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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
4
Testimony details a complex financial dispute over freight and cash received by Miller from Burns, Philp and Co. in Townsville. The accused face charges of misappropriating funds and diverting payments, with witnesses outlining ledgers, cheques, and cash book entries across multiple ships and firms.
Testimony covers outstanding freight balance of 2007 pounds 6 shillings 1 penny on December 4 1914 and later 3900 pounds. cash receipts and deposits linked to James Lynch and Lymch handwriting. discrepancies suggest deposits used to cover deficiencies while entries in books show varied authorship. Court adjourned amid careful examination of manifests cash books and deposit ledgers.
Sydney reports that the Labour group filled a vacancy after two members were absent at Wednesday's meeting. A majority backed Graham of Wickham She was elected to the Cabinet, filling the seat created by the resignation of Mr A. arpichaed.
A fragmentary report notes veteran author Rolf Beidrewoed involved in a Welbourne incident with Kovels and a March timing. The text is garbled but suggests a publicized event or collaboration.
A historical notice lists numerous allotments with sections and streets including Byreeest Hailwas Hotel traltman's and several cottages, printing office, old Livery Stalls, vacant plots, and various combinations of improvements. It references Granite Creek and Walshams Eccles streets among others, noting corner properties and building sites with unspecified valuations.
Auction notice describing improved farm with 16 acres planted and 40 acres total, including 1 horse, plows, fencing, sheds, kitchen, and outbuildings. Price listed with cash option £790 or £1650 with instalments up to four years. Nearest station Danus, near Mulgrave area. buyer may take horses and plow gear for additional £160. Terms and possession details included.
A fragmented list details numerous allotments and houses in Cairns with rental terms. Properties include cottages near Victoria Street, rooms and large houses near the Esplanade, and suburban blocks with terms ranging from weekly rents to yearly sums. Prices cited include £500, £200, £61 per annum, and other varying amounts, with locations such as Sheridan Street, McLeod Street, Warrego Street, and the Esplanade referenced amid mentions of factories and a central hotel.
A fragmented catalog lists multiple parcels and allotments for sale or auction. Items include Lots in Alot. 3 and Suburban Secs near Lake, Charles, Esplanade, and Hatiwas Goods Land with prices ranging from £15 to £1,750. Mentions of streets, blocks, and frontage across various properties.
Listing details describe multiple parcels for sale in Parishes of Bellesden and Sophia, with frontages on Main Street and rail lines. Prices range from £40 to £50 per acre, with various acreages including 7, 13, 24, and 1595 acres, plus river flats and scrub land. Permanent access via roads and nearby mills noted, terms on application.
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