Cairns Harbour Board Elections Campaign Speech
A Cairns Harbour Board election appeal requests votes to support the speaker’s re election. The message outlines board progress including by law framing and plans for channel deepening, wharf extensions, and dredging upgrades. It notes a 1909 proposal for independent expert input on a permanent port improvement scheme and cites a recommendation for a 40 foot dredge at £3000 yearly, urging public confidence and future action.
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Torres Straits
Cor Town
Cairnns
Boland
Cullen
Cairns
Board Des de Cfoste
Port improvements and dredging near Cairns port
Joseph Hartican argues ratepayers should prioritize channel dredging to ensure Cairns Port functions as the island's premier port. He advocates dredging first, then wharf construction and facilities to harness Cairns natural advantages and place the port at the forefront of Australia.
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Cairns
Clare Cairns
Austalia
Tours
Joseph Harticax
Inquiry into alleged dishonest ore treatment at Great Northern
The inquiry before the Inquiry Board examined witness James Stome and others over diaries and entries related to ore handling at the Great Northern Company. Cross-examination focused on the integrity of the diary, alleged manipulation of records, and possible concealment of theft or improper milling practices at the Basho mill and associated battery operations.
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Herber
Great Northern Battery
W. ¥. jLae Hryee
Sydney Foraley
Pines AM Murray
Lilley
Mur- Cairns
Tlaim-Holdern
A. J. J. MacDonnell
MacDonness
Henchman
Am Fugnem
Great Northern Company
James Stome
MacDonnell
Theodore
M.L.A
Lytler Jg
Witnew
Lafond‘s
Newell
Wes Crawlin
Bradlauch
Todd
Witnes
Joy
Risch Mill
Ont Gamal
Berguse
Ft9
Aml
Mrr. MacDonnell
Cuprite Company
Great Northern
Mill dispute and threats at Great Northern mill
A witness describes tensions among Great Northern mill workers led by Jens Stone. Stone warned of removing Leidermann, claimed a group sought to shift him, and discussed job prospects and mine conditions. The inquiry noted ore sampling methods and public sentiment, with no direct conspiracies found and milling staff present during crushing operations.
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Beasit
Jens Stone
Stone
Great Northern
Jef
Stoms
Oine
Ledderman
Witnom
Lederman
Leiderman
Btone
Tin
Witsee
Withiam
Biome
Steve Johnn
Millock
Flo
Handa
Newell's
Mame
Heath
Tome
Lodermannmover
Grant Northern
Witmeer
Leidermann
Ming
Mullock
Great Northern Mine
Nevel
Towers Share Market by Telegraph. Prices and bids listed.
Market items from CH. Towers provide prices for numerous horses and studs including Brilliant, East Mexican, Kelly's, Mili United, New Brilliant Freeholds, Oaks Hush, Blue Peter, Pfeiffer's and others. Includes various odds, pays, and annotations.
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Clark's
Day Dawn P.C
Txeham
Consola
East Mexican
Peids
Kelly's
Kulemadau
Paids
Marshal's Queen
Mili’ United
New Brilliant Freeholds
Oaks Hush
Peide
Blue Peter
Pfeiffer's
Ietory
Mungo Clonew
Burma
Vulcan
Cairns Stock Exchange Saturday Call
Cairns Stock Exchange notes prices and bids for multiple assets and companies including Chillagee Mungana Mt Molloy and Weinert Fiteroy with various quotations and totals. The items list paid, pre, hb and references to amounts in pounds shillings and pence. The record reads like a cryptic market tick and includes several entries with prices such as 1/3 2/9 10/8 and 1/10.
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Mungana
Mt. Molloy
Mt. Elliott
McGregor
Einasieigh
Wampden
Weinert's
Fragmentary Cable Trade Prices From London Ledger
Readable lines show prices for capner and forward goods with ranges in pounds shillings and pence. Mentions Electrolque, Tin, and Teed with uncertain units, implying market quotations or bids without complete context or clear items.
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London
Lateriay
REMVANT SALE At Philp and Co Led
An old catalog notice announces a REMVANT SALE with cambrica linens and dam ant products offered at very low prices. The message invites readers to call for details and to visit the store during the week to see marked discounts and reduced goods.
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Elec
Ures, Philp and Co
Death of Hercules Parminter at Hospital
A man named Hercules Parminter died in the hospital on Saturday from an infermal complaint. He was admitted Friday, unmarried, 30 years old. The funeral occurred yesterday.
