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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1910

Page

2

Crown Land for Selection Opens at Atherton

Lands will be opened for selection as Agricultural Farms at 11 am on September 14 15 16 at the Land Office Atherton. The area totals 11 655 acres across 110 21 and 1010 portions in Tirran and surrounding parishes with prices from 0 0 to 2 5 per acre. Applications lodged up to the opening time will be considered if received. For details contact the Land Agent Atherton or the Land Settlement Inquiry Office Brisbane.

Atherton Jobson Ithaca Dirran Herberton Pitherton Thursiday Tirran Lands Department Brisbane

Land Opening for Agricultural Farm Selection in Tinardo Parish

The undermentioned land will be opened for agricultural farm selection at 11 oclock on September 1910 at the Lat Glee, Coires, Tinardo parish about 4 miles west of Marcoum. Area 130 to 660 acres. Applications lodged up to opening time will be regarded as lodged at that time. Cairns.

Om Bonday Coires Tinardo Marcoum Cairns

Business for sale in Isle of Reading town

Readie business opportunity in Isle of Reading. Capital required £850. Apply to J. Draper at Cairn.

James Se Nelson Reading Isle Town Capital Apply & J. Draper, Cairn

Reward Offered for Information on Residence Break In

A 25 reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension of the person who broke into my residence at night. Callers should provide any details that could help identify the culprit and location. Police are urged to contact with tips.

Immonade

Erection Tenders Sought for Cairns School Project

School of Arta Building Cairns invites tenders for the first section of a two-storey brick building. Tenders close Wednesday at noon. Art film feature from premier studios promises booming entertainments with five performers and popular prices.

School of Arta Cairns Calirss Bospar J.L

Bullion and Ore Buyer Faces Shipment Interruption

Arthur A Chandier and E Asseyer own a bullion and ore buying operation with a Marfedal office. They report shipments were disrupted including copper lead carbonate totals of 3547.56 tons and lead hides valued at 29.95 units, with a report of a 154 foot tunnel length and mine shaft progress noted through a fortnight.

Honstes Ons Zlom

District mining progress report from Durham Comsola mine

The report notes ongoing work at the Durham Comsola mine with shaft depths increased to 355 feet from the bottom and total depth 705 feet. Stoping progressed above the 100% level by 2 feet of fair stone, lode quality down slightly in the south stopes, crosscuts planned to the Wexford shaft, and workings at the main shaft eastern leg with future tonnage deliveries and copper production details.

Sage Cemege Durham Comsola G.M Lad Geeerel Weeege T. A_ Hotere Cate Rush Wexford Ned

Untitled historical betting summary fragment

A damaged OCR snippet shows scattered racing or betting figures with names Chillagoe Wungane Filiott Hampden Weinert Rudidygore Wales Mtannary Hille and Cay Village Wledtemith. It lists multiple fractional odds and prices, but lacks coherent event details or dates.

Chillagoe Wungane Ayd Molloy Filiott WeGireror Einasieigh Weinert

London Metal Market Prices Report

London market notes copper futures at about £55 to £58 per unit with forward around £54 11 9. Tin ranges £154 to £184 10 with forward £163 10.

London Taemtay

Amalgamation of Town Shows Rivalry and Reform Considered

The piece discusses four central towns debating a joint district agricultural show plan to protect local prestige and avoid loss of annual carnivals. It suggests forming a district show association to coordinate dates, share facilities, and ensure better exhibitor and visitor convenience, aiming for mutual benefit and district prosperity.

Mareeba Saturn Lees Caires

Public Notice on Court Proceedings and Counsel Advice

A Cairns reader reports the Post cannot answer legal questions and suggests consulting a solicitor. Mr FP Coghlan, a contractor, visited seeking clarification on a Small Debts Court wage judgment and the hearing date, noting forthcoming appearance.

Coghlan Ainet Lisson

Chilla Gose Company Rail Receipts Show July Drop

The Chillagoe Railway Company reports July receipts at £0 total, down from the same month last year. For April to July the four month total stands at £80.55, a gain over £51.584 from the prior year’s period. The company will appear at the Shire Hall on Saturday for a presentation.

Chillagos Company Asad Shire Hall

Better Late Sale Closes Amid Golden Opportunity

Fragmentary notice describes a concluding sale at Bolasds with emphasis on bargains for all customers. It hints at a late rush and urges readers to seize the final chance before prices drop further.

