Maritime and land notices from Cairns and surrounds
Antediluvian notices detail ship sailings from Motheourne to Port Moresby and London with rates via J and PF Pease. Land sale of Kuri Pine timber near Cairns set for April 1911. Excursion to Harrimda Creek on Sunday with tram service and ambulance support. Dancing club meeting in Hibernian Hall in March.
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van Linscloten
Swelmer
Brisbane
Amt
Port Moresby
Esher
Hobo
Ave Vuk
Connerting
Wetavia
Rotterdam
Heya
London
Hibernian Hall
Lake Street
T. P. Smith
Airns
Mormday
Cairns
G. J. Boulter
Harrimda Creek
Madom
Was
Nelson Ambalener
Ocghees
Wall
E. Greeve
Bec
Great Northern Inquiry Resumed at Hereton
The inquiry into allegations linked to the Great Northern Mil was restricted today before Mr Wartes Lee Cryce and Inspector of Mines Mr Horsley. The parties remained present, with Abi Murray and PB Mug Thomas representing claimants and the Great Northern Company. The case was continued to return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Roel Northern Mil
Wartes Lee Cryce
3. Horsley
Weme
Martn
AW Girngannner
Abi Murray
Lilley
Murray
Habdots
Mug Thomas
MacPonnell
Hainam
Havard
Great Northern
Macemocl
Incomplete Mining Incident Report From Great Northern Mine
A partial transcript shows ME BONAR'S EVINENCE and the Great Northern Company manager describing an explosion, timbering, and recovery attempts at the No. 2 Great Northern mine. The record notes delivery dates, stone weights, and crew remarks during early July operations and post blast clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmm
Ilonar
Greet Northern Company
Conpma Tie Alee
Great Northern
Northen
Cork
Tim Viler
Leider
Adeoth
Fragments From a Mining Inquiry on Tin Payables and Returns
Testimony describes ore payable percentages, tin sales to Lempriere and Irvine, and a 1908 sale book. Witnesses note mine to mill distances, monthly returns, and arrangements with Irvine folk, with figures on public stone percentages and potential payables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murry
Rouhi
Ford
Real Northen
Lempriere
Timn
Irvine Lank Mining
Mearras
Webster
Baer
Irviesbamkt
Waybil
Murraw
Registrer
Otane
Great Northern
Murray
Ranatar
Brishame
Witnemg
REMNANT SALE AT BURNS PHILP AND CO LAD
Large department sale advertised by Burns Philp and Co Lad featuring various fabrics and materials such as prints voile serge and drill. Readable text shows damaged wording but indicates discounted prices and contact for shipment or inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns, Philp and Co
Trinity Times Interview Reveals Ore Mill Concerns
Testimony details owner dissatisfaction over ore quality and processing at the Bischof Mill. Witnesses describe shifting crews, supervising staff, and payment records. cross examination notes clerical errors and differences between mill books and cash books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanes
Igeeo
Bischod
Biecholl
Bischof
Leider
Evans
Trinity Times
Leidern
Stone
Bischall
Herberton
Murray
Warren
Balante Bank
Thin Biage
Mill manager's evidence on tin ore treatment and crushing
Mill manager at the Great Northern testified about ore treatment methods, grading, and crushing practices. He described seconds versus standard ore, profit concerns, and the process from ore to river disposal, along with pump issues, concentration variances, and plant overhauls.
Great Northern pyrites theft in Friday public crushings
Witness testimony details alleged tin and pyrite misappropriation at the Great Northern mill. Descriptions cover ore piles, dryer failures, and the roles of Stone Trevenen, Newman, Alger, Loveringe, and others during Holy Week crushing, with claims of no orders to move tin and questions about quantity stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heron Leilerman
Great Northen
Mathews
Murray
Trump
Arinding Pan Aed
Fexcem
Stone
Frest Northern Company
Great Northern
Trevenen
Patrick
Alger
Newman
Inntsner
Loveringe
Wiley
Patrice
Ida
Tanember
Styne
Phoen
Neor
Ely Viet Breen
Cairns Stock Exchange Chillagoe Market Noted Prices
A fragment from the Cairns stock exchange listing shows prices for Chillagoe and surrounding mines with figures for various shares and payments. Items include Mount Solley pref and North Queensland Tin entries with multiple shillings and pence values, plus notes on paid amounts and partial sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillagoe
Chilagoe Paid
Mupguna
ORK
Wit
Mount Solley Pref
Sivent Elliottie
McGregor
Hampden
Weinert's
Chilagoe Huddygore
Fiteroy’s
Vulcan
Stannary Hills
Mount Agnes
Pall
North Queensland Tin
Gilmore's
Tommy Furns
Oaks Hrush
Coke Hush
Acorn
Acorn Cum Pais
Bee Coen
Notes and News From The Post March Record
Fragmentary notes from The Post dated March reveal brief items on local events and authorities. The readable portion mentions efforts to obtain opinions from high authorities regarding ongoing works and assignments.
