Gael Hillmen competition results and local sugar bounty report
In Nelsox on December 3 the Gaels competed in Hillmen’s events at 200 300 and 400 yards with hot fair weather. Horton won with 397 points after a tie with Gordon. cash prizes were shared by Gordon Townson and others. The report notes the Dan competition opener next Sunday and includes detailed scores among shooters. A Cairns customs sugar bounty totaling £2591/6 was paid on Willy tens 4 ewt 1 gr of cane, with season totals shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Horton
H. Horton
D. Gordon
Horton
Life Club
Hillman
Abbott Street
Cairns
DL Gordon
Aickloon
White
Gill
Townson
T. Wikes
Wee UL Harton
Gatton
Willy Tens
Boxing A Mulgrave Fight Promises Intense Championship
The Centre Statism at Welson hosted a crowded boxing night on Saturday featuring Ted Robinson and Ned Robertson for the Mulgrave Mill championship. Three strong preliminaries thrilled the audience who showered coins on the towel after each bout. Robertson appeared fitter yet Robinson held the edge in ring craft as the main match began after 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welson
Winnmag 9
Ted
Robinson
Ned Robertson
Mulgrave Mill
Bites 9
Robertson
Nelson crowds praise Robertson debut in twenty round fight
The report credits Rob ertson with his first appearance and a gruelling twenty round battle at Central Stadium. Jesse Locke, referee, judges the match fairly amid praise from Nelson residents who call it the best seen. The piece notes an upcoming twenty round challenge from Darney Anderson to Snowy Malone and Anderson’s seven round victory claims.
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Robertson
Polmeg
Roever
Nelson
Sten Om the Mulgrave
Central Statium
Toaly
Darney Anderson
Snowy Malone
Anderson
Malone
Rheumatism cure claims from Dr Sheldon’s Liniment
Macnetice Liniment is advertised as curing more rheumatism cases yearly than all competing remedies. It supposedly penetrates to the bones and relieves and soothes from the first application with permanent results through continued use. Guaranteed to cure with back guarantees. Price 1/6 and 3/-. Available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Boot polish advertised in Cairns by R Duffield
An advertisement promotes Sidh boot polish claiming it contains nothing harmful to leather and preserves boots. The polish is presented as a safer alternative to acids and chemicals and is linked to a historical name Phoebe. The message cites R Duffield, a boot importer in Cairns, as the procurer.
Malone-Prudence Fight Sparks Public Feud Over Titles
Side-wager claims Malone dodges reversal of a local decision and resists a challenge. Anderson notes Malone avoids rematch and seeks to keep up the public image as South Queensland champion. He expects Snowy’s early reply may bring business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Rapid Healer Aeroga Promises Quick Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Rapid Healer Aeroga as a fast cure for pimples sores wounds and skin diseases. It claims a modern science shortcut over the old tedious method and markets triangular pots priced at L/6 and 34 sold widely.
Nelson Hotel Adverts For Travellers And Theatre Use
Nelson Hotel in Nelson offers good accommodation for commercial travellers and the general public. It features a splendid hall available for theatrical companies and promises prompt correspondence and attendance.
National Insurance Co Financials and Capital Reserves Report
Extract from Bulletin November 25 1908 shows National Insurance Co capital authorised 9 000 000 accumulated funds 364 990 losses paid Nearly 884 930 added to capital and reserves to policyholders first year premiums 133 171 Crowned by British offices listing managers and local agents in Queensland Brisbane and London
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe Oe Eqatsio
Queensland
Norman Chambers
Brisbane
A. G. Saltmarsh
Menager
Auctioneers and Agents Feature in Local Trade Notice
A fragmented notices listing auctioneers and agents for timber, land, and estate sales appears from local businesses. The rough text shows names tied to insurance, general commissions, and timber merchants, indicating a classifieds row for merchants and agents in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solognen
Misiogsod
Eatport
Saddler T Byrne at Aimro’s Buildings Cairns
T Byrne saddler offers a large Cairns stock of collars and saddlery items. Known for superior workmanship and material, he features strong yet neat counterlining and leather dressings. Cairns is agent for Carl Zoeller and Co Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Byrne
Elusa
Cairns
Carl Zoeller and Co., Limited
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Burns, Philp & Company, Limited
Draper
Grockery
the Caruso
Crtlery
E.P
Terence
Miy
Kai Crape
Marane Fer
Portral Rapid
Pirar
Mysore
Vahen Ee
Mulghave Rifle Club
Boesty
Haven
George E
van Eildon Road
Bribbank
Amy Saferer
Lucas
Hema Thocerale
Burns, Philp & Go. Ltd
PHEBE
Phoebe
R. Duffield
Nelson Hotel
H. Jackson
Boscar
Towler
Seresford
Amtale ‘Petceast
National Insurance Co
Great Britain
Stabil. SB
Robt. Sturt & Co
Waite Star Life of Steamura
Aberdeen
Ling of
Queensland Trustees, Ltd
Mutual Life and Citizens A. Co. Ltd
Manchester Fire Assurance Co
Paoshe Fire Assurance_ Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd
Hen's Compensation
Dalgets & Co, Ltd
Wolfram’ Buyara
Walwator Cairng
Alcombs Plantation
Pastoral @ A. Co. Ltd
Spenca Street
Gate Street
Crirne
Saddler
Aimro's Buildings
Catrns
Nee Ae
Ena Putis
Souerg Ddr
Adirgedeurysom Spess
Ayenprarpar
Shields Street
Calina
Fred. T. Hickson
Smellie & Co, Ltd
Ara Coach Builders and
Puiatene Meee Mill Supplies
Heath
Alls
Orin
Town
Vitre Londo
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