Fifty pound pianos to be sold at forty guineas
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1911
Page
2
E S Beauty Melbourne Roush Tender Notice For Chillagoe Additions
Miss Smith of Melbourne invites tenders for the first section of additions to the Chillagoe District Memorial Hospital. Plans and specs available from the Hospital Secretary. Tenders close Saturday the 25th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillagoe
Saterday
Public Auction of a Boiler and Related Draft Horses
HARDING & WRIGHT announce a public auction on March 2 at 11 o clock for a boiler lying at Set ford Station and a draught horse lot. The sale aims to raise funds for sugar farmers and contractors, with posters available from HARDING & WRIGHT Anchors, Herbeaceos, Whafetay. The item list includes a draught horse team and associated equipment, with bidders urged to attend for detailed particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding & Wright
Suger
Hardisg
Wright, Anchiongers
Board to report on Great Northern Mill inquiry findings
The Board acknowledged evidence concerning alleged improper practices at the Great Northern Mill. It praised witnesses for their conduct, promised a concrete report in due course, and expressed sympathy for Fort Douglas and Masemaa families affected by the tragedy. The message emphasized duty to learn from the incident and prepare for future safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eviviente
Serthern
Tereat Nuetherm Company
M&m
S. Horsley
Marlonnell
Murrey
Accumu
EL Tiewdore
Great Northern Company
Aes Ae Tin
Thia
Eviderte
Stone
Cockim
Breen
Mian Moffat Bouar
Leidellman
Theodore
Stome
Igaily
Geest Morthem Company
Sep Downel
Biome
Ell
Steme
Siane
Witen
Queensland
Caney
Raymond
Jiecer Palace
Murray
W MacDonnell
Ube
Wolley
Carter
Spiderman
Perunnary
Great Northern Mill
Witmeneen
Letterman
Herberton
Mortier
Fort Douglas
Masemaa
Timber at Havelock mine linked to Etheridge Company plans
Timber shipments arrived at the Havelock mine belonging to the Etheridge Company. They intend to build main offices and the Stell's headquarters. The Larham Canadians are adding another cruspcui to drain the reef, while Chilagoe Company penciled a survey from Dimtuieh to Mulligan coal lines. The company has been a real beneficiary for workers by providing employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Etheridge Company
Stell
Methine
Aly
Cam
Chilagoe Company
Dimtuieh
Arrgementa Ars
Ache
Mining Wires Ci Towers and Market Prices
Fragmented OCR listing crude prices and lots of stock names with values and fractions. The text mentions towers, victories, and numerous bidders such as New Hris lian Freehold and Victory with varied shillings and pence, reflecting a chaotic sale or auction listing.
Market quotes for metals and forward rates
The notices list buy and forward prices for copper tin lead and associated commodities with figures in pounds and shillings as quoted in London markets. Prices range from 54 pounds 11 shillings 6p to 55 pounds 15 shillings with various forward and later adjustments across copper tin lead and related metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baterday
LYTT
Eva
Devastating Coastal Hurricanes Threaten Queensland Shores
A historical notice reports on fierce hurricanes striking Queensland coastlines causing destruction and loss of life. The text notes laws and damages, including property loss, fire, and the need for caution as authorities reference past storms and future risks.
Weather and commerce notes from Atherton district
Week ending notes report a mix of weather across the district with showers and wind. transport delays persist as the Malapola line struggles to cross rivers and Mareeba train runs ten hours late. Cattle and horse buyers from Georgetown visit Atherton area while officials announce travel plans and vessel activity including the Palmer service overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Malapola
Uhreiver Berton
Bedout
Fraser
Georgetown
Perry
W.atchemp
Murlirmer
J. J. Cuil
Wallahach
Charleston
Melver
Forest
Carpentaria
Shipping and Weather Update From Townsville Harbor
The Graptals arrived off Townsville after a rough voyage with a cyclonic delay. Strong swells and a southeast wind disrupted the coast, lowering the barometer. harbor ships laid extra lines for the night. Conditions cleared by Saturday morning with calm, clear weather continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Tommill
Unclear OCR Passage Hints at Economic Outlook
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of prosperity and expansion, mentioning reefs as surface patches and reference to Seaton and Cearters. Unable to extract concrete events, dates, or named organizations due to corrupted source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Cearters
Seaton
New steamers and voyage reports from Adelatie Company
Reported shipment plans show two vessels of the Girginalaupe to Belourne Cairnn. The Tumour remains in progress amid rising northern trade, with possible requisition of vessels soon. The Adelniay Company steamer Kan tila arrived at Catens from Melbourne via usual ports. Captain Sim notes a smooth voyage with few variable winds. The Grantuls cecomsplisher Hot MAT Ktemin e operated during the poses and mainline, averaging seed of 13 krota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelatie Company
Belourne-Cairnn
Futur
Avelniay Cb
Kantila
Catens Veeterdas
Melbourne
Sim
Grantuls
Street Accident Injures Night Watchman in Wharf Street
On Saturday night Thomas Melverey a hedge Willumge night watchman slipped and dislocated his elbow in Wharf Street. Local bystanders rendered aid while Melverey, unsure he did the right thing, sought medical advice from Bonde. He will be incapacitated from his duties for about forty nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Melverey
Bonde
Cyclone Ravages Remote Australian Coast Near Cape Grafton
The cyclone caused limited damage at the Missim station sheltered by Cape Grafton but wreaked havoc around the Yarlabsap outpost and nearby forest and plantation areas. The storm’s force would have destroyed unprotected buildings and would have been devastating if inhabited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yusiempete Sas Ceruer
Clevelay
Missim
Cape Grafton
Yartabsap
Beim
Cyclone Relief Appeal Reaches Port Douglas
The mayor received a telegram from Mr. Thompson, chairman of the Nougins Shire Council, describing a terrific cyclone on Thursday night that left over a hundred homeless and two dead. Immediate organized relief was requested and Port Douglas residents expressed sympathy as Cairns prepared to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Thowre
Red. Thompson
Nougins
Port Douglas
Thompson
Cairns
Simre Towers
Anxiety Over Cooktown Likely Cyclone Impact
Residents feel anxious as a cyclone near Cooktown threatens to strike the town. Forecasters expect a wide storm path possibly extending beyond theQueenland coast, with the northern reach uncertain. People with relatives in far northern towns hope for swift relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturca
Cooktown
Tome
Queemeramd
Kiniatail
Cairms
Cour
Telegraph lines crippled by cyclone cut coastwide links
The cyclone disrupted telegraph services from Haaftom to Cairns and inland towns. Repair crews faced great obstacles but restored most lines to Herberton. links to Port Serenin and Cooktown remained broken with repairs expected to take one or two days.
