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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
Resident notice states that the new operator will take over the Bakery business of Mra 8 Thomas in Nelson and district starting March 1 and continue business beside the Central Hotel until a new Bakery is built. The old Brew and Small ’coon of Brst clase quality is to be disposed of. A trial solicited v W. Dwee ze.
The Nelson mass is scheduled for next Sunday at 9 AM with devotions at 7 PM. A tender by C Jorgensen for a four storey hotel at Barinda is accepted, with Harvey G. Traper of the School of Art Buildings as architect.
A report received yesterday morning says a Malay man lay dead near Corevenica Vonstahk. Mc Cabe dispatched officers who found the body. death appears due to natural causes. A school event and ticket sales are noted for the coming weekend.
The Augsburg of the 7A Line arrived at anchorage this morning and discharged 50 tons of cargo for this port while shipping about 75 tons of ore. It plans to remame the voyage to Mecassar tonight as crowds visit the drapery emporium and the sale continues with poems and fees open for customers.
Tender results show two brick shops planned at Neleon for Mr. John Gordon with Wilson Bailie and Planson accepting bids. The lowest offer from Henley ALt. was approved. A note explains a hospital benefit clash with a Merry-Go-Round event and a Nad y concert, with miscommunications acknowledged.
Tinona shipments arrived at Mieheourne on Monday, with 12 100 hunches noted. Despite rough weather, cargo landed in excellent condition due to constant fresh air circulated by Sirocco fans installed for the voyage.
Letter recounts a Sunday departure from Van der Haagen with about forty men aboard. Food and accommodation are described as poor, with planned meals, high charges, and a steward's price disputes. On arrival at shore, reports of many stranded men and a harsh trek inland to mining camps are noted, with worries about pay and working conditions for boys.
Townsville reads a busy update with mentions of Mr J Prewett returning from the south by the Aramac and Capt Le Vaux as a 8 passenger on the same vessel. The Aramac sees arrivals from Port Douglas and Cairns with cargo 30 tons.
The writer notes field value over rivals, plans to invest in gear, and German ally Harry joining with a large sum for purchases. He describes local trade by two stores WD Co and Maldwins, government presence, limited transport, and a boycott by a monopoly pub while ships depart for the next voyage from Port Moresby on February 8.
Mining notice details rates and conditions at Chillagor Co. operations. It covers pump ing machinery, steam roiler, water levels, repair work, and drive progress. West drive shows good ore. east drive, lt inches, also good ore. Stopes ready to break core at Havelock and other sections.
Fragmented telegraph report from Thursday lists terse figures for mining wires on towers, with several cryptic lines noting payments, prices, and names such as Brilliant Degway and Goblin Alexandras amid a garbled ledger of costs and quantities.
John Tsasc of Lake and Spence Streets uncovers overlooked items while shopkeepers adjust stock after months of slow demand. He reports paying less than cost price for various articles and invites ladies to visit for Fel bargains at his establishment.
The London copper spot price eased to 269 6/3 to 269 6/3 while electrolytic copper traded at £61 10. Tin closed £151 12/8 to £452 2/6. Lead moved to £123 6. Silver and other metals show limited activity with weak bids and narrow ranges.
Violet Matthews sued Annie Missinghem for sureties of the peace after alleging threats of violence. The case heard in Sammone Court before P.M. Grant with counsel for complainant and defense presenting, though the transcript shows several garbled phrases about threats and prior remarks.
The Cairns Stock Exchange entry lists Chiolligoe at 87 with 10/10 and 271 at OK, along with Me Eflintt (Clon) at 74/4 and 767 Mfiegor at 1/4. Other items include 2/ seer ga, Tomy Heres with £0/10 and £11 Gets Heyh at 10d, and Paldan 16 and 2/5 Salen. Beach goods show Onky Beach at 500 at lojd.
An OCR fragment reports a local event with unclear wording and missing details. Readable parts indicate a schedule item or notice, but key names, dates, or places are not discernible.
A shopping notice lists stock items and discount pricing for Lishe's Falz sale. White mick blouses and garb are reduced from 12/4 to 16/s, with items including trimmed embroidery and muslin aprons offered at lower rates. The feature highlights several fabric types and discounted prices as the sale concludes tomorrow.
Owing to ten unfavourable weather collisions last evening the Neda Map Concert has been postponed until next Tuesday.
The item notes a chance to secure barges and mentions Mr. Melick's drapery as a point of reference.
In Townsville the will of Nielson Hassmus sen of Momerush near Macony was granted to farmer Carl Christian Rasmussen of Plane Creek with Realty £751 and personal £50. In court, appeals on city valuations were lodged totaling £221, with some upheld, one withdrawn, and one reduced to £1. Also listed are various regional college registrations and a ship collision near Adelaide involving the Cormorant and Mintaro, with minor damage to the latter.
A man wearing a noise or mask robbed the Queenalam Salionn Bank strongroom today. He fired on the teller but the shot missed. The robber escaped with a heap of sovereigen and has not been heard from since.
A severe flood near the Petershure area disrupted the railway as a portion of the line was swept away by floodwaters. Ten men were aboard the delayed train when the embankment failed, carrying debris and wreckage onto the tracks. Passengers waited for four hours as relief trains arrived, with extensive damage to permanent way forcing suspension in sections.
A historic sale at Mellick's features heavy discounts on curtains, towels, house linens, and women’s garments. Shoppers flock to the store as summer goods are cleared with price cuts across numerous items including window drapes, aprons, pinafores, undergarments, and dresses, with many pieces marked down from conventional prices.
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