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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
2
A sale notice lists removal of a cottage kitchen and outbuildings including stables with verandahs. Stove in good order. Auction set for Wednesday January 3 1912 at 1 am. Mrs Howper Baker of Cairns engages A J Draper to sell bakery plant furniture horses carts and other items. Full particulars in future issue.
The Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co announces the fine steamship Van Waerwyck under Captain Goedhuis will sail from Cairns on or about December 23 for Port Moresby and Java via the usual ports. Superior passenger accommodation with two berth deck cabins. British stewardess carried. For freight and fare rates contact J. & P. Pease, Agents, Lake Street, Cairns.
A general meeting will be held Wednesday the 20th at 10 a.m. at the Office of the Mulgrave CM Nelson Business. The agenda includes adoption of the Association's Rules and Regulations.
A passenger aboard the Watuings warned that labour scarcity in Sew iness areas alarms growers. He said some plantations struggle to recruit workers, while others cannot return to full staffing as demand remains high. The speaker stressed solving the labour problem would shape future production.
Vintage ad lists wares from Souvenirs and agate ware to silver spoons and mounted items. Mentions optics like fashion jewelry and incentives to view goods at Adtran Interfal Buildings on Steet Abroty. Emphasizes prompt viewing and mail order signals.
Rain threshes hit Mount Ames as diggers from Batavia and Monta Therice move to surface waters. Four traveled by Spray on Saturday, with others going overland to Abe before the wet season. General belief holds the country is worth prospecting despite delays after Christmas.
Telegraph on Towers reports mixed share prices and odd lot quotes for firms such as Bonnie Bruindes Brilliante Siciliant Centrale Brit Ded Feepe and Moervhall's Life with varied bid and ask figures and brief notes on market conditions. The column lists fragmented prices and names, reflecting a snapshot of midweek trading activity.
A brief London market note lists copper at 60 pounds 13 shillings 6 pence, forward at 61 pounds 8 shillings 9 pence, and electrolytic lead at 15 pounds 12 shillings 0 pence with forward at 13 pounds 13 shillings 0 pence. Tin is quoted at 189 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence with forward 189 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence.
A scrambled list from Cairns Stock Exchange notes various prices and payments across multiple items. Entries include Chillagee and Chillages with small sums, Mt Ettfort Glee and Mt Moran figures, Gen McGregor and Hamden, plus Toren Furs and Village Blacksmith prices, indicating paid statuses and small denominations.
The Post laments an extended wharf strike linked to a Melbourne Waterside Federation clause dispute with Shipping Companies. Workers walked out after a differing interpretation caused a week of dislocation, despite qualified officials in Melbourne prepared to adjudicate.
The article argues workers and employers should first present their case and seek confirmation of their interpretation before resorting to a strike that disrupts shipping and harms the public. It condemns the stoppage as unwise and urges a peaceful settlement without further disruption.
Reports note rain is badly needed around Foslayth and Cairns as bush fire damage remains visible. Megers Gortos and Harney have issued summons against Company Limited for 200 pounds for alleged false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. St Monica's School outing occurred in fine weather with a Four Mile rendezvous and a train trip. The day included games, races, and creek swims, ending with supper at Mrs Cannon's. A December picnic for Port Moresby-bound children is planned with boats and volunteers to ferry the group across the harbour.
A general Cairns Cane Growers Association meeting is set for Wednesday 20th at 10 am in the Mulgrave Mill office Nelson to adopt rules and transact business. Police describe a Chinaman Ty Hin case with Constable Retiison. defendant jailed for opium possession. Papuan visit and Federal party remarks noted.
This evening in the Shire Ball the annual prize distribution and concert will take place presided by His Lordship Bishop Murray. After the prizes, a musical programme will follow with Misses Kate Boland and Monies Boland, Mr. McManus and Mr. Murray and the school children contributing. Parents and friends may attend free of charge.
The steamer Clay McLeghton reports to the Collector of Customs that a floating wreckage was sighted off Lavardes last with a white object, a wooden deckhouse, and signs of a carcass or sea life nearby. The incident prompted observations of birds and uncertain identification, with no clear confirmation of a whale or vessel.
The Town and Country Motor Co of Hichase and Toowoomba markets McKay's harvesting machinery as Queensland agents. Sunshine Works designs include the Twin-Duac cultivator and Sunray Plough for tough Australian soils. Inquiries invited for Sunshine agricultural implements and English-made steam engines.
Fragmented text shows a judge and legal representative discussing preference in a licensing matter. The passage references a decision or remedy and questions waivers, with unclear names and positions.
The Telegraph Department advised yesterday that all interstate telegraphic business will suffer considerable delay due to line interruptions. Messages may be delayed, and delivery times are uncertain as repairs continue.
A garbled OCR segment reports a public notice style entry from an old era. The readable parts reference a locale term Arawam and a late hour or date context with scattered letters and words. The fragmentary text suggests a historical notice rather than a complete event.
Defendants listed include Wes PGpe and Onsis with the following undefended matters noted. Costs awarded include 10 pounds 5 shillings in one case and 1 pound 3 pence in another. Additional items cover board debts and professional costs totaling various court charges.
Mr M Woods has stated his intention to contest the Eacham electorate at the next state elections and is aligned with the present government. The Tableland Examiner notes Woods signified his nomination by telegram, while the Atherton meeting of the Shire Executive may invite a Labour candidate. Mr Gillies is the only other public figure to declare intent to seek the seat.
An official circular to sugar plantation inspectors requires compliance with amended Act 1906 on worker accommodation. It sets minimum space 0 cubic feet per person, eight feet wall height, and four men per sleeping room with floor bunks and three feet between. buildings near works may remain if within prescribed distance, else must be altered. Inspectors to report district actions and progress.
A town event in Cheatra featured a state school program with cross up of the cur ing inhabitants. Migeen Meachem Hrus presided with Sir Hoberts and an able chorus as Mr. alaber conducted the programme. Miss Mollie Weoll emerged as the crowd favorite in a blue silk evening dress, with Miss Maggie Woolf in cream and blue trim. Notable numbers included The Holy City and Somebodys Sweetheart, sung by Memchem and Master Thomas Jennings on piano. Mr Malone and Trick katt also performed, adding to the lively night.
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