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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
2
The report notes a local benefit event titled Merri GeeHoum with performances by Swing Tetiks and Rar rhe Deehe. Organizers promote community support and donations to assist regional residents.
The Labour leader criticizes a proposed land tax under a scheme, arguing it would confiscate wealth from landowners while ignoring owners of ships, stores, and stocks. He warns the policy would tax farmers out of their land, worsen livelihoods, and trigger displacement as prices and assets shift under national reform.
Harper G. Draper, F.Swat A. Architect invites tenders for erecting a hotel at Barinda Creek. Towers closing on the 26th of the month.
The Royal Packet Co announces the steamship Van Heemskerk will depart Cairns for Port Moresty Thursthay Island and Walavia via ports on or about the 5th March with passenger bookings to Singapore Lisbon Amsterdam Rotterdam Geneva and Marseille at standard rates. Agents contact Cabnss Agents.
Notice is hereby given that stockholders of the Copper Company are required to call on Thursday, March 100 at an officer where shares are pierced per share. Secretary Cairne Petrusch Dl.
The Acting Administrator questioned the origin of sensational reports about a rush from landing to the enemy area, noting a 12 mile swamp strewn route and the danger of attempting a rush without ample assistance. He claimed ample opportunity for growth of settler industries and large tracts opening for coconut and rubber cultivation.
The article notes Von Heesers arrival at Cairns with over a hundred passengers from Port Moresby seeking fortune on the new rush. Most report a rugged, dangerous field with only two small payable patches, requiring many to endure long waits and scarce supplies as they await further developments.
The General manager reports for the fort night ending February, ore yield from the Serth GR blocks, copper produced, and tonnage processed. Technical issues included flooding, surface dam damage, and corrosion of colin pipes. safety measures and underground shutdowns limited operations. A five ton mineral sample sent to smelters showed a net profit after charges. current ore stock and future output described.
Telegraph roundup from Charters Towers lists stock quotes and prices across multiple firms. Entries include Dundes and partners, Reithiant Depa, Clark’s BW V, Marshall’s Queen, New Brilliane Freeholds, Pfeiffer’s, Mill’s United, Wallis Dey fuwn, and others with prices shown in shillings and pence.
Fragmentary stock list from Cairns exchange showing items for Chillagoe Mungana Weinert’s and Stannary Hills with prices per unit or lot. Entries include quantities like 300 at 3/7 and 200 at 1/10 with various place names and denominations.
Shoppers lined Mellick's yesterday to grab fresh bargains as new stock arrived. Limited quantities and rising prices meant many items sold quickly while others were marked down for quick sale.
Cairns Shire Council surfaces final notices to landowners in No 1 subdivision to eradicate lentanin. The infestation blankets large ground areas along the town edge, with cost estimates between £8 and £15 per acre to clear. The pest reportedly originates from a single south imported plant once seen at Abbott street Rectory garden.
Mr Steve Lord arrived by the rentals yesterday and the event produced a splendid set of moments. A large turnout at the competitions added to the lively tone of the day.
A report from Town and Country notes a benefit night planned for Colens Hospital this morning. Weathered town events include a murder confession, trials, and local notices about residents and businesses.
A noisy but grateful audience attended the Marcia Concert Co event at Shire Hall last evening. Miss Paver delighted with violin pieces from the writer nesters, while the company prepares to travel to Cooktown and then towns including Athen ton and Vili on the 17th of the month.
An official requested a three months leave of absence during a Barro Street meeting. The motion was moved by Dr Street and approved after brief ceremonial remarks. The departing commissioner planned to travel overland with pack horses to the Northern Territory for a holiday and renewal.
Secretary of the Cairns 41 and M Association arrange visits from Port Mereshy to acquire New Guten products for exhibition at the September show. Von Heemskerk delays receiving samples as authorities discuss copper mines and other materials like shells and cocoons. Collection plan targets diverse items and will extend to related goods in due course.
Councillor Street urged reviving the line between Kuranda and Cairns with a passenger carriage on goods trains to serve Cairns residents. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce backed the move while Barron Shire Council support was sought. After discussion the council decided to pursue the reoperation of the Kuranda Town line.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy proposes providing farms for suitable men in Canada and Australia, with ten-year rent plans and freehold options. Ten-acre wheat belt plots and irrigated 160 to 820 acre farms are outlined, aiming to attract skilled migrants with access to building, equipment, and housing.
Fragmented text recounts a chaotic council session with unions and speakers debating political lines. It references the Labour party, conservative and socialist currents in Europe, and mentions figures like Mr. Ts Coben Mathie Cutters Pinion. The piece hints at tensions and newspaper-era style deliberations.
The steamship Carpentaria of the Torres Strait Service is expected to arrive at the anchorage in the morning from London via ports. The tender Vigilant and lighters depart the wharf with about 140 tons of cargo including a quantity of explosives for discharge at this port.
A southern paper reports laws for growers to combat nut grass. The district has been nearly pest free but shows new patches along the Mulgrave railway near Connie Town. A visitor from Mackey proposes plant control methods and suggests expert handling to prevent cane growth decline.
The recent flood in the Mulgrave River caused limited crop damage. Much of the cane was scattered with debris but only a small area suffered real loss, with an estimated seven acres of cane lost and some corn destroyed by floodwaters.
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