Cyclone in the Cotton Destroys Plantation at Cessopium Fork
Tieector Joseph Campbell reports extensive cyclone damage at the Goemypium Estates cotton plantation. Older trees stripped by gale, young shoots destroyed, heavy rain and hail battered crops, requiring replants. Barometer dropped rapidly, winds tore verandah blinds, and some arrivals fled the scene. Several trees along Wright's Creek suffered severe pruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieector
Joseph Campbell
Goemypium Estates, Limited
Caltes
Cessopium
Dewan Bo
Wright's Creek
Cyclone Devastates Port Douglas and Mosman Areas
Telegraph reports from Mount Molloy to Cairns at 4 40 p m Saturday note a severe cyclone striking Port Douglas and Mosman Thursday night. Strong southeast winds leveled Walsh stores and demolished churches and public buildings. Deaths include Andrew Jack a prominent local farmer and councilmember and Timothy Joseph O'Brien aged about 18. Homeless residents sheltered at McLean's Hotel and other partially damaged venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairy
Fullonfay
Vor
Mount Molloy
Stick Place
Cairay
Port Lougias
Mosman
Walsh
Mosemen
Porgy
Lumn
Mossmen
Port Dowglas
Ckkcheltown
Record” Viting
Andrey Jack
Killaloe
Jack
Fis
Timothy Joseph O'Brien
O'Brien
Port Thouglan
Office of Wales Aml Co
Messrs
Jack and Newell
T. Joyce
Mining Exchange
Plavdd
Port Douglas
Cal
Fagen
A. Melhie
bin Mayther
Mr. McPule
Jaye
Mort Douglas Way
Maas Man
Molly
Lawn
Broken Telegraph Lines Cut Between Cairma and Por
Anxiety grips a battered town on the Exadivour as two line repairers are dispatched. Mr Atelling, in charge, is sent by the Palmer to Mount Maloy and then to Port Douglas to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queesland
Lily
Pst
Mich Ieeger
Aleumer Palmer
Vie
Veek
Brigbene
Carin Mackay
Port Dowglas
Therra
Tewari
Palmer
Woody Isiemd
Port Douglas
Barlly
Cairma
Por
Geektows
Alea
Exadivour
Mount Maloy
Atelling Mpairer
Sroen
Weather and tides report from Cairns and coastal notes
The item provides lunar and solar timing notes for Monday March with sun rise at 5.5 percent? and moon rise at 9.8 pm. It records high water at Cairns 0.20, rainfall data for 48 hours, and Cairns rainfall since the year began. A brief personal letter fragment and a tonic sale line are included, with cryptic phrases and measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
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Pain Petes de Kerche's and John's Church
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Pere & Hartigas
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Prodice
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J. Crowdey
R. Gill
Norman Park House
Presbyterian Church
Sheridan Street
Robert Watson
Athherley
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Hibernian Hall
Sreras
T. F. Sth
Behana
C. PF. Anderson
Farma
CP. Anderson
Harvey G. Draper
Fwala
Sehomt of Arts Buildings
Chirns
Solicitors & Notaries
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Charles Lilley
Abijah Murray
Townsille Agente
Connolly « Suthers
Joseph Bernett
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Mtonpe, Wilson & Co
Raconesil
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Wownsville
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Port Moresby
Papua
Solicitora @ Notaries Public
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A. J. PY
MacDonsell
H. J. Heschman
MM. V. Hannes
E. J. Havari
H. K W. Mac Dennett
WP. Montgomery H. P. McNamara
H. Park
Edward B. Steele
Arwott
Woalraa
Townsville
Conmelly A
Ce Tennis Club
al & Pom
School of Arts T. Fk
Burton
Palace Hotel
Penowles
Sre
Great Worthern Inquiry
Telegraph
K.P. Boiler
Abbot, Street
Hoca
Boilme
Setford
O.K
Tolga
Gearee
Stoc
Bolm
Telegrap
CH. Towers
Setanta
Mucher
Victory
Towmie Drurtie
Belleme
Wel
Rubent Cemread
Brilliant Bins AM
Peide
Benlignt
Clark
Davie
Kelly's
Pais
Kulu
Mershela
J Mills
United
New
Hrislian Freehold
Chae Hush
Pleiffer’s
Mergrevor’s
Munga
Cable
the Post
Uhre
Therton
Maver
Ald
Secreteres
J. F. Demhan
Cain
Atherton Hetterton
Marcolle
Tommie
Fenham
Nires
Yarrabah
Appeal For Relief
Eieen
Ted Stanit
Smith
Tees
Port Sergeinn
Wersmay and
Port Dongle
Mount Mollwy
Wisd
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