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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe royal packets and steamship rates, mentioning agents and freight charges. It references Van Tieemeker and various cities with inducement terms for stators and livtem mor tera, likely misread place names and ship terms from a maritime notice.
The Hada Shilling Po Concert Te Dnder the Miration of Mr P. E Piotts presents Thursday night at seven with instrumental performances, vocal arts and revivals by community groups.
Notice announces closure of tenters at Cairns District Hospital on March 8 and invites tenders for fire and related works. Details indicate separate morning and evening sessions and early acceptance of some bids.
A notice from the Warch fhe of tte Land invites applications for selection of a parish parcel near Souche mine, two miles west of Ee hoohra ruleay station. Land agent Cairns handles inquiries and details.
London metal markets report slight shifts in copper and tin with forwards and bid quotes. Copper trades around 282 10s per unit, tin around 1527 6 to 1159 17 6 forward, while lead shows limited activity as of Tuesday.
The Brisbane based Queensland Provincial Council of the Australian Labour Federation discussed cooperative action on miners disputes in New South Wales. The meeting reviewed the cost of the Industrial Disputes Act and penalties on leaders, noting seizures and worker shortages caused by strikes and mine closures.
Government offices issue notices inviting bids for repairs painting and construction at multiple locations including courts houses town halls and schools. Dates range from January to March with entries for Georgetown Croydon Townsville and Geraldton. Submissions coordinated by the Government Architect Brady.
The Land Agent will offer crown lands for sale under The Land Act 1807 at specified suburban allotments and street frontages with rentals listed. Special leases are offered for suburban sections 140 to 152 with terms of five years and annual rentals. For more information contact the Local Seed Agent.
Mercer ton on the 22nd February joined in marriage to Alfred Viewer son of the late Symes Williams of Crorrington Atherton and Maud daughter of the late Aiton.
The report details ore developments at Avatealian Metals and Mongung Lines. It lists shaft depths and levels, intermedate ore shifts from sulfides to carbonates, and weekly progress including driving, sloping, and new levels. Shipments include copper sulfides and carbonate copper, totaling 375.37 long tons.
Fragmentary entry lists several names, numbers, and dates tied to mining and supply transactions. The garbled text mentions items like Clark's BR, Font Sevtean, and Meerstall y Queen with various fractions and dates such as 6/1 and 6/11, indicating a dated ledger or output record.
Fragmentary list from Cairns stock exchange including Chillagoe Muncona and Chillagoe Hodddygore items with prices and references to Molloy Welnert Agnes Smith and Derham Counsels. Partial figures show numbers like 110 4 and 29 2 0 and 1/10 Mt Filiott tem. 73.
The New South Wales Government expanded penalties under the Industrial Institutes Act to reach employers and workers involved in breaches during the war. The measure aims to deter disruption and protect welfare, asserting union leaders are not immune to punishment when conspiring against the community.
Pebrusry 22 Mourihan reports Captain Keir of Prowns framed by the listing of second class areas Philpaint Co Limited and related parties. Mentions Captain Camph from Townsville Adelaide Company and Captain Seymour Curtin from Tully Hiver with agents of Adhe iikt Company Limited.
The Port Jackson tug Fort Slacks, a famed asset of Newcastle harbor, was wrecked off Catherine Hill Day. Crews aboard Casita Bradshas and others were ashore. Irresistible and Champion were dispatched from Sydney. The vessel, launched in 1888, measured 108 tons with a beam of 17 feet 6 inches and was reported to be badly damaged.
The notice states a party will visit if weather is fine and proceed to Berron Falls with three Pioware trimers aboard. No large crew members are aboard today.
Local retailer Mullick's advertises a summer sale with a large stock and deep discounts across bedding and textiles. The notice highlights quilts, linens, napery, and cretonne textiles with reduced prices and special offers to attract buyers this season.
A public meeting at South Brisbane Town Hall resolved to cooperate with a North Brisbane gathering to raise funds aiding those who have suffered from the alleged gyal purge.
The article lists travel dates for Prime Minister Lewonyin visiting several towns including Prisbane March 15, Bockhamgenon March 16, Mundaberg March 14, Maryborough March 30, and Ipswich March 21. It notes weather and dairy supply issues with Government graders handling 12 415 cases as a three week delay for Queensland.
Commissioner of Police received a report that two men fled on Napple Island after an alleged fishing trip. They were not heard from again and searches by officers yielded no success.
Reports describe a panic at Adelphi Hall West Maitland with people trampled as doors burst open and a crowd surged for exits. Similar incidents occurred at Forbes Town Hall theater seating and a mine inquiry vote in Sydney with a large majority forecast.
A lineman named Tienday-telah Min m Willian Garves was electrocuted yesterday while working on a tramway. He touched live wires at the power fence and his right hand burned to the bone. He fell 20 feet after entangling in telegraph lines and died en route to hospital.
Last night’s rain totals for the 24 hours to 9 am are listed for numerous Queensland locations including Georgetown 21, Climcurry 24, Camooweal 80, Winton 87, Townsville Pilot Station 198, Cairns 70, and Port Douglas 43 with late reports to Pam yesterday noting Mirani 16 and Proserpine 130.
Weather authorities warn of a monsoon disturbance moving southeast across the state with a high probability of reaching the eastern quarter tonight. Impacts include storm activity along the coast and advisories for shipping nearing Perth from Brisbane and Cooktown cash flows.
Telegraph report from Brisbane states Captain Mac ay received word that Moresby arrived at 4 pm, approached a ship at 7 pm, and the lifeboat with twenty men, women and children was lost after meeting the John Douglas. The John Douglas and its crew continue search efforts.
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