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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
2
Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co announces new Morhiy service to Singapore with sailings from Townsville and Brisbane. Tickets and schedule details are provided with venue notices for tonight and upcoming days, including light shows and learner events at the Go on Floor venue and Skater Gel program led by Frank’s Manager.
Northern Democratic 2 League Catrns Branch calls a general meeting in Theosophical Lecture Rooms Spence spread opposite Adams Hall on Thursday June 27 at 8 pm. Full attendance of members requested. Fred M. Anderson acts as secretary.
Anthony Abdullah announces the opening of a General Grocery Store on Sta Kiet Street in Nelson. He seeks fair support and promises Tip Top Quality and fair prices to his patrons.
Several allotments and houses offered with prices ranging from £90 to £850. Listings describe 4 to 6 room cottages, kitchens, outhouses, verandahs, and fences with streets including Severin Victoria McLeod Upward Norman Park Rochen Scott and Draper. Built recently or two years old with potential subdivision options and terms.
An auction sale on premises at the 1st Church is announced for Wednesday at 2.40 pm. Mr. F L Hoole directs the sale of the entire household furniture including Frost room items, dining room pieces, kitchen goods, a Hapsburg piano in good condition, lounge chairs, dining table, lamps, a Singer sewing machine, linens, electro plated ware, cutlery, beds and washstands, wardrobes, tools, lawn mower, and other household items.
On account of Mrs Facey, at the premises on Dutton Street near Sons' Sawmill a sale will start at 2 30 pm Friday June 28. Robt Sturt & Co sell a complete lot of household furniture and a large quantity of well bred Powis stock. Cash terms no reserve.
An obituary style record notes the passing of a male figure named George from Nettles Creek near Cains in the State of Queens Indone. The brief entry mentions decemmerd as likely a garbled late reference to the date of death.
Advertisement seeks six experienced mix ers for shaft work at wages 178 pounds per shift. Seven and a half shifts per week offered. Apply with manager Ollmore Tin M.
The manager of Thompson's Oske GML writes to A H Clarke, chairman of the directors, dated 22 June, noting promising ore from Galbers wall find. The letter reports ore at eight inches, widening with each hole, and a man breaking over a ton in four days as work advances.
Rumor reports Mesmrs Smith and Charles locating a large copper outcrop about sixteen miles southeast of Cloncurry and eight miles from Kaampa. Assays show 21 percent copper with traces of gold and silver. the find, dated four years ago, is described as potentially immense for Cloncurry though details remain premature.
The Cloncurry Advocate reports the gold property at Hishop's Creek held by Mr. Sohn Wohnaten is to be formed into a company. Half the shares have already been underwritten, signaling local confidence and potential town welfare through mining ventures and broader speculation in gold properties.
A fragmented market note lists multiple entities and odd fractions, referencing shares and prices with scattered figures and initials. The garbled text mentions firms, locations, and prices in a brief telegraphic style common to early 20th century market cursory updates.
The Queensland Railways announces midwinter holidays with excursion tickets available Friday 28th and Saturday 30th for journeys between all stations 11 miles and over. Return tickets valid for the same period. By order of the Railway Commission. Arthur J. Crowther, Secretary. Traffic Manager's Office Cairns, 24 June 1919.
Queensland gems received top honors at the Franco British Exhibition with Flavelle's winning the Grand Prix for Collection of Gems. The Cairns district shows mining and sugar focus yet yields fine stones. Herberton claims the largest Blue Topaz in the world, six carats heavier than a Portugal king’s stone.
The Gordon Men’s Fete Club request dues or payments be presented to the Treasurer. Mr. 4. BFRCH is named as the contact for collection. Payment must be in the hands of the Treasurer by Saturday the 20th instant at the latest.
The London market report lists copper at various prices around £77 and forward levels, copper futures, lead around £18, tin near £307, and related metal bids. Other items include spreads and commodity values with daily fluctuations noted.
The report describes Waratah and surrounding claims advancing with ore heaps growing at Waratah and Dey Dawn battery. It notes 95 tons at Waratah and 100 tons at Federation Tabletop plus deeper winze work and improving reef quality, alongside economic commentary urging tariff reform to boost exports and pay national debts.
Reports from various regions indicate heavy rainfall eased fears of a wide drought. As rains fall, business activity slows, debts are pressed, and relief transport for starved livestock is discussed though conditions improve for now.
A fragmented page lists a variety of topics from rural life to cultural scenes. It mentions Indian and Cowboy drums, life and customs in Mali, a voiceless message drama, and a cast of boarders in a comic piece. The jumble suggests a mixed entertainments page with speculative titles and notes.
Stock market brief with fragmented quotes including Joe Alfred at £4 10s and £57 Home Pathe. Other items show small sums and pensions in pounds shillings pence, listing Villas Blacksmith and Volkan with minor values.
A fragmented OCR line references an OT event and a person named Reeth with unclear context. The readable parts describe a single OT claim or match note with a possible measurement or score. Details are sparse, but the item appears to be a brief sports or game note involving an individual.
Robt Sturt and Co. will sell by auction on premises Stutton street near Lyons' anchors on account of Mry Facey. A complete lot of household furniture and a large quantity of well bred owls will be offered with no reserve. Kelly, Ahemnast Tempertrow at 2 a0 Pm. Notes and News mention a dene of Your Liver Pille fasen at Welme claiming digestion and bowel benefits.
Nelson notes on Tuesday indicate Mr. W Jackson sold a jeans business to Mr. Anderson who takes possession on July 1 next. The deal marks a transfer of the enterprise after years of operation.
In a Small Debts Court session before Mr. McKanzie and J.P. Rhodes, D. J. Meyer sought a garnishee order on Adelaide S9 Co and A U.S.N Co against C. Devtin. Mewisee and Miller, counsel for the firms, argued there was a weak paneer due to the defendant and the order was dismissed. The court noted steps may be taken by the Department of Justice to involve Mr. Gourgetil if he is available, amid Mr. Aitken’s absence.
The Cairns Harbour Board reports its new workshop now handles most operations locally with canting and a linch centre lathe upgraded. future outsourcing will be unnecessary. Excursionists may visit Green Island via the launch Pirate leaving Toward Smith's Wharf at 2:15 pm Saturday and returning by 5:20. The town notes a large midweek theatre attendance and a diverse program including films and entertainment.
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