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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
2
Townsville reports a record draught horse sale with bids described as mountains of flesh and bone. Horses bought at the sale will be paddocked and shipped at one near head price, under management of H J Madven and overseen by Chief Engines W Parkinson.
In sad memory of our deer brother Thomas Elliott killed at Smiths Creek Mine on the last March 1910 aged 23. Though brief, his kindness and gentle nature are remembered by sister Elisabeth and James Edwards and family with sorrow and faith.
At the Supreme Court before Justice Shand in chambers, Paul Hohenhouse applies for a rule nisi to compel the Warden to cancel registration for the Frederick the Great mine at Wolfram and to cancel the cancellation of Hohenhouse as holder of the sale. The order grants the rule and sets a return date for March 3, with Scott ordered to show cause why he should not pay costs.
The Cairns Harbour Board faced strong public criticism for perceived mismanagement and lack of transparency. The Post defends its editorials, urging ratepayers to elect capable, experienced directors who will safeguard public funds. The piece cites past faults, calls for reform, and notes a George Lisha promotion across discounts and goods.
The Douglas Shire Council chair notes a program for a Mount Morley and Fort Douglas railway route via Mareeta and Port Douglas Hinterland groups. The telegram hints at Premier Denham visiting the North, with local backers debating track levelling costs around 2100 and potential community funding to enable construction.
Bryce Ltd shipped the final pipes for the Herberton water works with five trucks remaining to arrive, aiming for three weeks of completion. In District Court, jurors struggled in the Perry Donnelly case as challenges and stand asides delayed verdicts before an agreed not guilty reached by eight jurors after retrials.
The fortnightly Loyal Trinity Lodge session in Gddishows Hall saw chair G Hamilton preside. A plan to establish a Cairns ladies lodge was discussed with A Scott volunteering as secretary. Members were reminded of 160 entitled to attendance and a balance sheet was presented with funds placed in the benevolent fund. A committee was formed to manage lodge quadrilles. receipts total 25 pounds 2 shillings 3 pence with disbursements of 36 pounds 16 shillings. The next meeting will aim to raise benefits and discuss future business.
Fragmentary reading notes describe a sale involving Bewnant and a group of women. The text suggests an event with conveyance or transfer but lacks clear details, names, dates, or outcomes.
The issue highlights residents in a rural area with a series of views on local life and mining operations at Hampden in the Curry district. It promises letterpress standard content including informative items, light literature, social gossip, world news by cable and telegraph, and editorial commentary.
An application was heard in Chambers at the Cairns District Court by the defendant Hoard in the case of David Thomas Allison seeking to prevent a summons for the examination of a witness Nils Albert Christiansen aboard the Cecil Rhodes. The court reserved questions on costs and on whether the examination should proceed, with affidavits from Dr Beocies and Thomas Haynes Hall filed. Counsel for the defendant included F G Hamilton and Lilley, Murray, while the plaintiff’s side appeared represented by HJ, Ms deren et int Maer.
Today and tomorrow N and A Mellick offer reduced lines on cambric linen flannelette muslin and lace items. Cambric 8/11 to 5/11 a yard, towels 6d each, belts ribbons and trims discounted, garments and footwear cut to new low prices, with clearances on hats boots trousers and canvas shoes. Visit Munro’s Corner Lake Street window display.
A joint meeting of directors P Reynolds R Lonn and mill secretary J Crees considered Tommy Kennes plan to plant 60 to 90 meters of land at Saltwater with bananas if the Combine and mill company provide a joint guarantee with rewards for hauling bananas from Saltwater to the wharf. Details on operation names and personnel were discussed.
A Cairns letter questions the board’s need to post a bond for Customs if advised by counsel. It cites past disputes on barge modifications and extra funding, urging evidence from board records or press coverage and challenging Mr Earl’s asserted reasons. The writer signs as Callaghan Waish.
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