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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
2
The cattle are young and of a first class dairy strain valued for good productivity. They are described as reliable and producing strong dairy yields, suitable for farms seeking quality dairy cattle.
A sale notice for allotments 1 and 12, Sec 1, near Aote Street and Esplanade, Cairns. The property includes a half acre corner with a two storey house with ten rooms and other improvements. Weeklies set at 95 and 22 for the smaller dwelling. Open for inspection with plans by architect K Gregory Waters Abbott Street.
The ratepayers of Berton Shire Council invite tenders for the operation of a service on the Bask of Ilctsoar Bewmill. Inspection can be made by interested tenderers on application to the governing offices.
Mr. E. G. Waters invites tenders for concrete foundations and floors at Wolfram. particulars are advertised in today's Post.
The Barron Shire Council announces a special meeting for noon next Tuesday to adopt bylaws of the Maree Water Supply. An urgent Cairns message noted renewed peace in Queensland after a general strike, with impacts on Brisbane and the north. The piece discusses union actions, political fallout, and upcoming elections, ending with a local sales note for G. Lisha’s two day event offering value and entertainment.
The David Meaty band performs a program of music this evening at the lower end of Abbott. Local rain totals for the 34 hours ending 9 am yesterday tied the prior day’s fall.
Protest from Cooktown and war news describe labor events and a prison labor crew amid tensions. The Warren arrives from Brien and opposing parties face government policy. The article also promotes Kellys sale with markdowns on shoes hats ties and other goods as the final days approach.
In a private letter to parents printed in the Independent the Flying Pig owners announce signage at the erection site and note Mr Grant unearthed a 47 ounce sugeet. The mine at Gilmore Tin Mines reports ore and logistics, with teams moving ore to the battery on the 26th instant and tracking progress despite setbacks.
TI Mining Co reports progress at the village site with a drive into hanging lode extending several feet. The public formation runs about three feet wide carrying tin with free metal. Workers progress into rich tin zone as depth increases and new ore shows signs near the lode.
A partial item notes Criling at the com rans with tan Bead of stamps and a Monday event titled battery. The fragmentary report references Doves Amalgamated G M and liability in connection with the incident.
Public opinion favors walking from Mackay to Onanne's to view mounted gems in a fashionable display. The showroom invites all visitors to see anything they desire without pressure to buy, boasting best workshop appliances for making items locally.
Cairns District Hospital invites tenders closing at noon on March 1st for supplies from April 1st, 1912, to March 31st, 1913. Tenders must be submitted by the stated closing time to supply required hospital items.
Tender offers must include all available details and be endorsed Tender for Supply of cement mixer and delivered by specified date. Tenders close Thursday at 8 o’clock, with a deposit of £5 to accompany proposals.
A Peel cablegram shows an ore unit value of £1 9s per unit and a 70 percent ore yield for C108. It lists a 25,588 ton yield at £190,390, compares with February of last year, and notes two mining dividends totaling £4,488.
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