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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
2
The Railway Department will begin a 4 trial survey of Tolga-Johnstone line extension from Malande to Milla Milian. Mr Surveyor Deen leads work under District Engineer J. A Fraser, commencing immediately.
A benefit dance in Kuramla on Saturday night raised funds for Mrs. Sharp’s relief and drew broad local sympathy. Attendance and generosity were noted as the event exceeded expectations, with proceeds approaching £7. A Mundalore report mentions organizers Campbell and Amos and a sample of cane from Chakweme.
Cairns Harbour Board invites tenders for supply of stores and coal for 12 months from July 1 to June 30. Tender forms and schedule obtainable at the Board’s Office. A £5 preliminary deposit required with tenders on the Board’s printed forms. Tenders close June 20 at noon.
Margaret Graham wife of Douglas Graham died May 13 at the airs of Hospital after a long illness borne with patience and fortitude.
Market brief notes a new rise in shares for the Towers group with brief figures from recent trading. Readers are guided to follow upcoming sessions for details on performance, margins, and potential shifts shaping the index.
Telegraph London notes price ranges for copper from £55 to £55 10s and forward rates £55 to £58 1s 2d. Tin rises from £215 to £216 per unit with forwards moving £191 15s to £193 5d.
The Palmer arrived yesterday afternoon from Townsville via Cairns and Townsville ports. Captain Mackay noted a small passenger load for the minor ports, with Desplace of Wowiives Sugar Mill among them. Vessels touching between Cairns and Townsville carry large cargoes and adequate passenger traffic, including goods for Lugineda Point and final destinies Halifax and Ingham, signaling rising populations and better shipping prospects.
The wool market shows strong demand for best grease Merino with overall prices firm for high quality lots, while lighter grades ease slightly. Bales of hides show competitive pricing across categories though few new bids appear. The entertainment segment features performances by The Coleman Sisters and Mr. Clay, drawing steady attendance and praise for humor and children’s acts, as the season opens with previews for the coming week.
An OCR fragment records a notice about King George V, noting a June 4 date and an elderly widow or matures reference. The readable portion hints at a royal tribute or obituary context within a 46 year span and June timing.
The stewner Tarccela arrived on Saturday with a cargo including corn, dairy stock, and two bowlera for the Halway.
Springfield resident Mr. M. Fuoliond showcases two imported Clydesdale stallions at the Mareeba Show this week. The parade travels from Mount Moljlogr to Mareeba as crowds gather for the event amid other town updates and notices.
A Mt Garnet correspondent reports a May 26 event with spirited attendance. The sprint won by AL Ramslie over G Langiey, and a local tug of war saw Mount Garnet triumph after strenuous pulling. A gala evening followed with a ball auction and a prize of a guinea for the bell event.
The News reports council and Chamber of Commerce protests over the land sale by the Government, arguing against tapping town water reserves. The matter is likely to be pursued, with the Chamber sending a strong letter to authorities as preparations for the sale proceed. Also notes Fascia, the Magician, performing in Melbourne with his famed cage escape act.
In a Saturday morning session at the Cairns Children's Court presided by Mr Grant, a boy named Archie Cusaumagh faced neglect charges. A custody order was issued to send him to a penal industrial home for seven years.
Summary shows receipts collected at CPS office including fees amounting to £55015 and CPS fees £14. Stamp duty £7 recorded. Sundry accounts total £3156. Partial figures mention Pines livems and miners credits. Names and exact places are unclear due to messy OCR.
On Thursday a man named T. Buckler was injured while felling scrub for Mr Eing beh at Malanga when a falling branch struck his scalp. He suffered a costly wound and was taken to Mareeba hospital by Mr. English at the earliest opportunity.
A meeting held at Rocklesys Pocket discussed the feasibility of Uraneh railway from Wengelied salem on the DDertwerpen system. The group judged costs around a speculated amount and urged a state funded feeder under the present system. Mr Broenfield was tasked to draft a petition for submission to the setters as soon as possible.
A London report describes weeks of closing and securing Westminster Abbey for the coronation service. Sir Henry Lecky notes the government treats this as special business, not ordinary, with the historic throne and stone closely guarded and linked to royal ceremony rituals since Edward I.
Residents discuss reopening the school to serve seven children currently staying in the town with potential family arrivals. The town relies on stations for beef as butchers respond to a hint to act. Mr W Fergus and fre Nksum Station were mentioned during a mustering expedition on the Mitchell River route. Roads are reported in fair condition.
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