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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
The public is invited to visit Mackay to Oxanne and view fashionable jewelry gems from Quemel. The store offers to remake old pieces into new designs at low cost and provides watch and jewelry repairs by skilled workmen.
Notice of application for transmission registration under real property acts of 1877. Details of deceased proprietor Robes Craig late of Cairns chemist and timeframes for caveats. Cavets may be lodged by 17 April 1912 with Registrar of Titles at Bridf ine Townsville Cairns agents MacDonnell Henchman Hanna solicitors Denham Street.
The secretary reports receipt of a wire transfer from the motion, carrying seven dwts of old value as part of the mining cover NL transaction.
Fragmentary listing shows multiple names such as Belliett, Clarks, Jelly Queen and dates like 2/6 2/7 12/8 3/4 4/8. Content appears jumbled with possible product or event blocks and identifiers without clear context or complete sentences.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and dates with unclear context such as Oak Apple and Etheridge. It mentions paid items and several odd place names like Croydon and Amalgamated. No discernible news event or clear subject to summarize.
The Cairns weekly Penny Savings Bank shows deposits totaling £14 7s 6d and withdrawals of £11 1s 9d. Directors for Saturday attendance are Messrs Benriques and J J O Leary. Water Board candidates referenced.
A fragment notes disputes over control of a plea or vow associated with a sweetheart title. The text hints at legal or social contention surrounding affection or spousal status, possibly framed by a court or public discussion.
In court yesterday two cases were paid into Court. Advertised closing sale prices promise thrifty shoppers substantial savings. Sale ends Saturday at 1 pm with three more tests offering notable opportunities to save money.
Fragmentary text references Tt and Taal at the estate with Mr Py Coates of Cairo and a mention of Mews T. The content is unclear and names are partially garbled, hindering a full summary of events or parties.
A jumble of town notices and personal mentions runs through a coastal column. References include a freckle cream pitch by an unnamed seller, a railway worker Mr Martin Kane with a sick father in K.S.W., and transfer details for Lt Walsh to command H Company. Also noted is a steamer Inge due to deliver logs and militia style citizen training with eight day camps at a port region.
Townsville reports a stormy city council session led by Aldermen and Mayor amid calls for a appointments committee and salary decisions. The meeting heard from Harbor Board chair J Hartigan and noted arrivals and departures from the Grantula and local merchants while remnant looms of unrest persist alongside routine notices.
Townsville report shows Joan Mayo stands trial for cargo pillage at the Aigia jetty. Jurors failed to agree after the day’s proceedings. In Brisbane, Treasurer Mr Barnes announced Captain Mackay’s resignation as Portmaster and Marine Board chairman after long service.
The Queensland Premier announced a 1,000,000 pound loan by the Commonwealth Government at 24 percent. He said 750,000 pounds would be paid in long term arrangements to cover steel tail costs, with the defence to be borne by Queensland. The Treasurer noted no underwriting or brokerage expenses, and revenue last year stood at 39,304 pounds with net increases for the year.
In Downsville the court before Acting Justice Jameson sentenced Hilly to two years' imprisonment for stealing at Bowen. initial name confusion noted.
The District Court proceedings open in Cairns tomorrow with a docket including civil and criminal matters. Local officials urge attendance, noting preliminary hearings and case management sessions throughout the day.
Brisbane Wednesday. The tender of P. Cook at £152 10s has been accepted by the Minister for Works for repairs and painting at the Normanton State School.
In Pittsworth today the trial continued for John Harvey charged with the wilful murder of John Behan at Gentleman's Seat eight miles from Pittsworth on February a man. Acting Sergeant Holland asked the defendant what happened and he said he hit Behan with a stick in self defense. Defendant was committed for trial.
Alderman A J Raymond is elected mayor as Brisbane City Council convenes. The record notes he secured the office amid expected bids and plans to lead city governance.
A German ship, the Orla, departed Newcastle on October 17 for Coquimba with 2000 tons of coal and has not been heard from, sparking fears of disaster. Local authorities issue alerts as search efforts commence.
Melbourne reports a large four story Home Affairs building to be erected near the Treasury, with all work to be performed by local labor.
The four leading Picture shows firms in Australia including West Spencer’s Janite Tait and Jonnsen Jibsen and Co have amalgamated in Melbourne. Capital amounts to £250,900. The deal unites the Australian interests of Vathe Freres and related operations.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Senator Finlay accepted postal rules permitting catalogs that combine addressed envelopes and order forms to pass through the post. The concession follows discussions with the Postmaster General and aims to streamline mail handling for catalogs.
Negotiations ended for two loans totaling £1,000,000 sought by Queensland from the Federal Government for one year. Interest is 4 1/2 percent on the total, with £750,000 arranged in London and £230,000 in Australia.
Melbourne High Court hears arguments from publishers of "Argus" and editor of "Herald" challenging contempt of court finding and fines related to articles on the Peacock case. Judgment reserved.
At the Methodist Conference the Social Questions Committee secretary Rev J C Hughes said delegates were discussing canteens at military camps. They aim to unite action to influence the Federal Government and Parliament on guarding youths compulsory for training from liquor temptations while serving the country.
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