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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1911

Page

2

A J Draper Plans Sale of Luxury City Allotments

Auction prospectus lists high class allotments with 66 ft frontages at McLeod and Water streets and lakefront lots on Sec 14 12 and corners at Aplin Sheridan Sts. Upset prices range from £100 to £350 with several quarter acre blocks and notable lake access.

McLeod Water Sts Lake Allot Aplin Sheridan Pariah Senithivela Smith Street Hop Wah Road Philp & Co

Half Yearly General Meeting of Shareholders in Cairns

The first Half-Yearly General Meeting will be held at A. H. Clarkes Mining Exchange Spence Street Cairns on Friday in August at 11 a.m. By order Moore secretary. Directors report accounts balance sheet to be received adopted elect directors and auditors for ensuing term. Transfer books close 12 August.

A. H. Clarke Mining Exchange Spence Street Cairns Igi Tao Oddfellow's Hall

In Memoriam for a Dear Father

In Memoriam note marks the death of a father on August 1, 1906. Family members express grief, missing his sight, touch, and care, noting a home shadow and longing for his sunshine. Inserted by his sister and son in law Mr and Mrs Tones.

Anaee Mes. c

Unclear historical entry with mixed place and date fragments

Fragmentary OCR listing towns numbers and payments including Chillagor Chillagoe Mt Eliott McGregor New Finnaleigh Hampden Clo St Mungo Vajema Fillmore Tom Burns Oska Push Acorn Thompean's Opks and unpaid items.

Chillagor Chillagoe Paid Mt. Eliott McGregor New Finnaleigh Hampden Clo Rani Ay St. Mungo Vajema Fillmore's We Tom Burns Oska Push Acorn Thompean

Australian Labor clash over sugar prices and wages

The text attacks Acting Prime Minister Hughes over sugar price regulation and beet-processed produce costs, arguing farmers lose or gain under continental price controls. It accuses Hughes of talking misread claptrap to intimidate workers, noting Josiah Thomas’s dismissive reaction as a hint to the public.

Australia Hughes Waterside Federation Moseman Cairns Workers’ Organisation Josiah Thomas Labour

Votes and News Atl Wotham Advertises Auctions

The issue lists a foreword on editorial practice and directs readers to a land sale advertisement by Mr A J Denner at Alston's Agency. It notes a catalog of lots for sale at the school of arts guildings in Culros with land offers described as very reasonable and easy.

Sickey Mcleod -Steeet Ceour I Tom's Agere School of Arts Wotham Loms A. J. Denner Moon Alston School of Arta Guildings Culros

Loyal Fellows Social and Dance at One Shire Hall

Members of the Loyal Trin iy Lodge Manchester Unity hold a social and dance on the 10th at One Shire Hall. The event promises dances and amusements, with prior notices from the ACorn Gold Mining Company and Mr V Clarke’s Mining Exchange. Transdev announces a sale at City Action Mart featuring ladlex and related goods.

Triniy Lodge of Manchester Unity Bis City Action Mart Ladlex

Attitude of Acting Prime Minister mocked over sugar industry dispute

The text mocks Mr W. M. Hahes acting as Prime Minister and Waterside Federation head amid sugar industry trouble. It notes his remarks and dual role as minister provoke ridicule among friends, suggesting his statements lack seriousness and provoke tension in governance.

W. M. Hahes Waterside Federation Bownce

Convent School Excursion Scheduled for Thursday

A convent school plans a picnic excursion this Thursday for the children, with their parents and sisters expected to attend. The event, noted in the school calendar, aims to provide a pleasant outing at Eimer Pocket and is described as a special day for attendees.

Eimer Pocket

SAILING FOR LONDON WAIPARE CALNE ARHORAGE PASSENGERS

The steamer Waipare of the Torres Straits service will call at Calne Anchorage this afternoon homeward bound with four Cairn booked passengers bound to Weswel.

Atearmer Waipare Torren Straits

Cairns Penny Bank Teaches Saturday Attendance

Bank ledger notes a Saturday deposit of £1 1s 2d and withdrawal of £9 1s 8d. Attendance attendees for next Saturday include Messrs Macners and Milter.

Cairns Sarge Ben's Sisrertors Messrs Macnersene Milter

Merit Rewarded at Catras Carnival Band Victory

Residents of Marcea Instor honored for military cooperation as the local band celebrated victory at the Catras carnival. Monadus received a gold medal inscribed for members, with photos of the band members displayed.

Marcea Mir Monadus

Diboohra Hotel and Surrounding Transport Links

The Diboohra Hotel near Mount Molloy serves travelers with proximity to a clear access route. It supports a summarised department and offers a counter lunch on days when Mulley treu a affects service.

