Victerton Show Grounds Event Draws Attention
Fragmentary notice indicates a gathering at the Victerton Show Grounds in Bromfield on a Saturday in July. Details are unreadable but imply a scheduled public event or activity attracting local interest.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notice indicates a gathering at the Victerton Show Grounds in Bromfield on a Saturday in July. Details are unreadable but imply a scheduled public event or activity attracting local interest.
Ferry and rail excursion fares announced by shipping lines and authorities from August 6 to September 4. Tickets cover routes including Toernaville Lucinda Point Parkwell Qeracittes Port Thoughas Cooktown Cairns and Evervest to all stations on Ger rgmen and Maid lines. T. MicManus, Secretary.
The directors present the year report and statements for Chillagoe Limited covering mining and railway accounts. Net earnings for the Chillag Railway rose to 67918 pounds while Etheridge Railway traffic and public receipts total 58 616 pounds and 46 439 pounds respectively. Costs rose with long labour strikes, but a balance carried forward reaches 25 269 pounds 14 11.
Incomplete text describes a pedestrian route or crossing issue with phrases about being allowed from the mile and prior restraint. The readable items mention congestion and a prohibition or exception but lack clear subjects or outcomes.
Directors report progress at the Mangan and New Rinasleigh Copper Mines, noting shallow sunk shafts from 75 to 115 feet, ore in sight and improving prospects. They cite external factors like the Etheridge railway and gas works as aiding development and anticipate 20 000 tons of ore to be treated at Reduction Works this year.
Market wires from Adelaide list prices and movements for several mines and holdings including Brilliant Central Brilliant Deeps and New Brilliant Freeholds. Entries show varied figures such as 4/9 7 4/11 2/7 2/10 58/9 and 20/3 30/ with references to Pfeiffer’s and Mt Molloy among others.
Cairns Stock Exchange notes Chillagor on 4/7 and 4/9 Mungana on 4/6 and 3/9 U K on 1/7 and 1/9 Mt Molloy on 4/0 with 5 2 Mt Molloy preferred 4/8 and 6/9 Me Eliott Clom b 8/.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Bales Chillagoe Mebeans Weinert Gilmore and Woods Peppermint Care with scattered figures and items for sale. Mentions weather prices and a carnival tease with a hint at a tailor and shop names. The legible parts suggest a bustling marketplace brief with odd lot prices.
A lengthy feature on promoting farming community racing events notes farmer participation, racing as a school of trial and skill, and the plan to stage large trials with strong local interest. It discusses organizing, rules, and benefits for rural communities and workers, highlighting expectations for excitement and competition.
Mintyres Pictures showcases moving pictures via a late machine powered by electricity. The program promises varied world scenes and humorous homotopical illustrations with Hilda Watts Warwicker leading as a noted performer. Booking carries no extra charge, with prices listed as iving Crag Whittier’s.
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