Handicaps and entries for Condtitions Chub at Charters Towers
Handicaps close with G Hughes Coir on Tuesday 27 December at 12 noon or with Secretary Selsom at 4 p.m. Nominations require fees and last two years performances. Handicaps declared Thursday 29 December. Acceptances with the Secretary Saturday pm. Art Jewellery stock opens at Imperial Hotel end shop. Then many local notices including a ball at Kuranda and Xmas orders at Strand Hotel Cairns.
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Coniitions
Charters Towers Athletic
A. Stokes
Sheprarts
Warren's Pictures Presents Monarchs Of Ali In Finest Pro
Warren's Animated Pictures offer a premium cinema festival described as better than the best. The program showcases Monarchs of Ali and the Kelly Gang with a new series and full details on posters. Box plan at Crale and Whittick's for free seat reservations.
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Warren
Ani
Ali
Crale & Whittick's
Mungana Mines Fortnight Report Details Ore Progress
Mr 8 N Modda general manager reports for the fortnight ending 2 November. Circle Mine shows 200 percent and lift levels, mullock transit below. copper sulphide and carbonates broken on a small scale at the gypsum zone. No. 2 cross cut enters ore body with 10 feet sulphide ore, capping Rew ore body. surface mullock 236 cubic yards broken. Jewel Level and 610. Lady Jane Mine show continued stoping with no change. Diamond drilling No 1 vertical hole to 800 feet. two shifts for Sedidier shaft limited by labor. Dorothy No 4 borehole to 279 feet with low copper values. Shipments for the fortnight incomplete.
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N. Modda
Mungana Mines
Circle
Mullock
Berevon
Ceumon
Gil Gan Seas
Jewel
Lady Jane Mime
Dorothy
Griffiths’ Lyons
Beng Putin
Mining Notes From Oaksmush Gold Mining Company Fortnight
Mr TA Waters general manager reports for the fortnight ending 3rd December. At the main shaft, pantle rs have tan erected and the whim is in position, a frame set in bottom at 100 feet with uprights and necessary timber.
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Ta, Waters
Oaksmush Gold Mining Company
Xo Liability
Sithon
Assayer Chandler Signals Wolfram ore Find
Report from November notes a wolfram rich face eight feet long and up to two feet wide with solid ore extending in both ends. Dressed wolfram on the ground totals one and a half tons with more to come, raising expectations of three tons in ten weeks. Chandler, an assayer and general ore buyer, confirms cash purchase of all ores.
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Socth
Racing wires by Telegraph from Wetpesiay shows varied prices
Entry lists and quotes for horse racing bets appear with prices such as Brilliant 5/4 and East Mexican 13/6. Other names include Victory and Kalamedss with assorted odds and payments. scattered figures suggest a race card or betting column.
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CH. Towerhs
Wetpesiay
Bluchera Victory
Boome Dundee
Brilliant
Brilliant Central
Brilliant Block
Paids
Kalamedss
Mezebali
al Freshelda
South East
Dey Dewees
Victory
Odd
Day Dawn PLC
Wolfram and Antimony Prices Telegraphed
The Minister for Mines reports a general message setting wolfram at £1 15s per unit for 70 percent ore, equating to £122 10s per ton. Antimony is priced at £7 10s per ton.
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Brilhaxe
Ehan Whee
State gold yield shows monthly decrease in Queensland
Brisbane reports the state gold yield for last month declined by 8131 fine ounces from November last year. No receipts yet from ore from Concurrency or from Chillagoe copper fields, which would add several thousand ounces. Total value reached £197,418, down £4,538.
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Brisbane
Chillague
Cairns Stock Exchange Weekly Prices and Items
Cairns Stock Exchange listings show commodity and stock quotes with varied values. Entries include names such as Ghillagos McGregor and Hammeden, plus items like Chillagoe Rudalgore and Vulcan with price marks and dates among unsettled figures.
