Tenders invited for Cairns Town Council Chambers addition
Cairns Town Council invites tenders for building additions to the Council Chambers. Tenders close at 5 pm on Tuesday the 5th day of March 1971. Plans and specifications are available at the County Chambers. By Order, L Cochran Town Clerk. Also notices include subdivision details in Sophia and Soptia parishes, with local display of subdivision plans. A separate notice mentions the ship Van Linschotes sailing from Melbourne to Brisbane to Port Moresby via Thursday Island and Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Sam Et
L. Cochrane
van Linschotes
Malbourne
Svdmer Marchard
Brisbane
Merrh Sth
Port Moresby
Thursdey Island
Lobo
Jaa
Porta
Batavia
Ue Rotterdam
Auction Notice for Linnet Motor Launch Tender
Sale held at the Haenor Atle Court admin offices on a Saturday in March at noon. The motor launch Linnet built 1478 with 147 length, four berths, canvas sails, travers 7 knots. Tenders invited, inspection permitted under wearh, highest tender not guaranteed, details from RT McManus Bon Seorsta.
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J.wi Melt Bey Auttion
Mart
Latsch
Pakeengerk
Tbe
Bac
Amv
McManus
Bon Seorsta
Port of Cairns channel upgrade debated by board
A local board discusses a comprehensive plan to widen and deepen Cairns port channels to accommodate the Torres Strait steamers and new wharves. The proposal covers permanent quay and harbor works, with costs and a March decision date to proceed.
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Mm Te Rapeneen
W Lukas
Cairns
Beland
Cullen
Culles Vietted Cairox
Culen
Culjen
Great Northern mill inquiry hears miners at Archer mine
Witnesses including Martin Kells and George Gardner told the board of tin losses and dust at the Great Northern crusher. Latherman and other managers were questioned about tailings and the effectiveness of the stamper, with reports noting poor recoveries and material mixed with tin and sand. The inquiry paused for further examination.
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Hebbehtos
Fridey
Great Northern
Mies
Alj. P. MacDonnell
MacDonnell
Hote
Bla Vverd
Ant
Abi Murray
Lilley
Murray
Thoms
Martin Kells
Archer
Bischof
Bubey Betreatt
James Trembath
Km Lafond
Latherman
Ee Xettinen
Geld
Lakeman
George Gardner
Fienter Moodey
Greet Northern
Ladermes
Ory
Afl
Wil- Tey
Letderman
Eithem
Stome
MacDomne
Fragmentary Telegresh Trade Notes On Names And Numbers
Partial OCR list appears to record trader names with mixed dates and prices. The readable items mention Mirilliaet 5 11 6/1, Brilliant Bick 3/7 3.70, Kam Markee 14% 14/11, Sershall's Gees, Pfetffer's, Viewers Lagd, Valen 143.
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Trader
Mirilliaet
Brilliant Bick
Pated
Beillieet Bee
Derkem Caomels
Kam Markee
Nulgmaden
Pmide
Sershall's Gees
Wille
Pfetffer
Valen
Cost of Commonwealth Civil Service Raises Stir Australia
A 1920s Brisbane report details rising salaries and expanded staff in the Commonwealth and state public services. It notes the cost of administration increasing with a new minimum wage plan and salary scales up to high levels, while ministers and officials retain substantial perks.
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Ube
Australia
Civil Service
Pesta
Brisbane
Federn
Law
Andy Fimbor
Orerhes
Renee
Tenders for addition to the Comme Chambers announced
Culina Teen Council invites tenders for erecting an addition to the Comme Chambers. Mr T Y Smith announces a dancing class every Monday in Bilernian Hall, referencing next Monday. Harbour Board chair receives a cable noting its meeting has been launched on the Clyde.
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T Y. Smith
Townsville
Harbour Board
Sada Texcived & Cabie
Clyde
Mareleba Hibernian Ball at Arta
A fragment notes a Mareleba Hibernian Ball in Arta with a planned event on a date around the 22nd. Details are unclear but imply a community social gathering by the Hibernian group.
Sale Launch for A. J. Deeper Motor Lodge Excursion
Auction notice states A J Deeper will open the sale by section and lash up a motor lodge towed and fitted for excursions. Limited particulars appear in the surveyor's advertisement published today.
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Goon
A. J
Cressing
Johnson S Jeffries Fight Advertised by Promoters
Readable bits note a boxing event labeled Johnson S Jeffries Fight promoted by a musical or theatrical group in a hall. The fragment mentions March event details and a promotional tone with emphasis on an attractive entertainment program.
Local Notices From Cairns And Surroundings
Unclear fragmentary notes mention health tonics for liver and stomach, visits by Mr F Locke to Mrs Brereton Cairns, and travelers including Cleo Themes from Croydon Wales en route to Port Maresur. Several social visits are listed with names such as Mr W Eaton, Ms E Eliott, Mr Slatter, and Mrs Stillman. Items reference seeds, packets, and travel plans to Bydeer and Gyd me, with multiple names and places.
Last Day of Cleating anle Sale at Moore's Corner
The notice announces the final day of a major sale at Moore's corner on Laks Street. Attendees today may receive genuine surprises as the event marks one of the most successful sales. The text urges participation, promising a wrap up with special offerings as the sale closes.
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Amd
A. Mallice
Moore‘s Corner
Laks Street
Energetic officer praised for crackdown in Johnston district
The Post correspondent at Innisfail praises Acting Sergeant McNermara for effective suppression and detective work in Johnston district. He transferred from Cairns and is credited with shutting down opium and illicit liquor sales, with many protection offences convictions in the local police court due to his intelligence and energy.
