Cairns Town Council Debates Gas Extension Costs
The Cairns Town Council discusses extending gas mains to Lake Galton Sachs and Lowerd, with estimated costs from £115 to £168 overall. They consider funding shares, requested by residents and the Gas Company, and refer to arbitration and government support while reviewing street works and public works projects.
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Caine Tors
Meena
Draper
L. Heme
Gelling
Murvietaw
Lane Dare
Per
Uriitins
T. Villosa
Maxter Tire
M. L. Lochraney
Te Carns Gas Company
Lake
Galton, Sachs
Draper Street
Mulgrave Martin and
Draper Streets
Herthes
Bunda
Meigs
HM the Council
Th Gas Company
Gan
Mmster
Treasury
Joan
Spence Street
Abbott Street
Tyre
Jones
A. J. Draper
Trumpery
S& All
Ik Gee Ce
Melbourne House Millinery for Carnival Theme
Readable text points to Melbourne House on Abjolt Street as the source to purchase millinery for the carnival. The note mentions new fashions and ready availability from Melbourne Cai Cad in a brief, informal style.
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Melbourne
New Perfection Oil Stove Promoted for Fresh Baked Goods
An article touts the New Perfection Oil Stove for bread and cake making, claiming longer freshness than gas or wood flames. A Lady Demonstrator will showcase its practical use starting July, highlighting a neat four heat stove design.
Magnetic Liniment Ad Claims Quick Relief for Aches
An old advertisement touts Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment as a reliable cure for cuts bruises aches pains rheumatism lumbago and similar ailments available everywhere.
Bosanko's Bicycles Dominate Local Meet
Bosanko's Bicycles score again as Condrom wins the Half Mile Handicap and Fisher takes the Mile. Mat Calfe Tome places second in the Tweens Handicap while Bosanko's bikes claim most wins. All nine events see Bosanko's bikes win firsts, underscoring their dominance.
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Sth
May Condrom
Fisher
Matcalfe Tome
Bosamo
Ueenie
Bosankosa
Cairns Water Authority Minutes Report and Local By laws
The Cairns Water Authority discusses meter enforcement for sawmills and service work by licensed plumbers. It approves payments of 194 pounds 2 shillings 50 pence and notes extensions on No 5 Burns Phils. It cites by law enforcement, water supply cutoffs, and authority to inspect premises for accurate consumption and billing.
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Alamce
Tyria
Ald. Hartili Law
Ald. Hanson
Ald
Tyrie
Draper
Water Street
Milgreve Road
Bolagd
Fisagee Committee
Ald Dillon
Iwas
Harbour Board
Severig Street
Cairns
Queensignol
Lone Tee
Water Authority
Fuay
Anyerson
Amy Tain
Alyler
Litcome
Pusean Aiaing
Waterworks dispute sparks city council furor
A council meeting debated unauthorized water connections with calls to cut off supply until corrected. The inspector reported on headworks, heavy monthly water flow, and maintenance issues. Public notices spoke of local readings, residents arriving from Innisfail, and various health and horticulture tips amid broad town chatter.
Townspeople Notes and Local Appearances in Cairns
Local notices from Cairns recount visitors and residents returning from Herberton and South nations, including Miss Russell from Stannary Hills, Mr Tucker from Townsville, and Mr Madden in Cairns on district court business. Advertisements urge Hillman’s tailoring and fresh stock of Yates rose trees and seeds.
Rousing rowing and voyage notes amid 19th century ship entries
The report chronicles crew lists and passenger names aboard ships including Mourilyan and Townsville routes with captains J Minehane and J M, noting destinations Cooktown and Townsville, and listing passengers such as Mrs Toogood Jensen and others. It also quotes Arthur Bradbury praising Chamberlain's tablets for constipation and general relief.
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Ee Eengera Wesers
Koji Mathes
Id S. Alston
Cheeters
Burts, Philp and Co., Limited
Wert
Shire Councillors Inspect Poor Road Conditions
Report from Babinda dated July 2 details the Shire Councillors touring Possetistrict to inspect mammal road conditions. They allegedly rode horses along the talam road, borrowed a dray and three men to ford No 3 swamp, and sought improvements while facing heavy rates. Local farmer remarks note neglect and a need for a better road network.
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Exitor
Mr. Pollard
Orlip
Fussell
Babinda
Frenchman's Preem
Ripped in the Bud A Cold Cough or Influenza
Ripped in the Bud offers guidance on early symptoms of a cold or flu and how to manage a cough. It notes remedies and emphasizes vaccination and rest as preventive steps. The piece highlights common early signs and cautions against delaying care.
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Prine
Proved Remedy Cited for Indigestion in OCR Note
Short OCR note promotes a remedy labeled as effective for indigestion and claims thousands of cases proven. Mentions a car and a single 0.7 unit, advising to avoid substitutes. No clear author or date provided.
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Cairns Town
Ald. Dillon
Laks
Enaing
Law Street
Lake Street
Wharf Street
Minnie
Water Streets
Lily Creek
Upward Street
Leake Street
Upward
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Mansos
Sigt
Anil
Carniv
Tate
Tates Design
Bos Tweed
Awe Serfelk Holland
Wales
Lisha
Gerwerton, Stannahy Hills
Atherton
Sachs
Mpert
Piga
Intend End
Taughter
Ishin
Saulion
Cor H
Tyrenee
A. J. Denper
Grofihs
Drane
Bosanko
Amy
Shea
Tosa
Regurt
Otter
Claude
Menzies and Son
Innisfail
Menzies
Daffin
Innistail
Jo Ho
Jaspe
Townevi
Doherty
Lace Street
Aioa
Mr. J
Alston
Ingham
Yestern
Toy the Paltoer
Davies
Noe Muaribey
Mr. Por
Herberton
Russell
Stannary Hills
Tucker
Townsille
Herbertonm
Cremion
Getaine
Jeramocer
Mom Collins
Lace Street Chanixtty
M. Clarke
Bixon, P
M. Webster
B. W. Mowbray
Chillagoe
I. Madden
Townsville
Mr. Whitehead
Bank of Australee
Tadie
Hillman's
Home of God Tailoring
Aré
G. T. Cole
Telegraph Department
Han
Oster
Nelson
Mr. Framkis
Nockhamptes
Wr. A. Frests
Charters Towers
Inc
Nlvauc
Mihi
Warner
UNM
GOO
Jeane Mery
Altenior
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Wartver Uo
J. Gratin
Wally
Lyon
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Albiday
Fey
Spencer
Towler
Shompeon
Inghen
Peatles
Kelly Chemist
Werner
V. Garin
Paul
Ely
Middelie
Fon
Townwilie
Messianes
Testor
Sener
Newell
Carr
Dutthinson
Hopd
Melntash
Rankin
S. Bare
Lakes
Solomon
Wehioom
Sharp
Poult Koop
Franks
Dtev
Philp
Uly Walier
Captain 4
Mar En
Frie
Dewey Alle
Vi Parton
Pau Eenagers
Mesalunnes Phittin
Menzies Ord Bey
Mies Vitali
Messrs
Fhs Payor
FO Walker
EL SiMpson
Fve
Worm
Philp Tod Co
Fidegente
Poe Shenae
Renee
Chamberlain's
Arthur Bradbury
Provigion Merchant
Smith St
Collingwood Vic
Chamberlain
Ann
Stram
Annle
WiLiszam Real
Gairas Fa
Gerral
Giles
Abbott Sin
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