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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
2
A local notice from Ozanne Jewel Workshop invites the public to visit their Mackay showroom to view a selection of fashionable jewelry. The firm highlights its workshop for jewelry manufacture and offers displays with no obligation to purchase.
The steamship VAN WAERWYCK will sail from Cairns on or about 23 April 1912 for Port Moresby and Java via usual ports. It offers superior passenger accommodation with two berth deck cabins and a British stewardess carried.
Notice states the N Dytaw action under The Water Authorities Act of 1891 passed by Barron Shire Council dealing with water supply of Mereda Water Authority. It covers water rates assessment methods supply details fittings and related matters. Open for inspection at Cairns Shire Office until March 1979.
Returning Officer ALEXANDER FREDERICK I JOHN DAMAER notifies that nominations for the Barron Shire Council vacancy, caused by BENJAMIN MILLA, will be received at the temporary office or Shire Council offices on Tuesday 20 March 1912 at noon. Nominations close 25 March at 4 PM. must be signed by ratepayers and include a five shilling deposit.
The Barberton District Court sittings start tomorrow with Acting Judge Drake and Crown Prosecutor Hamilway departing Calmsby tonight. Details mention mining disputes, government policy, and resumption acts, plus a summary of court expenditures and a mining case involving a £0,000 investment.
Premier of Queensland Mr. Deniam endorses Mr. Douglas as Liberal candidate in Cook. Penton backs Douglas and urges all electors to support his return. Douglas departs for Cooktown to begin his reelection drive.
Somber bulletin notes talks for a proposed Freshwater Central Mill with a 3.8 pm Saturday meeting at the Freshwater site. F C Barl chairs the committee and urges a vigorous stand after the Federal Sugar Commission report. Townsville to Kuranda and Warrego plans feature in ongoing local developments.
London market report shows copper at 654 to 605, forward 65 15 to 66, American electrolytic 67 15, tin 190 to 191 with small swings. The note ends with unclear stray text related to a market quote and a partial seller reference.
Cairns Stock Exchange prices list for Chillagoe Mungena Oksay-ou New Mt Elliott Mount Cuthbert Hampden Pfittroys Mt. Morgan Gilmore's Prince Alirel Village Brecksmith Vulcan and other entries with prices and notes. Data appears as a market quotation fragment from a historical Cairns page.
Cairns Town Council intends to borrow 1000 for water supply purposes tied to the Mareera Water Supply project. A notice relating to the Maretta Water Authority appears today, urging readers to follow up on the plan and related engineering details.
Captain Hall reports the Wodonga arrived at Celrad from Brisbane this morning in calm, fine weather. The ship carries cargo and air mail for this port and will depart south again tomorrow night.
The Central Mil plan was discussed at the meeting, and farmers remain resolved to proceed with the work.
In Port Doug the cyclone aftermath prompts a community push to rebuild including a long planned convent in Cairns and new concrete structures for Sisters. After damage, efforts focus on re erecting homes under the Workers' Dewelllsga Act, with hopes of aiding residents and honoring resilience.
Cadets at Wallaroo threaten to drill unless Acting Sergeant N Turfer, a junior Wallaroo Phosphates office clerk, is removed. The constable refused the demand, citing concerns over political or religious interference with universal training.
In ARAMAC on Lena station a tragedy was reported involving Corinda and Mada, manager of Usada. Details indicate Mada visited the pumping camp following a report and an incident occurred, but the full sequence remains unclear in the received notice.
The Aurore vessel completes minor repairs at Hobart as Captain Amundsen plans to sail for the mainland next week. Captain Devie and Captain Davis praised navigational success and the Fram’s Hobart stop is set for midweek with Bungers voyage ahead.
In Adelaide a case seeks £400 damages from Dr. P W Waters over alleged negligent care for a sprained shoulder. W Weare, a Victorian prospector, claims misdiagnosis and loss of use of his right arm. The jury heard that no dislocation existed and a photo was suggested to please the patient. Court adjourned to the following day.
Reports from Bunghes Gm and Tobruk detail Italian and Turkish clashes with heavy casualties. Italian forces suffer 24 dead and 684 wounded plus 4 officers killed. Turks incur significant losses near Benghazi and Tobruk as frontline fighting moves, with bayonet attacks and retreats described.
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