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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
2
A sale offers allotments and subdivisions of property near Smithfield with various sections and lots. The catalog mentions a price point around £350 and notes excellent soil quality and value. Terms of sale are announced at the sale event.
The Land Agent offers a public auction at the Herberton Office for 29 Ravenshoe allotments near Millstream and Cedar Creeks four miles southeast of Tumoulin Station with sizes from 1 rood to 1 rood 70 perches and upset prices from £10 to £15. Nine Tumoulin town allotments at Tumoulin Station, terminus of the Herberton Evelyn Railway, range 1 rood to 1 rood perches with upset prices from £10 to £20.
The Liquidators invite offers for purchase of four shillings per share in the New Company with one shilling per share paid up and sixpence per share on application. Old members who did not claim entitlements may have their shares allotted to highest bidders. Offers, in any quantity, must include banker's drafts for the offered sum plus sixpence per share and an application form obtainable from Robert Sturt, Cairns, and must reach by July 31, 1941.
In loving memory of Katie Bennett who died at Cairns on July 2 197. Her family asks friends to remember her with affection and prayers.
Telegraph notes on mining market movements and asset prices including Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Block and related shares. Mentions British and US paid entries with varied dates and values, referencing Towers, Brilliant Freeholds and other listed holdings.
The Mount Morgan Company held its sixteenth annual meeting. Chairman Mr WS Archer reported that delivery of coal and flour was hampered by a strike fourteen months ago, reducing production and stock renewal. The board noted £9000 in the insurance fund and announced A J CalIan and T G Casey to be reelected directors unopposed.
Fearney a.d. Ltd. says the China Navigation Company's steamer will sail from Cairns anchorage next Wednesday for Shanghai and Japan via Thursday Inland. Tender bids were received for erection of a new copy shop, while none came in for a tent school at Ors Hiver Junction via Herberton. The Richards Pater Tainers tour the North with a Cairns show culminating in London Coronation film premieres in Cairns and Nelson the following week.
Captain Foulis Marine Superintendent reports a rise in both import and export cargo during the past month. He notes extended time for removal, six and thirteen days for town and country, plus 44 hours notice for imports and 21 hours for exports, causing daily arrivals to accumulate in sheds and on wharves.
A morning scene at the Rockhempton Police Court saw four men John Wells William Mills Denis Murphy and Thomas Donnelly remanded on a theft charge. A disturbance erupted on the dock as officers separated the fighting prisoners with handcuffs removed during the melee.
London market report shows copper and lead price ranges with multiple quoted figures. Various company names and commodity values appear in a dense, OCR-heavy listing of metal prices and related values.
Fragment readable shows an auction sale notice with event words and bidder language. The legible portion indicates a sale action at Lom Bend and references to bidders and circumstances surrounding the auction.
Cloncurry reports Wilmont's Picture and Variety Company opened Friday night to a good house. The all male troupe drew applause and a standout scene of chase and fight. Dainty Iresh Wilmont entertained with songs and ballads showing notable talent.
The Fepyan steamer Matunge arrived from Sydney via Brisbane at Adelaide wharf with a large passenger list and substantial cargo destined for Papuan ports. Aboard is said to be the daughter of Captain Inman from the Island services.
Cairns residents will enjoy a special concert next Saturday July 29 with Philip Twig renowned tenor and Emily Spada famed American prima donna. The program includes popular ballads grand opera and a moving picture feature starring Sidney Cook. Seats are limited and reserved at Whittiek's.
The Independent notes a port steamer request and government actions in Port Douglas. It cites a vessel recovered near Archer Point and Roky Isharid lighthouse repairs, with Amity auxiliary schooner granted, one lighthouse light remaining. It urges parliament attention to shipping needs and weather challenges in the era.
The island Natives of the Torres Straits face health risks if exposed to smallpox or similar epidemics. A detailed inquiry is planned among principal regions with medical officers to safeguard inhabitants. Arrangements include sanitary supervision and periodic visits to prevent disease spread.
The article lists declared weights for principal events at the QTC Winter meeting starting 5 August. Exhibition Handicap includes 1000 sows and 14 mile. QTC Handicap covers 600 save at 11 mile. Names of horses such as Persian Jewel Drift Black Paint Memory's Orem and others appear with weights from 4 1 2 to 9 13.
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