The text expresses enduring affection and sorrow and references eternal harmony.
Copper values quoted in London on a Tuesday show forward prices around £56 11s 0d, with market notes referencing electralytic copper at £56 10s and related freight or forestry mentions. The text is partially garbled but indicates metal pricing and trade terms for copper and related materials.
Fragmented stock exchange notes list several locations such as Chittagoe Fitzroy Mt Agnes and Norham with dates and amounts like 5/9 6/1 95 74 and 46. The text references payments, a Burns to be taken and mentions multiple places including Staptigry Hills and Village Wincosnith in a brief market ledger style.
The report describes Senator Givens speaking on the eve of a referendum in Australia. He faced a cool reception with critics noting weak delivery and limited new ground. Attendees reference past debates on monopolies, coal prices, and shipping concerns while others push for federal powers over rail and wage policies.
A brief notice titled Crown Land for Selection lists Unedler Sec and Gower as the region or parcels available for selection. The notice indicates the Crown land is opened for selection by prospective applicants under applicable regulations.
Fragmentary note warns that neglecting small colds can lead to serious illness or death. Mentions Tasmanian product names and the Hobart firm Mads ey F. W. Lord & Co. but readable details are limited.
An analysis argues for retaining local self government amid federal plans, citing postal and state departments as examples of power balance. It stresses the Far North and Deepen regions benefit from Home Rule measures and warns against overreach by centralized authority amid debates on governance and constitutional powers.
Voters at the referendum will receive two papers to indicate their stance on constitutional change. One blue for approving alteration titled Constitution Alteration Legislative Powers 1910 and one red for the opposing option. The voting process uses mark ballots to express support or rejection.
Telegram from Chinchilla reports the Premier urges Queenslanders to vote No on the constitution plan. The message aims to keep heritage and political rights under a purely Queensland public opinion, opposing broader central control. зр
A fragmented notice describes actions at the courthouse including references to Port Dowies and Cosktows. Details are unclear but indicate official proceedings or filings connected to local properties and the IRS.
Port Douglas Town Clerk M. L. Cockpane reports a new wire of £161 3s 0d toward cyclone relief for Cairns. Combined with previous donations the town’s total relief contribution reaches £243 4s 10d.
Letter from Austral describes a 15 minute wait to lodge a telegram at Cairns Post Office and questions local mismanagement amid broader federal economy concerns. The note also mourns the closure of the Butter Factory and laments debt during a period of dried milk shortages.
The Easter festivities at Cairns featured a social and dance with a profit of £5 7s 7d for the Carnival Committee. A sports event yielded a small surplus despite bad weather, thanked by Superintendent Hogan after a letter from the Ambulance Brigade. The piece notes widespread sympathy for Cairns following a southern Queensland disaster, describing it as one of the coast’s worst calamities and expressing hope for brighter prospects ahead.
A large party from Howard Smith and Co's wharf departs Saturday at 2 30 pm aboard the Clewe food motor for Mr and Mrs H M Grahame and family and friends for a pleasant weekend to the Isle of the Sun. Weather conditions described as ideal with clear skies and no rain expected.
The company plans two larger vessels with twin screws and all steel hulls. Each ship will measure 40 feet long by 57 feet wide and feature up to date equipment and wireless telegraphy. First vessel expected in about a year, second soon after.
Local initiative forms the Media Electric Supply Company to provide electric light and power. Capital of £10,000 in £1 shares will be subscribed, with two powerful backers supporting the venture. The council is said to be favorable to the project.
Rumors swirl over government plans for staffing the railways with Deputy Commissioner T M King amid speculation on who will fill the role. The Post notes the government faces pressure from Queensland's vast rail network and acknowledges uncertainty about future appointments and policy.
The ALULS.N. Company reports the Levuke steamer moved from Calrns to Islamd service. Wireless telegraphy installed, working satisfactorily. Levuke remains in service with Sydory and Save.
An amended statutory rule alters the 1907 sugar regulations, barring removal of sugar packages over 221b pounds from factories and extending limits to 224 pounds in certain serkes, under authority endorsed by the Govern General. The change tightens handling and removal procedures for bulk sugar.
The Post reports Winchcomise, Cimon & Co. issued their Annual Review of the Wend Trace noting a shift from smithines to wool stores at Bulimba. It marks the first time the firm is described as owning birts bane linked to new wool facilities.
The Hope Cairns Lodge No 14 Independent Order of Good Templars met at the hall on Monday evening with Bro Richard presiding and a strong roll of members. Two candidates were proposed and a church parade planned for Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Installations and officer results were announced, with the installation set for May 5.
Inspector Quilter reports from Constable Ward that four men, including Daniel Rice, were found dead in a camp near Four Mile Creek by Possilbrok. Ward traced movements to Leaymdbreat and then Rice’s camp across the river where the body was recovered amid suspicious circumstances.
A Hindoo named Jack Jabber caused a general disturbance in Sacha Street. He struck Constable Kearney with a stone and was jailed after a police court hearing, fined two pounds for disturbance and two pounds for resisting arrest.
A messy excerpt shows a post asking Senator Givens to answer a question at a recent meeting. The fragment mentions a request and a response, with unclear wording about what topic was discussed and who attended.
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