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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1912
Page
2
A note from the Board W of J Mayers with MACDOXNELL HENOMMAN and HANWAM acting as solicitors for the Come Cathns. The fragment mentions chairmanship and legal representation.
Estate J Co Hoare. Alt accounts die to above estate must be filed forthwith to the Truster G A ttos Bea Banc of the undersigned Robt Sturt Cairns.
Auction style notice states alive Art Unies drawing held Thursday EW NG 12th September. Tickets must be in the hands of undersigned by 10 pore on the Lith Selute for a chance to win return trip to bingheot or other valuable prizes. Organ ser.
A fragmented catalog item listing health room supplies and assorted goods. Mentions thermometers, bags, poetry items, perfunctory prices, postage, and miscellaneous products with unclear quantities and vendors. The readable text shows a mix of medical then nonmedical items labeled with numbers and abbreviations.
Fragmentary list of stock names and bid prices from the Cairns exchange dated April 6 and April 10. Items include Chillagoe Mungana Mt Elliott Mt Cuthbert and other assets with prices expressed in shillings and pence, some illegible.
The fragment describes Stead's Threat Pestilles as a remedy for hoarseness and throat issues. It mentions Constables Rogers and Ferguson escorting two unsound persons from a reception house in Townsville on a Saturday night.
A new residence is being erected by Mr Newport the Tropical Agriculture instructor at the corner of Laxe and Gatton streets. Howard Newport returns from Proserpine with a trophy from Kameringa State Nursery to be exhibited at various show venues on the 7th and 23rd instant. The piece notes a bustling market for bargains in boots and shoes and reports on a whale sighting near the Johnstone River and a cold spell with frost decrees after a Land Court session in Atherton.
Hunter proposes lighting the Kuranda Falls with colored revolving lights powered by electricity to boost tourism and railway revenue. The plan, reviewed by Railway Commissioner Eryane and Chief Engineer Chedwyn Jones, estimates £700 for wiring and lighting, with potential spread to Kuranda Lynch and Cairns stations if feasible. Government views on aesthetic use of waterfalls may limit adoption, but proponents argue the project could attract thousands of tourists and repay costs through increased transport demand.
Public invite for a Linen and Coin Afternoon Tea on the Caires Croquet Lawn. Event scheduled for Saturday August 17 at 3 em target time stated in the notice.
Auctioneer A J Draper offers several affordable properties for sale in Suburban Sections 14 27 90 and nearby streets. Listings include a six roomed house two years old on Victoria Street near Draper Street, a new five room house on corner Severin and Victoria, and several other possibles with fenced yards and cottages.
Brilliant Freehold won with 9 tons valued at £3416 Mills United claimed 14 tons worth £2355 Brilliant Extended tallied 0 tons valued at £5000 East Mexican posted 308 tons valued at £703
Brilli Brilliant paid 5/4 and 4/a with other priced shares including Brilliant Freehold at £8 and Volcan at 9/ with multiple small bids and unsettled quotes.
A correspondent reports July activity at Archbold, Mountain Ring, Central, and Welcome batteries with tonnages: Archbold team 80 tons at 223c8, Central 60 tons for 12 000 10 dets, Welcome set a monthly high. Several teams broke stone at Mountain King and St George Syndicate approaches Suhle's mill while Etheridge Syndicate finishes crushing at Sueit ere. Copper prospects anticipated next month as lead work shut in.
A Dr She don unveils a new remedy claiming to ease coughs and soothe colds, billed as a nationwide breakthrough. The product, priced at 1/0 and 3/-, is advertised as available everywhere and touted to bring renewed relief where previous cures failed.
A cryptic caption indicates a quotation from Crabbe at the twenty four Sinter vun event. The line appears as a clipped note in the column.
Boland's winter sale draws crowds as clothing items drop sharply in price. Featured offers include merino cloths, cretonne, ladies blouses, hats, caps, and cotton singlets at deep discounts.
An incomplete report mentions the Commissioner for Railways and a political party presence this afternoon. It references fires along a route and a proposal to build on a guarantee, with local officials and supporters present.
A dramatic company announces a London appearance with plans for a Saturday night performance. Tickets are limited and seats may be scarce as fans expect an engaging show.
The Police Barracks near completion, with expected formal handover to Inspector of Works Captain J Walker on Monday. District Registrar for Railways A Fraser and other officials feature in a broad set of notices including a strike settlement at Poylets works, hospital care following a poison incident, and local church calls.
A Brisbane report notes rumors of an American company seeking control of sewerage and rate collection. Premier denies any government agreement and warns such a move would strip citizens of franchise rights by handing power to a syndicate.
The Governor General reviewed senior cadets of the metropolitan district over 10 and the South African War era battalion. Spectators filled the Domain as he presented the Umley Regiment with a banner from King Edward and awarded Lady Dudley's banner to the 5th Battalion Cadets. The mounted march post drew a grand scene.
The Unite Pastoralists' Association of Queensland held its 22nd annual meeting in Brisbane. President W. W. Hood was re elected along with trustees J. H. McVonnell and Jr. C. Ramsay. Officers discussed wages hours and conditions and directed the Executive to study the Industrial Peace Bill with a view to its impact on pastoralist interests.
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