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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
4
The brief records discuss a July meeting of the Catree Harbour Beard with members including Mr. T. Ball and Mr. Sewell. Topics cover finances, subscriptions, dredge Trinity Bay inspection dates, and officer resignations while noting support for harbour projects and wage discussions.
The Brisbane report details a joint Board meeting on 24 February 1716 approving terms for gas rental and power pricing. It covers war council finances, clerk hires, dredge machinery tenders, export permissions, and a pending inquiry by Commissioner Johnston Bougles into railway workers wage conditions.
The Treasurer today issues a certificate of the cost of the Babinda sugar works completed for last year’s crushing season and now owned by the Government. Total capital cost is £300,744 11s 7d.
A 1916 Brisbane letter from the Queensland Recruiting Committee praises Sergeant F. Maslin for enlisting 88 recruits in two weeks, urging further campaigns. The text also covers District Court proceedings in Calm where Mr. Cherie Becker sought jury exemption and reports on public interest in shipping, with funds allocated to the Wandell Soldiers' Fund.
SYDNEY June 2 Maerty scratched from the pee and Metropolitan Heandicaps Final acceptances for the Grand National Hurdles list Jack Rice Lord Grey Uxbridge Ballister Jullundur Eishon Van Homrngh Wisconsin Merrimax Boyce Strifeness Hype Becasine Shot Out Royal Precedent Glen bolt Monsignor Pursifiller doubtful starter
Last Saturday members welcomed our late Secretary Joe Skeen as a spectator. The write up notes a mix of players, with discussion on fair play and rules for matches. Mentions a potential Moerilyas trip to Cairns and Townsville bowling, with doubles finals in sight and singles still unsettled after early rounds.
End of half year shoot at Irvinebank produced scores for S J Bavington 1s E Millard 9s P Murphy 6s P Neilsen 45 and J Dawson 3s. Other shooters listed include G Elms W Kiernan J Stevens.
At Cairns Harbour Board monthly meeting Mr Pease asked how the board stands on workers compensation insurance. The chairman said action waits for gazetting. Mr Griffis noted we must act once the act is gazetted, with the secretary to make inquiries.
Mr. Huxham praised Yarrabah despite earlier complaints and said the settlement is on the road to prosperity. An inspector found little to criticize sanitation at Cairns and confirmed Carrabah shows promise under Mr. Lyons and station management.
W Linnett, a registered turf commission agent, announces grand opening of Paxton's Haindressing Salon. Advertising straight out and doubles for the Grand National Hurdle on July 1 and Grand National Steeple on July 1.
Property list item offers an eleven year lease on 100 acres of sugarcane land with virgin scrub potential and expected 50 to 60 tons per acre. Includes a second lease of 013 acres with a house store citrus trees and full farming equipment plus animals. Describes two stone residence, concrete under structures and plant gear for up to date operation. Full price details available upon application.
Woodward Auctioneer on Lake Street lists several private sale houses. Properties include five roomed on high blocks with 32 perches land selling with mortgage transfer options and down payments of 128 to 290 pounds. Additional listings: five roomed homes on Sherine and McLeod Streets and Norman Park site with various perches and terms.
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