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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
2
The advertisement touts jewelry as art, claims authentic gems not fools’ Dowblers, and promises quality akin to London guarantees. It notes the department has updated machinery, offers twelve month guarantees on watches, and invites readers to visit the Carnival for a selection of wedding and birthday gifts.
All policies effected this year will share in the next division to be made as at 31st December. The Best Bonus Paying Office in the World Queensland Branch Office, Queen and Edward Streets Cairns District Office. Abbete Street A Bennet District Secretary A J Fisher District Representative.
Tenders are invited by the Cairns Harbour Board for timber pales at Lew Island and Port Douglas with one bid from W. Emerson at 3005 and 12 weeks. The Papuan steamer Matunga arrived, carrying officials and passengers en route to Brisbane after a visit to New Guinea ports. A Cairns feature notes lectures on fruit culture by Mr. Charles Rows and departures of Mr. Ross to Atherton and Herberton.
The Grand Lodge has authorized postponement due to Carnival Week and schedules the next meeting for 26 July. The occasion will also include installation of officers for the ensuing term. W. H. Cranch, arty.
The notice outlines race times from 2 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. with details on entry nominations and acceptance fees for the Hack Handicap 16 sors six furlongs, Charleston District Jockey Club Handicap five furlongs, and Cuddies Race. It mentions prize money, nomination and acceptance costs, and officials overseeing entries and rules.
The article describes an event titled The Rifle with multiple parts scheduled to run over two to three overlong segments. It mentions members and a plan to coordinate dates before a larger event. It lacks clear names or places.
Joseph LeGuire appeared before Me. PG. Grant at the Cairns Police Court charged with using obscene language described as revolting. He pleaded guilty. The PM criticized the language and fined £8 with one month imprisonment in default.
In the Sum mons Court at Cairns Samuel Mitchell faced charges for disobeying a maintenance order for his deserted child Archibald. He did not appear. evidence showed the January court order required 7/0 every two weeks plus costs. The court ordered payment of £3 4d now due, with £1 paid since the issue, leaving £4 4d. Failure to comply risks two months in Cairns jail or until payment is made.
Mrs K Roberts has started Nelson with children or women cared for at their own homes. Terms are moderate. The facility is located two minutes from the Tram Station.
Fragmented text lists venues such as VICE REGAL OPTICIANS CHILLAGOE and Smythe's Hotel with assorted dates in July and mentions hotels like We s Hotel and Hides Hotel. The passage lacks complete sentences and clear events.
The Cairns Harbour Board invites tenders to supply and deliver sixteen forty eight foot Ti-tree piles and five fifty five foot piles. A £5 deposit must accompany each tender addressed to the Chairman and marked Tender for Ti-tree piles. Tenders close Friday 7 July at 4 pm. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. T. R. Hall secretary Cairns 16 June 191.
A fragmentary market note lists many properties and owners such as Bonnie Dundes Brilliant Mock Kellys Queen Block and Marshall's Queen with various price fractions and dates. The table reads like a rapid sequence of bids, payments, and assignments without full context.
A court heard a witness describe expectations of rough treatment upon arriving to work in the sugar industry in Queensland. The witness contrasted perceived better home treatment with conditions he found in Queensland noting people here are not really in a better place. The testimony reflected concerns about mistreatment and the living conditions in the sugar work environment.
A partial listing from the Cairns Stock Exchange records Chillagoe and nearby mines with quoted prices in shillings pence and pounds. Items include Chillagos pan Chillagoe Ruddygore Vulcan Stannary Hills and Thompson's Oaks with prices noted for each line.
A special town council meeting is called for Monday to discuss preliminaries for borrowing funds to extend the seawall and outlets of Kaplan ale. In the Police Court, cases and licensing matters were heard with adjournments and discussions on court accommodation and hearing schedules.
District Court sittings begin Monday with criminal cases including Hex v Willamalin and Alfred Tume for alleged tempering disputes. Other matters include Mex V v Alfred Tile unlawful receiving and G. Thomas Dwyer false pretences, plus Thomas Dever sentenced. Protestant Alliance Friendly Society elects officers at Cairns meeting. Court adjournment likely to Monday. witness lists and cross examinations continue.
Brisbane reports Paget, Minister for Railways, outlines non political, developmental railway program. He plans to travel to Gayndah to perform the first sod of the Gayndah to Mundubbera extension, then proceed to Wondai for further travels the next day as part of a broader provincial tour.
Mrs J S Philp of Hockwell Street South Drakes Hill says children constantly ask for Chamberlain's Court Remedy. She notes her eldest spent a week ill in bed but recovered after using the remedy as suggested by vendors. The account reflects broad retail availability.
Fragmented notes describe a sharp cold period affecting costs and demand across multiple goods. Mentions low prices, search for deals, and references to firms like UCENS and PHILF CO LIMITED.
A Melbourne deputation pressed the Deputy Postmaster General on wireless telegraphy delays in Australia. Speakers cited the need to link Queensland coast islands with aerial telegraphy, criticized slow private and government progress, and urged funding and private options until government stations are ready.
A deputation representing Queensland merchants and professionals urged abolition or uniform reform of stamp duties on cash receipts, cheques, promissory notes, and bills of exchange. They warned of hefty annual costs to commerce yet suggested revenue shortfalls if duties were removed, citing immigration and railway policy benefits as counterweights.
A compact note outlines a thematic piece focused on careful filing and smart management. It hints at organized procedures and a disciplined approach to record keeping within a formal context.
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