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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1911

Page

2

The Finn New Steamship 8 8 Van Lisschoten Sails

The Finn New Steamship 8 8 Van Lisschoten will sail from Melbourne on February 23, Sydney and Brisbane in March, Cairns in March for Port Moresby Thursday Island and Java via connecting port Telia with the Rotterdam Lloyd Royal Mail steamers for London via Continental ports. Two first deck cabins with electric fans English stewardess care For rates of fares and freight apply to J P Pease Lake Yards Cores Agewun

Finn New van Lisschoten Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Cairns Port Moresby Thursday Island Dube Java Potella Hotterdam Lloyd Royal Mail London Continental Porta Werth Carree J. P. Pease Lake Oats Cores Agewun

Fragmented Racing Wagering Odds From Local Wires

Disjointed listings show betting odds and payouts for horses and races including Brilliant, New Brilliant Fresholds, and Golden wexandra. Entries reference locations like OH and Dur ham Conwls with prices noted as fractions and decimals, indicating a dusty bookmakers table.

Towers Bluchers Bourie Clark's Gad Mines Durham Conwls East Mexican Paids Golden Wexandra Ord Kelly's Queen Block Eulamadao Marshall's Queen Mills’ United New Brilliant Fresholds Ouka Rush Polds Am Sae Evie OS Sea Paide Vitory If St. Mungo

Mills United Crushes Tons for Gold Value and Freeholds

From Telegraph notes Mills United crushed 999 tons for gold valued at £1976, New Brill Freeholds 711 tons for £3708, and a committee for gold valued at £3055. London dispatch mentions another item of mining and cargo values with figures.

CH. Towers United

Controversy Over Cairns Harbour Board Missteps and Engineer's Resignation

A Cairns Harbour Board dispute questions bungling in public works and the engineer's sudden dismissal. The article suggests secrecy at board meetings and calls for full disclosure to assign blame accurately and protect ratepayers' interests.

Cairns Harbour St Im Tor Hin

Board urged to appoint qualified engineer for harbour reforms

The Cairns Harbour Board faces public distrust after recent failures. A disinterested observer urges appointing a highly credentialed engineer to direct work, with Mr E Cullen serving as consulting engineer to review plans and curb political interference, ensuring best results and protecting ratepayers' interests.

Mater Ane Dolme E Cullen Cullen Dulles Cairns

Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club Tender Invitation

The Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club invites tenders for the purchase of improvements on the ola Constable Creek area. Constable Creek station has moved to the Alberton police district, replacing Acting Sergeant Lawrence who transfers to Marceha.

Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club Constable Creek Coolgerra Fer Oorum Alberton Lawrence Marceha Saya Atherton Constalée Creedy Slremly Cremy

Osprey Faces Close Deep Sea Hack Race

The Osprey showed a calm spell during the deep sea race but the contest remained tight throughout with a near even margin and a dramatic finish.

Deep Sea Hack

Brink of Civil War Warns Australian Leader at Petersburg

A Brisbane or Melbourne style speech warns that Australia faces civil conflict if referendum advocates gain power. Mr Brece Amith MH declares the nation on the brink and urges citizens to safeguard welfare, peace, and constitutional stability.

Brece Amith Australia Petersburg Sydney Tacestore

Railway link urged between Mourilyan and Echerl

A Morilyan area telegram to the Mourilan Shire Clerk asks if the Chamber will act on railway communication. The Wild River Times urges citizens to form a railway league, unite efforts, and decide on concrete action now.

Herberton Chieghber Commerc Mourilen Wild River Times

Accidents Reported In Town Injuries At Scene

Aman named Win and Brooks suffered hand injuries at a circular saw on Sunday while attempting to save a fall at Zillmanton. Brooks was treated by J Lowgh of the Ambulance Brigade. Mrs Grace Bennett fell and dislocated her right elbow on Monday morning, then was moved to hospital for treatment and is progressing favorably.

Aman Win Brooks Zillmanton Chittaroe Tring J. Lowgh Loem Grace Bennett Mr. Fry Ambbulance Brigade Mom

Railway Rush Drowns Out Ticket Office at Cairns Station

A Saturday Cairns scene near the Kuranda train saw a babel of language as a crowd of aliens gathered around the ticket office. The noisy group hindered staff and passengers, making ticket sales difficult while the train waited for departure.

Cairns Kuranda

Fire on the Train Near Cairne Station

Fire from a tarp and smoke were seen from a train near Cairne on Saturday. The crew quickly cut the tarpaulin and used water from a tank at Marerba to douse the blaze. After the engine was detached and the train departed Bitohora, no fire indicators remained. The drought delayed the train’s progress and affected goods.

Cairne Saterday Marerba Bitoohra Gomes

Clerks Strike and Labor Solidarity Highlighted in Turbulent Era

The piece recalls how clerks now earn more than a decade ago and notes Suerte heaves often supported employers during strikes, with workers temporarily taking on colleagues' duties to keep operations running. The text reflects collective labor tensions and mutual aid.

Queensland sugar refinery to form new company

At a half yearly meeting the chairman announced the sale of Millequin and Vinperie Steger assets to form Millsjon Sugar Company Limited with £750,000 capital. The venture will issue fully paid shares valued at about £495,000 and be dividend paying from the start. It remains the only refinery in the Commonwealth not controlled by the C.B.R. Company.

Queensland National Taak Millequin Commonwealth

Land Tax Review Promises Practical Guide for Property Owners

A Melbourne Post note endorses The Federal Land Tax Device by Frank Hayes and Co Sydney and Melbourne. The booklet explains land tax concepts with definitions of improved and unimproved values, how to value property, calculate returns, and taxable amounts with examples. It warns owners to file returns and notes exemption for unimproved land up to a threshold.

Frank Hayes and Co Sydney Melbourne Newnagenia Memsrn Castlereagh Street

Town and Country Notices from Atherton to Townsville

A collection of brief notices lists residents and visitors moving through towns such as Atherton Cairns Townsville Brisbane and Charters Towers. Events include freelance movements by Mr R T Misbel Mr E H McGravie Mrs Donakizes and others, plus travel of Constable Cremin and Rev Geddes. The page also mentions local goods ads and a wedding in the Tableland region.

W. J. Cremin Normanton Gulf Peninsula Mynlis Bartambe Miss McLean Mins Roper Brisbane Laurence Hart Cairns Hart Louwiss Lovey Kinsel Kinasl Absams

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