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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
2
Great Yoghee Niti announces the foundation ceremony to be held Sunday next August 21. Excursions from Atherton and Al role will depart for the event. Marine functions round the honour.
The Post reports on a betting dispute over a Reds versus Whites match with stipulations affecting the outcome. It also notes the laying of a foundation stone for a hospital building, a public holiday schedule, and a winter sale with reduced prices on Calico, Grey tweeds, embroidery, and clothing items at Mellick’s, inviting customers to attend.
A damaged notice describes Bolands stock arrival and a fluttering sale week. It promises remarkable prices and surprises as a new stock opening supports Bolands reputation for genuineness and reliability. Early visitors are invited to attend during the sales mass.
Dr C Brett cordial maker offers five pounds for information leading to conviction of anyone who entered the residence on the night of August 4th and stole one case of lemonade bottles.
The article analyzes why copper and lead prices stay low. It cites production costs, supply restrictions, and stockpiling as factors. It notes copper profitable production possible at £45 per ton, while lead requires at least £18 per ton, with past high prices spurring new mines and output before a major financial downturn slowed demand.
The district reports declining population as mines close and workers depart to other centers. Mail and coach services are being restructured with fewer runs and offices closing, while some residents relocate to nearby towns for work at smelting facilities.
The court ruled for the plaintiffs granting £30 plus costs totaling £34 4s 1d after evidence of disputed mine specimens. Campbell claimed ownership through a prior syndicate, while Donohue and Denison asserted possession. the warien found the items to be the property of five former shareholders.
Not enough clear details. The text appears corrupted with numbers and terms like Brilliant Fresholda and Brilliant Deeps. It mentions tonnage and prices but lacks coherent events or names to summarize into a proper news item.
Fragmented listing appears to catalog share prices and payments for multiple companies or entities such as Brilliant Centrals, Brilliant Deng, Brilliant Blocka, Clark's, Kalamadan, Marshall's, Mills United, North Quem, South East-Dey Dawns, Pepesa, and Queen Central. The text resembles a stock table with prices, fractions, and payment notes, but many items are garbled.
A Sydney correspondent weighs the anxious outlook for the federal caucus and questions if New South Wales will be governed by a State Labour caucus. The prospect of revival in the Labour party is seen as more promising than a month ago, with a possible gain in members though a working majority is considered unlikely.
Fragmentary OCR notes severe weather conditions causing travel disruption and hazardous outdoor conditions. Readable terms mention wind, rain, and safety warnings.
At the Supreme Court Towne villa an application by John Crediand to dispense with accounts as administrator of Mire Credisnd formerly Alice Gill deceased intestate Cairns is heard. Order dispenses with accounts till further notice and costs charged to the estate.
The remarks of D F Denham, Minister for Lands, on the sugar industry are reported in Hansard. He outlines four major proposals considered by parliament and discusses impacts on production, pricing, and policy direction.
A terse telegram from Atherton reports excursion plans postponed due to bad weather. The note mentions Cairns and Ridfeilgh and hints at a September date to be announced, with tentative arrangements delayed yesterday.
Announced today that the four yearly meeting of the Great Wit Sitter Cid will be held this forenoon at forty o clock sharp at Imperial Hotel sample rooms. Shareholders invited to discuss the managing director’s portion and attend the meeting.
Mr Kelly formerly of Moesma suffered a bad fracture of the left leg on Thursday when his foot was caught in machinery at the Nelson factory. He was attended by Mr Knowles the same evening.
Mareeba reported a Saturday event under Lir United Sunday School with a large attendance of children and teachers. The sport of all descriptions was enjoyed around the juveniles, with verses and prayers led by officials and volunteers.
Reports from Cooktown district describe a busy mining area with various teams at work. J Jutesur Bpringvale Stolion notes a significant tin mine near the Amaan site producing sizable quantities. Prices quoted, steamer shipments, and local labor details surround a lively but weathered prospect.
A buggy accident on the Chinoumes pinch near Nigger Creek injures Mrs Vowles two children and Mrs Heston with serious injuries. Rescuers rush to the scene as Dr McFonne arrives to tend to the injured after the collision with the bridge.
The excerpt details extensive work on a wharf barge including hull plates rivetted to form a crescent reinforcement and 12 inch high rivetted combings at fore and after entrances. Engineers Waters and Ube are named along with others, noting prior difficulties now surpassed.
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