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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
2
For sale advertisement offering cookery lessons across all grades including initiatory and special. Term begins June 2nd. Children under 16 receive half fees. Details on hours and full particulars from Preston Day Abbott Street West St. Mary's Church.
A. J. Draper announces sale of James WNeill's general storekeeping business at Nelson near Cairns. Includes land building and stock with eleven years established trade. Details from Draper, Gems of the North, Cairns Hinterland beauties feature in offerings.
Tender offers invited for purchasing Stratton's power joinery works at Joinery Street Coims. The plant includes a 2 tandem engine and various machines, lathes, saw benches, and sundries with fittings. Applications should be made to A LDMAPFR Abbott Street Cairns. tenders close Wednesday at 10 am.
The document lists Cairns traders agreeing to close their premises on Saturity the 4th at 8 o clock in the morning and names many firms and individuals. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for toothache with instructions for use and cautions about dental care.
At the Mart a public auction will close the estate of Alice Cridland. The sale features Scrubban Allotment 2 Section 1 area 1 acre 3 perches with a four room house and iron cladding. Also UC selection No 393, portion 85, parish of Belmont, area 160 acres on the Bobinda Creek bank near the tramway station. Government land payment £25 16s 3d.
A fragmented list records various mines and market items with prices and quantities. Locations include New Einasleigh Mt Elliott Clon Vulcan and Gilmore's, with consignments, sales figures, and partial totals such as 100 at 14 percent and 309 at 74d.
Market notes from a historical page list prices for various shares and commodities. Items include Blucher’s Sd, Bonnie Dundee, Brilliant Centrals and Blocks with quoted prices, plus entries for Kalamadan United Fre Bolts and other entities, reflecting a snapshot of trading values.
London metal market closes with spot copper quoted around 50 to 57 pounds per hundredweight and electrolytic copper near 50 to 50 pounds with forward contracts at 158 to 150 pounds. Prices show little change amid trading activity.
Telemimph reports at the Yearly Meeting that the company owed £10,900 and, after payment, holds a zero credit balance. The scene includes references to Teendaw, Bishop Doubt, and welcome by Convert School children as part of the notes.
The Post reports that Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge proposes an Indian naval force to defend the empire. A strong movement forms in Britain, with Australia noting long-term benefits and possible strategic advantages should a European war arise. The idea follows shifts in opinion on overseas defense and past fears of undermining imperial unity.
The text argues India with a population around 300 million and a strong army needs moral defense. It claims Abytmalia is larger with 4.5 million population and no standing army, questioning what more should be said to justify defense needs.
The mbave Club hosts a smoke concert tomorrow at 8 pm in Oddfellows Hall. Trophies won during the part season will be presented during the evening.
The Department of Public Works invites tenders for a tent school at Emuford via Irvinebank and for additions to the State School. Tenders close at noon Friday June 1. Full particulars appear in our daily rising columns.
The freak bullock was examined by Wir. Tucker, Government Veterinary Surgeon, who noted a growth of two feet from the shoulders, one of the most extraordinary cases he has seen. He told a Post representative that many theories could be offered, yet the anomaly remains hard to explain after his extensive stock experience across Australia.
The Fire Brigade social and dance in Cairns drew a large crowd at Shire Hall. Uniformed officers attended led by Superintendent Hortill-Law and Deputies Sturt and Fenwick. The Mayor thanked attendees and noted the Brigade’s inaugural social with proceeds aiding the Hospital Building Fund. Music featured Mr and Mrs Foster and Mr Taybat.
Director J Campbell of Gossyram Part Estates Ltd has attracted London interest in caravan timber and district products. He will cable home kauri, jarrah, and karri prices, aiming for four figure immediate business. He arrives with 7000 cubic feet vault orders and seeks prompt contract prices for jarrah and karri.
The Olympia Rink hosts a fancy dress skating carnival this evening with promised quaint costumes and a large turnout expected if weather stays fine. A refreshment stand will be available at the rink, a dressing room is to be provided, and entrants are urged to register early with the Spoon Race and other events.
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