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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
2
Notice names Margaret Keating and Joseph Les Lies Rheuben proposing a transfer of the Hotel Cairns license under The Licensing Act. Rheuben states prior license at Federal Hotel Cairns from 7 February 1910 to 13 March 1911. Dated 12 June.
Fragmentary OCR describes a poultry establishment near a residence with Mr Holliman’s superior house and a large collection of white and brown leghorns among other fowls. The item notes a "Browplock" hack suitable for single or double harness and mentions a Maiden Hunters victory at Cairns Show.
London prices show copper and tin ranges with forward and refined figures. Vivian Younger and Bond pledge action against conspiracies and to restore order as necessary.
The weekly page lists readers letters and notices from Chicago and surrounding areas. It notes forthcoming publication of lengthy correspondence and reports and mentions adjustments to pricing and a new wool press improving efficiency.
The document notes a timber shipment involving a 400,000 fee related to logs. Inga is referenced, and Messrs Saxon and Binns Sydney are named. The rest will berth at Chillagoe Company's wharf. Mr F McGreth, representing the firm, has pursued district timber purchases and will travel to Sydney.
Auction notices reveal sale of household requisites and sundries including poultry gear with belongings of a deceased or departed individual. Mr Alf Richards of the Criterion Hotel Cairns received details yesterday and the estate will move from Cairns to Ipswich where the person was engaged, leaving a widow and four children.
Townsfolk and visitors are listed with arrivals and departures. Names such as Mr. B B Howard, Mr. J L Peel, Mr. WM Murray, Mrs. Murray, and others are noted along with ships like Mourilyan and Wollowr. Visits to Cairns, Cooktown, Port Douglas, Sydney, and Brisbane are mentioned, including pharmacy and telephone service notes.
The article notes the High Court's approval of the land tax as reported by the Acting Federal Treasurer Mr Frezer. The source describes the surplus feeling and official statements regarding the tax measure and its implications.
Fragmentary note mentions mining, wires, and names Burns, Tommy, and Too. Context unclear, no clear event, date, or outcome discernible from readable text.
An observed Cairns Stock Exchange Saturday call session details trading activities and price movements for selected listings. The report notes market mood, liquidity shifts, and notable price changes across key securities.
The Cairns column lists visiting dignitaries and locals, health notes, race attendance, and social events. Entries mention F. Gal linera visiting weather, T. Donovan and P. Donovan returning from Cairns, Mr. Bartlett visiting Cairns, Bates from Townsville, and Luchardeon of Atherton branch. Dairy cattle arrivals, dairy industry notes, and a planned wedding of Arthur de Freen and Jessie Hannah All are noted. Captain A Allison of the steamer Vigilant, and Captain Tees arrive in North Queensland waters. Obituary notice: Mary Ellen Wall of Cerberton dies at the home, heart troubles. EF Northcote and Wareham visiting Tully River, Cairns expected this week.
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