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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
2
Public notice announces a 12 month term starting March 14, 1912, for services at General Hospital Chillagoe. Signatory J C Devlin appears as authorizing official.
The article outlines dividend totals totaling £6330 and refers to the Watson tin mine resuming smelting. It mentions share allotments for a development company at Obot, recent share subscriptions by investors, and remarks by Mr. Cars and Mr. Keating about ongoing mine formation and exploration efforts.
Fragmented OCR notes an explosion or shelling near a shaft with tanks and equipment described. The text mentions a week’s work paused, a general order, and potential enemy activity at a German or allied mining operation, with unspecified dates and locations.
Clarke and Graper auctioneers announce an auction on Tuesday 27 February at 11 am at Clarke's Mart Chillagoe. Twenty two Chillagoe allotments to be sold at upset prices well below value to close Land Company affairs. Terms are cash with half payment immediately after sale and the balance on deed transfer. Further details on poster plan.
J. F. Frank announces that he has taken over the Wolfram Hotel and the accompanying wourras Camp property. The notice confirms management change and outlines no further details about operations or dates.
Australian stock market note lists prices for Chiliagne paid at 4/3 and 4% yields, with entries for New Einasleigh Collinger Sukiviere Mt Ellett Cloncurry and Mt Cuthnert Oak Apple 70/ 7a/ 4/ 6. Thompson’s mention appears as fragmented.
The Cairns Town Water Authority schedules a 5 pm meeting on Thursday followed by a Cairns Harbour Board special and general session at 7 20 pm. The newly elected board will hold its first meeting with a special session on the election as The Howard Smith line carrier calls at principal ports.
Gurtion by Wacers sells Mrs A J Phillips furniture Esplanade next door to Mrs Kochs. Sale begins Saturday next Snd March at 3 20 am. District Court issues a claim for £2500 for compensation for death of husband at Chillayne Company works. Hearing at Herbertog District Court next month.
A Sydney southern paper reports W Lemon and Bowmen have left city as they rest after illness. Their absence from the bar party amid a strike revives concern over internal divisions and opposition to a proposed Harry's revolution.
Readable fragments note Keli's claim of dominance with a nod from Ella Hews as the piece hints at coverage continuing on page four. The oblique reference suggests a feature or recap tied to Kelis.
The agricultural inspector Mr Williamson notes that restricting southern state potatoes from disposal at Cairns has a positive effect. Shipments arriving this month show Cairns can no longer be a dumping ground for unsalable rubbish.
Four days remain before the Mayers cyclone clearance sale offering cyclonic bargains in millinery and other lines at cut down prices. A special free day is planned for Cairns with qualified customers receiving cash sales. The event promises notable interest to the Mayers customers amid hard times and enduring labor.
On Saturday the 17th, A Mages, an elderly man, was struck by a large tree while attempting to move from falling timber in Havenshoe. He was pinned to the ground and could not be moved until help arrived, with attempts to convey him to hospital. The incident is reported by the Herberton Times.
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