30 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists ships and routes with scattered names and days including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mentions ORNS Pace eon LIMITED and various steamers with unclear destinations. Reads like a scrambled shipping timetable or log without clear events or outcomes.
James Dice argues the Federal Government and states should accelerate development of the North and Cape York Peninsula. He traces extensive prospecting by named pioneers, notes limited government action, and stresses economic benefits for Queensland and the broader region. The piece reflects on exploration from Cooktown to Lloyd's Bay and emphasizes potential in sugar, rubber, and hemp crops.
A garbled OCR fragment references official roles and names Para unknown. Readable text mentions Artarmon and two individuals, but specifics are unclear. Further context is needed to identify event, date, or organization.
A speaker urges government action to re explore the vast Peninsula near Lloyd's Bay to unlock rubber, sugar and settlement potential. He criticizes neglect of development, cites aboriginal presence and prospects, and proposes stations or missions aiding both communities and white settlers. He calls for open access to attract investment and resources.
The Cairns Rifle Club held a cash shoot on Sunday with winnings at 200 and 600 yards. Prizes were won by W. Favel for the 600 yard event, with Brand and SAS Kino among competitors. Captain Lyon listed among the participants amid fever concerns.
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