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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
2
Notice lists valuations unchanged except fresh valuations. Appeals hearing set at Court House Cairns on Monday 26 June 1911 at 10 a.m., issued by Shire Clerk Herbert Manyers. Shire of Chillagoe licensing notice filed with Licensing Authority of district outlined in act.
Fast Mexican declares a fourth dividend of Gu annually payable July 10. Listings show multiple entries like Bonnie Techer Britlent Centrals Cd and Marshails Quen with varied prices and quantities, reflecting limited market activity and several fractional shares across several entities.
Friday report from Cairns Stock Exchange shows varied figures for shares such as Chillacss Mungany Mt. Filiott Gilmore Tommy Burns Oaks Rush Acorn Dorren Conenns and Vulcan with prices noted. London Copner prices list forward and tin market values with leads and bids.
The article evaluates Papua's progress and prospects, citing a year ending June last and a Port Moresby report dated November. It notes limited measurable reforms, land control concerns, and native protection aims, with sparse stat figures regarding land area and crops.
Shareholders are to attend at A Harke's Office Spence Sirest on Friday June 16 1911 at 11 a.m. Tenders close Wednesday at noon Lathinst.
The report notes limited gold and copper output, 123 white miners and 995 contract labourers, with high Papuan death rates. Commonwealth revenue covers most territory spending, exports rise in copra sandalwood and pearls, shipping up 15 percent since 1903-04 but tonnage down 51 percent, and Papua’s progress seen as a potential guide for the Northern Territory.
Weekly report notes Cairns arrivals totaling 14 285 registered tons with 18 ships this week and 10 departures. Harbour Board ad invited tenders for stores while printer delays schedules. Cairns district hospital committee cites a successful fundraising visit and denies a circulating rumor about bed signage from a railway worker.
The Matunga reached Sewuinem ports from Sydney via Brisbane yesterday morning. On board are Federal party members switching the Province, Judge Murray, and the Administrator turning to Port Moresby after 13 months through Captain Hunter. The Rev T B Cohns is bound for Samarai, with two Sisters of the Sacred Heart proceeding to Yule.
A team of Saclay youths conducts an extensive field search in the Cairns area to the north of Cooktown, exploring woods and coves in what is described as a careful and exhaustive effort by the party members returning from the expedition.
Auction notice states A J Draper sells agricultural implements at Stratford Railway Station and parcels of allotments in suburbs. The ad lists ploughs resistance wire tools and other farming items to be auctioned in Ferpm.
Corhrene sends a promising bull from Varinta Stud charity stock to the herd division. The champion Wayfiower lines and Baron's Pride genetics promise strong show ring potential and herd improvement benefits.
Inspector Quite reports James Motor a Ssilector believed missing since Tuesday after a crash at Coes Crisi. Search teams from com Stable and a Uracher, led by Artin Sergeant Martell of Lieberton, are combing the area for clues.
The Federal Lascar delegation arrived by pedal train to Barron Falls and later visited Neteon and Yarty trate for Papua. The party included Senators Meluge Russell Rae Delery Blakey MMH ATL trianne J Matthews Mahon Watkins Kiow G Hann West Wise and Hiles Wr. L Poengaer from the office of the Mister for castial Affairs accompanied the group.
The Bingsra resumes the Brisbane to Townsville mail run next week replacing the Wadenga. It will travel Briscans weekly on Thursdays instead of Friday mornings. Arrival in Townsville from the Gulf will lead to Sovliney then West jeri ru service. The Gulf service starts on the 14th, with the Arawatta due for annual overhaul.
Provisional committee of the Central Sugar Mill, Rockhampton, held a meeting at the secretary’s office to consider hiring Messrs Burns and Twigt to inspect Ashfield Mall at Rundberg. A report will be prepared for the next meeting and a share issue may be considered for the purchase.
The Minstrels and Variety Entertainers announce a Saturday benefit at Shire Hall to aid Mrs Sharp after her son Donald died in the Valda disaster. A new program of original and novel acts is planned with admission priced at a shilling. tickets may be reserved at Craig and Whittick's.
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