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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
2
The notice lists a public auction of household items including chairs, dishes, furniture, textiles, lamps, and utensils. A detailed price list and item categories appear, with postings to be placed on the window as part of the sale announcement.
A historical stock market snippet from Cairns shows multiple company names with trade quotes and delivery dates including Chillagoe Mungana Mt Molloy Mt Moller and Smiths Creek. Prices range from 1/1 to 68/ for various shares and shipments with quantities noted like 400 at 1/9 and 200 at Od.
Reports show the Mulgrave Mill halted by a machinery outage after a roller failure. A spare part is being installed delaying full restart to Tuesday or Wednesday. An auction of the Mommen estate is noted for 10:30 am with details published in The Post.
The Salted Salmon Company presents a refined performance by Paul Carini and Patsy Neate with Opler Sigtor Carini. Artists include Elsie Norrie, Will Chane, Eileen Phillips, Dorothy Marx and Hemie Phillips. Audience favorites expected.
Fragmentary report from Croydon describes a religious service led by Rev Mirvises and local deacon in orders. It mentions a new building project by Etheridge and a forthcoming ball or social event with plans for a gala.
A report from Charters Towers Hospital notes the death of well known resident Mr Reneer from heart disease. The Women's Conference in Brisbane continues with Mrs J H iu speaking on Women in Industry and Emphasis on independence of women. Reports from Brisbane mention July field wages and a drop in revenue, while German cruiser searches in the East for missing Seeseemn passenger. Weather conditions described as rough near the Southern belt.
State leaders clash over extending the session and funding for local authorities. Premier defends current course while MPs debate the future, with AMP district agent Mr Sherry praised for his humor and promotional remarks about the Society in North Queensland and Cairns.
A chaotic carnival concert badly disrupted as feral crowds surge through Cine Peppered performances. Organizers and police work to restore order while vendors report damaged stalls and frightened attendees. Local residents call for better crowd control at future events.
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