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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
2
Carnival attendees are invited to register for a dance enrollment framed as suitable for weddings or births. Organizers emphasize inclusive participation and festivities to suit celebratory occasions.
Built only 1909. Everything new and up to date. Especially built to suit the tourist business. TENNIS, CROQUET AND BILLIARDS. Notice is hereby given that a dividend of One Penny per share has been declared and is payable at the Secretary's office on Saturday 5th August. By order of the Board Irvinebank 5th July 1911.
Visitors to the Cairns Carnival facing lodging difficulty are asked to apply to the Superintendent of the Cairns Ambulance Brigade. Signed by R. T. McManus, secretary of the Jockey Club, Hogan, Ambulance Sports Secretary, and N. P. Draper, Life Association.
Gasua notices announce Mrs Roberts operates a home at her residence named Nelson accommodation for women. It offers editeun races attended to at their own homes with terms posted and a two minute walk from Iran Station.
Notice calls for an injunction to stop the sale and distribution of a cordial as a tonic by OT LIMITED. The company seeks court action, with rewards offered for information leading to an injunction. Also advertised is a Crown Lands land sale at Herberton with multiple allotments near Ravenshoe and Tumoulin Railway Station, offering upset prices from £10 to £20.
Notice of application for the registration of transmission of title to several landed subdivisions in the counties of Nares, Cairns and Grafton. Named claimants include Elizabeth Jones Margaret Elizabeth Jones Lily Victoria Jones and Susannah Hereford Fox with date clues and a Will dated 28 July. Oppositions must caveat by the specified day at the Registrar of Titles in Townsville.
Fragmented OCR recounts the Oa's Hush Gold Mining plant startup, machinery damage, and ore figures. It lists levels, pulley diameters, and bullion estimates, with references to copper, lead, silver, and gold outputs and the reliability of power and equipment.
In May reports the copper market shows improvement with trade expectations rising. Analysts cite abundant money and solid fundamentals, predicting increased U S consumption and steady demand as manufacturers reduce stockpiles.
A fragment reports market listings with figures and payments across multiple items then notes a war freight from Jinberri in the Northern Territory reaching the Department for External Affairs. The readable text mixes prices and traders with a late mention of a rich fed of war freight.
Copper and tin values shown with bid and forward prices. Forward rates quoted for electrolytic copper and tin with small variations indicating market activity on the Wetal Market page.
The Cairns stock list shows Chillagoe entries with mixed figures for pid and Mt. Eliott, plus notes on New Einasleigh and Portroys. Oey McDewor and Vampden contribute limited data while several consignments, sells, and payments are recorded.
Notes and news detail shipping activity and land commission timings. Mentions Mr G J Boulter as Cairn Land Commissioner and transport movements between Melbeemes and Bydeey with a travel time of 87 hours 30 minutes and one week end at 164 knobs.
The Police Magistrate notes a second court may not be needed in Cairns as 80 Justices of the Peace are present. Liques will be available during carnival week. Public offices observe holidays Monday and Tuesday, and half-day Wednesday. Gerald Llantury’s death is reported, and Mr Wanner has left for England. The Etheridge railway issue shows no fresh state, with practical settlement expected and Mr Fraser to inspect.
Tomorrow's combined excursion from Cairns to Atherton and Malanda departs at 7 20 am with return details and fares in the Post advertisement. A dry track to Johnstone Falls is prepared for visitors and large attendance is expected as pleasant weather prevails.
Visitors to Cairns for the carnival may face lodging difficulties and should contact the Ambulance Brigades Superintendent for hotel, boarding house, and residence accommodations. The public is warned that Mr. W E Fraser is not connected with local opticians advertising firms. The program lists marine excursions, band championships, and musical events at Norman Park, with details on St Johns Club annual meeting and entertainment arrangements for visitors. A man named Peterem was found washed ashore near Green Island, and a torn handkerchief was noted nearby.
A garbled report notes a child’s life was saved after a claimed peppermint cure. Names and details are unclear, but the text emphasizes a near-tragic moment and the supposed remedy’s impact.
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