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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple teams and scores with dates and fractions. Readable items include names like Kellys and Marshall's, with scattered figures such as 43/6 and 10/. The fragment appears to be a sports or quiz standings page lacking coherent context.
The London market notes tin prices and forward bids with figures including 16/2 for Electrobelle and 258/15, and 19/8/9 for lead. The snippet also references Tin, ECL8S/10 LISS and a line about 35/- per et as the price point for tin, attributed to a market item from The Price of Tin.
A fragmented price list shows items from Chilagoe and nearby towns with quantities and old currency values. Items include Mount Eliott and New Einashegh among others with varied figures such as 7/10 and 2/4, plus names like Tommy Burns and Thompson's mks poi.
The Post notes Labour members in Queensland Parliament openly seek increased remuneration, arguing £300 a year is no living wage for MPs with families. It questions fairness given responsibilities, party politics aside, and the need for independence from private business while serving constituents.
Olympia Rink lists hours for afternoon and night skating by Bo Wiseman with daily finish Saturday night. Weekly tickets available at the rink. Skates from outside vendors not accepted. Prices: Admit 6d, Skates 6d, Floorage tL. Inquiries: tel 167. Local cocoa ad and jam promotions appear in the same notice.
Townsills VICE REGAL OPTICIANS CHILLAGOE advertise a traveling schedule covering July dates at Wade's Hotel Herberton Smythe's Hotel Cloutier's Hotel Mareeba Dunlop's Hotel Cairns and Hides' Hotel. The notes list venues and two day blocks from 7th to 22nd July across multiple towns with hotel stops and dates.
The article debates a proposed raise for Members of the Legislative Assembly, noting Labour demands for £500 a year and the likelihood of a wages board solution. It argues the need to balance fair pay with public accountability while suggesting a political union and performance based pay could be explored.
The steamer Arameac was due to sail from Towseville for Cairns at seven o'clock last night. At the courthouse today at eleven Mr. Ho R Storey will auction under judgment all Mrs. Gi Morse's property in the boarding house at Camp Oven Creek on the Cairns railway. During the week ended twenty eighth, vessels representing a registered tonnage of 20,5723 arrived at Cairns, with thirteen departures totaling 11,152 tons. The Cairns Citizens' Brass Band will perform on Spencer Street tonight. Members plan to compete in the Carnival musical contest, and during the scheduled times, the performers should be charged with harmonious contributions to the musical battle with high distinction.
The State School hall in Spire Hall hosted a record crowd of students and parents last evening. Abe Seme captivated the stage while a young partner kept pace with lively music and dancing. School Committee members, including Mr Barrett, praised the spirited turnout and the committee’s efforts to manage the event despite a notable crowd.
A fragmented Cairo report notes a waterway sequence guiding an inspector in coalition building amid steeply rising concerns. The snippet highlights local governance and investigative steps, with emphasis on engaging stakeholders and aligning with regional agencies.
A horse stumbled and fell on Vermon Street near Hal Jordan's Hotel, pinning the rider's leg. The rider was rescued by a constable and ambulance crew, taken to hospital where Dr. Shaw attended to the injuries. Depositions by Mr. Po G. Grant, P.M., cover several cases and remained pending.
The half yearly gathering of the Loyal Trinity Lodge at Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday night included a chairing by Mr. A tiltos. A resignation from Dr. Baxter Tyrie was tendered. The Tanatian Was accused and committees were formed to fill positions. Disbursements totaled £2600. Five initiates were recorded. none admitted on clearance, three proposed for membership. Officers elected included Warden A Villers Secretary Hutier Fo, Treasurer Gites Tromes H M Svendsen, J Bow, P N Allan.
Todays ads advertise Mellicks bargains with reduced prices on coats suits and shirts. Items include men s knit Ties wallets and ready to wear shaves at substantially cut prices plus curtain rods and millinery reductions. Casual wear such as cotton trade trousers and knit singlets feature marked down costs.
A list of names and places follows indicating new Commission of the Peace appointees across Queensland towns including Coorong North Toll y Port Doug North Eton Mackay Dry River Junction Harberton Pevoncourt Cluncurry Tarberton Cogeford Normanton Townsville Georgetowns Beaker Station Northamston Mackay and Townsville figures such as J. M. Maher W. J. Jackson and S. Verner are named among the appointees with localities listed.
A reader letter from Aloomba discusses sugar pickets targeting nonstriking workers, the A.W.A. presence in the fields, and tensions at Pedidocks and Hambledon Mill. It notes small numbers of workers willing to cut cane, mounting losses for farmers, and alleged threats of disruption to mill operations and transport, with calls to extend strikes and pressure allies.
July 3 sees a new moon with high tide around dawn and a low tide midmorning. July 19 marks a second new moon in the month with water levels listed at 0.20 and 0.8 feet in specific cycles. Weather notes and times are approximate from the marine station records.
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