Mount Molloy Bipcotra Stonpine Pire Peotte Finnegan Down Mulley Treu A

Cairns Police Court Sees Fine Imposed on McCray

David John McCray faced charges of neglecting to provide meals and engaging in improper conduct. He was fined £3 and sentenced to a brief imprisonment for nonpayment, with an interpreter provided for the proceedings.

David John ‘McCray Chitirinis Orden

Visit to Cairns waterworks framed by local figures

The mayor and Aldermen Tionet Direyatt Dillen and J. Grits Tuaid visited the Cairns waterworks and discussed plans to secure a reliable supply, amid some lively discussion and a mix of opinions on timing and leadership.

Tionet Direyatt T. Dillen J. Grits Cairns Peservair Horaetwee Mey Tyra Walerang Jockey Club

Railway Facilities and Upgrades at Mareeha Station

Railway Commissioner Mr. Frans observed new facilities at Marecede yards during a northern visit. Efforts by staff to avert accidents were praised as alterations and improvements begin to ease traffic and support expanding railway trade.

Mareeha Mins Vata Ubat Mercede Frans Teswit Marecy Reileay

Dry Weather Strains Mareishi Streets and Crops

The region endures dry spell with spill signs affecting farms. Streets grow dusty and rough, with potholes and debris after nightfall. Residents report limited relief between Quitna and Mareish areas as conditions worsen.

Quitna Mareshe Fuyam &T Yale

Timber trade activity at Cairns increases to curb waste and costs

The Cairns timber industry shows high activity as shipments from the Marvels and Cairns area are organized under traffic superintendent Mr. Cals. Long timbers are transported by rail with constant crew on site. The system aims to cut waste, reduce fire risk, and lower freight and handling charges. At Cairns Police Court in the morning, James Browna, known as Stimerwies, faced charges related to a theft, with details unclear in the fragment.

Cals

Noted Assault Case at Cairne Police Court

In Cairne Police Court yesterday morning Thomas Burke faced charges of unlawfully assaulting Acting Sergeant Guthrie during an arrest on July 7. Witnesses described Shaw resisting and Burke striking and kicking officers, with the case adjourned to 2 pm and then continued this morning.

Op G. Grant Cairne Thormas Burke Guthrie Ivli Hawkes Pat Bunty Guihrie Spencestres Janis Shaw Arnanoy Shaw Fearon Shaw Hogers

Richards Entertainers Bring London Coronation Films to Cairns

Richards' Entertainers announced strong acts at Owshire Hall with dances and songs by Miss Huby Thorstes and Miss Lily Sands. The highlight is the Coronation films arriving by Mourilan direct from London, shown for two nights as Jim Caires tours Cairns and North Queensland. An earlier Maree event featured St Thomas's Hibernian Society presenting J D Sunchimoor with a gold bust watch.

Frestarti King A.m Craig A.T. Richards Kuranda Owshire Hall London Ki George Ube Cit Fem Jim Caires British Empire Mr. Tichards Cairns Queensland Huby Thorstes Pismiot Lily Sands Maree St. Thomas's Hibernian Socity Federal Hotel J. D

Coronation Fares Paid To Some Members

Acting Prime Minister Mr Hughes says one group attending the Coronation were paid first class fares amounting to 160 pounds each though he does not know their mode of travel.

Hughes

Binage site visit to inspect bridge over Herroniver

Mr oo N Boult visited Mareeba on Sunday with Mr C S Rattmen, Barron Shore Council chairman, to inspect a site for a high level bridge over the Herroniver. The bridge would provide access to the deiryite and agricultural country of the guidield sae. Hoult rode back to town by bicycle and on foot, completing about forty miles without tiring.

Oo. N. Boult Mareeba C. S Rattmen Barron Shore Herroniver Hoult

Spirits import rules require in–country aging certificates

The Comptroller of Customs orders that from January next all spirits arriving in Australia must be accompanied by an export country certificate showing the youngest spirit in the blend has matured in wood for at least two years. These certificates apply to all spirits not exempt from tax.

Comptroller of Customs Australia

Eleven Hour Converts Stir West Australian Poll Scene

In the West Australian Labour contest for West Perth, Alderman Shapaun offers himself as a Labour candidate after a late switch. The Labour Federation endorses Simpson as the ministerial candidate, while delegates declare no sympathy for overnight Labour converts to lia. Simpson remains the sole viable candidate.

West Herth Mont West Australia Soins Wilson Lia Simpson

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