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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
An August report from London records copper at 170/5/ to Storo for ward with £7080 and 17/efo. Elmetiro- Ivtie copper at £75/5/. Tin ranges £192/5/ to £199/15/ forward, Ly to £1.
A Georgetown audience backed extending the Forsayth line to Georgetown to boost transport for Etheridge and North Queensland. The piece argues sustained agitation will force government action, citing mineral potential near Mount Jackson and a need to unlock wealth from local mines and ore.
The provisional directors met on Thursday to approve plans for erecting a new theatre opposite Fides' Hotel. Plans are in preparation and construction will begin without delay.
The parish notes Rev Beetham refused the By. Johns Cairns position while a Federated Engine-Drivery and Firemen Association branch plans are formed. A Nelson concert funds the federation. Old School of Arts hosts a meeting next Sunday at 10 pm. Weather concerns and a grass observation appear amid town notices and dental consults at AMP Building Abbotsford.
The mayor announced on Thursday that reg tee to arrange street watering would commence at a.m. daily with two shifts to reduce the dust. Officials hope this measure will notably lessen the nuisance caused by dust in the area.
A Mount Garkey case is described with scant narration and no further specifics available in the readable text. The fragment mentions weaponless soldiers, cot arrangements, and an unclear outcome.
A search party arrived at Port Douglas on Thursday and will monitor the coast on the return journey for signs of bodies from the gas explosion incident. Engineer E F Cullen of Harbours and Rivers is among the officials involved.
Kamerungs Nursery announces that next Sunday will be the last time this year it opens to the public on that day.
Our clients should note that prepaid Domestic Advertisements marriages births and deaths appearing in the Post will be inserted at no extra charge in the current Herald issue.
At 8 o clock tomorrow night the Bishop of Melanesia will lecture on his observations and experiences from the islands in his diocese. Details are advertised. Those interested may inquire at Craig’s for more information about "The Bag Bene Set" a combination of instruments for the stage and ne el alist.
Next Wednesday at 2 40 p m Mr A J Draper auctions the furniture coffra A J Fisher Lake street also on account Mr A J P Mac Donnell a eulky in good order Arrangements have been unexpectedly made for a return after an absence of over a year of the Irish entertainer Mr Val Vounden who arrived by the Wyreemas yesterday He will appear at the Palace Theatre on Monday next in his fas pt ee a S of an Wish Cention Palace Theatre management to be congratulated on securing the popular entertainer Details will be announced in later issues.
Mr. A J Green renowned optician is touring the region offering eye care. Details of his itinerary and addresses appear in a large advertisement on the next page. Those with weak or tired eyes are advised to consult him at their earliest opportunity.
The board planned a sale of the tug Ceril Rhodes and barges at a price around £10,500, with the Sydney public showing strong desire to purchase, signaling a mutual interest in the transaction.
The Babinda area reports final steps on surveying the Wumwsy routes for the Bebinda Mill. Farmers urged to press clearing efforts while Mr McGwichan from the department is expected to depart for the south Saturday night.
An assortment of ads and notices from Cairns includes Nestles Coffee Milk preparations and a high class mercers shop in Abbott Street offering suits and travel goods. The monthly Abe com meeting presided by J B Stillman lists attendees and secretary G Thomas. Correspondence from the Treasury and school of arts matters are noted, with financial balances and exchange arrangements discussed. Jack Johnson announces he will honor his musical engagement in town with Strasburg Lager.
The Palace Theatre continues with a popular Men About Town series alongside current films. Attendance highlights a strong demand for the new entertainment, while retailers advertise a grand summer stock including linen collars and noted stock from Kelly's.
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