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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
2
A letter announces a candidacy to support the present government endorsed by Premier Denham. The nominee plans to visit all parts of the Cook Electorate to explain views and seeks aid from peaceful, law‑abiding citizens.
Property measuring 34 34 SIGTMEXT SECTION 420 with 20 perches and 06 feet broad ren tap to Sacha street. depth 165 feet. Ex ercied cottage on site with rent 15 shillings per week. Water laid on. Located between Spence Street and the wharves.
The St George Gold Mine, Ltd. proposes a new venture to work the St George case, No. 655, embracing 19 acres. The notice outlines the formation of the company and its intended operations at the site near Bondaxa.
A Cairns Herald report suggests the Harbour Board Engineer may recommend suspending further ferro concrete wharf construction for twelve months. The proposal, if true, would challenge the board's pledged continuous port improvements and rise to public debate over port capacity and policy.
A garbled report notes a river flood scene with waterlogged terrain and cattle affected. The damaged text mentions a vehicle or engine removal and a measurement around 12 feet in length, with the tale ending abruptly.
Tomorrow’s mails close for Tonnsfall Cardwell and Ingham via Mourilvan at 9.45 a.m. registered letters 10.15 a.m. ordinary letters 10.45 p.m. Moorman Part 15 Kuranda letters 12.45 p.m. registered 1.15 p.m. ordinary 1.45 p.m. late fee 3 p.m. Innisfail Cardwell Kurag jackets newspapers 7.45 a.m. ordinary 8.45 a.m. late letters 9 a.m. Southern mails via Ionemincks packets newspapers 1.45 p.m. letters 2.15 p.m. ordinary letters 2.45 p.m. late fee 2.
The Johnnstone River Advocate reports timber deliveries from Chapman and Co. sawmill to Halifax and Towneville and outlines pending orders. An Australia Natives Association meeting discussed agenda items, new members, and delegate instructions while financials and routine items were settled.
Prizes and a trophy won by an exhibitor at last year’s Cairo A P and M Association show have not been received despite frequent expectations. The note mentions Cairns and the show association without further details.
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