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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
The card lists races including Woreke Welter for £50 over four furlongs, Tramway Handicap £75 at seven furlongs, Thiap Handicap £30 five furlongs, Mulgrave Handicap £135 seven furlongs, and One Shorts Handicap £5 five furlongs, with the details indicating a busy race program and purse allocations.
Listing shows multiple towns including Chillagoe Irvinebank Herbert on Mareeba Cairns and Torpy Wade Cloutier and Dunlop Hotels with dates in July. Events span Thursday to Saturday with morning sessions and hotels named for each stop.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe resumed work on the fort level gear bed and associated fittings. It mentions a connecting drive of 32 feet and a shaft reaching gauge. The fragment references Lady Jame Mise and unidentified terms, with overall progress toward assembly and testing of machinery components.
Field notes describe four claims on gale save the Oogktons Setse of the 2othy. Brown and pony tangled at 25 lines but half done. Indications point to Leeroy as lead. A large tax on Cancey s Chocolates appears upcoming. grocers to advise.
The Imperial Conference in London signals progress toward a closer imperial federation. Historical debate traces the shift from colonial self government to renewed calls for unity, noting Britain’s sea power, the Loyalists churned migrations to Canada, and the enduring if contested ideal of a single imperial framework.
The text argues the Superior Conference has nearly solved the problem and that uniting dominions within the Federation marks a key step. It contends the conference is a transitional stage toward a future constitutional framework that preserves internal autonomy while safeguarding the Empire’s existence and unity.
The article notes license fee payment deadlines for hotels and winesellers, mentions a plan to auction furniture and goods, and reports on coronation day events and a Cairns court case. It references a Pistolble dam mill, a Liobtedan manager, and local officials, plus a plan to lease land for cotton and butane growing in Cooktown and Cairvoy districts.
Mr Victor Booth of the Royal Academy of Music London is appointed examiner for North Queensland. He will conduct examinations at St Marys Centre Cooktown on July 4. A selection was performed by Mr Reed Mw Cording and an earful was received. Participants included Mama. BR, Sch W, Harwy, Wade, Atkinsom, McAlister and Rog.
Weekend bargains at Mr John Isagess establishment highlight deep price cuts across lines. Ladies hats in new fashions, seaside shirts, and vests for women and men’s working trousers are featured with prices like 17/6 and 2/1. Remnants priced at half the usual.
Nominations for ambulance sports and music contests were received by M Hogan. Entries include sprint handicap 34 and 440 yards, piano, euphonium, trombone solos, and more. Public holiday marked by flags and church services. a large crowd attended the Tout match and state school concert despite cold weather.
Melick’s stores advertise damasked fabrics and garments with prices in shillings and pence. Linens, towels, rugs, and corsets are listed with reduced rates, including striped tweed, Turkish towels, sateen garments, and �women’s home wear. The notice cites A Moltick’s Munro’s Corner on Market Street in Clairns.
A large fire at Chillagoe destroyed Tucker's Hotel and caused extensive damage across adjacent properties. Nearly all contents were lost at Tucker's, with about £200 stock saved elsewhere. Heaman's property insured for £100. Turpy's building damage estimated around a few hundred pounds.
A report from London notes Mr. Fisher praising the Imperial Government for its courteous approach to Dominion leaders during interviews. He highlights plans to consider holding Imperial Commissions to study social conditions and tensions, and says he will attend the Commonwealth meeting as discussions continue.
The coronation of King George took place today with a magnificent pageant. Weather was cold and foggy but crowds filled Trafalgar Square. police maintained order as the royal procession moved through the city.
A dated farewell letter from the Young Men's Association of Licht and Loving Hearts expresses gratitude to Mr and Mrs Hunter for their hospitality. The note praises Kuranda’s climate and beauty, recalls shared memories, and closes with heartfelt wishes and signatures including H. Taylor and others.
Fragmentary note from local editor cites ongoing controversy in Cairns over civic wrangling. Public weariness grows as factions debate Bishop of North Queensland influence and recent provocative claims by a tailor named Shem Our Tailor.
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