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Innisfail
Johnstome
McNermara
Cairns
Rail linework continues after tunnel collapse
Report describes a tunnel collapse near the railway yesterday with further earth fall but no disruption to service. Workers number about 150 and proceed with repairs as earth is cleared, aiming for normal traffic within a week.
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Trafic
Court Houses Heating Issue Stirs Trial Room
Mr T W Farwell asked the court to order opening a door at the back of the justices and to make the room cooler. The heated atmosphere in the courtroom prompted a call for enlarging the space or improving ventilation as previously suggested in the Post.
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Besterdss
T W Farwell
Cairns Shire Council Debates Cooperative Stone Crushing Plan
The Cairns Shire Council considers a cooperative stone crushing scheme. Officials note difficulties in obtaining permits and potential benefits and drawbacks for local governing bodies in pursuing the plan.
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Cairns
Bielies
Rome
Thanes
Callacon Walsh seeks re election to Harbour Board
The Cairns Shire Council reports Mr Walsh seeks re election to the Harbour Board after serving since establishment and chairing the last year. He was absent from the latest board meeting. a misdated monthly gathering led to questions about the vacancy and plan to restore him to the seat.
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Todos
Callacon Welsh
Harbour Board
Walsh
Cresent
Wron
Tly
Cairns Shire
Jo Munro
Mayer
L. J Grimshaw
Spf Petersen
Jas. Lyons
J. Fox
Leary
Oc. Manners
Hambledon
Eed
Weir
Shire Council
Hembledom
Mondor
Writs Sought in Townsville Case at Supreme Court
In Townsville last week Mr Justice Sheed heard Henry Reid seek a writ of habeas corpus to compel Sarah Amelia Reid to produce Gavin Henry Reid. The case aims to show cause why the writ should not order delivery of the body to Henry Reid or his agents for custody. Local immigration news notes 22 immigrants from Cairns, with destinations including Atherton, Geraldton, Cooktown, and back country work, reporting on on board treatment and job placements.
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Supreme Court
Hm Honour
Justice Sheed
Beary Reid
Herberton
Miner
Sarah Amelia
Douglas
Henry Reid
Henry
Ke —Colling
Sarah Amelia Heid
Gavin Beary
Henry Heid
Moses Machommel
Haachmagn
Gad
Hannam
Memers
Mar- Dognell
Hannem God Heverd
Soliers
Herverton
Hanley
Verday
Cairns
Oswieuy Greage
Atherton
Geraldton
Cooktown
Ree
Hambreim Mill
Gores
Earch
Ube Toe
Inspection of Potatoes Policy Discussion Notes
A memo from Mr EG Scriven of the Department of Agriculture and Stock discusses potato importation. It questions duties and pricing to minimize damage and mentions Tasmanian goods and current free-of-charge handling under present regulations.
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FG. Connolly
EG. Scriven
Kid
Connolly
Caires
Jemtery
Wea Cme
Tasmanian
Fumay's CALL Yams and Acura Listed
An OCR fragment notes items including a 4 Acura and a Cas reference with dates 1/1 and 1/78 1/7. The text is partial and unclear but indicates a listing or auction style entry with vehicle and item references.
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Eons Dusagps
Vie Barron
Wan Thi
Bogal
Aeenevormers Telvers van
Draper
Cairne Roe
Ceatral
Com
Breckjeyer
Iewer
Mvlgowate Central Mila
Debert Watson
Richeriep & Teter
LE AM Beatty
Milind
Sarchus
Exper Milnes
Leake St
Scramer
Peery Eoony Panos
borTty Grivness
Gratiow
Ialey
SU Anlan
Rogers Bros
SBS
Lemor
Sankey See
Brontes
Alberts
WAT Hand
pPere & Bartigas
Lake Street
Tierhene
Tarees
Warren
Ewward
Arroll
Esg
Newsland
Praringe
Johnson
Jefiries
Johneos
Red Meard
Queensland
Craig & Whittick’s
PFE Warre
Memebe Hiternian Society
School of Arts
Mareeba
St. Patrick's Night
Dowble
Cighiew
JD Murchison Hon Sr
Shire Hall
Gree & Whittieie Sorhowt Emu Charee Cobo Terres
Hon Ser A. &. Potts Ass Sec
Hibernian
T. FP
Cory de
Aso
Sotice
Sophia
Locatl
Citleieing
Soptia
Ae Ae Grogan
BucDennell
Hendheann
Casus
Airns Sulgrate Club
Sam Apes
Tf Glee
Elitr
Charles Lilley
Abiiah
Murrey
Connolly & Suthers
Joseph Bennett
ASP
Towne
Lie Agents
Moats, Wilken & Co
Hensimas
Herbertos
Chillagoe
Port Moressy
Boeberorm & Notaries Public
Aldavin
Supreme Comm
Henehmar
Hanvers
E. Havant BK SN
Edward B. Stel2
Amp
Strut. Carew
Tewmerlie
Seioe
Salz
Mortuera
the Post
Mreumith Fedavion
Polition
Ebuilding Tenders
Culina Teen Council
Comme
Johnson S-Jeffries
Caires Monica
Witte
Kelly
Mr F . Locke, Cairns
Mrs. Brereton
W. J. Eaton
Heeberten
Yeeverda
Irisbens
Orgkimson
Wr T. C. Jobe
Mount Garnette
Catrin
W Jd
Sulmam
Abbott Street
R. Kelly
Tony
W Johnston
Diwnulah
Weeder
Elly
Ir T. J. Atkinees
Warre
Gydme
O'Brien
Irving Hall
W. A. Sayer
Berberine
Cyirm
F. Obgeeergen
Ir ‘ Beavi Tey
Stopfy Court
Wil O& Habers Corps
Fumay
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