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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
2
Seventy six acres of cane land offered for seven year term at Mossman with sixty five acres to cut now and the remaining portion ready to plant. Further particulars apply to Gus Hayes.
The advertisement notes a new manent property noted as one of the district's best houses with reasonable tariff. It highlights quality wines and spirits and invites tenders for the purchase of UaTeck meane and other items. Tenders close at 12 noon on Monday February 10 1912 with highest bid not guaranteed. THOS. E. WHITE corner of Cree and Adelaide Streets Brisbane.
Tender notices from the Government Gazette detail openings for public works in Cairns Townsville Normanton and surrounding districts. Information covers timber and pole supplies bids, repairs and construction at government buildings, and land occupation licenses with parcel sizes and rental rates. Further details provided at Cairns and Atherton post offices and offices of the Inspector of Public Works.
Cairns Amateur Anglers Association calls a general meeting at Coleman's Saloon on Thursday February 1 at 8 p.m. Members urged to attend.
The Miairdressing Saloon advertises Mr J Kipps a first class barber from the south. It mentions two chairs and offers a trial with satisfaction guaranteed. T. J. Sovrin ar.
The fragment lists teams such as Dumdeo Brilliant Deepa Dev Dawn P.C. Kalemedan Mille United Quee Central Papusa lid and Thompson’s Oaks with partial year figures 2/6 2/8 12/10 18/– 8/1 3/8 4/9 5/2 101 2/0 2/10 2/5 3/6 4/6 7/ 1/1 1/8 11 2/2 2/5 3/7 indicating a standings or results ledger from a mining context.
London markets report copper values with forward prices ranging from £42 to £199 in a volatile session. Forward levels cited include £68 £101 and £196 with varied bids and asks amid shifting supply sentiments.
On the Cairns stock exchange listed items show Chillagee at 4/0 with 3/10, Mungana at 3/ with 9/3, O.K. at 9 6d, Oak Apple at 2/6, marks 2/6 and 9/11, Thompson's Oaks paid 2/9 and 9/9, Durham Consola 1/2 and 1/6, Mt. Jackson 4d 6d, Atheridge 3/5, and Empire 64 paid a Od.
A Brisbane Federal Member Finlayson letter released in Gourer criticizes the tramway strike dispute as a misled effort that harms public welfare. He warns the conflict will influence the next election and shift votes against Labour toward Liberalism, calling the strike an attack on peace and justice.
A bitter clash over tramway unions in Queensland ends with public backlash against Counterfeit Coyne and allied demagogues. Critics accuse Finlayson and Brennan of misleading workers about arbitration outcomes, while leaders push for electorally decided action amid lingering tensions. The piece notes no Cairns-AUSN steamer this week and Cairns land openings upcoming.
Notices show the Department of Public Works inviting tenders by noon Friday for repairs and painting of Customs buildings at an unnamed location. Other items include Starr Bowkett Building Society meetings, telegraph pole supply tenders, and court proceedings on certificates of title with several parcel details and grants.
In Cairns Police Court yesterday morning a Chinese man named Lee Leng faced a charge linked to a quarrel over a shoe debt. The complainant claimed seven days wages were owed while the defendant argued for payment, and the magistrate suggested recovering the amount with motion. The judge noted local custom and urged lawful settlement.
A Cairns Water Authority special meeting convened last night to appoint officers for the new year. A Harbour Board request for a 21 year agreement allowing a charge of 2/4 per 1000 liters and a margin of 6d per 1000 gallons if water rates change was approved with 3 months notice.
The council discussed routing a rail line between two sawmills and toward Melhod Street station. The mayor noted no objection to the proposal as Aid Dr Tyne moved to approve the request with Ald Draper associated in the debate.
At a Caring Town Council session Alderman Lionel Draper urged sending a telegram to the Premier praising his stance during industrial trouble. Alderman Dillon opposed the move, saying the matter was not political and should not be made so.
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