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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1911
Page
2
A garbled notice advertises watches and jewelry repairs and a broad assortment for wedding or day wear. It mentions prices and London Hall Mark quality, inviting visitors to inspect at the carnival.
Fragmentary OCR of a historical market page showing itemized prices and products. Readable names include brands and vendors such as Par hem Comiob and Fast Mexicoq ded with various weights and figures.
Tenders are invited for the supply of in connection with the Water Works with details at the Council Chambers. Tender close on Tuesday August 1 1911. Examination on December 19 Brisbane and elsewhere for four seats at the Queensland Agricultural College tenable for three years. Applicants must be 14 to 18 on January 1 1912. Nominations close November 17 1911. Full particulars from the Under-Secretary Department of Agriculture and Stock Brisbane.
Cairns Stock Exchange items list various entries including Chilagar and Chillaza with dates 6/4 6/8 and 7/3 7/6, Mt Kiliett 75 and 7A Metsregor 1/11 9/2, New Bineslaigh 2/6 5 Acorn pall 3/4, Thompson's Oaks paid 3/6 and Muirham Cansols 2/5 2/8.
The article outlines farmer and mill concerns over implementing an eight hour day in cane fields and mills. It notes field work demands long hours during harvest, housing and welfare acts, and potential cost rises around 25 percent. It explains labor shortages and shift challenges across State mills.
The text argues for limiting working hours to curb “Star Gangs” that grab profits by long shifts. It warns outsiders risk losing pay and being left out in the cold, urging sugar workers and wharf monopolists to apply their own preached principles and share the benefits.
Notices announce tenders for water supply and a public auction of furniture from the Ginbe board house. Airmail letters, agricultural exam dates, bank withdrawals, and Mrs Walsh's new shop window display are also described with period tone and local detail.
A bustling opening at Kelly’s Winter Sale shows strong demand for footwear and accessories. Shoppers are described snagging marked prices on various shoe styles from Chitterin’s tan and slack kid shoes to Nedra’s open-toe selections with sale prices ranging from two shillings eleven pence to five shillings eleven pence per pair.
The Annual Meeting of Members will be held at Tattersall's Hides Hotel at 8 p m on Monday the gist July inst. Business include President's Report Treasurer's Balance Sheet election of President three Vice Presidents Treasurer and nine committee members. R T McMants Hon Secretary.
An auction offers multiple allotments for sale including 66 ft frontages on McLeod and Water Streets with upset prices from £55 to £350 and quarter acre plots on Comer's Aplin Sheridan Streets. Subdivisions across sections 7 and 2 face McLeod, Smith Streets and Hop Wah Road. Properties described as under cultivation and fenced with terms announced at sale.
Incoherent fragmentary text hints at a feature or promotion with unclear subjects and names. No clear event date or organization is readable to identify a concrete news item or outcome. The readable bits resemble promotional language rather than a reportable incident.
Report from Appinuse notes M J Mogan plans another carnival for next year after touring Brytene for trophies. locals debate ground fencing to host events linked to last year's carnival. observers point to Norman Jurk incident as affecting turnout and admission fears.
During a carnival evening at Brigades Centres the Cairnear event’s success was celebrated. Dr. Tyrle praised the Ambulance Brigade, records showed a profit of L29/12 and speakers praised the Jokey Club and Carnival Committee for a historic effort. Applause greeted tributes to Mr. Hogan and Mr. McManus as the town toasted achievement and plans for future gatherings.
Dr Keroin and Captain Hobertson report successful trout fishing near Herberton at Mr Newell's farm. Fenbow trout measure about 6 inches with brown trout smaller. A large consignment from New Zealand is due and trout fishing in highland streams near Cairn is touted as a popular North activity. The Australian army logistics in cloth supply also noted.
Telegraph report from Towns Vills notes the Crocodile dredge is out of service this morning because of boiler conditions. The vessel is said to be on a bed and condemned, with operations halted pending repairs.
The new potato harvest across Townsville district faces low wholesale prices from Chin merchants while growers report storage costs rising. Merchants refuse higher prices, and the overall crop is described as likely to be a loss or danger to the market.
Probate of the will of John Henry Batt of Viewem Gragier granted at the Supreme Court today. Maria Hurgh Anderson bank manager gave bond of 6 440 and liability £ 90 for Sophie Madeline Is hell widow of ahicomsed Tealy.
In a Yemony air match, Rese Stewart collapsed on the field after an on-field incident. Despite immediate aid, he died from heart distress, with teams and officials investigating the cause.
Several painters at Hondaverg went on strike seeking higher wages and refused to work. The walkout affected ongoing exterior maintenance and prompted notices to nearby residents about delays.
Fragmented report describes a skating expert in Rockhampton finishing 74 dates and surpassing prior records, then switches to a shooting at a Charleville wedding house. It notes train travel from Chinchilla and a plan to open a jeweller business. Immigrants at Walla move to Charleville seeking aid, while Western railway extension delays ease.
Brisbane report of a railway derailment on the Perwale side of Willura Pow Overstock, involving a Goods and Vivestock tram from Fermvale. Two wagons overturned, derailed at 2 miles 57 chains. No details on injuries or fatalities.
In Brisbane on Monday Mr Hunter of MLCA announces creation of a new electoral division Mare amide part of Woolan gabha with a forthcoming name change and electoral boundaries to be defined.
A Brisbane report outlines forumations and council spending totals with figures around £54 and £300 for public purpose items. A separate note mentions a shipment from Auckland to Queensland and a newly formed society in Fremantle aiding distribution work. Lismore brief notes reflect yesterday's weather and local conditions.
The Labour and Thy Refer Endue piece notes requisitions and special earnings tied to a conference with the Political Labour Council. It cites expected differences of opinion among Labour members over the attitude to adopt, suggesting varied viewpoints within the group.
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