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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Bers Philp and Co Led arrives Tuesday evening from Townsville and departs at 11 pm for Cooktown. It returns Thursday and parts at sea for PT PW Randra leaves for the south on Saturday. Adelside Company Morialta sails south Friday June 9 1617. Sigh Weretees 18 mand 45 pm.
Cairns stock exchange notes from A H Clarke sharebroker listing quota tons and various company lines including Sand ptt Gold Mines and Bowen River Coal. Mentions Commonwealth War Feasts and local Cairns entities with figures like 9,83 bi/9 and other cryptic figures.
The Liquidator notes the reconstruction proceeds satisfactorily and anticipates the issued number of shares will be ready. Tenders are invited for sinking No. 10 shaft to the remedy from the date of commitment.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and numbers with partial street or property references. Details are unreadable but reference to towers, freehold, and cross street hints at a property or real estate item. The legible pieces mention individuals and court-like or property terms without clear context or dates.
June 1 Sydney report shows little change in London Metal quotations for three months with minor shifts noted. Prices for lead and copper remained largely flat while market activity appeared restrained with no dramatic moves.
The Wild River Times notes mining activity with ore ready gear and a shaft halted due to meteor-related issues. Sinking continues and operations are expected to average about one foot daily as tributors adjust to the low ore values and overall conditions.
The report lists shifts at numerous mines with activity ranging from sinking shafts to rising from soft levels. Prospects improve at several sites such as America and Day Dawn, while others like Kentucky extend depth and plan crosscuts. Ownerships, outputs, and future sale intentions are noted across Bon Accord Commonwealth and related properties.
In Sydney the case against Edward W. Knox prompts scrutiny of a sugar patent tied to a device lowering cane sugar production costs. The piece questions Queensland’s payments, government advice, and taxpayer transparency, urging tabling of papers and a full inquiry into the deal and secrecy.
Brisbane reports Premier claims cane growers face coercion from the company in Childers district over cane prices. He pledges to urge the Prime Minister to take over the mill for the season if coercion continues, and notes other mills refusing award rates.
Preparations for Red Cross Day in Cairns proceed with stalls being organized and new attractions announced. Miss Oxley arrives from Australia to perform, St Johns Club plans an open air, and a band is expected. The Carnival aims for strong turnout and success.
Rosehill Racing Club postpones the day's program amid foul weather. Results note several races including the Hurdle where Rennerette wins by a length, with Prince of Wales Stakes and Trial Stakes details among the events and times.
Melbourne dispatch lists first acceptances for the Grand National Mirdles with numerous entries including Lord Gren Var Wramerecehy Grerk Pies Oly Tete Natlats Raliste Mavereqy Rua, Red Goren Micotin El Tot Woseenan Thotetay alt Woes Mem Crusteraime Vetoren Thy Jong Nickaimek Rowot Miswe Simele Bart Mer Phing Mostyn Postal Myeryt Sopetta Toe Siregmer lay Phanald 3 Nerional Sep bate yival Kuda Cares Remit etc.
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