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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
2
A large Melwos and district group gathers at Neweon Hall on August 20 at 2:00 PM to discuss improvements in agriculture. The event is led by secretary pro tem Hei Gash and others invite attendees from neighboring areas to participate.
Fragmentary notes suggest tender activity may resume Friday with references to specifications and a possible creation chamber. The language is garbled but indicates ongoing procurement or construction topics linked to officials or departments.
Public sale announcement from the Land Agent's Cairns district dated August 1919 lists offerings of marketable timber. The notice specifies sell terms, location at Lemts Offer and WENNER DAY, along with quantities and bidding details, inviting bidders to submit proposals by indicated date.
Mining note reports prospectors Gessner and Wuffer at Rhanowna WA with 41962 geld, tracing to Kurnalpi area. A 390 ounce ship load was found at 30 feet in abandoned workings known as Bullocky Flat. Mines Department warns against rushing to Kurnalpi and stresses thorough prospecting over three to six months.
Fragmentary financial clipping shows a share market list with entities such as Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Mocks and New Brilliant Presholts. Included are prices, dates, and payment notes alongside place references like Ishern Central La and Queen Block.
Fragmentary notes describe a special train organized by the Commissioner for Renwass with Mr Mulligan and Mr Pears involved. Details reference Chillagoe Mt Elliott Mt Cuthbert and Cairns Station, with costs and schedules only partly legible.
The Cairns district urges a Brisbane style tourist bureau to aid visitors. Local officials argue for a state agency to provide information and streamline tours, though government hesitation and northern-town grievances persist.
The Hambledon Mill reports an iron chimney stack collapse on Saturday and rapid construction of a new stack underway, expected to finish in a few days. Nearby signals, prices, and a winter sale at Bolands draw a throng, with heavy demand and jobbing activity noted in the market.
Kelly's announces a winter clearance with deep discounts on a range of goods. Highlights include lawn handkerchiefs five for a dollar, men's wool socks and shirts at reduced prices, fancy bordered handkerchiefs two for six, linen collars four six per dozen, and various boots and shoes marked down significantly. Abbott St.
A crowded lodge meeting of LOOF No 24 chaired by N G Bro Keirte discusses moving funds to the Government Savings Bank to save interest. Two candidates are proposed for membership and a degree meeting is planned for the next meeting night after routine business. A social event with games is suggested for Wednesday at the Hibernian Hall.
Acting Secretary Hess informs residents of Mulgrave district that an informal meeting discussed forming a Malreage Agriculture and Pantoral Sions association. A public meeting is set for August 2 at 2:50 pm in Nelson Fall, with invitations to attend and express views.
The Marine Board granted W. Pearce a license to operate a pasteup vessel. Hydraulic engineer Henderson arrived from Thursday to visit Cairns waterworks then plans trips to Mareeba and Herberton, returning to Townsville on Saturday. City officials travel to Kuranda and surrounding towns this week. Lyric Theatre offered a lively show last night with Miss Hellmrich and Frank Trewthorne Co delivering strong performances. films complemented the program. Cairoe Theatre reported a large audience and repeated showings with full audience approval. The Vetel mid-week changeover and last show of Withee are scheduled for tonight, with the mid-week program continuing tomorrow.
Growers of Woentarte wrote to CM Menguin Sugar Co and Mews urging a meeting on cane pricing. Mill owners cited ample cane supply and limited need for talks, while some offered to meet their suppliers. A separate report details a New Zealand barque Marjory Craig's dangerous voyage to Melbourne with kauri boards adrift after a fierce three day gale.
In Cairne on August 3 a speaker urges practical action over grand rhetoric to unlock the Gulf country’s immense potential. He advocates a railway from the Fisheride to Croyden as the key to better Western connectivity and regional welfare, urging officials to act.
In South Brisbane Police Court Winor Case two men faced charges of inducing a woman to marry while under 21. The male defendant cited Registrar-General Thornhill Weedon saying the ages were checked. witnesses Testify the woman was under 20 and both parties intended marriage. They were committed to the Supreme Court criminal sittings opening August 9.
The Governor General and Lady Denman visited Brisbane with Sir Arthur Worcen and Sir Thope Cooper. They departed government town on the yacht Lucida and were greeted by civic leaders before proceeding to Merayr Sew Parag on the River Side residence of Sir Sarchel Griffin for a reception.
Etheridge News reports on railway connection discussions to Forsayth and Georgetown amid high metal prices. A Warwick? minister for Watchwaters is urged to act as mine owners struggle to move ore. Local sport notes record Georgetown Juniors beating Derham Juniors by ten to three and a farewell for Mr. Dave Magee of the Durham Council.
Telegraph reports from Wrishane and Queensland authorities about the steamer Pelican arriving at Filet Top and undergoing temporary repairs to the shipyard. Details include cementing joints, readiness for departure from Whitsunde, and potential voyage toward Retineyte amid flood memories and weather events.
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