20 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
2
The public opinion cow shows fashionable signs along the Mackay to Deanne route with displays of Queensland items. The showroom invites visitors to view available goods without obligation to buy and offers jewelry manufacture and repair services by skilled craftsmen.
Woes are invited for the undermentioned supplies for the government hospital for a term of 12 months from 14 March 1912. Graceren, etc Wines and Spirits Water per 1000 gallons Wood-Mt billets per cord Fodder and loaves. Tenders must be in the hands of the Treasurer J. M. Farage Lowell or ump tender not necessarily accepted. Tender forms and further information can be obtained on application to the signed ordersigncd J. C. Devlin.
Tenders invited for supply of materials and labor for erection of a two story reinforced concrete building about 12 feet by 60 feet, to be tied off on laboratory at Townaville Hopping Grounds.
Building tenders are invited for additions to the School of Arts Hall at Irvinebank. Tenders must reach the Secretary by March 1912. For further particulars consult this office.
Notice from Adams & Co led by W J Nichols severin street firewood depot advertising stove wood for town delivery fencing posts and building blocks. Orders left at Crowdy Gills receive prompt attention and inviting public support and trials of service.
The Keating mine mine owner Mr. Keating reports crushing 89 tons of stone from the site raised by two men, with 18 dwts of gold returned. D Morgan of Tricomel Gold Mining Company has taken possession and development work is planned once materials arrive. A 2 acre wash is mapped at Old Northcote and a 1600 shaft syndicate forms to open additional mines.
A compact note lists various names and dates tied to share activity. Entries include Brilliant Cen, Clark's, East Mexican, Kelly's, Kalamadan, Thompson's Gain, Gilmore, and Queen Central with multiple 1/2 to 2/10 style dates noted alongside paid and paida indicators. The fragmentary list resembles a local securities or trading diary.
The Post notes a general decline across sports due to widespread economic hardship and public indifference. It attributes horse racing and other activities to a subdued period and stresses that the downturn reflects broader societal conditions.
The North Queensland Racing Association's autocratic rule, seen as stifling, prompts calls for a representative tribunal to govern racing in North Queensland. Horse owners and clubs from the Gulf to Mackay urge reforms to restore fairness, with discussions opening in the Post.
The Northern Tecrtor reports a debt of £3 041 085 and notes a large audience at Shire Fall enjoying Verto's programme. It mentions Messrs Marland near Belfast yards and a new White Star line vessel claimed to eclipse the Titanic and will be built recently.
Tenders invited for improvements to Irvinebank School of Arts building with specifications available locally. The Cairns district Works Inspector Mr Fraser schedules moves through Mareeba Atherton Horberryton Irvinebank Mount Molloy Cairns. The Cairns Technical College annual meeting set. District Court sittings begin in March. Sweetheart debut in Cairns on Thursday supports Hospital funds.
At Cairns Penny Savings Bank on Segurday deposits reached 46 pounds 16 shillings 7 pence while withdrawals totaled 88 pounds 18 shillings 14 pence. Directors for attendance next Sat include PF fr. Abra ham and J Burrows.
A committee meeting at Riboohra State School on Saturday elected Totten as secretary and Kelly as treasurer. Totten was also chosen as a committee member. The group agreed to approach the Department of Public Instruction about a play shed in the school grounds.
Dr Strangman of Port Parwin oversaw a telegraph guided operation after a crash near Baerrow's Creek Station. Hayes was brought in with shoulder injuries from a fall off a horse and surgeons directed immediate measures. The Northern Territory Times reports arrivals including W H Clarke and C S Woolley with 12 laborers and stock for rapid transport and future shipments.
Chinese residents hold celebrations this week with permitted cracker firing for part of the night. The Major approved limited noise to allow European neighbors rest. Officials note this will be the last February celebration, shifting to future New Year events on December Eve with maximum noise.
The Cairns area recorded showers and rain in the 48 hours ending 9 am with inland totals listed by location. Kularn 10 points, Kairi 12 points, Tolga showery, Atherton 24 points, Herberton 12 points, Malanda near 0, Kalin 0, Nelson 0, Marve Creek 0. The Cairns rainfall for the same period totaled 40 points.
A Port Darrin goat shipment recently sold for £11 17s 7d, or under 4d per skin, reflecting careful herd improvement through Angora blood. The goats were raised for mutton and killed locally, with owners satisfied by the market price and demand.
The visiting committee led by Meare and McKenzies conducted an inquiry into hospital conditions after Mr S Miller claimed issues at the tows Pites. Nurses were examined and stated they had no desire to resign and no complaints were found.
The Militiades from London to Hobson’s Bay established constant wireless contact from departure to arrival. On the Cape of Good Hope and across Southern Ocean to Melbourne the ship used wireless with ships and land stations. The Hotorusa and other vessels joined in, marking a notable period of radio communication at sea.
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