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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1919

Page

4

Tin Mining Report Shows Mixed Ore At Herberton Lodes

The Herberton mining notes report tin at about 135 a ton with ore generally small and low grade. There is activity on several lodes. some show high sulphide ore while others yield limited copper and mica-rich material as crews work to raise ore and improve road access.

Carters Uit Harry Jack Kieling Mate Jacks Mate Aew Kieling Sloan Tom Watsorville Jim Stenhouse

Local residents thank hospital staff and helpers

Mr D Dunlop and Mrs J Jackson of Ledingham Creek Dimbulah express sincere gratitude to Dr Matron and Nursing Staff of Mareeba District Hospital for kindness and attention during illness and recent bereavements.

D. Dunlop Pearce

Fenwick and Co Sale Notice From Brisbane Market

A fragmented market report notes strong demand for marsupials and sheep with prices quoted. Sheep and lambs sold well while cattle remained nearly unchanged amid shipping strike concerns affecting southern buyers. Kangaroos wallabies and other list items show varying prices and sale activity.

Fenwick & Co Bris

Wallaroo and allied marsupial auction market notes

Auction market report notes Wallaroos and other skins including short haired goatskins and opossum pelts with prices and sale dynamics. Values ranged with irregular demand and volumes, catalog criteria of blues and heavy skins, and a general decline in late sales with cautious buying and variable lot quality.

Secon Peale Perth Opossum

Fragmentary Sydney to London quotations in 19th century notes

Incomplete OCR reads from Sydney to London quotations and standard references with scattered numbers and phrases. The fragment mentions silver standards and a New York note but lacks coherent context or full details.

Sydney London York

Ambiguous Text Fragment From Unknown Source

A fragmentary OCR item mentions testing and individuals with unclear roles and organizations, lacking coherent context or identifiable events, making precise summary and attribution impossible from the available readable content.

Queensland workers split over arbitration and strikes

The piece argues Queensland Labor supporters back arbitration while unions push direct action. It notes ongoing strikes despite legal arbitration and questions when the Premier will enforce the law against illegal stoppages.

Bedford’s Claim of Votes Over Kings Sparks Debate

A parliamentary defense by Mr. Randolph supports the idea that a man with a vote is more valuable to Australia than kings, while critics argue he seeks election to increase his own power. The piece cites Australian writers and Ryso Government dissent, noting voters rejected him in multiple places.

Ryan Tien Shallot Randolph Bedford, Esq MLC Australia Bedford Bediora Ryso Brisbane Jawmney Lise Cairns Nower

Cairns District Hospital excursion to Atherton ends happily

A Cairns District Hospital committee excursion drew fewer than 600 people to Tolga then Atherton for Tableland football. The day featured Cairns A and B vs Tableland teams, a large crowd, and an Ambulance Centre tea stall raising funds. Both matches were lively with clean play and strong sportsmanship. injuries were minor.

Cairns toAtherton Tolga Atherton Cairns A Cairns B Bechaui Reddon League Dave Headrick Cairns Rugby League Eacham League W. C. Hinson Innes Browning Mareeba McCoombes McKinnon McManus Gemmell Secon P. Cronin Carroll Kitto Kelly Thompson Murdoch Loughrey Winers Bolton Abel Mehrins Norco Crult Cairna Faber

Trouble at Sun Dismissal Demand Triggers Conference

An on hour disturbance at a local issue leads to a plan for a conference between parties over a demanded dismissal of an official. An advertisement seeks applicants for Matron at Etheridge District Hospital Georgetown with detailed qualifications and housing. Beattie’s Hall hosts a meeting with music and refreshments inviting returning soldiers to attend tomorrow night.

Inda Abinda Ntilatrom Etheridge District Hospital Georgetown Smith's Champ Cairns Etown Belde Beattie

BeerShortage and Tobacco Talk Mark Cairns Strike

In Cairns the strike's impact spreads from beer to tobacco as locals scramble for amber ale and contraband stoges. Amid shortages, fishermen and town traders note brisk activity while the Cairns Aquatic Club meets to map a vigorous season and uphold the club’s leadership in Queensland waters.

Cairns Hell W. A. Dean Jx Anita Dou Hiry Wiil

Masked Men Fire At Home In Midnight Attempt

Mrs Ber Mills Freshwater woke to dogs barking and fired when a masked white man appeared at the veranda. He dropped after a shot and fled as she fired several more. She was with her children and another girl. police are investigating.

Pyramid Lodges Invest Bro Thoms Jones at The Pyramid

The installation of Bro. Thoms Jones as WM Wor at Pyramid Now 1207 EC occurred on Wednesday evening, August 6. Officers invested include G R Franking and D F Richards as 1PW, E F Whereat as JW, W Griffin treasurer, G Hesp secretary, J Lowry T Ol ay, J J D Dra Gordon, Blake Tyler, W Cooper treasurer, and Mayers as Installing Master. A benquet followed at War Bro Jones residence with celebratory toasts.

Lodgs Bro Thoms Jones 1207 Thomas Jones G. R Franking John Lowry T.olay Johnstone

Printers Union Cairns Sub-branch Holds Monthly Meeting

The Cairns Printers Union Sub-branch met at Oddfellows Hall on Sunday morning with Mn J T Malliband presiding. Minutes were read and approved, apologies from Dobbin and H Latham noted, finances sound with 35 members on the books, and inward correspondence included a Trades and Labor Council letter regarding a motion at its last meeting about the Cairns Bail Times.

Printers' Union Cairns the Oddfellows’ Hall J.T. Malliband Ehail Messrr Dobbin H. Latham Secretary of the Trades Labor + Counc Tinters Anto Kane Lodge Tio Ayrard

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