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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1910
Page
2
Marvetatte Timbers on portion and par hoof Smithfield will be offered for sale by auction at the District Land Court on Tuesday 12 April 1597 at 1 oclock. Terms: 5000 stp per pie? referees. Purchaser particulars from the Land Agent Cairns God CALTER Land Committee. Read March 4 1970. Leimer MUSBOS BUILDINGS Lake Street.
Market report item lists several names and figures such as Ronny Dundes and Brilliant Lunde with fractions and prices like 1/8 2/8 2/2. It notes paid entries and references Marshall's, Freeholds and Pfeffer's with numeric values and dates.
Copper spot quoted at £059 in Launce with forward and other price mentions. Tin spot listed around £14b with abbreviated notes and stray figures in the market string.
Fragmentary OCR listing shows names such as Mungana Mount Mollny and Mount Agnes with multiple prices and bids. Dense, garbled names and figures imply a market or sale board. exact entities and values are obscured by scan errors.
The piece condemns party government in Australia and Britain, arguing that minority rule and coalition pressures undermine responsible leadership. It notes Prime Minister Asquith's precarious position, forced to bargain with Nationalists to stay in office, reflecting on the fragility of liberal governance and the dominance of party blocs.
A meeting for Cairns-Mul ve cuhegy Club to discuss a project requiring timber and road works. Tenders close soon with details including corduroying and culmimg to be included, contract time one month, inspector approval by Johnstone Shire.
In the Supreme Court of Queensland Townsville insolve Hoarding House Kesper of Cairns declared Insolvent on the minith of March 1900. First creditors meeting fixed for March 24 2010 at 11 am at the Supreme Court Townsville. Creditors to deliver proofs and debts to the Official Trustee Charles Sydney Norkts, Registrar Cilas Norris, solicitors Caddonsell Henchman Hannam for insolvency creditors.
Public works notice lists tenders for the Oriental Hotel project including good will, furniture, crockery, and fittings. Submissions close Tuesday 22 March with details available from the Department of Public Works in Brisbane and agents Browes Lee Donalds Ltd. Also notes Cairns and Brisbane work items and dates.
The writer condemns party government as rigid and harmful. They criticize MPs for voting under whip pressure, arguing loyalty to party blocks better judgment. They urge revising ministerial selection toward cleaner politics and individual conscience over factional obedience.
In Cairns the Superintendent Hogan of the Ambulance Brigade seeks permission from the Department of Justice to run an ambulance art fund and a hospital project. The Post will publish price lists soon. The Town Council meeting reveals talk of cheaper electricity rates and lower temperatures, but the mayor does not advance the proposed duties.
Public notice regarding Ernest Hooper confectioner operation at Spente Street Cairns. Notice states customers will be waited on for over nine in the post and that the business conduct remains as usual.
Notice announces Raving securing acclaim for a First-class Southern Faker and reports Baker Crowdey and team preparing to deliver a flagship bread at Lake Street Cairns with specialty products and wide distribution.
An odd vintage ad promotes a magnetic liniment named after Dr Sheldon claiming it cures pains and offers relief for shins and muscles. The price is listed as 1/6 and 3, with availability stated as obtainable everywhere.
The report notes tunnel No 1 face advanced to 64 ft with sulphide exposure and orebody dip changing to the east requiring a south east drive. Ore produced 85 tons in period. total ore on hand 119 tons with 18 tons valued at ten percent and remaining at eight to ten percent. The project involves ore from the Shep ment Bure Philp and Co. entity.
A dated letter discusses Free Trade versus Protection and the 1880s British general election. It notes Liberals and Radicals leading earlier, with 44 seats claimed, and mentions Joe Chamberlain as a key figure. The post refers to Birmingham results and various Midlands seats, with calls for reform and tribute to Chamberlain.
Three young men named Winterqurn Cariey and Dehakkyr drowned while attempting to cross the bar at Grey mouth in an oil launch. The report notes rescue attempts and ongoing inquiries into the accident.
The Jonmetens Shire Council plans a project to clear a Tight prairie area in Lorowoh. The secretary of the Nurs and Inland Districts Hire Amenciation notes that trees will be affected and a forthcoming seat at Towns Salles will be announced in advertising volumes.
A Cairns Muleraye Pockey Chub meeting agenda announced for St Patrick's Day will take place at Mides Motel. Attendees listed as all persons jar tested are expected to attend in regional Cairns area.
Fragmentary text refers to a cargo shipment and a port, with mentions of a vessel, a plan to move goods south, and possible delays or investigations. Names, dates, or exact locations are unreadable in the damaged source.
Tenders are invited by Messrs Drown Donald and Mo Limited for a stated project. The notice names the calling party and outlines the bidding action and ongoing commercial involvement.
A fragmented notice describes a reception for local figures including Mayors and Harriet Hartul-Law at Vernon events. Details appear garbled but indicate a meeting or celebration in a civic setting with beverages and music.
St Monica’s announces Matrick se Peay Mass at six am with full choir. Alibernians will attend in reverence at Lone Mass.
A telegram from an unnamed source informed the court that the true bill had been found, clearing the defendants in the case text. John Smith is noted in Stammary Paley chateet with monsiaurnter, but details remain unclear.
Nicholson and Co. of Suines announce a sale of 85 thousand feet of kaur pine and 40 thousand feet of civeory with additional silkweest timber at the District Lami Ofer Cairns. The sale is set for Tuesday, April 12th at 10 o 0n, offering easy terms and repairs.
The Department of Public Works announces tenders for additions at Renton Webber’s site, Pilot Station, and the creation of a Tague Hospital at Cairns, with later plans to relocate Blerttetlow's Crk Site Sebaw.
Five horses arrived by the train on Saturday for the town council. They were examined by Town Clerk Mr Cochrane who reported horses were fit for use and all were in draft condition. A circulating report claimed the animals were aged, but the council meeting concluded most were under five years.
A bey employed at a butcher’s shop opposite the Ambulance Brigade sustained severe injuries to the fingers of his right hand when he was caught in a mincing machine. The Ambulance Brigade gave first aid and the injured man was taken to the hospital. Two fingers were severed and others likely saved.
Reminder for St Patrick's Day events at Norman Park with kickoffs on time and a concluding dance in the evening. The secretary assures arrangements are complete for an enjoyable sports day and festive finale.
The Wyreema is expected to arrive Friday night after a collision with the Curragong in Sydney Harbour. Captain Meeburn has orders to proceed overland to Sydney to protect the company’s interests at the inquiry. Commodore Meobern will resume command upon the Weel’s return to Brixtane and Captain Savage now leads the Wyreema.
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