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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
2
Special leases issued under Section 198 of The Land Act 1897 relate to portions in Smithield on the Barron River near Sumith Head. The lease covers 34 acres with rentals noted as £403 and an additional £1 unspecified.
The article notes Britain and Australia may follow decimal systems already adopted by many nations including Ireland Canada Newfoundland Japan and Russia. It mentions confidence from history and reports two public works tenders from the Public Works Department for additions to the Stites School and a tent school at Emuford with bids due by July 1.
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the shareholders will be held at the registered office to receive resignations of the Directors and appoint new directors. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 23 at 8 p.m. in Aléuit Severt, Caiina.
A notice urges those who promised to provide for the Hospital Ball supper to fulfill their commitments. The article notes a postponement and calls for all to unite to ensure a successful event.
In the police court Walter Price admitted guilt on a charge of driving without a light attached to his vehicle along Abbott street. He was fined 10 shillings plus 5 shillings costs, with court expenses and professional costs awarded.
The monthly Land Court session granted certificates of performance of conditions for Wase Thomas portion 63 Trinity area 7A acres. Also approved for Archiballd Arthur Laxe portions 38 and 13 Grafton parcels 34 and 16 acres, respectively. Other entries include portions 301a Grafton 18 acres, George Davidson portion 118 Tinareo area 0.75 acres, Arthur Herbert Belson portion 14 Smithfield 2.75 acres, John Gliddon portion 2 Carison 0.00 acres.
Mr. Wm Aramb announces a Saturday sale at Yakiovichs Ster Georgetown of the deceased Va ton to Harlwith estate. Estate includes improved allotments on St George street in Georgetown heart of town. Auction aims at investors with capital, limited freeholds in town. Metre A Spencer and J Fulton act as executors.
Ambiguous OCR reads Milpatrick and Co's new premises with note on ventilation and a rear cooling chamber. It suggests future readiness and setup details for the business location.
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