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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads like a coast to coast place and person list with scattered names. It mentions Venues Veres Veras La vine Te Mess and a string of unfamiliar terms. Limited legible details prevent clear event or identity extraction.
The report details underground copper mining at Australasia in 1916 and ongoing operations into January 1918. It notes ore awaiting processing, shaft depth near 35 feet, equipment updates, new boilers, and planned drivage to deepen the lode. Manager Geo Hayne reports on maintenance and labour, with weather and water still affecting conditions.
The text describes a records filled with garbled measurements of ore processing. It notes a mill operation in January with ore from the north end of a location, mentioning smelted gold and tonnage, and references to equipment cleaning and maintenance work on the generator and overburden.
A correst note from Tate Tin Mines describes community approval for tin mining efforts. It notes workers at Jevinetank Coy and Palmer telegraph line repairs, iron pales replacing decayed posts, and improvements along the Tate mail route amid hazardous road conditions. The piece urges continued resilience and nerve to endure the challenging terrain.
On Saturday Cairns ratepayers will choose among six candidates for councillor. Backed by supporters of Livni and Lyon, Hoare, Ossex, and Meare, the race centers on water service, municipal reform, and prudent stewardship.
The author urges ratepayers of Division No 1 to approve a rate increase for road works including culverts bridges and widening main routes. Proposes using excess funds for loans to other divisions and stresses clearing timber to allow full road access. Calls for action against weeds and supports cautious taxation with emphasis on permanent, well financed local infrastructure.
A sale of goods including cakes sweets eggs commences this evening at the Emporium Aspereal Hotel Samile Room. The notice lists available items and invites customers to participate in the regional sale event.
The Cairns area reports a heavy harvest anticipated next season and a range of local activities. Meetings at Mirrwin School, a social evening to launch a new book, and updates on school staffing, harbor board plans, and electric lighting projects are described alongside shop promotions and a charity collecting effort by Mrs. W.S. Prewett.
Fragmented text references the Medicinal Chamber, preemption measures for the Caster Town Council and Calves Harter Roar Ratepayers, and a discussion of a special witch ila el Crean remedy. Mentions names Wiley and EC and a town atmosphere at a public showroom about ratepayers actions and proposed measures.
Cloncurry Hospital invites applications for resident positions as a rural health committee meets at the library at 8 pm. Mareeba Hospital holds its annual meeting at the secretary’s office while Pike Bros Ltd announces tentative plans. Barron Shire Council calls for nominations with results pending and a doctor may be summoned for an ambulance case.
A high school principal, Dr Steheon, died after a medical examination and subsequent surgery in Herberton. The headmaster, aged in the 40s, leaves a wife and five children. The community recalls his years of service and the aftercare during the school term, as tributes begin and arrangements are made.
An uneven sale list shows daily needs with shoes and clothing items. It lists ladies and men's footwear, dresses, and accessories with prices, plus a note about candidates for municipal elections and a local shop address.
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