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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented OCR game tally lists player names and scores with unclear values. Mentions Girofin and Gemmi-sehphide mid notes, including a 250.93 total and 118.22 partials, but many words unreadable.
The report outlines federal support for expanding the Central Sugar Mill in the district, with promises of resources and timing tied to parliamentary action. Officials stress that progress depends on personnel and legislative approval, while local landowners and mill stakeholders anticipate the potential impact on farms and the Mussel area.
The Telegraph lists various metal prices and market terms including copper and lead futures, forward rates, and spot values. It records bid figures in pounds shillings and pence, with notes on paid items and exchange movements.
Sunday 12 December event under Mareske Hibernian auspices raises proceeds for St Thomas' E. Church Maret. Steamship Wiglist chartered for the occasion departs 2.30 am with return around 11.38 am. Tickets 1 shilling for adults and half price for children. Organizer Grobh O Rohnell Hom Bee.
A garbled note indicates a due street accommodation matter tied to a court or civic action with a due date mentioned as 3 January. The readable words suggest an application or process referenced by authorities.
Residents of Ka wemisia call a meeting at Barron Falls Hotel on Saturday at 8 oclock to organize a charity fund for town improvements. Promoters of the Mareeba to Cairns exhibition fail to secure Cecil Medes, sailings postponed for a November trip. first steamer departs at 9:30 am from the inlet. Further details appear in the advertisement.
Delegates named by the Seigrave eager forces to report to the Council of the Australian Sugar Producers Association in Brisbane on the 16th instant. Merc Jom Cameon and Henry Merz were listed among the appointees. Mr. W. Cameon was also mentioned in yesterday’s list.
The Young Men’s Society reports two missing copies of News of the Work on November 30 and a third copy on the following Saturday, with subscribers urged to buy back issues. A strict watch is set to prevent removing papers from the reading room. A charity concert at Shir Hall benefited Monia’s school with performances by local volunteers and praise for several soloists and quartets.
Telegraph certificates recorded insolvency in id coms for Adam Alexander a Cairn fireman and Clement Arnett Caliard of Townville. Public notice indicates legal action and names involved.
A Mackay public meeting at the School of Arts urged adding the Mackay Plane Creek railway to the Government program. A resolution claimed the coastal line from Rockhampton to Townsville has government approval, and Mackay to Peard should be undertaken with priority as previous governments promised the section. Local bodies expect timely construction and the funds to move forward.
In the Legislative Assembly a late sitting approved the entire estimates of the Treasurer. The hour of adjournment was recorded at 12 22.
A deputation led by Messrs Corrie and Hobinson urged the Premier to build a railway from either Tarketoen or Normanton to Mount Cuthbert to unlock mining development. Proponents argued Mount Cuthbert owners already spent £30,000 and needed a rail connection, while opponents warned of high costs and questioned routing to Port Kerriamton or Port Kurketown. The debate centered on choosing a southern port for a mutually beneficial rail link to unlock mineral projects.
Announcement for the return match of the featherweight title between Jack Williams of Chaners Towers and Hartling Costin of ewresthe. The purse is £45 with a £20 side wager, 30 rounds or as decided, at Shire Hall on the 12th with admission 4/ 3/ 2/ and 1 extra booking. Frank Thorn beat Tomer Joes for the Australian featherweight title at the Cyclorama last night.
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