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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary list of horse names and odds with partial results and payments. No coherent event or outcome. Names include Bon ce Dowie Brent Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Billoo and others with inconsistent figures.
London report shows copper at 5 pounds 0 shillings per unit with varied bids from 44 to 64, tin quoted 18 pounds to 10 shillings and forward cash prices, lead ranges 15 pounds 2 pence to 15 pounds 6 pence for next delivery. includes minor mileage notes on price movements.
The Cairns Stock Exchange list shows prices for multiple items including Mungena 2/6 to 2/8, Mt. Elliott Clon 68/6 to 70, Cuthbert and Vulcan 3/8 to 3/6, Amalgamated 1/3, Oak Applet 6A 1/8, Thompson's 3/4, and Durham Comes noted as ard 1/lo with various payments and paid statuses. Numerous entries indicate spreads and denominations across the trading session.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a directive involving names Fran Paha Townson and a sea-related action. Details are unclear and multiple garbled phrases surround the core instruction.
Rabloda Central Mill notice states an order to receive tenders at the office of Mr A J Draper Cairns until Monday 15 January. J Munro Cairns 6th December 1911.
A fragmented OCR item notes a forthcoming delivery on Spence street Lake-forest for Mr John Issac of a special indent of Buna embroideries. The text is garbled with stray letters and partial phrases.
Tender invitations are expected for a ten year project to construct a theatre in Clives. The site will be fitted to suit tropical conditions with a modern plant and ample illustrations planned for the venue.
An application to the Treasurer seeks to establish the Sugar Works Area at Stone. Details remain sparse but the request appears tied to official designation and regional planning.
In loving memory of Samuel, aged 70, remembered by family and friends. A note of farewell from a bereaved loved one appeared in the local tribute. The obituary expresses affection and remembrance for the departed.
Mr J J Hoare falls on Friday next on the premises Abbott retired W R Marshall furniture and other items are to be sold by description on Saturday next Seagull is to be sold by decision Mrs A J Draper and Mr A J Draper advertise Cairns Livery Stables for sale notes indicate local probate and estate actions
The fragment hints at a rider thrown when a horse bolted and the rider recovering. It mentions reopening of Townsville Grammar School for the ensuing term as reported in the Post. A Sydney student reportedly earned a chemistry medal with honors in the front end second year exams.
Reading fragment notes the steamer Lass O Gowrie will sail from Port Pougins to Cairns tomorrow evening at six with arrival at Townerills. It cites Temeray as a stop or related timing and mentions te lee es eee wel.
Tre Mataraem bound from southern ports to Sidgepore called at Caitme anchorages on Saturday. About 25 through passengers came ashore at the Visinet and left by special train for the Berrop Falls and 6Kurande, returning early afternoon. Nim ngons joined the Mataram at Criros.
In a disrupted travel note from the era, a faulty roadbed causes a train derailment near Durham delaying service. Two freight trucks collided with the engine, injuring few and highlighting costs. The piece discusses cheap transport options and aging infrastructure, suggesting the region’s railways struggle to modernize.
Mr C W McGowan of Innisfail visits Cairns to represent the Central Mill Amalgamation II and seeks signatures to support the measure. The process proceeds with authorisation to collect required endorsements before the deadline.
The death of Mr Tim Ryan at Moneeka Hospital at age 67 ends a long life marked by a large family and many tributes. He was cared for by his daughter Mrs A Secadae and recently visited Herbertos. his funeral is planned for Friday with Rev Father Peey to perform the rites at Groveslave Bruce.
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