Penny Savings Bank Directors Report at Cairns Pennsy Savings Bank
On Saturday deposits were recorded at the Cairns Pennsy Savings Bank with directors Moses Elecriques Priend attesting deposits amounting to a sum and withdrawals listed as L18/0,8. The report names the directors and notes financial activity during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Pennsy Savings Bank
Moses, Elecriques
Priend
Devill Te Moms
Mannese
Ant” Peake
Death of a Mixer George Scott 84 in Towneville
George Scott 84 a miner from Woifram Cans died at Maresse Hospital Friday morning from fever. He was buried the same day leaving a widow and ten young children. Scott attended a thim jumping lewail in Towneville, noted in the Post Friday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioeard
George Scott
Woifram Cans
Maresse Hospital
Liv
Childre
Scott
Towneville
Sugar Bonus and Morilvan Labor Outlook Report
The text reports a sugar bonus and a cautious outlook for farmers amid political tensions. It notes a desire to inspire hope and strengthen relations within the Morillyan Syndicate as initial troubles diminish and stability nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Mourilvan
Enmitfail
God
Themeeclves
Mowrilyan Syndicate
Another Lecturer Sought to Counter Woods on Railway Link
A call is made for a lecturer to counter Mick Woods support for a Wert Douglas terminus and Hin terland to the Comet Railway. The aim is to unite public bodies west of Cairns in favor of Mour fiyan Harbor and counter Woods with solid facts and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick Woods
Peign
Wert Douglas
Moorilyan Harbor
Cairms
Mourfiyan Harbor
Mount Carbine progress and town outlook described
A Cairns dispatch notes Mount Carbine’s improving prospects with new business and residences, while mining advances and a stable, growing community unfold. It mentions a church official's tour, improvements since a prior visit, and the town’s transition from rudimentary huts to more substantial structures.
Terrible mining fatality at Parada near Mareeba
Miner Thomas Matthe Bell aged native of Ravenswood died after a trolley accident at Parada 17 miles from Mareeba. He suffered severe facial injuries from an explosion while securing a device used to blast rock. Bell was married with a six year old son. Funeral held Sunday at Mareeba.
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Msn
Thomas Matthe Bell
Parada
Mareeta
Trolly
Giebsfeld
Bell
Ravenswood
Mareeba
Enjoyable Outing At Second Beach Picnic Launch Race
A Bolamia chartered motor launch carried a picnic party to Second Beach for a Br J. Doyle trophy race. The group enjoyed a lively spectacle amid boat traffic and a festive mood before tea, with locals noting the pleasant scene and returning home later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newployer
Bolamia
Cleveland
Second Beach
Billy Waa
Town and Country Notes From Cairns Delivers Local Happenings
Local items report visits and moves in Cairns including Mrs Petia and Wolfrigg Camm touring, Mr L Margen’s new plans after berton, and Mr Molluir from Etheritge attending Cairns events. Bank manager changes, ship movements, garden products, and public notices appear alongside obituaries and council updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Aim
Petia
Wolfrigg Camm
Cairns
L. Margen
Berton
Ben
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T. P. Kelly
Abbott Stress
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Scheel Oof Artis
Whillagoe Uerrict Hospital
Chillagor
Mervh
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Ro Gill
Cairos
Norman Park House
Presbyterian Church
Sheridan Street
Robert Watson
Athherley
Dawson's Globe Teaoa
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Ali
Lewis
Lilley & Murray, An & Votaries
Spumee Street
Charis Lilley
Abijah Murray
Townsville
Connolly & Suthers
Joseph Berrett
Solictton
Aarott
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Edward B. Steele
A.alp
Abbott Sires
Carne
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Great Worthern Inquiry
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Cairns Stock Exchange
the Post
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Wilkinson
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Morrcer
Mr. Molluir
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Anderson
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Cairna
Peony
Mank
Cookown
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Johnstone Hier
Cairn
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Aleta
Wowberiday
Cecil Spong
Bank of North Queensland
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Mopar Ja
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New South Wales
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Harrop
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Hillman
Sette O Pernian
Mareeis
R. W. Warren
Myole
A. Fare
Horands
J. W. Forgueon
A. Keetle
Freshwater
Beowghton
Remilton
Cod Ming Remiston
Wml
A. J. Draper
Atest
Hev
W. M. Wilkinson
Church of England
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Carbine
Etyciaupgster
Doherty and Co
Sach Street
U'airne
Mrz
Moloney
Messra
Myuriivan
Australia
Peter Moloney
Down
Toowoomba
Massie
New Jersey
Marne
Cniter
Amy
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