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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
2
The notice describes a large land parcel at Nabinda and surrounding areas with 2900 acres promised and 5500 for a third, payable in installments with interest. It mentions climate, water supply, and a proposed mill approval condition with refund if not approved. Also advertised are stables for sale on Lake Street with details and contact for Joseph E. Dollon.
An assortment of notices from Cairns region include a sale offer for 14 acres freehold near Cairns with two houses and a dairy plant. Also tender calls for weir and river works near Herberton and Townsville with deposits and viewing offices, plus dissolution of Nelson Cooperative Store at Nelson Cairns.
Court terms list miseraries and miners home arcadia applications with adjournments and exemptions. Market quotes show various Brilliant and related stocks with prices and payments noted alongside.
A compact ledger of stock and debt items listing Chillagoe and surrounding properties and traders. Includes prices, payments marked paid, margins on Mungena Mt. Motley and Woolworth pref notes, with entries for Elliott Clon and Gibwors against several lots and figures in pounds shillings pence.
The item touts J L Feake as a direct importer of hardware including cast and enameled goods, kitchen utensils, and coal scuttle. It notes Feake offers low rates on plumbing and water fitting, claims to be an agent for the Hex stove, and describes a Lake area workshop and premises.
An article surveys the rapid development of hydroelectric power from Niagara to California and North Queensland. It notes surge dams, urban electricity use, and Canadian and American progress, urging municipal control of water-power and predicting vast horsepower potential. Local ties to Cairns and Northern Queensland are drawn as examples.
Telegraphic news from the south is severely delayed as heavy weather causes network congestion. The Brisbane Telegraph Department reports outages and only limited lines linking Brisbane operate, leaving the Post with an unusually thin edition today and promising a fuller issue tomorrow.
A. J. Draper reports the sale of Killimgn selection near Freshwater Creek on behalf of A. K. E. Abe Property. Mrs. W. Greamwood of Nelson to purchase 180 acres at a satisfactory price. Other items include dairy for sale by Sturt and Co. The Port Douglas Hinterland meeting and Douglas Shire Council activity are noted with parties from Mosamagep and Mow bene.
In Small Debts Court Judge P. G. Grant presided over John Newman v P. Lally with verdict for Newman and 12 costs. A Cairns merchant reported a tunnel mouth blocked again, injuring a passerby, while 150 men worked to resume false-work, paving the way for a tram line to supply nearby residents during repairs at the tunnel mouth.
Mr Reed and Mr W. Devin of Mulgrave Central Mill Co. prepare to inspect Formosa sugar mills. The Formosa industry features sugar, rice, and camphor with local British contracts declining as the government expands its own mills and foreign market access. The trip aims to gather up-to-date milling technology and plans for a potential Rahinda plant.
After the flood subsided sugar growers including Tir Heed W Munro and J Draper visited Babinda district. They found little damage to cane or banana crops despite record rain. Water receded, river levels near Nelson bridge were about a foot from the record, and observers noted unaffected drainage.
The registrar reports the WWI witness transactions for the year ending December 1st. Details include totals of claims, jury actions, and verdicts, with aggregate claims £1190 6s 1d and costs to plaintiffs £906 14s 6d.
A chaotic scene at the Police Court unfolds as a bully, alleged half-brother of the morning in question, is challenged by a bystander. Stacks and Duffy square off with threats and a chase toward the water channel ends abruptly as Stack dashes away.
The Royal Vacket steamer Linchoten arrived from the south this morning and proceeded to Jas. Ports for captain Kroef. From this port it carried sheep to Port Moresby and a cargo consignment delayed by railway block. Three through passengers and four saloon passengers joined before departure.
The article describes papal interest in field sports from 1400s to early 1500s. Popes such as Paul I Leo X and Leo XI hosted grand hunting parties with peasants, archers, and dogs guarding royal preserves. Festivities included concerts, theatrical shows, and banquets, while hunting kennels and scenic estates supported the diversions.
At the weekly Manchester City Oddfellows gathering a tale recalls a past shooting prank. Two Scotsmen camped near a rumpy, a dingo howl woke them, and a rifle shot calmed the noise. A horse bell and two shots later the horse wore a bell on its neck, bells rang, and the misfire became a laughing memory as McKenzie recounts the scene.
Local notices report Dr Steed throat pastilles advertised for sore throat relief and voice care. Travelers and visitors include Mr WE Wright in Cairns from Kosh, Mr Liotell Irvingbank returning home, Mr J A Lyech departed Towns Ville, and Mr John Rhodes taking over the Newmarket Hy. Mr Thomas Ryan of Inniulail seeks treatment at St Margaret's Hospital. Gardiner of Lake EKecham visits Cairns with Mrs Gardiner. The Olympia Wink dance and party venue is now available via A Franke. Ringworm application marketed by Kelly chemist. Other small arrivals and departures from Cairns noted.
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