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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item outlines auction by Cavens Shire Cowell for timber and materials. Mentions parcels and structures with conditions and a Saturday August deadline. Provides contact and reserve terms with distorted names and place references.
H Hadfield applies for exemption of Gold Mining Lease No 20 Lizzie Redmond near Thorn Borough for six months. Objections must be lodged at the Warden's Office by August 5, 1912 at 10 a.m. The request cites capital-raising time as the reason.
The Department of Public Works Brisbane issues tenders for repairs and painting of Police Station Hambledon and several public works. Specifications available at the Brisbane Works Office and Court House Cairns or Hambledon Police Station. Notices list Grassy Hill, Kuranda, Cairns, Innisfail, Thursday Island works with dates and offices.
An examination for Certificates of Competency as Mine Managers will be held at the principal mining centres on 21 October 1912 and following days, starting at 9:30 a.m. Intending candidates must send by 6 September 1912 testimonials of character, passport details, and a Warden's receipt for the regulation fee of £2, with an additional £1 for second class.
Situated in McLeod Street securely fenced allotment 6 rooms just refurbished. Real estate notice lists five room house with modern fittings and walk in wardrobe. Furniture cook utensils and tools included. On the premises £220. James In.
Promisers of eatables for Refreshment Star are requested to have items ready. They will be called for at lawest tomorrow morning.
Mr B D Magee general manager reports for the Durham Consol GM Company Limited a fortnights output. Extended 750 level 4 feet from charge cut 84 feet. Reef in face 13 inches wide worth £4 half per ton. Stoping on this level across inches wide worth £17 per ton. Driving intermediate level west from winte between 7 and level in 20 feet free in face 18 inches wide worth £3 9 per ton. Water amount 4000 to 5000 gallons per hour. Ceciliben Crown Mine manager W Poulsen waiting three shifts past week and water down 15 feet below first level. Water estimated at half gut.
Bonnt Dundee market report lists prices for numerous coal products and items with values like 1/4 LY? 6/6 6/8 1/y and 28/ 4/3. Entries include Brilliant, Central, Deepa, Docks, Kalamadan, Queen rrose, Papuan, and Papuan style lots with varying paid notes and fractions.
The article argues for practical politics and stronger Cairns and Northern district representation to enforce just claims. It criticizes academic politics, notes the erosion of traditional party terms, and urges action to use power to achieve definite ends within Queensland’s democratic system.
The article argues against minority tyranny and promotes forming a Northern Democratic League in Cairns to represent broad community interests. It calls for non fanatic participation, aims to push for North Queensland autonomy, and envisions dividing Queensland into at least three states to secure fair bread and butter for the far north.
A report from the Police Court shows a defendant charged with drunkenness had his bail forfeited. Another similar case resulted in a £5 fine. details indicate ongoing prosecution and prior penalties with references to local officials and the morning session.
Fragmented OCR text discusses substitution in the Palleng Department regarding small cane trucks used by farmers. The damaged wording references hauls, water feeds, and changes impacting cane transport. The article lacks clear subjects or outcomes due to garbled OCR lettering.
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