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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

2

Thomason's Oaks Company Forfeits Shares and Household Goods Auction

The notice states that Thomason's Oaks Gold Mining Company hostibility includes furniture for sale at public auction. All shares numbered 1 to 100000 with 2d per share unpaid are forfeited unless redeemed before September 13. Auction to be conducted at the company’s registered office by auctioneer Mr R Z McManus.

Comparr R. Z. McManus Auetioner Frideg G. Moon

Erection Notice for Spottians to Restdenor

A formal notice dated 4th September announces the erection of Spottians to Restdenor. The document, signed by Barold Nancam, Esq., states the event will occur at 12 o'clock and invites interested parties to heed the proceeding.

Barold Nancam, Esq

Tenders invited for erection of hail for Catholic Benefit Society

Tenders are invited for the erection of a hall for the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society. Tenders close September 4 at 4 pm. The most honest tender may not be accepted. Plans and specifications available at the architect’s office E Gregory Waters Abbott Street.

Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society E. Gregory Waters M.A.C.E. Abbott

Tenders Open for Federal Hotel Painting Contract

Tenders are invited to paint the Federal Hotel for Mesarn. Tenders must be received by noon on August 20. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Specifications are available at the office of the Architect.

Federal Mesarn Emanuel Frogs E. Gregory Waters M.A.C.E

Shaft work and ore yield update at Oaks mine

Mr Ben Thomas reports August progress at Oaks mine with shaft depth cut to 168 feet and 27 feet total drawdown. A three foot truck road laid and trucks installed. ore grade remains 12 per ton with current ore of 5 tons and projected 20 to 25 tons per fortnight. Annual machine inspection passed as satisfactory.

Ben Thomas Es Oaks Enderlay Fort E

Mining operations update from Oaks Amal and related stocks

The Oaks Amal mining group reports August activity focused on cleaning and repairing the battery before crushing begins in a week. Debentures are well subscribed, ore tonnage is guaranteed, and public crushing requests are under consideration amid rising stock attention and diverse price movements in Mt. Elliott Chillaguen and McGregor shares.

Gould Oaks N.L Mime

Auction Prices for Metals and Forwarding Rates

The document lists copper at £70 18s to £80, for ward at £79 16s 3d to £80 1s 3d. Electrolytic tin at £210 10s, forward dob at £210, with lead and other items partly legible.

Cairns Stock Exchange: Fragmented Prices and Credits

A garbled listing from Cairns Stock Exchange shows prices and payments for various entities across locations including Mount Morgan and Mt. Elliott. The fragmentary data includes figures like £7, £7/5, £4/95/-, 1/3, and 2d for items such as Mangena, Chillacr Ruddygore, Oaks Amal, and Thompson's Oaks, with several entries marked paid and indeterminate.

Chillagoe Mangena Mt. Elliott Mt. Cuthbert McGregor Hampden Finroy Mt. Morgan Kalamadan Mulmore

Malaria Prevention Urged by Cairns Alderman

Alderman Tyrie urged Cairns Municipal Council to combat malaria with kerosene spraying of swamps and Householder tank maintenance. He warned dry seasons favor mosquito breeding, risking an epidemic, and argued the town should fund a short campaign to protect public health and community welfare.

Ald Tyrie Cairns Italy

Rev James Kirke to Lead Service at Nelson Presbyterian

Notes announce a Friday night service at the Nelson Presbyterian Church led by Rev James Kirke. The brief lines mention other names and stray phrases, but the clear item is the upcoming worship service led by the pastor.

James Kirke Nelson Presbyterian Church

Ploughmen's Working Hours Sparks Customs Phone Talk

Wires between Munro's Estate and Mr Lockyer show ploughmen’s hours debated as to whether work time begins at stables or in the field. The customs collector states no objection if a written mutual agreement, signed by all men, sets the start and finish times.

Munro Mr. Lockyer

Trunko Tramp Tram Accident Reported

A maintenance worker named Hutchinson fell from a trolley at Hambleton fenetes. He was taken to town, treated by Dr Tyrie, and sent to hospital. His injuries are not serious and he should be back in about a fortnight.

Gutchinson Hambleton Fenetes Matey — Gooie ‘Dent Tueelay Tyrie Hutchinson

Missing Teacher Jamieson Removed From Service

The Governor approved the dismissal of William Roy Jamieson a state school teacher subject to the Public Service Act after a recent board inquiry found him absent without leave for about 16 months. Efforts to locate him failed with relatives in Britain unaware of his whereabouts and his status uncertain. The board reported and the order in council was passed to create a vacancy.

Coupci Mays Melbourne William Roy Jamieson Jamircon Fefforts Britain

Storage of dangerous goods under Cairns by laws

A Townsville note notes that dangerous goose terms encompass petrol and oil products. It states the limit of 250 gallons per premises and requires council approval of storage places and buildings. The council should adopt storage safety measures to protect consumers and statutory costs.

Cairns

HRA Meat Export Company Reports Flotation Secured

The HRA Meat Export Company Limited announces flotation is secured with final rate for applications set for August. The first shareholders meeting will appoint permanent directors and arrange chartering of the works a few days after. Arthur Clarke of Abbots Street Cairns is the broker to receive applications.

Somayaerst Arthur Tf Clarke Cairns Baneii Gulf Arther Clarke Abbots Strei

Spinsters Dance in Freshwater Annual Event

The Freshwater spinsters held their annual dance last Saturday in the school room despite threatening weather. The hall was well decorated reflecting credit on secretaries Misses E Le Grand and K Duffy. About 50 attendees wore white dresses with pink streamers as music and songs drew praise.

Freshwater E. le Grand K. Duffy FE. Robertsom MLC Miand

Marvellous Gift in Court Case Stirs Public Interest

Fragmentary notes show a claim involving the Marvellous Gift and the Underwood Typewriting Co. in a post state matter. The register lists a range from A to alk, with the world’s professional singers said to envy its reach.

Preeen Underwood Typewriting Co Caires Hammond

Adelaide Advertiser reports Australia’s land interest grows

Mrs Perry, returning from England and America, notes rapid development in Australia. She says the Dominion shines but warns of extreme cold in winter. Farmers show growing interest in land, with many turning to Australia’s Sunny South.

Adelaide Perry England America Mma Dominion Australia

Masons Install Officers at Pyramid Lodge No 3907 EU

A large Nelson gathering witnessed the installation of Worshipful Master Elect William Faulkner Bevington of Pyramid Lodge No 3907 EU. Wor. G R Mayers oversaw the ceremony assisted by Past Masters as officers were sworn in. A musical program followed and loyal toasts were offered.

Cralk Nelson i Hro Wiliam Faulkner Bevington Cyramid Lodge Noite? Masonic Leein Cairns Heo. F. Masses Muasenie Unis Lown Wor R. Mayers Greenaway John Henry Smith C. Grofen G. G. Alley Bro Oc. Butler Cers K. R. Mayers Stewart Bryan

Port Douglas Swalz Dee es Court adjourned case review

Debates in Port Douglas Dee es Court as A A Nielsen sues Thompson for 247 odd pounds in balance for cottage work. Hearing includes long examination of plaintiff items and expert witnesses from Townsville and Port Douglas. adjourned to Sept 9 as arbitration proposal is discussed.

EL H Steele Cairns Geo Gallwey Port Douglas Lynch Mess Is. A. Love Cooktown Fered

Fragmentary historic note on remedies and coins

A garbled 19th century snippet mentions Hargreaves and a tale of Tosring yellow gold, a widow's mite, cut silver from coughs, Exemptior endured, and a Peppermint Cure, all suggesting a medicinal or devotional context amid cryptic lines.

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