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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
4
In Mackay two serious incidents occurred in the afternoon. Winnie Ofleid aged seven was thrown from a horse and sustained a fractured skull. She died late this evening.
A tragic incident at Kuyura near Dalby involves the Thenemann brothers James Emil and Eric after a dispute with copper Cooper. Howard Thonemann fired at Cooper, who died from a chest wound. Thonemann was detained by police as the father headed to Dalby.
A damaged cable from King George relayed by the Governor General reports support for the Paname Exhibition and arts of peace. It notes friendship with the United States and expresses best wishes for success and enterprise in the Commonwealth. The message includes references to Prime Minister Me Fisher and Mr Seakin.
Heavy Sunday rain delays and greens work as bowling season braces for top dressing. Cairns and local clubs discussed ahead of fixtures while private tips hint at a Victoria roller arrival. A Cairns champion’s singles loss hinted at rising competition. fishing anecdotes close the piece with social chatter.
Brisbane reports a deputation of butter exporters failed to secure a meeting with Premier Denham. The Middlesex is expected to ship 15 000 to 20 000 boxes of butter. another ship will be sent for relief. Denham said he arranged with W W Wood to have butter moved from Musgrave wharf once cheese is removed from the cold storage.
In Bundmba district a railway accident at Box Flat involved four shunting engines distributing empty wagons to colliers. Four and two percent of wagons were left in the siding, totaling 42. On return, the entire string moved down the incline. eight wagons were used as catch-prints to halt the runaway. Very little damage occurred.
Brisbane reports sheep and wool expert W. G. Brown returns from Gympie after advising coastal farmers to enter mutton sheep farming. He predicts large expansion, endorses Romney Marsh and Border Leicester, notes disease concerns and worm outbreaks as major challenges to the industry.
The St George Show Committee met and planned a postponement if conditions improve before Abe Zird at month end. Drought grips the area with thick haze. rainfall returned about one inch. the mill struggles for water. Mines report tonnage and smelted gold from Cox’s ground. batteries near completion. workers laid off or shifted as water limits persist. Local figures note hot weather with a spark of rain expected.
The text lists moon phase data and timings for March, including last quarter on March 1.7.4% p.m. First quarter March 2 with 16.1% p.m. Apogee March 11 and other times. It mentions measurements like 538 mm and 75 pam with references to March dates and times.
Burns, Philp & Co. advertise the Belgian Relief Fund urging 20 girls to form batches to collect weekly sums of 6d or 1s, sending funds each Saturday. Any city may subscribe by leaving name and address and a weekly contribution of 6d or 1s until war’s end.
ALCKLAND March 10 James Fletcher, charged with negligence in the Huntley mining disaster, was acquitted today. Fletcher, manager of the mine where an explosion caused deaths, faced accusations of failing to observe Mines Act precautions.
Melbourne report argues Minister for Customs Mr Tudor says bread prices in Australia are inflated by speculation and not justified. He cites market manipulation as the main cause and calls for policy action to curb speculative trading.
A fragment from a March report notes continued activity at the court house as officials pursue an unresolved case. The article references Walker and Cairns and mentions police involvement tied to the ongoing proceedings.
Reg 8 Q B A latest sporting news lists several handicap and cup events with dates in April. Race details include one and two mile distances and venues such as Doncaster and Sydney, with references to bookmakers and telephones in race notices.
At Mulgrave and Gordonvale shows detailed placings and horses in the Handicaps led by Monarch Outcast and Propetick with tight margins. Sydney March notes list the Ald Meeting Leger entries and a full list of scratchings including Rosehill Cup runners and various names.
Melbourne March 18 Moonee Valley races held in good weather with strong turnout Hurdles Rongnosi 9.5 won by 2 lengths with Victor Winde 9.2 second and Worrough third Time 3.49 Two Year Old Wolen 1.4 Swale .7 third Mach Plate Tel 715 Abel Wy 2 Culme 5.2 Cord Walle 6.6 first Five others in event Betting 6 to 4 winner by lengths March Purse L K G 6.1 Bartassi 2 Treba 50 third Won by neck Time 1.03 Valley Handicad Deference TLL Smerty 2s Belair 1T Dhaldul 6.11 etc Won by short half neck Time 1.11 Welter Belleville 54 Kelly 1 Berry Cousois 7.13 Maltravers .7 fourteenth others Betting 3 Bellerille Won by ball head Time 1.19
A lengthy listing details multiple allotments and properties for lease or sale across Cairns and surrounding districts. It includes houses on Victoria and Severin streets, Mulgrave Road cottages, Esplanade and Sheridan Street dwellings, and extensive crown land parcels with varied terms and prices per acre. Notable entries mention Cairns Station proximity, Esplanade frontage, and large blocks near watercourses with rents from £4 per week to large sale prices.
The notice advertises multiple farm parcels near Hambledon with 185 acres and 68 acres descriptions, sheds, two room houses, and substantial implements listed. Terms include cash prices around £1500 with options for 1 to 6 years at 3 percent interest, plus shares in Mulgrave Mill and associated land parcels.
A ledger of Cairns allotments details various parcels with sections, streets and approximate prices. Entries cover Suburbs, Suburban Ser, and Sec numbers, noting locations on Draper Street Sheridan Street and Lake Street vicinity. Prices range from £1 to £150, with several parcels near rail and wharf areas.
The text describes a 41 mile siding with line bundles and subs of resub, noting a portion of land with frontage to a renwey and main road sell-off. It lists chain measurements and drainage references, but details are fragmented and unclear.
An old notice lists allotment numbers and associated properties including cottages printing offices shops livery stables and vacant plots. Names such as Captain West and W Coughlan are noted among the entries with valuations and parcel groupings.
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