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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
An annual meeting of guardians of depositors is set for Tuesday at 3 pm in the Avets Library with passbooks for audit and interest order. A meeting of St Johns Feet hal will follow in Mr J E Parkinsons rooms Friday morning with all members invited.
The report notes ore production and development at the Weert and Lommel copper prospects. Work began August 2 with 62 feet of decline and 8 feet of ore exposed. Output includes 4 tons of ore and 7 tons of concentrates. progress is described as improving with face advances and stope development. The general manager reports fortnightly results through May 25 with blast tonnage and blister ore production, and notes delays in port handling affecting shipments.
On Saturday June 25 at 11 am in the Mart the estate of Alive Chinaland, formerly Gull, will be offered for sale. J Draper, administrator, is authorized to auction a share of Selection No. 398, portion 14, within the Bellemon Ker parish. The 100 acre block lies on a riverbank and remains in virgin condition.
Bon nie Demdes reports mixed activity in the Towers market with several items including Brilliant and East Mexicans trading at varied prices. The note lists multiple brief entries such as Brilliant man and Kalamedan with scattered figures and payments, reflecting a fragmented market update.
Market report lists stock prices and bids from Cairns and nearby towns. Entries include Thulmgoe Sp Gd Bs Ad Muncana Mt. Molloy New Einasleigh and more with figures in pounds shillings pence. Copper Tin and forward prices quoted for London markets show modest gains and range shifts.
Discussion at a conference on juvenile emigration to overseas dominions notes Canberra and Victoria officials objecting to uncoordinated charity schemes. Sir John Taverner and Mr Coghlan defend state led emigration plans, arguing philanthropic efforts often undermine official policy and that overseas settlement should be directed by high commissioners or agent generals.
Fragmentary report discusses Victorian Agriculture Minister's views on German immigrants in Queensland. It notes sums of money offered, suspicions by some leaders, and a push that Australia badly needs immigrants while stressing careful selection to ensure peaceful, productive settlers.
Local and General Messrs Ede and Cogdon dentists dispose of their business to Mr HL Jones dentist School of Art Arminder is aften of the smoke Contert wider the aulspins of the Cauts Aotatic Club to be belt on the idfelows Hall this evening when the presentation of Pron dies for the season will be manila The crire of admission is Zs and Mr 5 Faveil is the hom sveetary.
In the Small Debts Court a case involving the Sonal Teeth Corporation is noted. The record references mortifis tefore MrT ar terrane fault and a series of cases between the opposing parties. The document mentions professional curate and expertise related to entry procedures, with attention to trial details.
The article notes a late routine service at St John church on Sunday June with Edward WH as a guest preacher. Gregory Lodge Mo 2139 E C is referenced as part of the local organization inviting attendees to the Mason's event at 7 pm.
In the report by instructor Heward Newport from Tropical Agriculture, monthly observations record daily and extreme thermometer readings, rainfall days, and totals. The notes list maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall amounts, and cumulative rainfall for the period, with figures for the month and prior year.
The Cairns Bulgrave Jockey Club advances plans for its annual meeting on Friday and Saturday July 22 and 23. Five thousand pounds in prize money will be spread across six races per day, including two handicaps. The Cairns Wylerave Jockey Club Handicap is 100 pounds, the Mulgrave Handicap 85 pounds, the Flying Handicap 70 pounds, and the Minor Handicap 20 to 35 pounds. Nominations close July 18 with weights released July 19.
Mrs Preston Day announces cookery courses starting soon with morning sessions from 10 to 12 A local junior class on Saturdays and some afternoon lessons are planned The eleven lessons total about 22 hours each and the fee is £2 25 for adults and one guinea for juniors Dishes prepared may be bought at material cost and exhibitions with a dance may follow at certain towns
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