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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
2
A terse London telegraph note lists copper prices and forward rates with unclear figures and several garbled terms. It mentions sums like £54 7s 6d and £195 10s in a chaotic style, lacking readable context or clear entities.
The report notes the people’s emphatic answer to referendum questions across the Commonwealth. It states the vote rejected altering the Constitution in the directions urged by federal power, and the public wants the Federal Parliament to legislate domestic matters, with states retaining power and responsibility to their own people.
Attention is directed to the ad vertiemen i Holand regendin the sale of stock damaged on the Lippingham Grange. The sale will be today and tomorrow to clear up accounts. Some grand bargains will be obtained. The Cooktown Independent reports that the steamer John Douglas is placed at the disposal of the Show Committee between Cooktown and Port Stewart during show time.
In the Caires Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. P. G. Great a case of drunkenness was heard. The accused received a sentence of 72 hours imprisonment. The docket cited sobriety and related remarks, with no additional details available from the readable text.
Inward correspondence from Cairnns Teen Comm notes an invitation for aldermen to attend a church service. Alderman McKenzie cites delays before mayoral attendance and a nearby price discussion. The record reflects routine municipal deliberations on engagement with local faith institutions.
The ad lists new men woollen sweaters in white with prices 4/6 to 8/6 and a white cashmere option 9/6, plus white canvas football boots costing 7/6 to 9/ per pair and calf football boots at 11/6. Also advertised are men wool football hose at 2/ per pair. In council, a dog disrupted the meeting at Abbott Street Chambers, growling at the mayor and disturbing the session before being removed by Alderman Toohey.
A Mellicks list itemizes low prices on assorted goods. bow 4/11 doms zinc tap silks in red navy cream 7d. ward. ladies dark print costumes 12/6 now 8/11 neck. ladies nearnessette blows 4/6. Mel's white toms 3/6. men's black otras shirts 4/6. socks and heavy to end.
An event was held at Mia featuring the Trafic centre. Details remain sparse in readable text but the venue and organization are confirmed.
A public meeting is called for all interested in founding a Central Sugar Mill at Freshwater. The gathering invites the public to attend tomorrow at Freshwater Home.
The Cairns Town Council discussed a telegram from Croydon Shire urging the Minister for Hallways to connect Charleston and Croydon. Alderman J. G. Hoare announced plans for a deputation on the minister’s return to Cairns to push the proposal.
Report cites a clumsy priest and an Ancoins follower denying a Port Douglas route for food shipments. The major obstacle is unreliable Cairns railway clerk data and difficulty obtaining back loading information, delaying hinterland supplies.
Mrs Wilken Wilson of Wirgite, Lakin, dies in Coen hospital after five weeks confinement and exposure during heavy rains. The 23 year old second eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Lowcock, railway worker, was highly respected and mourned by all who knew her. Sympathy goes to her bereaved husband and relatives as the Spray records the bereavement.
A shore gathering enjoyed a dinner where the centerpiece was a fruit dish titled Fruits In Season. Guests praised the menu's stability and the variety of courses, with the standout being the seasonal fruit course amid humorous chatter and light banter.
The Cairns Municipal Council discussed kerbing and channeling works for the coming year. Planned paths include Spence Street to Apin Fort, Shields Street, Sheridan Street, Upward Street, and Aplin Street. A quarry expansion could yield more supplies and a portable tramway option was considered for town delivery.
In aid of Mrs DF Davia and her cat children whose husband was lost in the Vongals the Yong Ala Fund plans an excursion train to Kuramda on Sunda Weet May. Final list for the aid will be published next week with the amount and manner of distribution. Funds handed to trustees PF J Dorie AL J Draper and M Boland for the widow and orphans.
The Caims Are Officer Captain Robert Son said a commissioned officers class is established with weekly drills. The class is nearly full, with vacancies still available for youths 16 to 17 who wish to join. Training continues Saturdays at 7 30 pm through July, while authorities consider further steps. Orton Hobertson and Seargeant Major Gleaston will attend the annual camp at Kingston Point in June.
St John's Church Hals commences with Matins at 11 am and Evensong at 7 pm. Kuranda holds Matins and Evensong at 7 pm. A Children's service is at 4 pm. Presbyterian Church on Sheridan Street advertises events and a temperance parade. Reverend Mar Allister Mares is en route to Barron Falls with a chorus.
The following names accompany the Aramac to Cairns voyage on Thursday Passenger list includes Madge Thomeon and Masars W. 8. Murphy MLA C. V. Jeck oom J. Beeman J. Bird note Rerter Lord Lebfeldt T. Biwanis J. Bowry Hunter G. Bee De Bak iextom and others.
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