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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
4
Townsville February 9. At a club committee meeting the statement from last Saturday shows bookmakers applied for five guineas each for Friday June 14 and 15 with prize money £1200. A programme of £200 was approved for June 17.
Andy Greaves knocks out All Cosh in the 15th round at Brisbens Stadium. The report also mentions a weather disrupted Sunday with players facing rain and interruptions as the event unfolds.
The Mareeba Rifle Club announces a Sunday shoot with two five and six yard ranges to win a new barrel donated by Captain J D Earl. The barrel was originally donated by Mears Onley and Das guarding. Captain Earl was the invited guest.
Barometer readings show Cam at 39.68 at 5 pm with the lowest mark along Feast Street at W Hampton noted as si as.
The record lists Cairns Post Office figures for deposits money orders postal notes rents stamps and fees 1914. It shows totals for commissions notes telephone rents and customs receipts with increases over prior year and a final note on the number of letters dealt with.
A fragmented local item recalls the 49th fraternity and its crafts while discussing independence and amateur engineers. Mrs Drummond Macpherson of Kairi and Miss Hinton stay at the Strand Hotel in Cairns. Miss E Morris of Freshwater returns home by the Wyreems today.
The article records the sale of the horse Xylite around September 1915, with Fitzpatrick and Mr Nolen involved in the transactions at Randwick and Bydeey auctions. Vera Cleary is later mentioned as associated with the receipt and a Supreme Court trial set for February 7. The Police Magistrates Colona Moore noted the case at hand.
Captain Pitt who led No. 2 company of the Maori contingent abroad praises their pride and spirit. He notes their rigid discipline in barracks compares to regular troops and their practical work ethic. Maoris showed bravery and cheerfulness, some rivaling other units, though they preferred to stay together.
Fragmentary notes reflect pride in Brisbane as visitors arrive. The writer urges trust in authority to implement improvements that will give the city a strong first impression and lasting appeal.
A brief note asserts bilious attacks do not always come suddenly and warns that with careful observation one can ward off the episode. The text mentions apps and chemists in supporting terms.
A fragment describes a raft voyage with a narrow top deck and a large bee erected on the raft. Sails crafted from native matting lash the edge, and logs are bailed as the crew works to steer and manage the vessel amid rough conditions.
Chaplain Captain James Wien spoke at the Town Hall on Saturday evening urging steps to protect the public from German disloyalty. He warned Germans sympathizers should be driven from the community and stressed vigilance against perceived threats, while condemning harshness toward all Germans in society.
Mc A HL Clarks reports on Wednesday trading for Abbott sheet stocks and a list of mining shares. St Mungo, St Andrew, Tyrconnell, Minnie Moxkem, Bowen River Coal and Bowen Coal and Coke are shown with bid and paid prices and reductions. Palace Pictures and WG Cains Pictures appear among the entries.
CH. TOURS February 5 listing shows numerous horses with birth years prices and sale status including Brillients, Clarks and Miles Waited. Entries include Brilliest Defended Victory and Mt Cuthbert with varied bids and paid notes.
Tobacco and mineral reports show Bonnie Dundee dredge output with 476 tons of mands and 15 dwts gob valued at £4148.10s9d. The No 4 reed level reveals 3 to 8 feet of heavy mineral stone. January geld quantities in Quemeland reach 15 914 Eee cumem valued at £96 749 with £23 878 in impouters.
The mill reports show 180 feet of workings driven on the Fest district and 135 feet of shaft re-laddering with fresh runners. A. Peall, the mill manager, notes 191% hours worked on January 20 1916 and 180 tons of stems processed for a total value of £4 per ton with some gold and associated byproducts recovered.
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