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Now
Oaks Rush
Durham Conseils
Cairns North Queensland rail link debate heats up
Mr Mann criticizes shipping interests opposing the proposed North Queensland railway while Cairns Shire Council endorses Premier’s plan. Cairns citizens fear loss of trade to sea routes and advocate a direct Cairns terminal feeding ships to Australia, China, and Japan. Southern papers urge alternative routes and warn against overreliance on rail.
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Ind
Mann
North Cusial
Brisbane
Gladstome
Carns
Bristans
Cairns
Witwema
Uginns
Queensland
Caires Shire
Cairn
Toms Manning
Australia
Popus
Fast
Caires
China
Japan
Clermont
Havens Wood
Townsville
Melbourne
Raiient
Cairna
Atherton Court Hears Horse Theft Case
Matthews Mann was committed for trial on a horse stealing charge and remanded for a saddle theft case at Atherton Police Court. At Marenba Tarn nomet Mrs Parsons was hospitalized with a severe poisoning from an overdose of shiormtyae. her condition was extremely critical.
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Atherton
Matthews Mann
Marenba
Parsons
Electoral Court Finds No Registrations in Woothakura
The bi monthly electoral court met at Cairna Court house but no nine individuals registered to vote in the Woothakura division.
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Cairna Court House
Yee
Woothakura
Sheffield Handicap and sprint events listed for January meet
The program for the January athletic events includes the Sheffield Handicap of 10 yards worth £10, the Sprint Handicap of 5 yards for £5, and the Maiden Race of 100 yards for £3. Nominations for Sprint Sheffield Handicaps close on December 27 at noon.
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Sami
Tion
Janary
Sheffield
Fire devastates dwelling as Draper saves belongings
An afternoon blaze destroyed Mr Bear’s home and much of the surrounding property. Mr Draper, working nearby, helped reach the home and saved a few items including a baby clothes set amid the smoke and flames. The fire left the building in ruins with stained and charred remains.
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Bear
Draper
Arrest of William McArdett on warrant at Wolfram Camp
William McArdett, charged on a warrant with poomulting Lon ovis tno at Wolfram Camp in October, has been arrested at Mount Elliott near Cloncurry and is being brought back to Thorobor ough for trial.
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William McArdett
Wolfram Camp
Missing Man Reported After Arrival From Mount Ade
Police note a man named John Cheries Giemdom who recently arrived from Mount Ade. He intended to travel to Herverton but was missing on the 2nd. description: tall, about 43, brown suit, near Cairoe. Licensing Court meeting listed transfers with no objections from Imperial Hotel and Union Jack Hotel licensees.
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Chet
Johm Cheries Giemdom
Coir
Mount
Herverton
Fr. G. Grant
PLM
Messrah W. Parcell
M. Ward
Norah Pox
Imperial Hotel
Nellie Fox
A. K Williams
Union Jack Hotel
Michael Brown
Mrr
R Lilley
Liles and
Murray
Small Debts Court verdicts from Western Lay morning
In the Small Debts Court in Western Lay a series of undefended case verdicts were delivered. Plaintiffs include Cairns Post versus J r omer des foy for goods sold with 4/18 and 5/8 costs. Cuene Mow Yuen versus Hansen for goods and costs. divens, Go Lt domes, goods sold for 4/11 and 4 Burns, Rip and Co versus T. F Grove for goods sold at 18/6 with costs indicated.
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Western
Cairns Post
Jr . Omer
J. BR Smith
Damlop
Cuene Mow Yuen
Hansen @omis
Costa
Gools Wold
Burns,Rilp and Co
Grove
Christmas Gifts At Burns Pip Co Lod Queensland Showroom
Residents and visitors are directed to the Burns Pip Co Lod advertisement on page six for Christmas shopping ideas. The upstairs showroom in the P. & Co. establishment is one of the finest in Queensland, reached by a wide staircase, with staff ready to guide visitors to the display.
