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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
A mixed program highlighted by organ playing and singing by Weslo, with Jon 40 and CS in attendance. The event showcased varied performances and drew a modest audience to the hall.
Grand Open Air Fete announced with events and a town council schedule. A mining lease certificate and tender notice accompany the notice, with hearing date set in Chillagoe Warden's Court for July 15 1912. The document also invites tenders for a 11 chains side near Freshwater and lists council and mayoral events for the Saturday afternoon program.
Royal Packet Steam Marga tion Co announces regular monthly service to Papua Java and Singapore via Port Moresby China, with sailing from Townsville about June 20 1912. Through fares Cairns to London quoted 277 first and 50 second. Auction notice: A J Draper to sell heap of horses by public auction June 15 11 am. horses described as sound for light work, some in foal.
Reports from Queensland outline a mine 60 miles from Cloncurry and 20 miles from a Cloncurry to Mount Elliott railway junction. Assays show rich ore near the main shaft with 3 feet at 20 percent and 6 feet at 29.5 percent, improving transport to smelters. Prospector EB Henry notes camel shipments of 2500 units with high oxide ore yield.
A fragmented listing from the Cairns Stock Exchange shows various share entries including Mumgana birth listing, Molloy, Chifagoe, and STG tied to Mr. Cuthbert. It notes prices, payments, and times with multiple entities such as Oaks Amalgamated and Thompaon’s Oaks alongside coin figures and fractions.
Fragments from London sugar market note quoted prices for refined and granulated sugar with references to beet sugar, German markets, and a 1571 figure. The text is garbled but centers on price points and market chatter for sugar products and related commodities.
The article analyzes worldwide industrial unrest and calls for wise measures to guide the social wave. It argues that continuous force, not mere bursts of emotion, drives upheaval and stresses the need to address the underlying causes while avoiding destructive paths.
Share capital ranges from £35 000 to £35 080 with 20 shares per unit offered to the public. Applications for shares must be received at Arthur HW Clarke stock and affairs office. Local directors include Vig. Grenier Fay. Grever Robearrn Station and others with executors listed.
A rough report notes ore crushing at the Weloney Mill and assigns seven dwts per ton. It mentions copper prices dipping and the overall market weakening. references to stock values and decay in American markets. The fragmented text references king, deciles, and advisers but lacks clear names or events.
The land agent offers Crown land allotments on Tuesday June 1 at 11 o clock. The advertised portion 452 forms part of a larger holding on the left bank of the Barron River, 1 mile north from Bitoohrs Railway, Simiton. Area 5 acres. Opening price £25.
Fragmentary OCR list shows numerous names and numbers without clear context or events. Reads like catalog-like entries with fractions and slashes, including Bonnie Dundes and several item names, but lacks coherent action or outcome.
Market report from London shows prices for tin at £200, forward £297/10, pig iron £24 3 0, lead £1778/R to £88 on eft. Childrens hacking cold or mighe woods greet promemis unclear text.
A discussion on the balance of conservatism and liberalism in politics and the clash of socialist and individualist economic views. The piece argues that both extremes are necessary for social evolution and cautions against denying suffering and calls for thoughtful, balanced policy to address poverty, ignorance, and industrial unrest. It mentions public figures and events in Australia, including Adelaide discussions, ship movements, and governance notes.
Fragmentary notes describe river walla adjustments and a 9 pm closing time on a Wednesday. Mentions Queedays and mail routes to the south. Details are incomplete but indicate local timing and transportation notes.
Fragmentary entry lists names Jim, Phillipa, Artifice J Dale and a muster of three or more beings. It notes forces set with officers and a possible capture or bet practice.
At the Atberton Chamber of Commerce Tae meeting Mr Warding urged repeating the request for a Resident Police Magistrate and Land Commissioner. Mr Grost called it vital to business and welfare, noting the Acting CTS and Rand Agent’s case load could delay defended cases and harm recovery of monies due. The group moved to apply to the Home Secretary and the Minister for Lands for the appointment. An open air fete on the town council grounds on the 22nd featured stalls, a theatre, wax goods, poultry and other side shows with proceeds to benefit the Gordon Men’s Club.
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