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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
2
A notice from Francis W. Townson demanding payment by February 25 to avoid legal action. The document also notes a Cairns to Mecha trail schedule with departures on the sixth and returns at 5 p.m. and names H. F. Stephenson as secretary.
The report on works at Stannary Ville via Uhe directors of the Adelaide Company is due next month. Charters Towers notes fine snow in the Firil lant Freeholds shaft as No 4 reef opens. Deaths announced include Mr W G Brockton and Mr Brookman. Finssieigh copper mine resumes, with ore trains to Chillagoe, and smelting additions considered. Tommy Burns Tin Mine reports 26th instant open cut and export output, with ore and tin oxide grades. Boomerang Lodge progress shows nonpaying drives, ore despatched about 31 tons, stock ~35 tons, tin traces in formation.
Advertisements show prices chopped down to plain figures in windows and shop at Melick Munro’s Corner Lake Street. The notices promise new bargains and sales beginning soon with items marked plainly for quick purchase.
Peal Meneer pursues the Ancient Hiiten reef and works to the east of a prior shaft. the reef runs wide with mineral exposure, down about 15 feet at 5 adgress. Vickers Brothers seek Golden Crown reef east of their last site after wet weather. Meiway and Black Streak claimants report toms of quality stone at grass. Stone Brothers move about 25 toms of surface stone near Mt. Sullivan. progress is steady and potentially profitable. Tom King and Paul Davna drive a leader near Durham. Terrant and son crush 10 tons from Track Streak claim. St. George extended sees Bett party make alterations. new shaft 12 feet deep, 150 feet south of main shaft, aiming to bottom reef at 20 feet. PF Haigh and Louis Coleman extend a claim iM by 400 feet, about 7 miles from Sloan's Dairy.
The column lists horse names and betting figures for a Saturday event at CH Towers. It includes runners such as Brilliant Central, Carrington, Kalamata, and New Brilliart Freeholds with varied odds and paid amounts, alongside other names like Papuan Brilliant and Victoria.
Mills United crushings total 1089 tons valued at 3210 pounds. Freeholds follow with 740 tons worth 2658 pounds. Witcher's Victory shows 44 tons valued at 309 pounds. Golden Alexandra records 7 tons in the latest totals.
The readable line shows a dated header from the Post on a Monday in January with partial year and page cue, lacking clear event, person, or organizational details to summarize.
The article notes the annual taxpayer election for Cairns Town and Shire Councils and criticizes factional campaigning. It praises Mayor Alderman Coxmill for fair, orderly presiding and adherence to debate rules, while signaling ongoing contention over procedures and administrative actions.
The report covers sinking the Durham Consols theft and ongoing work at Steeds and Lady Maria mines. It notes heavy mineral contents at Steeds and mentions the St George camp, with intermittent details on mining activity and notable individuals.
The article reflects on Cairns Aldermen's past year noting orderly deliberations and fair discussions with one exception. It condemns biased personal invective in council debates and defends free criticism while denouncing vindictive rhetoric. It critiques town politics and warns against partisan motives affecting progress.
The Post urges fair open debate for Cairns municipal elections with new alderman candidates on a public platform. It calls for ratepayers to hear plans for town salvation and suggests including both supportive and critical voices on the platform to inform and entertain voters.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and places including Argmee Cowi Mondames Wurke Toomey Btu McIntyre Henry David Nelwon Low Foy Masters Linedale Lee with a note of 20 in the leermpe, but no coherent event or context.
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a special purchase involving garments and accessories. Details are illegible, with garbled brand names and stray phrases indicating a procurement or liquidation context without clear entities or outcomes.
It is announced that Senators Givens and Stewart will address the doctors in Shure Hall tomorrow evening at six. The event signals the launching of the federal election campaign in Cairns, and the attendance of the Senators is expected to spur support.
Master Allan Dodd of Kuranda earns a Granmar School scholarship to study at the fownewill Grammar School next month. This marks the first Kuranda State School scholar to win the award and brings pride to his teacher Mr. Maid ges. Tonight Shore Hall hosts entertainment by Tur ner Biotom Co. for Cairn District Hospital and Cairns Ambulance funds with Miss Montrose and local supporters. Nomination for Cairns Shire Council seats closes with only three as candidates: Mixers, KR Mayers, WoC Griffin, and W. Hives, amid a lack of others.
The Majens Chamber of Commerce forwards a telegram to Postminsterien ral Welbourne detailing ongoing telegraph line disruptions. The Culre-heraldton section remains unconnected after several months, prompting Alyham ber to demand accountability and preserve reputation.
A Melbourne town discussion notes that dogs belonging to Aboriginal residents allegedly roam at night causing property damage. The speaker, Mr Grex of Spence Street, questions the legal basis for holding dog owners responsible and argues against mob or tribal blame. The piece critiques the notion of strict roaming dog liability without clear law.
Local anglers Gerrard and Woods fished the Barron mouth amid a heavy flood last week. Chinese fishermen faced difficulties and loss as boats were wrecked in the storm. The duo reported substantial catches including large cod while floods threatened gardens around Stratford.
A town petitions to set a time standard and seek final authority for chronologic matters. The council contemplates potential steps but doubts a decisive resolution soon.
An advertisement in the Post columns notes another large sale at Bolands. The notice urges the public to prepare purchases for the upcoming event, promising up-to-date goods and special prices from a well known firm.
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