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Burns Pip & Co
Queensland
State School Vacations Begin For Five Week Break
Tomorrow the scholars of state schools will suspend spelling and geography for a five week Christmas vacation. The Cairns teachers welcome the respite despite crowded conditions and insufficient classroom space. Mr. AJ McKenzie chairs the school corporations and pupil teacher allowances in Cairns and hinterland are set to receive sewing division arrangements on Tuesday. Examination papers have been sent to Mr. P.G. Grant who will forward them to the schools next Tuesday.
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Cairnns
Mir. Aj. McKenzie
Cairns
Hinterland
PG. Grant
Medals Awarded To Cadets At Cairne State School
A ceremony at Cairne State School featured Mayoress Mrs Haertill-Las presenting silver medals to two cadets for top mathematics ability. She noted a prior promise of medals for shooting and explained a change to honor mathematics excellence instead.
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Cairne State School
Haertill-Las
Simonget
Berrett
Iis
Slatter
Inauguration Opens Two-Night Season in District
The article notes the inauguration of a two night season to be well known locally and across the district. It mentions kickoff events and public interest, highlighting community attendance and regional coverage.
Convent School Demonstration At Shire Hall
This evening at the Shire Hall a convent school demonstration will attract parents and friends to witness a performance by the children. Bishop Munras will inspect the work of the school and a musical programme by the choir will be presented.
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Breaccny Uy
Uciow
Munras
Chiinn Aed Choir
Maniy Friends of the
Local retail shop advertises clothing and novelty goods
Rumored Santa incident aside, shoppers are urged to visit Mr John Isaac's stores on Lake Street or Spence Street to browse handkerchiefs perfumes cards and trimmed blouses skirts and costumes from competent artists. The ad promises excellent taste in the belated lines displayed.
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Santa Claus
Serth
John Isaac
Lake Street
Spence Street
Water Works Upgrade Plans Detailed by Hydraulic Engineer
The annual report notes a pumping scheme to supply Murrah with ample water from the Barren River. A tower site above the town was selected, and a council adopted the plan after testing gravitation flow. Tenders for pipes were opened with the lowest accepted. tower construction and related parts await completion.
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Wareer
Lovey (i) Sernement Hydraulic Engineer
Courtroom Fashion Fiasco Draws Stares at Cairns Trial
In a Cairns Police Court session years ago a witness arrived in ill fitting clothes that drew ridicule from the gallery. The shabby shirt barely covered a small frame while well worn trousers contrasted, sparking audience amusement as the case proceeded under the judge’s gaze.
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Cairns
Couttes
Stafford
Gine
Wittes
Sugar Mill Commission to Visit Daintree and Hayley’s Creek
A telegram to Douglas Shire Council Chairman Cr RF Tunnie reports the sugar mills commission led by Mr Rankine will travel to Port Douglas, Daintree River, and Hayley’s Creek. Members include police magistrate Rankine, J B Paddle, central mills chief Tehager, and Dr A J Gitson. local hosts plan routes from Mossman to meet at the Duinties River.
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Douglas Shire
A. JT. Gitson
Sucar
Port Tews
Cairns
Fridas . Mewers
A. Anderson Adores Smith
Bailey's Creek
Messrs
Vow Bormard
Mossman
Central MM
G. W. Muntz
Robt
J. Low
Duinties
telecTtm
Guzges
North Coast Railway Line Collapses After Major Wires Delay
A serious delay halted service on a North Coast line last night and this morning. The incident caused the line from Bristol to collapse, prompting a complete shutdown and the need for a substitute service. The North Coast telegraph line was reinstated after the disruption.
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Ill Wes
Brristone
Frankel's Freckle Soir and Toilet Metkins Soup
A playful garble describes Cleansen the scaly wallkates Dendros and Perfect Shin Soar with rice priced 1 shilling per cake and 2 shillings per loaf. advertised as obtainable everywhere.
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Frankel
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