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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
For sale one complete furniture lot including sewing machine, melon shelves, curtains, crackery linoleum. Asking £20 with option to rent the house. Apply to W Lemmon.
The Charters Towers market yesterday showed weakness with Brilliant Deeps falling to 32 percent. Pfeffers and octorye saw improved demand while the main stock rose moderately. Trading remained erratic as the refining plant operated unevenly and metal prices influenced profits for Melixwine and Adeline.
The Managing Director reports on the Amalgamated mine level driving at 247 feet face. Payable stone ranges from high to low values with 12 inch average veins. Crosscuts show limited extension due to labor shortages and rock disturbance.
The notice lists copper prices at £41/2/6, £208 to £208/10/-, £205/15/- to £906/6/-. Lead price shown as LT/ 6.
Entry fragment shows stock figures from Cairns exchange with prices for Chillagoe Prines Alfred Vulcan Oave Thompson's Oaks and Amalgamated sectors. Figures listed include small shillings and pence values, indicating a mid market snapshot with multiple company codes.
Telegraph listing shows numerous horses with prices and statuses including Brilliant Central Brilli ant Deeps Brilli ant Rocks and Queen Crom among others. Entries include prices like 1/3 175 9/4 and notes such as paid and silver.
The report notes recent shifts in the Premier's view on linking immigration and expansion in Queensland. It suggests a change from urging rapid settlement to caution about unemployment pressures, implying political stakes as the season's demand plans unfold.
The Premier laments Queensland’s vast land with few people and argues current immigration and land settlement policies fail. He compares Canada and Australia, urging government-led settlement, rail control, and visible support for immigrants to spark sustained, productive growth rather than temporary relief.
The Lyric Theatre audience applauded a Florence Haymond performance and repeats tonight. Mrs Hughes and Mrs Smith promote black gloves at 3 and 2 in the shop window with strong confidence, while Mrs A A Chalmen of Tolifa seeks a receiver and manager in liquidation. Atherton Chanter of Commerce reports a cautious stance on Harbour Wharf and local development issues at a recent meeting.
The Northern Democratic League held its monthly meeting at Cairns ranch office with good attendance. President Mr S Miller chaired as organizer Mr Wt Draper presented a favorable report noting progress and a request to forward it to the Nelson branch. Several names were added to the Executive.
A local correspondent laments aging athletes across sports while noting a committee meeting of the Cairns Bowling Club. The balance sheet shows a healthy credit and prizes for doubles and a medal for a singles event. A Hats for Men sale and police court remarks fill the page with social and civic notices.
On Wednesday afternoon at the State school Eleanor Bourne addressed parents of attending children at the request of Mr Herett, a local teacher. The talk outlined a preliminary physical examination by Dr Hourne and stressed outdoor air and daily cold baths for schoolchildren. Parents were urged to invest in rewards for improved health outcomes.
Terence Goodwin Dramatic Company presents Falsely Accused a four act drama at the Lowrie Theatre. The touring company previously staged a popular comedy nine and a half features with Miss Mary Cliveman supplying songs. The play blends satire and suspense with a strong plot and wholesome humor appealing to theatregoers.
Local ad advertises a wide sale on ladies Derby shoes patent leather boots and children felt slippers with reduced prices. Items include men's styles, boots, and chukka boots with marked reductions and cash savings, multiple sizes and price points, all clearing today.
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