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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
2
In Lodos on March 6 the report lists electrolytic copper at £8 10s per ton and tin at 210/10 to 220 per unit, with a forward price of £26. The brief notes market quotations and ranges for base metals.
Local Cairns items include auctions by Hoare for Mr W MacTones furniture at Bunda Street at 2 pm, band music at Abbott and Wharf, council and Harbour Board meetings, police court note, tender calls for hospital supplies and Caledonian Hotel Port Douglas, and a Chamber of Commerce annual meeting set for Friday.
Cairns theatre patrons enjoyed a first class film programme last night with a full house and keen appreciation. Tonight promises another strong showing as the programme changes. a final opportunity may come tomorrow with an entire new set of pictures. The Brisbane Post reports official notes naming Kathleen Guthrie acting matron at Cairns prison during leave.
A local display showcases Easter neckwear including Lew Pierrot Collars in cream and white with black finish, Smart Satin Coat Collars, Net and Guipure Peter Pan Collars, Quaker Collars in Muslin and Guipure, Lawn and Guipure Cravate, Robespierre satin collars, Black Velvet bows, and a full range of Fancy Scallow Boag shades with colored Peter Pan bows in silk or satin.
The Cairns Post urges establishing a signal station at North Barnard Island after repeated delays in vessel arrivals and poor knowledge of ship movements between Cairns and Townsville. It argues the station is vital for safety amid cyclones and reef dangers, noting government inaction and the need to avert future maritime disasters.
The Palace Theatre presented a first time program last night to a large audience. The pictures were bright and interesting and formed a splendid entertainment. They will be shown for the last time tonight with another full programme change tomorrow night. A matinee for juveniles is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Saturday's program will include the illustrated song Oqgalinin.
Owing to a carpenters strike the new Cairns State Schools building proceeds under strain. Crowded conditions and poor ground underfoot hinder classes in wet weather due to odour from mangrove mud. Average attendance last month was 631 with government space for 440.
By noon yesterday no break in unsettled weather with afternoon improvement and clearer skins observed. Mulgrave River rose notably while rivers in Habinde district fell. Rainfall in Colems for the 24 hours ending yesterday recorded 25 polmes. advised falls list Redlynch 374 Jaimie Nelson 976 Babinda 491 etc.
Innisfail notes report heavy rainfall and rising river levels with rain continuing this month. The Less Gowrie and Palmer ships faced delays, while a relief brigade prepares to serve in line of duty in Goondi with boats and equipment.
Mackay and district saw heavy rain over the past two days with some interruptions from earlier storms. A17 points added to the month total reaching 404 and yearly total 924 points. Creeks are high and supplies are being moved. Pioneer River rose yesterday and is receding as weather clears.
The Department of Meteorology reports developing favorable conditions for thunderstorms and rain in the far South West extending toward Darling Downs and South East roads. A tropical disturbance remains offshore Queensland but appears quiescent, though unsettled conditions persist under its influence.
The Aramac from Coptown failed to reach the wharf until yesterday morning due to thick rain. The vessel anchored at 18 o'clock Wednesday night, delaying Captain Lytton from taking flights until the following morning. Departure is planned for Towns file direct at 10 a.m.
The Fisheries Committee in Cairns postponed its meeting to today at 2.38 pm because the Kvarra is late. Members are required to attend.
The fortnightly Loval Trinity Lodge meeting was held in Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday night with Mr E M Svendsen presiding in the absence of the X G. One member was initiated and 150 members were listed for medical attendance. Doctors Knowles and Kerwin agreed to attend during Dr Taxter Tyrie’s six week absence. Disbursements totalled £25 with receipts £0. A balance of anddlelows ball was discussed and a mid winter event planned. The next meeting will be the quarterly finance meeting with notice to follow.
Coats Kelly's announces a shipment of lightweight rubber proof rain coats ideal for tropical rain, prices from 33/6 each, plus oil coats The Tesmeter 17/8 and The Waterwitch 31/9, Dugong Watershed 32/6, youth oil coats 12/6, men's mantooshes 42/6 to 50/, khaki drill rain coats 42/6, oil skin smite 18/6, large umbrella range with varied prices, frames reliable, covers quality, sizes available. Freight paid on cash country orders, satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
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