11 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
1
The repair department is equipped with up to date gear and quality marks. Visited rivals and inspectors noted guarantees of quality on items sent for work and returns.
Notice by W Keating holder of Tyrconnel Gold Mining Lease No 13 near Thornborough that after August 8 1901 he will apply for a six month exemption because a Sydney Syndicate holds an option and time is needed for proper development. Application posted at the Warden's Office by August 23 1911.
A fragmented ad filled with historic images of King George V’s coronation, portraits, state carriages, and troops, plus a public auction of allotments in Victoria Street near Adelaide Wharf. Includes details on estate sales, upset prices, locations, and a note about Matunga arrival and emporium promotions.
Southern papers report senior cadets and others fined for unruly behavior during parade training at Hatharet. A participant accidentally trod on another’s hoe, prompting a blow to the nose. Coats and Pootecray received fines. two Jade charged for offensive conduct. Two others in Children’s Court fined and placed on probation. The Minister for Defense to enforce the act, with Area officers ready to proceed against evasion or violation.
Prices and payments for various stock items at Cairns Stock Exchange are listed with fractions and old currency symbols. Entries include Cala Tra Chintege, Chilagen, McGrieper, Fitzroys, Vulcan, Gilmore's, Oakes Rush, Acorn, Thompeon's Oaks, and Durham Connels among others with amounts showing unpaid and paid statuses.
Fragmentary note mentions an exhibit or premiere in a vanita setting with unclear details. Names, dates, and places are unreadable. The text is largely garbled and lacks concrete events or participants.
The Bolands people again bow to Cairns and district, with a brief courtesy to the ladies. The Boland management is seen as genuine in its winter sale move, signaling attention from shoppers and locals.
A July 2 report from Woodlark Island notes the tug Cecil Rhodes delivering two bares from the dredge for a government survey. An old digger died recently, described as a snach to the community, with a steamer Matunge bringing machinery ashore for a pier project at a cettoanetry.
The Town of Commerce asked the Kentucky Secretary to establish a sanatorium. A federal report noted location distant from population centers, with favorable climate and access in Maren and Hietherton.
A special meeting of the Cairns Water Authority, led by the Mayor, discussed levying a special vote to raise 2500 pounds in accrued interest. The decision was deferred pending advice from the council's solicitors. The authority will share its price schedule with the Plumbers' Association and allow talks before deciding if the work is done in house. A report on the water supply matters will be published tomorrow.
A man was injured in a train of events near Peeramon after a fall from a vehicle on a Cadigerre block. Messrs Hopline and Kingcombe observed a drive when the decayed ranch event occurred. ambulance and Deputy Superintendent Knudson aided at Yongaburra with the injured man taken to Atherton hospital the next day.
The Cairns Town Council held a special meeting with the Mayor presiding. Decisions included repairing the Edge Hill road, calling for tenders, and denying Parker’s request to erect a booth at Norman Park. The motion to uphold the prior rejection was moved by Alderman Draper and seconded by Alderman Hartill-Law.
Reader notes a quirky illusion act by Da VL ors titled Reat de Villiers, billed as exceptionally clever and novel, featured at a Berry area venue. The fragment suggests a staged performance with magic and ventriloquism elements.
Mr P G Grant reports verdicts in Mossman Central strike cases with O'Brien fined eight pounds or two months, Williams and Ougry five pounds each or a month’s hard labor. Adjournments follow. The page advertises Friday bargains at Mellicks and a Winker sale on ladies and children's footwear with reduced prices and specific pair figures.
In Parliament Labour member Jensen argued government should protect children forced to work on sugar farms. He accused opponents of spreading sensational tales about child slavery and urged concrete action backed by evidence. Critics dismissed the talk as sensational and tiresome.
A large blaze broke out last evening at The Carlton Hotel. Servants and guests escaped, as 250 firefighters fought flames that engulfed the upper floors within half an hour. Ladder access and rapid evacuation aided safety, while rumors of a miraculous cure item circulated amid the chaos.
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