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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
2
The notice lists finals entries with odd pricing and officials W Houston and L Jeppvreen. It mentions a hospital building in Pend and a secretary role. It records insolvency proceedings under Justice Shan and Walter Southgate of Cairns as a laborer, with an adjourned creditors' meeting at the Principal Supreme.
An auction is planned for land described as located in the heart of Sereb. The listing notes three large HARSO 4 emcae features but the fragmentary text limits full details and exact boundaries.
Manager C. Porter of the Cupelle tin claim reports from Watersville that ore is still present at the new lode though recently the lode area has been taken up. Vein width runs from 1 to 10 inches with tons of ore on hand. Tin price noted at about £90 13s per ton as the projected recovery rate appears sizable.
A 1909 article questions timber tariffs set at seven shillings per ton and cites perceived anomalies. It argues sawmillers hire many workers and circulate money locally, calling for protection while noting local food credits also contribute to regional wealth and employment.
The article notes the death of Ax Old Packer after being moved to a hospital. It mentions related events including work delays, fractures, and a favorable harvest season. It references the News and predicts continued farming activity, with 1400 acres of cane left on the plantation and rains aiding proceedings.
The Pest column notes a meeting in Aloomba tonight at 8 PM at Common's Hall Keltoon with Mr T W Walter secretary of the Sugar Cane Farmers Union of Australia and General Secretary of the United Farmers Cooperative Finance Association to discuss matters of interest to cane growers and hay growers inviting all interested to attend.
Article notes the opening of Turner's Pictures at Shire Mall facing fitness issues and delays. It describes Mr Turner’s efforts to modernize by updating the best of week’s show objects and by restyling the venue to attract patrons.
A man named John Kouteen reportedly died by his own hand at Port Douglas using a shotgun, firing both barrels. In Moree, reports note a local figure, Lord Kitchin, expected to arrive at 2 pm Wednesday and to inspect nearby defenses on Mogarine Island with local artillery.
Townsville reports heavy holiday crowds as visitors continue to swell the town. The busy promenade and market areas draw many locals and travelers alike, amid festive atmosphere and increasing commerce through the weekend.
In Tunsville Monday Christmas morning a serious affray occurred between two Black individuals near the Catewar. One man, Hilly Nomting, was hospitalized with two deep back wounds and remains in serious condition. Police report a second incident followed later with another man hospitalized after a separate clash.
Patchy rain in Brisbane dampened attendance and halted events across the day. Officials canceled several races and many sports, with the program only proceeding for a portion before weather delays ended activities.
Brisbane notes three days of heavy rainfall with scattered totals across numerous locations including Gowrie Junction 120 Texas 167 and Nambour 1680, alongside mentions of Rail station and several towns. The fragmented data lists rainfall in a coastal region with multiple place names and figures.
A fragmentary report notes that boat crews confined in Inland were rescued this morning. Officials transported them to safety after the incident, with no further details available in the readable text.
A weather summary notes rains in the south with river levels rising to 48 feet near the dam at 7 o clock last night, then receding to 44 11 inches by midnight and 4 feet 11 inches later. Skies cleared by night with better outlook though further rain risk remains, Kesquorth river at 18 feet with falling levels reported.
A circulating report claims southern members were urged by northern counterparts to withdraw from Congress and oppose reconstruction schemes. The motive appears to be to advance broader interests, with some in the South viewing the move as favorable to their goals.
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