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Hercules Parminter
Annderstood
Straying Babe Cheers Local Store as Honest Deal
A two year old wandered from parents near the Post Office and headed to Armstrong Lecije and Stillman’s on Lake Street. The child inspected items and returned when guardians arrived, praising the store as a fair place for good treatment and value.
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Armstrong
Leciie
Stillman
Lake Street
Cairns Line Traffic Restored After Disruption
Deputy Chief Engineer B Bell told the Post that interruption to Cairns line traffic is practically removed and trains should run through the Wo V0 tunnel by week’s end. He praised restoration work amid great difficulties and said the line will be safer than before with no grounds for alarmist claims about the shingle blocks, noting rains caused wider delays on other lines.
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G. Bell
Cairns
INNAMINCKA IN A GALE AT SEA WITH TENDER DELAY
The Adelaide Company's steamer Tanamineka, under Captain C. Mackenzie, faced a southeast gale after leaving Brisbane, but reached Cairns safely. The ship, sailing from Melbourne on February 35th, endured rough weather with rain squalls while remaining at Flat Top for 16 hours awaiting the tender. The voyage resumed late Friday night and Cairns was reached Sunday morning.
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Adelaide
C. Mackensie
Ceirna
Birisbane
Wales
Mincka
Melbourne
Mackennie
Yage
Baturder
Cairns
Interest in Cairns Rail Tunnel Deliberations Stimulate News Talk
Tasmanian correspondent writes from the 28th ultimo about Cairns highway railway plans. Brisbane reports circulate on tunnel work and possible new outlet to Port Douglas. Authorities oppose duplicating lines and favor restoring traffic from Mount Molloy, with broader questions on future rail routes and cyclone impacts.
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Brisbane
Cairns Reatway
Courier
Tela
Reim
Rosther
Mareeba
Shother
Port Pougias
Hte Bose
Renposs
Port Doorlan
Mount Molloy
Trafic In
Miner Alfred Little Injured In Mine Accident
A miner named Alfred Little was injured while working on the brace of No 2 shaft at Zillmanton yesterday around 2 o clock. He fell from the brace, breaking his leg and suffering other injuries. Mr J A Loth provided first aid, dressed the leg, and arranged transport to the local hospital as the ambulance met the procession into town.
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Alfred Little
Merion
Zillmanton
J. A. Loth
Suspected Diphtheria Cases Reported in Mungana
Dr Abbott reported three suspected diphtheria cases at Mungana to the Shire Council. An assistant health inspector was sent with segregation camp materials and a nurse. Six mucous specimens were taken for examination. initial test found no diphtheria germs, with further samples sent to Brisbane. segregation camp was disbanded and residents returned home.
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Abbott
Mungana
Moni
Wallin Barr
Cox
Nhrse
Tr. Moni
Mangana
Brisbane
SPR
Ivesome
Chillagoe Hospital Committee OKs phased additions
At a special Chillagoe Hospital Committee meeting the chair explained the object was building additions and repairs, with a projected cost of £1500 and the hospital in credit by about £1200. Architect Warvey Trapper’s quote for work in stages was approved by vote. The committee also discussed the proposed Mungana hospital and agreed to meet the Mungana committee.
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Chillagote Hospital
McCormack
Warvey Trraper
Lough
Mungana
Chillagne
Timber regulation sparks load height clash at tunnel No 10
Atherton timber traders argue new traffic manager rules slash permissible height from 14 feet to 12 feet causing unsafe loads and higher freight liability. They petition Brisbane commissioners for temporary relief to 12 feet, while railage penalties threaten ruinous losses at No 10 tunnel. Chamber of Commerce plans formal protest after commissioner's denial.
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Brisbane
Decal Trafic
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Jeffries battle in living pictures spectacle
The world famous Johnson Jeffries battle is filmed for the first time with exclusive territorial rights. J Carroll paid a record sum for Queensland rights and a £1000 bond secures protection of the film reels. The event opens at Blire Hall tonight with a deluxe programme of new living picture novelties and priced at 3/2 and 1/1.
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J. Carroll
Queensland
Oliew
Cpsrater Trevets
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Ster
Crale and Whittick
Tidal and Water Rise Times Noted
Water timings recorded show fen rising at 0.4 and 1.16 p.m. Moos rise at 10.12 a.m. and fall by 9.43 p.m. High water at Cairne occurs 0.55 p.m. and 1.33 p.m.
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Moos
Cairne
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