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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
2
A brief classified note offers a viable business for sale in an inland town. The ad highlights strong investment potential and invites inquiries to Draper and Coir, with a suggested capital estimate of £250.
A Sunday excursion under the above auspices will be run to Bahin dm Cresk. Admission tickets cost adults two shillings six pence and children one shilling three pence. Signed by G. Anderson Secretary.
Press for Ladies will leave after the night, arranging with the gate for the event.
Crowdao is informed that Golden Fate Concesi Trust Ltd sued the Liquidators of No. 1 Gold Mines Ltd for damages for trespass and injury. The adjournment followed an appeal against a prior Warden decision, to be heard in District Court Croydon on 28 September. True Blue yielded 40 tons of stone valued at £30 9s per ounce.
The report describes a drive about forty feet below the old shaft level where the lode was thought to have been cut out, suggesting a significant mining development by the company.
In Cooktown last week the Warden heard Phoenician Co requests for a one month exemption on leases 189 196 2068 led by Amos Campbell and Baird for China Camp. Roberts Ging and Quillinan sought mineral lease No 212 at Rossville. approved. Mount Agnes mine near Irvinebank shows ore fed through mill from the main lode to upper levels. Development at the jawlwnker site and planned dam near Jamie's Creek proceed. four additional head stamps brought total to nine.
Entries show Landen Watal Bechet with price details including Paroona and Memes. Bets listed in pounds shillings and pence with ante Coliege and Mt. Molly references. The fragmentary record lacks full context but preserves names and numeric odds from a betting table.
The post reports near completion of harbour works with a second project planned for early next week. A dredge worker resumed duties after a jammed stoppage. An inquiry in Brisbane considered beer duty stamp breaches by hotel keepers. A maritime incident damaged mooring chains and injured a harbour official.
Acting mayor of Ald. Hartis-Law in Brisbane praises Maile Craigs and Whittier reports heavy interest in both concerts. Her singing is described as natural and appealing, with a platform that delights audiences. Her artistry has earned affection among Austra-Hees, and a Cairns visit will showcase her music at local joints.
Fragmentary letter from Mr W McRae to Southern State Farm and Chamber of Commerce mentions a reply from undersecretary for agriculture acknowledging receipt and noting actions when the question of a northern State farm is decided. The OCR text is garbled and lacks clear details.
Yesterday morning in the Police Court before Mr J T Gram P M Masato Shigematsu and Mitsu Shigematsu faced charges of being prohibited immigrants. The complaint was by Sub Collector of Customs Mr B H Ogilvier. The case was adjourned until today.
Disembarking Wyreema passengers are urged to visit Mayers Limited in Abbot Street for a unique display of Eastern gifts and souvenirs. Mavers specialize in Eastern wares and offer a special tour-ready selection.
A clearance sale at Burne Philly & Co drapery continues with deep discounts across prints, shirtings, flannelettes, quilts, towels, ladies clothing, corner pieces, laces, and embroidries. The Cairns State School Committee met to request a new section of the separate school and to advise funding measures including a £250 quota and a teacher staff increase.
A garbled advertisement notes special sale prices on shirts and underwear. White mercerized shirts marked at 2 shillings usual, sale 1 shilling 6 pence. Men's undershirts and trousers discounted with several price points and two weeks of sale terms. Imperfect text mentions various fabrics and garments offered at discounted rates.
A port engine shipment arrived yesterday via the Wyrreema. The Port Agency Company is forwarding part of the western assisting section.
Trustees of the Crown and Sons Cairne estate require all seeds against the asset be placed in the hands of Mr. J C Hoare by noon on Tuesday next.
Social event announced for Lamont's venue with a masked ball format. Ladies receive free cubs and refreshments as Moody and Quigley provide stables for departure at 7 30.
Mr. George Lisha of Abbott-street announces a four shilling in the pound discount this Friday and Saturday and three shillings on other days. He asserts it is the largest discount ever offered in Yairma and urges public use of the opportunity.
The Moourilyas owner plans daylight departure Sunday to view Hinchinbrook Channel Balm and related islands en route to Townsville. Arrival is expected Sunday afternoon at the Townsville plate where Wyreema and Bingera connections await. Several tourists aboard Wyreema will rejoin the vessel at Townsville.
Reports indicate multiple horses are roaming near Abbott Street and Peace Street, causing danger to pedestrians. A woman narrowly escaped a galloping horse that dashed onto the footpath near Peace Street, prompting calls for the nuisances inspector to act.
In a letter from Mr 8 W Davids published yesterday the Harbour Hoard charges are debated. The author notes that eighteen witnesses were paid for outside expert advice. The Board funded the fee rather than rely on their own engineer Devinis whose endorsed opinion is linked toAustralia authorities. The referenced work, if done to the board’s engineer’s standards, could have cost about £30.
An advertisement touts Boland’s sale as phenomenal with top quality lines and up to date stock. Managers invite buyers to inspect wares and note four price tiers. The sale runs today and tomorrow with special days to attract customers.
Fragmented OCR lists fabrics and garments with prices and sale dates. Mentions include cambric shirting sateen broadcloth and dern items such as belts and shirts. Includes quantities like dozens and yards and terms like sale and cash.
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