Public Works Tender Notices from Brisbane 1913
Tenders invited for several public works projects across Queensland towns including Townsville Cairns and Brisbane. Notices list tender dates locations and offices with February March and April deadlines and include police barracks road and school projects and naval boat shed works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Brisbane
Atherton
Mareeba
Herberton
Caires
Townsville
Rabinda
Court House
Cairns
Hamblegon
Sind
Thursday Island
Amd
Fragmented OCR Club Names and Officials Note
Readable fragments show names like MesDemain and Montgomery with initials and titles. Missing context prevents identifying event or organization. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are readable.
The Railway Commissioner Returns from the Hinter Land
The Railway Commissioner Mr Q Evans returns today and is expected to depart for the south this evening. An advertisement promotes Novem Hair Restorer promising natural grey hair coloring with scalp cleaning effect. A 45/6 bottle price is listed with postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailway
Q. Evans
Kelly
Chemiat
Penny Savings Deps and Withdrawals Noted at AMDGLANCE
At the Caires Westly Penny Savings Bank deposits reached £15 10s 4d while withdrawals stood at £16 10s 0d on Saturday afternoon. Directors for attendance were Mesars Alston and J Griffiths. carpenters and joiners voters under the Industry Peace Act urged to meet at Wilson and Grailie's shop at 1 pm tomorrow. Reports suggest the Federal Chief Justice may accept an Imperial Court of Appeal appointment, possibly with Sir Samuel Griffith resigning from the High Court during his London visit. A railway crossing near Pamca is cited as a danger unless the Department installs proper lighting. Town Council urged District Engineer to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires Westly
Alston
J. Griffiths
Carpenters and Joiners
Messrs. Wilson Ag Raillie
Pam
Daily Mail
Melbourne
Imperial Court of Appeal
Samu Griffth
London
High Court
Auction of Smithfield land near railway at Mantara
A J Draper to offer by public auction a land parcel in Smithfield parish labeled portions iiiv iSa iv 115e and 14 4a with a cottage cow shed fruit trees and assorted farm and household items including livestock, branding gear, bedding and a cream separator. The estate notes proximity to the railway enhances value and the sale is set for a Mantara Saturday in March morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arove
Mantara
Smithfield
Lost Life Policy Notice for John Alfred Carlson
A Cairns dated notice in March 1913 announces a life policy policy No 186171 to John Alfred Carlson as stated lost. The intended policy is referenced under Grace of Policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
John Alfred Carlson
Cairnns
Estate of Biënz sale at Mantaka on Saturday
Notice states auction for the estate at Mantaka on Saturday March 1 at 1 am. Items include cattle horses and effects. A J Draper is the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bienz
Mantaka
A. J. Draper
Collins Jack and Marion Jack wed in Cairns church
Marriage notice records the ceremony on 11 March at St John s Church Cairns conducted by Rev C W Tomkins. Charles Hubert Collins youngest son of Richard Collins Hetterton marries Marion Jack eldest daughter of Mrs A Jack Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collens Jack
St. John's Church
Cairns
C. W. Tomkins
Charles Huber
Richard Collins
Hetterton
Marion
A. Jack
Brisbane
London metal prices and forwards report
London market update lists copper at £64 13s 6d per unit with forwards ranging £68 2s 6d to £64 7s 6d, tin between £208 and £206 10s, forwards £205 to £305 10s, and lead at £15 17s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arrival of Eastern steamer to Cairns on Thursday
Advertisers note Verneg the front page announces that the Eastern, en route to China and Japan, will arrive at Cairns at midnight on Thursday. Borns Philp and Co. advise the timetable for this shipment and its port call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verneg
Pet
Industrial agreements debate sparks warnings and warnings
The Post notes a March 1913 conversation on keeping or breaking industrial pacts. Critics warn that enforcing the Act is costly and that some self proclaimed socialists undermine state authority. Excursion tickets offered at reduced fares March 20 to 31. Starr Bowkett Society meeting details and court summons referenced.
Wages Case Heard in Cairne Folise Court
Frederick Curtis sued Joseph Gregory under the Masters and Servants Act claiming 11 for work done. The case, heard ex parte with MacDonnell for the plaintiff, concluded in her favor. Verdict awarded 2 shillings 2 pence profits, witnesses 5 shillings, and 4 shillings 6 pence court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Frederick Curtis
Engeinet
Joseph Gregory
Imber Dome
HM. K. N. MacDonnell
Pisintti
Costa
Watertable Doubt in P.M. Election Report
Fragmentary report notes possible doubt in the poll results and a defeat hinted in a postal style tally. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear figures, but references a PM and a likely electoral outcome.
Australian Natives Association Conference in Townsville
The annual conference of the Australian Natives Association will be held next week in Townsville. Cairns branch president Mr N N Mareh will travel by the Kanowna on Saturday to attend and introduce motions in the Cairns branch name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
N.N. Mareh
Cairns
Kanowna
CML
St Patrick Day Celebrations at Mareeba
Mareeba mourned a calm St Patrick Day with fine weather and a churchgoing crowd. Worshippers sought blessing, the new Presbytery was consecrated by Bishop Murray, and the day included a Mary Children in white habits, schoolgirls in class picnic groups, and a collection nearing £30 to aid debt relief for the hall or furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Corres Onidim
St. Patrick's Day
Agai
Murray
Mary
Cairns Council May Invite Premier on North Tour
The Cairns town council discussed inviting the Premier to be a guest during his North tour. The mayor suggested inviting him to Calrng, while Alderman Hari Law urged addressing Babinda Mill matters and the Barron Falls electrification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairma
Calrng
Tetham
Ald
Hari Law
Barron Falta
Cairns Theatre Presents A Perjured Confession One Night
A Cairns Theatre cinema selection titled A Perjured Confession screens for one night. The plot follows Rambert a worker who learns of his wife infidelity and murders Laverdac after debt and a plea for time fail. Mortal a businessman schemes to avoid blame by paying Rambert to plead guilty, while a doctor protects Jacques the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Rambert
Laleely
Laverdac
Arches
Jacques
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Lake Street
Ientgomery
L. Madly
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Employers’ Meeting
Ught
Pamca
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E. J. Harris
Airic Bienz
Plendid
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Yale
G. Martin
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Marmera
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