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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
2
Excellents accommodation for passengers only. For rates of fares and freight apply to the carrier. Addressed to potential travelers and shippers seeking information on travel and transport charges.
A.B Brady outlines a Saturday event for lithograph allotments. The notice mentions very small terms with a large deposit and easy conditions for buyers.
An editorial notes waning public interest in annual exhibitions across the Cairns district as the Maroa District Mining, Western and Industrial Association show concludes. It calls for reforms, new venues, alternate shows, and stronger judging to revive attendance and advertise local resources effectively.
Mr and Mrs James Cairns and family express sincere thanks to Dr Knowles for care and support. The note conveys gratitude from the Cairns household to the physician and medical staff.
Telegraph reports Brisbane on Tuesday carried a cable from One Agent General Lawton noting a wolfram price set at 32 shillings per unit and quoted at 8 pounds per ton. The exact source wording is fragmented.
A fragmented OCR note discusses Cairns stock activity and a man resting in bed for a week. It mentions Chamberlain's Couch Remedy and Tonics, with garbled lines praising a tonic and pills. The text reads like a column of advertisements and partial quotes without coherent narrative.
Mr G J Boulter Cairns Land Commissioner sails to Atherton to preside at the land court today and at Herberton tomorrow with Cairns monthly court set for Tuesday. Captain Middleton reports Kerands departed Townsville by Mander and called at stations en route arriving yesterday afternoon. Weather shows light to moderate southeast winds. The Guthrie, heading east, to call at Port Moreby Thursday Island and Port Darwin, expected to anchor this morning. A shipment of about 75 tons of tin ore and concentrates from Singapore through Moss a Fearnley and Co.
A cane farmers meeting convened at Canor's Hall Nelson to discuss rogue questions and farming of the district. Mr P L E Potus is noted for an unfinished record as rewards the safe control of his bi ever. The incident mentions a wheel accident that displaced him from the saddle and caused gravel rash.
The fattee Valda is in the possession of One Cooktown police after being picked up at Cape Flattery. Cairns police report no progress toward arranging its return. The tale mentions Mrs Francis and the desire to keep the coat from being drafted to Cairns. A Coronation service is announced for St John’s Church Catron with prayers and music.
At Mulgrave Mil layiuers meeting held Monday evening a motion to abolish the Wie Ponte payment for high and low lend cane was carried by a majority. The mill chemist Mir 0 iimen proposed a testing scheme, and the Conference one Australian Su gar Produrers Association was discussed with Messrs A J Draper M Cannon J Canton and F Mar Lin present. It was revealed that several courting gangs had depleted their agreements for the eASUhg euson and that pressy mort were offering.
In Madras, G Armoria and Cingales sue William Brown and his wife over alleged obstruction of a passage. The court inspected the residence, found two houses potentially involved, and adjourned to settle the dispute. Both sides paid their own costs and the matter was resolved out of court.
A fragment describes a circus style act with FPASOLA THE GREAT performing eight six acts. It mentions Indy in a cabinet and a live lion in a cage with a pistol shot as a principal feature. The text is garbled and lacks clear details.
The Cairns Fire Brigade hosts a social at Shor Hall in Motdgy on a club night with J. Codman and Fenwick listed as organizers. Tickets cost 4d and 2d, with proceeds supporting the ambulance service. The note cites wage disputes and recognition issues raised by the Engineers and Drivers Association Queensland.
The Cadres Flugty Union mentions rising accidents since the season began. Jack Heenan of the Jona Clwb injured at Norman Park with first aid by Ambulance Hirade and Elias Sufferee taken to hospital. Postmaster General Teageleton commends Department officers for prompt service during Cairns district disruptions.
Harry Clay's Company ends a successful season with a festive evening in Caerms at the Shire Hall. Miley announces plans for a Carnival Week show July 16 to 21 featuring Mr fiesmor and Mr. Stanley Mac Kay's troupe. The event includes full production with actors, scenery, and costumes, replicating the prior Christmas show.
Mr N W Nagel rises from District Inspector to Postmaster at Cairns in a merit based appointment. He brings wide practical experience while the Cast Pass Office ranks second grade, with Townsville Rockhampton and Cairns among the few lower offices.
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