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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
2
Copper spot prices ranged from £56 1s 83d to £66 6s 48d. Electrolytic copper and tin values noted with listed bids or quotes. Other items include references to Brilliant S/S and Brilliant Despa brands with various fractions and penilis markers, and multiple commodity notations across a UK market page.
A fragmentary list from the Cairns Stock Exchange shows prices and entries for Chillagoe Mu Kiliont Sand Ts Taf a Chillagor Muddvaorr Mt Agnes Gilmore Tommy Burns Wake Rush Acorn Thompson's Oaks and Durham Consols with various bids, payments, and maturities noted.
The Post reports rising farmer unity in Childers Cairns and Port Douglas districts as strikers and union rhetoric clash with federal figures. It portrays revolver threats against smallholders, critiques strike tactics, and notes farmers’ resolve to defend their freedom against corporate and political pressure in Australia’s sugar industry.
Eastern for Hong Kong reports the E and A Company steamer Kestern sailing to China and Japan via Port Darwin. Cairns Police Court notes include a Chinese vagrant sentenced to two months, and Patrick Hourke fined for obscene language. warnings issued about timber cutting without a license.
In Abbott Street a display from 4/11 to 4/?? features wig makers and outfitters. The notice mentions Windes, Traji, and Winstone as sellers with a focus on hats and face wear.
Meteorological notes from Komerunga State Nursery manager Mr. Cheat summarize July readings. The lowest barometer occurred on the 2nd at 45 degrees, while the extreme maximum was on the 12th at SL degrees. Mean maximum 7741, mean minimum S7.71, daily average 60.06, rainfall totals 150 inches, with monthly total 44 points and yearly total 2020 inches.
The East Torres Strait railway engine from England has been fitted and tested in running order. It will join the Municipal tramway, with a trial run proving the locomotive satisfactory for future service on Minnie Street route.
The Sugar Wages Board chair G A Crompton cancelled a Wednesday 11 am meeting at the Court House to hear new evidence on an eight hour shift for mills. The move aims to give parties a chance to present supporting evidence, potentially boosting the Free Workers union effort. The strike’s end seems assured if impediments are cleared.
Meyers Lilley and Murray solicitors sue on behalf of Mr Hebert for 5000 pounds claiming nuisance from a Colvert on the Cairns Herberton road and failure to repair. Circuit Court at Cairns will hear the case on the next sittings. Fund for Mrs Sharp’s son Donald and supporters closed at 100 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence from Amateur Minstrel concert charities with thanks to donors.
Captain Jum Grail reports the Wyteema arriving from Melbourne and Sydney via Queensland ports at 6 19 PM. Heavy seas and rain hindered sense, but the vessel reached Sydney with a large passenger list. A meeting was held on board to raise funds, collecting a total of £8 6s. The voyage list includes Sidmy 465 tom, Brisbane 17 tons, Rockhampton 276 toms, MacKay STO tome, Bowen 187 toms, Townsville 617 tons, God Caime Jon tons.
Today 2 30pm continues Mr J G Hoare sale of ladies and gentlemen clothing boots and shoes cash no reserve at his mart The Coins Band performs at Astyttaml Shields Streets with tunes Yeomanry waltz ThMetwellin Hornpipe and God Save the King Golden Prince pony stallion touted as top of season Further details via advertisement page 4 and from owner Mr A S Beith
Miss Emily Spoke and tenor Philip New ry headline in Cook's Electric Pictures presented at Shire Hall tomorrow and Monday. A full program combines concerts and film with frequent item changes each night. The North Queens Herald features will appear in illustrated weekly form with telegraphic updates and sport and social content.
A Juvenile Rechabites branch opened inPresbyterian Hall on Wednesday evening with 19 candidates. It was named Freshwater, naming officers such as Chief Ruler W Hudson and Deputy Ruler J Favell, with Sisters Thomson Williams and others guiding the youth in Cairns. The opening was praised as beneficial for local youths.
Mellicks Winter Base in Musro n Comer Lak s Street advertises a large winter sale to clear stock. Mees N and A Mellick claim superior quality at low prices to make room for seasonal goods and invite customers to visit the shop for best bargains.
Alice White pro pressed assault against John Levis was concluded in the Police Court before P. G. Grant P.M. Evidence from Mrs Lavi supported the complainant while defense denied the assault. The magistrate noted no doubt of the offense but seemed reluctant to impose a harsher penalty and adjourned for 14 days to allow payment of fees.
Notices describe Sunday services at Sheridan Street church and Oddfellows Hall for salvation. Rev A MacAllieter preaches at the church and Rev Hi M Wheeler leads at the hall. Evening events include a choir performance and a talk by Captain.
Cairns State School Committee met in the chancel room with chair Messrs Metue Mello and others present. They dealt with routine correspondence from the Department, plan for a boys school, quota of £25, funds for infant school, and decided to notify the Department and appeal to the Queensland State Schools Committees Association about the committee’s legality and potential school ground curtailment.
The Mayers establishment holds a major annual sale with a substantial reduction on all stock. The management aims to clear the entire store and cash purchases are urged during the sale period. Women particularly look forward to the event as new qualities and bargains are promised.
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