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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
Local kiosk advertises cycles with over 30 satisfied riders. It lists prices from £10 and shows Fred Taylor as a phonograph and piano expert at Abbott Street Box 77. Contact details include phone number 152.
The Cairns railway timetable announces cancellation of Friday trains to Atherton and Yungaburra. A business for sale is offered for £350 by A. J. Fraper, Cairns, with authority cited from the General Traffic Manager.
Local advisory warns residents to demand written authority from piano tuner Mr Fred Hickson of Paling's firm before booking services to avoid imposition and spoiled instruments. Hickson carries price lists and drawings of pianos player pianos organs and Claviolas.
All members and supporters of the Kia Ora Football Club are asked to meet at Court House Hotel this Thursday at 8 o'clock for a send-off to Mr I A Kidd. Archie Scott serves as secretary.
Shipping notice lists fr. to and from JAVA and THURSDAY ISLAND with calls at PORT MORESBY and SAMARAT. Carried English Stewardess Thess aboard VAN WAHRWIJCK en route to BRISBANE. calls dated 10 August THURSDAY ISLAND 13 August PORT MORESBY 14 August. Rates and fares via J. P. PEASE Lake Street AGENTS.
The passage urges Heilway authorities to adopt a more agile policy aligned with state government directions, stating it would benefit both the government and the long-suffering public of the district.
The steamer Nardoo, under Howard Smith Co Ltd, sails Kiesiing fifth for Cairns via Newcastle and Queensland ports. The vessel carries stock and reports indicate a mother treated at the Oaks month.
Mining reports from Freethinker Hill and Mungane mines outline ore extraction, with 130 tons processed at Freethinker Hill yielding about 3 percent tin in places and a 30 by 2 foot face of ore. At Mungane, multiple levels and stops produce semi-sulphide and copper carbonate ores, with totals nearing 1869 tons across various ore types and shipments.
A garbled advertorial announces Leedse Betal Barket and Roc Laoee for Werk Looge with Dr Sheikdan’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, claimed to cure Infweeca and other bone trophies. Price listed as 1/6. Obscure publication notes unclear location.
The steamer Carpentaria of the Torres Strait routes will land 350 tons of cargo at Cairns harbour on the 12th. Large explosives are on board, so few immigrants will be aboard. A separate sale report notes ten horses sold at Newmarket yards, prices from £410 to £4 10s for two year olds. Favell to leave Cairns for promotion. expected move to Almaden State School after notable work with Cuban aquatic club and Ivanhoe Football Club.
The Post reports on efforts to secure postal and railway facilities including a travelling post office on mail trains. It notes repeated requests to the Railway Commissioner, mentions a 1200 price tag, and describes a plan for two vehicles with one kept in reserve to maintain service continuity.
Mr E A Lares, formerly assistant chemist at Fairyored Bundgverz, has been appointed assistant chemist at Mulgrave Central Mill and has begun duties. The post aims to maintain a complete record of farmers cane values delivered to the mill.
Ambulatory art prizes attract daily crowds on Abbott Street with several valuable pieces on view. Tickets are reported sold out at the fortenste event as the display draws growing public interest.
The article notes an inquiry at Yarrabah with visits to Plantations. A Chief Protector’s investigations will be summarized in a report sent to the Home Secretary. Howard is expected to publish a regional note next week. The Golden Grove Butter Factory expansion will aid local business.
A Shetland pony associated with Mrs General Mite died at Chilimgoe last Sunday. Authorities suspect the animal died after eating a strange herb. The loss is deeply felt by the young owner and recalls the pony’s journey from Australia.
Repairs to the Harbour Board launch pontoon were expected to finish last night with channel fences to be removed for work to resume today. In Small Debts Court PM Grant noted undefended costs in two cases, Hannam v Jar man and Reynolds v Maekett, and Mr Fred Hickson handled cases for Veling's. Tourists used Kuranda to Townsville voyage with Cairns attracting visitors and daylight travel enjoying the Hischinibrook Channel. In Esa Court PM Grant fined a man for possessing Chinese stewards with opiates, two pounds plus costs, one month in default. inspector vows stricter enforcement of the act.
Two month period ending July 20 shows Memers Sturt Co shipping log timber to Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand, with 741k superficial feet of maple to New Zealand, pine elm maple and y am? bean to Melbourne, and wolfram in bags to Sydney. Mayers Limited promoting a great winter sale drawing crowds with record bargain prices and special lingerie offers.
The St. Monica's branch of the Hibernian Society held a social and dance at Shire Hall last night. The hall was well decorated and provided a pleasant evening. A lengthy program of dances and music entertained attendees.
McManin Allison and Houston plan a half mile skate race with Pranks confident on a bicycle to win the rubber. They anticipate Rouston starting and skating nine gee, while McManan is to finish ahead. The scene hints at a series of disparity and repeated contenders.
Changes in the Cotoms Department include promoting Wn to SubCollector at Bowen, Mr. E Lyons son of Cooktown Town Clerk and son in law of Captain Meaturn. Lyons was previously second in charge of the Customs Department at Ueraldton.
The head of Mr James Sargent and Son has accepted the erection of a new Homan Catholic church at Mareeba for £34. Bishop Murray returned from Mar cel with the contractor to lay out the pew building site and construction will begin at once. Foundation block ceremony date to be announced.
A tourist visited the office with a long written complaint about Halway authorities advertising in Tuewley’s Post that the Friday excursion train to Athetfton and Yungahurra was cancelled while a railway porter handed out an official notice at Remilton’s Hotel claiming the train ran. The visitor asks that the matter be investigated and proper information be provided.
The Moland’s sale is advertised as delivering complete customer satisfaction with prices described as speedy and record fast. The promotion claims notable bargains across items, aiming to finish the sale with broad public approval and a strong track record in savings.
In Adelaide a captain commander and crew reported bright lights seen high aloft near Thorpe Island en route to Port Adelaide. The lights moved around the ship and were compared to masthead beams and German airships, with witnesses unable to identify their source.
In the House of Representatives, Mr Fairbairn urged against including domestic servants in the Arbitration Act Amendment Bill, warning it could worsen Australia’s competitive standing if agricultural labourers were also added. Mr Bruce Smith of the Liberal party argued everything in the Statute Book is morally right. The New Loan Repeal Bill received its first reading before the adjournment at 10.30.
Telegraph reports a chaotic ball at the Bathurst School of Arts where excited women surged into the dining area causing a crowd crush. Doors opened to a crush as spectators broke through gates and clothing tore amid a frenzied scramble. Police struggled to control the disorder.
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