Fragmented OCR note about a deal and prices
An unclear text fragment references a telephone work term and a pair of people. It mentions refusing fees and a price for close work as a possible offer. Names and concrete details are unreadable.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
1
An unclear text fragment references a telephone work term and a pair of people. It mentions refusing fees and a price for close work as a possible offer. Names and concrete details are unreadable.
Invites tenders for leasing 26 square miles near Fischer's King Camp west of Almaden Mareeba for 40 years at Cairns Land Office. Open 11 am Mon 10 April 1811. annual rental per square mile for first 10 years. Applications to Public Lands Brisbane or Cairns Land Agent.
Auction sale at Abbott Street Mart on Monday March 2 at noon. The boiler, described as safe and in cool condition per Government boiler inspector dated June 180, was made by Waugh and Donepheon of Sydney. It will be sold to highest bidder to settle the GK Blocks Co. accounts.
Basic hearing in the Betts case at the Gareat Sarrheim mill continues as Petes Che faces charges. Allegations center on pleading in connection with the matter. Further evidence and changes were discussed today.
A Wollongong style inquiry reveals ongoing concerns at a mineral plant, detailing issues with crushing, jigs, and a suspected theft. Witnesses describe weight discrepancies, ore handling, and disputes over carter payments, with references to Stone and Archer crushings and the Great Northern ore stream. The testimony covers milling routines, dryer faults, and efforts to recover tin from concentrates, ending with a paused session at 2:40 pm.
Fragmentary minutes describe ongoing examination of Hermann Letterman with notes on mine operations, crushing, and processing in May 1908. Statements by manager Yeunea, and witnesses from Willis liquor firm, Paton, and others appear. Fines and adjustments discussed for crushers and bags amid questions of efficiency and responsibility.
The record describes reexamined conveyor and sump details, shifts under Mr Murrey and Mr WeeDomeil, and a discussion of tin content and weights for a 10 ton archery part. It notes February 1916 pay rates and a board inquiry adjournment regarding crushing plans and worker assignments.
A compact transit of odds and results listing horses or participants with fractions and scores, noting Brilliant, Bril liant Klerk, Intricom Comeds, and Marshall's Queen among others along with various race or betting figures. The fragmentary OCR reads like a racing or betting card with multiple entries and numeric data.
In the 1910 unders secret ary ter Mees report the value of Licey Your's mineral production stood at £4,710,000 with a decline in gold yield continuing. It cites cautious positive signs from new outside mines at Charters Towers and prospects beyond the immediate field, plus higher rents, royalties, and department expenditures.
The notice lists copper at 54 pounds and 776 to 55 pounds 2 shillings, forward copper at 85/1 ITA, tin forward at 179/10, lead at 14/2 to 145. The Channels show exchange with £ values and commodity pricing for buyers and sellers.
Cairns Stock Exchange Tuesday's call quotes list Chillages Chillagor Mowat Molloy Mount Filintt Medbregor Hampden Welgert's Thillagoe Raddy Fitzroys Valeda Steialihy Hille Mount Agnes North Quamai Climore's Tommy Turns Oats Rush Oaks Rush Acorn Voorn Durham Consols with various prices and payments noted.
A young woman accused of carrying opium in a garment was taken to the police station after a customs search on the Changsha voyage. She will appear in police court this morning. The Celras Harbour Board adjourned and appointed G E Martin as chairman and Boult as engineer for three years at £4 per day. Medical officer Tyrie was hired at £96 5s per year while alterations to the harbour works were considered.
Townsville notes from Towneville to Cairns and Kuranda report arrivals, departures, and local events. Includes railway and shipping movements, hospital updates, and notices of personal visits. Mentions Andrew Carnegie donation, cricket match plans, dust storms, and various commercial advertisements and goods.
A Cairns concert opens the Explenede rotunda at 8 pm while harbour activity includes the Changshi cargo discharge at Cairns and the Allings inbound to join Port Moreby. The Post reports 3000 steady labourers to arrive for Western and coastal railway work amid hopes for orderly selection and potential friction with Federal authorities over migration.
A number of leading merchants and shopkeepers announce that their premises will be closed all day Friday for the St Patrick's Day holiday but will remain open Thursday until 9 PM.
Notice announces a 2 horsepower boiler for sale by auction. The boiler currently lies at Peterford railway station and will be sold at Mr Draper’s mart at noon, with the exact date not clearly stated in the fragment. Additional lines reference Harbour Heard, a meeting, and customs discussions but are incomplete.
Monday evening drill details report a large muster for the new defence plan. Sergeants formed squads as Cadets stood in line awaiting orders, with emphasis on discipline and military conduct during the parade and ensuing remarks on the act and expected military history record.
A correspondent reports the usual weekly semi by the above lodge met at Hidfeliows Hall Monday last 13th inst with good attendance. Bro Cramh chaired and a decision was made to skip Easter Monday lodge due to the Goldfel lowa Canteremre being bald in Cairns. A collection for the Dumb and Wind Institution was taken and expected to connect with the St Patrick’s Day events.
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