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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
2
The steamship 5S Van Linschoten departs on January 1 1912 with passenger capacity on the two berth deck. Crew and cargo details are listed for the voyage.
Our silver and plate ware complete stock includes up to date meat and table items. We offer a fine selection of cutlery and jewellery and invite customers to view any articles they wish at our Cairns shop on Upper Pat, Rutlinwos and Abbott Tree.
Provisional Committee requests signatures as Caires, 2gnth December, a1. Members seek public participation at Babinda central mill notice.
A 35 acre cane tract with powerline access is offered with a two year term and interest. The land is to be conveyed to Hambledon Mill at the upset price.
The Sugar Works Act of 1911 moves to include all large lands along the Russell River south bank. Landowners in the adjoining area react as the bill advances.
A fragmentary note from the Cairns Stock Exchange mentions Mowpay and Durhams terms with numbers and dates, including references to cat named Vulcan and various monetary entries. The text is incomplete but indicates a list of items or payments with dates such as 2/2 and 1/8, and a paid amount around 3/6.
During November the Cairns Agricultural Inspector cited several potato bags from the south for poor quality. Most shipments were not condemned and passed as the supply met demand for ice at times. The text notes general conditions and shifts in quality and prices.
The text notes criminal court activity in 1911 and lists vital events. It references the district courts, a regional committee, landowner signatories, and an advertisement. It mentions births with 390, deaths 140 and marriages 136 for 1910, and references police measures and an advertising appeal to landowners and cane growers.
Mewrs Mrs. Laillie Stillman plans to modify the conceal P while they light a giant candle at 11 o clock this morning. An event continues Friday evening and features warehousers and shows of 1 to 240 hour signals with prizes drawn in case of a tie. Visitors are invited to inspect their checks and view the display inside the Windows of the tray store.
Communications for this column arrive with sender details. Mrs H M Wheler visits Mrs G Martin at Tolga for a few days. Mr G Tucker arrives for a visit to Cairns. Mr Pettitt, Finney Isles' Representative, leaves for the hinterland. Captain S S Mortimer, famed in Brisbane, takes command of the steamer Materam on Sydney to Singapore service. Mr and Mrs McNamara return from a productive trip to Cairns and the outback.
Saturday offices received tenders for paint with prices estimated. J B Merrill resigns from Cairns State School to join W A Collies chemist staff. Christmas greetings and New Year wishes appear amid local travels and visits by town officials, merchants, and residents.
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