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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
2
The public opinion poll says people walking from Mackay to Ozanne's depot can view fashionable beacons and beautiful gems in Queensland. We welcome visitors to our showroom and will display items without pressuring purchases. We offer appliance showroom demonstrations and can repair watches and jewelry with skilled workmanship.
The fine new steamship 5.5. VAN LINSCHOTEN will sail from Cairns on or about 24 March 1913 for Port Moresby and Java via usual ports. Superior passenger accommodation includes two berth deck cabins and an English stewardess. For rates contact The Adelaide Steamship Co Ltd.
The notice discusses a 3pence per share dividend and a £5,500 payout with March Sed date. It notes continued quarterly distributions likely, despite recent tramway strike disruption. Directors cite ample development work and believe the mine can be profitably operated on one shift for an extended period if needed.
The Vulcan Tin Mining Company submits its half yearly report to shareholders dated 29 February. It describes efforts to open up ore bodies between 300 and 72 feet, with development at the 1050 foot South East Court. The 4 Level rise extended 16 feet to 34 feet total. Ore bodies show better grade near the lower levels and further opening for tin. Crosst cuts and wing faces are described at 600 and 190 feet levels with ore showing in lode formations. Main Shaft work includes 225 feet of timbering during Christmas holidays.
A historical letter complains that persistent delays in the telegraphic and telephonic services stem not from Cairns office management but from systemic inefficiencies. It argues old lines and staff cannot meet modern coastal trade demands and calls for reevaluation of transmitter operations and passenger rail support amid chronic interruptions.
Cairns plebiscite for the Labour candidate in the State election yields W McCormack 491 votes F J Sivyer 141 F J Meltrone 97 T Higgins 11 and 20 informal ballots. Report notes 20 mounted men arrived in Cairns on chartered mounts amid unsettled local sentiment.
A Maryborough Chronicle report claims a hazardous film night amid a crowd at Shire Hall ended with a tragic shooting incident. The rifle misfired during a demonstration, causing severe injury to a bystander as the weapon’s barrel and stock were severely damaged.
The Culugon district shareholding meeting notes ongoing with payments of dividends and stock inquiries. Local traders report substantial interest in stock, ongoing ore transport by Wheeler Winks, and continued trials at spots near Brown and Mukuva Creek with several parcels yielding varied quotations.
Heavy rains produce widespread falls across the Marsberowd district with Brisbane recording 31 inches of rainfall and Ptalha 12 inches. The list catalogs rainfall amounts at numerous towns and notes a transfer of the Boiler Inspector to Gy Engelscurg along with reserved court decisions in Willie Ming’s case.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a timing around 20 p m for Townsville ports. The text is unclear with missing words and dates and does not specify entities beyond Townsville and a port context.
Reports from island weather stations indicate showers are expected across the area with parts of the region likely to see brief rain. Forecast notes unsettled conditions and cooler temperatures as a trough moves through tonight.
A worker named Ore Brody was struck at Mondar mine near Herbiton by unknown tutors. Officials stated the incident occurred during a routine shift and no further details were available pending investigation.
A garbled UW PERS telegraph snippet lists names and dates with partial figures. Entries like Briliant Meeps 12/8 and Kehy'n Owen Block 4/4 appear, alongside scattered numbers and locations, offering only fragmented hints of a larger roster or event.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list with dates and names such as Mt. Elliott (Clon) and Mt. Cuchberi plus numbers like 74 and 4. The text is garbled with unclear event details and no coherent narrative.
A Brisbane report to the Minister for Railways notes a large slip on the Tagg at the 70 mile mark with several smaller slips elsewhere between Benarkin and Linville. A big rock at 77 miles blocks the line. blasting will be needed and two hours to clear. The morning train from Ipswich only runs to the slip end.
A heavy fire broke out at Ariscoe and Co in Little Collins Street Melbourne around five this morning. The rear of the building was gutted while the front remained intact due to an fire proof wall and doors. Sparks spread to the Stock Exchange and damaged billiard rooms and a roof area, with total losses uncertain but possibly in the thousands of pounds. The origin is under investigation with speculation on a hot sun igniting flammable material near a glass window.
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