Bolasds

The Barrier Cargo Steamer Arrives With Coal for Port

The Adelaida Company's cargo steamer Barrier is due this morning at Vinylighe with coal for the port including two tons for the railway. Gloomy weather and light rain prevailed yesterday. Rainfall this month totals 2.58 inches over eight days. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 60.2 to 76.9 degrees.

Adelaida Co Vinylighe

Alligator Sighted Near Beach Prompts Erratic Chase

A reports notes an alligator seen in shallow water along a beach near Chehanmprit and A taman. A shot was fired but did not stop the animal which fled toward Barrog Point.

Chehanmprit Taman Barrog Point

Sporting Offer From Mavers Limited Advertised

A newspaper notice notes Mavers Limited advertising a substantial price reduction on apparel in their Post insert. The ad states clear stock sweep through last items and a price-cut policy aims to move the stock swiftly in window display numbers.

Mavers Hey

Trustees Quarterly review covers Federal finance notes and tax

The Queensland Trustees publish a quarterly review noting ill effects and current financial titles. It includes a report on the annual meeting of Queensland Trustees Limited with Messrs Sturt and Co as Calms agents and thanks to contributors.

I. Sturt Queensland Sinarter Queensland Trustees, Limited Messrs. Sturt and Co

Shortage of Labour Among Cane Farmers in Torres Strait Victim

Several cane farmers from M2 and Hambledon called the office of the C P S yesterday reporting a labour shortage. They asked if the Government could take steps to supply labour. Post TM inquiries in the afternoon indicated an effort to recruit migrants from the new steamer of the Torres Straits to meet the demand.

Wruve Hambledon C.P S Torres Straits

Accident injures W. Lockhart at workplace

W. Lockhart, a Caires Harrier award employer, suffered a head wound when a welding bar struck him after he and a fellow worker’s bars collided. He became unconscious briefly and was treated by the Ambulance Brigade under Dr Tyre. Earlier months ago he sustained a similar head injury.

W. Lockhart Caires Ace Lockhart

Colonel Lyster's Tour Delayed by Train Woes

The State Commandant Colonel Lyster postpones a Thursday island trip due to fast steam delay. He will depart for Mackay today and return by Friday next, then proceed to Cairns and beyond visiting militia corps, rifle clubs, and tickets. Lyster's annual inspection journey covers 30,000 to 90,000 miles.

Lymer Tomasville Bullatin Lyster Mackay Cairns Cloncurry Winton Longreach Lynter Militia Corps alao =rifis clube Tadeta

Wages Case Decided in Local Court

Court records show a wage dispute with defendants absent. The plaintiff testified the servant worked 137 hours at 1 shilling sixpence per hour and received cash and goods totaling 0 pounds 7 shillings 0 pence, claiming 5 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence in damages. Witnesses described attempts to collect payment and a verdict was reached.

Whale Ceed Crea

Successful Exhibitors Send Message to Cairns Leader

A brief item notes correspondence from Mr W Lennon of Cairns and J C Hutton Proprietary Limited regarding a Brisbane exhibit and timely shipments. Noted names include W Lennon and J C Hutton with reference to Genet Feppeiat Cory and referenced S355 25in-ww.

Pat Ae Ewes Cory

Fire damages Federal Chambers in Brisbane blaze

A Brisbane fire at the Federal Chambers adjoining His Majesty's Theatre caused extensive damage to upper floors and contents, with water damage to lower areas. Fire brigades from the Valley Bridge and City fought the flames, saving portions of the scene while several tenants reported losses and insurance coverage varied.

Brishaxe Tuveday Alan His Majesty's Upper Atorey PS Eecromica Perreome Bride Othe City Brigade Haminggby Teva Matthews Wr Gowen Ifterzenico Webster Ant Cms Eterin i Setaila É Hoopla Linno Monte de Piste Gentine Cote Wield Am Peene Dum & Co

Brisbane Trial Reform Lets Commercial Actions Be Fast

The bill restructures commercial cases to speed and cheapen trials. It allows judges to dispense with pleadings and certain evidence rules, limit handwriting proof, compel admissions, and conduct trials without juries when agreed. It applies to commerce, banking, insurance, and related mercantile disputes.

Brisbane Rome Supreme Court Chambers Fommiferrin Coumey Mae Mnet Gatti Gevier Antoniog

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