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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
2
A growing inland town offers a promising business at 350 capital. Apply to J Draper Crirna for details and sale terms.
The Smithfield Pound seeks applicants for the role of Poundkeeper. Details include allowances and fees. applications close Monday the 12th September at 10 a.m. to A. J. Draper, Clerk. New stainless four stalls and cab shed noted.
The steamship Van Waer wreck will leave Cairns around the September for Port Moresby Thurmiag Island Port Darwin and Java via ports. The voyage may begin the round trip with splendid accommodations. For further particulars apply to J. 42 Pease Aer Lae Street.
Market notes list numerous horse names and prices, including Brilliant a/En ay, Brilliant Central, Redliant Block, Marshall's Queen, Pfeiffer's, Chillagoe, Hampden Cloncerry, Vulcon Wet, Mt Agnes, Gilmore's, Now or Never, Toramy Burns, Mitchell River, Durham Consuls. Entries show prices in shillings and pounds with varied readings. The fragmentary list suggests a crowded auction or trackside market update.
Brisbane correspondent reports the Australian Federal Government is appointing an acting figure to succeed Mr W H Irving as Collector of Customs. J C Kent, Sub-Collector, named temporary holder of the post with a term ending on 3 August. Commentary notes uncertainty about future arrangements and potential memorial contributions by officers.
Yesterday morning a district representative met Major H. H. Ardington who recently arrived and plans to inspect the Tableland region. The Major expressed optimism about quicker land returns and noted a potential purchase of 190 acres of improved land in the Malaerds parish near the railway terminus.
The article questions the Queensland Treasurer's handling of the state surplus and federal balances. It argues that the March financial figures misstate revenue, notes a large contingent surplus, and criticizes tax policy and immigration subsidies while urging careful fiscal scrutiny.
Notes and News recount an incident where a fourtle girl sprained her ankle while alighting yesterday morning. An ambulant brigade attended, and the injured child was taken home. An inquiry led by Mr W S Prewett and Mr Negel into a complaint against the station master will be forwarded to the appropriate authorities in due course.
In Cairns Atherton area proceedings, Mrs M Young and O Smith seek board and lodging arrears while Shire Council confronts overdue rates. Other unpaid sums include Knopke dairy and ice firm and a waterworks employee claim. Magistrate T W Farmer presided as costs and professional fees were awarded in several cases.
A girl from Fitzroy Island with severe brain damage was transported to Townsville and placed under care at the Institute of Tropical Medicine. Bishop Frodsham notes G W Morrison of Warratah issued instructions for her transfer to mission care, and she likely would have died without aid.
Yesterday Bishop Frodsham visited the hospital and expressed great pleasure at its present excellence. He noted plans for a larger building soon and was told by Dr Grevil that the Australian Institute of Trovicdh Medicine may soon have significant impact in the Cairns district.
The miley reserve opposite Cairns station hosts extensive railway works with many workers on large sheds. The Railway Department has spent thousands on erection of workshops and sheds including the wagon and carriage shops. Concrete floors are being completed and further works planned, delaying full completion.
Monthly ambulance tallies show Cairns TM.Ggigade handling 49 accidents 14 transports and 29 office cases totaling 94 with 941 miles travel including 100 miles by the field wagon. Chicago area data notes 29 events 2 transports and 18 office cases with 16 miles traveled. Atherton sub centre records 39 accidents 4 transports and 21 office cases totaling travel of 57 miles. Deputy superintendent FE Greene at Kidston reports 5 terms deaths 43 office cases and travel of one.
Dolores Gratte Amsiiglia drew a crowd at Melbourne’s Town Hall on a Saturday eve. The event showcased her vocal range and drew praise for its emotional depth and audience warmth amidst a lively local setting.
In Cairns the rent clearing sale at the retail store of Callaghan Wad Led draws near its end this month. The Cairns promises Abboty street closure affects the firm’s retail groceries oils wines enamel tin crockery glassware furnishings and ironmongery. Meanwhile the Cairns Croqua club ladies host a periodical dance at the theatre hall with special arrangements and swing mats for the night. Tencing will commence at 9 pm with floor prepared to ensure guests enjoy the event. Prices are generous during the sale.
A mob of 1026 dairy cattle moved from New South Wales overland toward the Tableland. The herd, under driver Lynch, left on April 6 and passed through towns including Mindh Guth, St George, Maranom River, Charleville, Blackall, Barcaldine and Hughenden. The cattle were reported in normal condition despite travel delays and are expected to reach the Tableland in about 22 weeks.
A newspaper feature extols wives to read the morning Postery and study the business pages for price values at Boland’s. It promises surprises and special offers both morning and afternoon, framed as advice for households, noting women and children as the audience.
A deputation from Elsie Athol and the Northern railway districts met the Minister for Railways to press for a link between Elsie Athol and the Northern line. Led by M.O.L.A. Sullivan, the group urged coal savings for the Sormer and cheaper Blair Athol coal to aid mining firms and open new auriferous country for agriculture.
Fragmentary text describes a market for frula in Hinadu with mentions of other makers lacking variety and a call to try something offered, indicating limited selection and interest in alternatives.
A chaotic report describes an attempted attack on a steamer near Rockhampton and a vessel grounding five miles from Brevi ont Farumias night. Captain We tr tey and crew struggled to refloat while passengers faced danger. later reports note trawlers and test dives off Tristan as crews assess damage and salvage options.
Local authorities outline plans to reset stock reserves across shires and review site allocations. Officials indicate potential changes to stock management and inventory deployment across districts, with timelines for public updates and coordination with regional offices.
In a brisk session Mr Mulyer urged a wage reward proposal while others hesitated. The group did not reach a consensus on the conference outcome and the meeting adjourned as officials indicated rush and urgency in decisions.
A woman was found dead Wednesday morning in a South Deis home after a fire. Fire officials say the cause was most likely smoke inhalation with burns, and investigators are reviewing the scene for further details.
Sydney reports say two miners officials linked to a Comet strike were freed from Goulburn prison last night. Authorities claimed they would gain freedom this morning but a mysterious mechanism altered the plan, leading them to Goulburn. Turns remains cautious about future actions.
In Melbourne the House discussed Penny postage rate reform and a university site bill. The Prime Minister faced calls to recommit the Audit Bill to review accounts of industrial bodies. Labour members resisted, extending the session as debates on various measures continued.
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