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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
2
Officials issue a call for bids to create Bric Offices at Stet Char with a Monday 71st deadline. The notice seeks qualified firms to submit proposals for design and construction services.
Tender notices invite bids for police barracks town works and court houses across Cairns Townsville Brisbane Thornborough Mareeba Atherton and Cairns with dates in July August and September. Land parcels near Almaden Calciter Koarboor neighbourhoods and creeks Ema and Ginbs are offered for auction with specified areas and rental terms.
Tenders will be received at Court House Port Doug noon on Thursday from persons willing to consider purchase of the old Pike Cutter. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Harbour Masters Cairns Port Douglas and Cooktown regremiers and at The Treasury Brisbane.
Fragmentary text describes a mill named Walgrave Central Mill and mentions personnel or management figures with unclear roles. The readable fragments reference an engineered or industrial setting with possible names like W. Davids and Gegerid Manare. Details are largely obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmentary OCR reading shows references to filings and amounts related to a legal or tax notice in Wyoming. It lists individuals and numbers in a garbled format, with mentions of dates, locations, and sums without clear context or complete sentences.
Fragmented stock notes list prices and yields for Gilling Dal GH OP Mumgene and others with scattered figures and dates. Unclear names and entries indicate a brief market update from Cairns with multiple abbreviations and inconsistent figures.
A compact London update sketches monetary and shipping tidbits including exchange rates and minor vessel movements. It notes a few brokered sums and mentions a Vladralstic omen connected to maritime confidence, with no clear outcomes or dates.
The local post reports a schedule of Gayundah and surrounding tram routes with updates on a Saturday sexton visit, a case adjournment, and a court matter involving Dotung property. It notes a port steamer discussion at Calree and outlines public notices about buyers and pending shipments.
Fragmentary OCR reports coastal lights and commander led patrols as a convoy and air operations unfolded near Cairne. Mentions Captain Mackay and Heelaine in connection with a nightly survey, with attention to transport, signals, and local aviation coordination amid broader wartime activities.
A fragmentary review describes a screening or display at Shir Hall last evening. It mentions an audience of significant size and varied reactions, noting performers and subjects with mixed praise and curiosity. The piece references contemporary cultural themes and a sense of spectacle without clear specifics.
The telegraph report from Towerville describes a chaotic Supreme Court session with mentions of judges, arrests, and courtroom dispute. Names and details are garbled but reference to police court actions and eviction proceedings imply legal turmoil and pending rulings.
A garbled report mentions railway matters and political debate surrounding a Canadian or Australian context. It references Thadwass, Cabin Wwedey, and Evane with notes on peace in the North and challenges to Chillagoe Company. The piece alludes to Tom Lawton and a 504 accent win, alongside railway and pension topics.
The session discusses amendments to the Finance Bill in the Legislative Council. Questions arise about bookmaker restrictions and preventing certain conduct while safeguarding medical practitioners. The Commissioner proposes limits on employers, and lawmakers explore amendments to address potential abuses and public welfare concerns.
A garbled item references South Africa discussions with figures named Loxton and Mondar. It hints at public debate, prominent participants, and skepticism about government actions, but the exact event and outcomes are unclear due to damaged text.
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