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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
2
A public action advertises sale of improved freehold property at Abbott Street. The notice states frontage 66 feet and depth 165 feet with dwelling, sale to occur Saturday April 18, pending satisfaction of the mortgage by the department.
A. J. Draper will sell Mrs. Moller’s stock on Thursday April 19 at 11 pm. Sales at Moller's residence Behena Creek near Aloomba Accra. Lot includes 50 well bred boilers. Stearn describes the cattle as well bred.
The text describes two mining camps around Mungena and Ar heuin with a history of Klondike, noting miners living in tents and two weekly trips between camps. Smelters near hillagoe and Gringin process about 160 tons weekly, mostly from Ghoila and Lady Jans. Post reconstruction, a mining revival is anticipated as trade improves.
The record lists multiple horse names and bids with dates and prices including Bonnie Dundee, Brilliant Central, Teeps, Dev Dawn P.C., Kam, Kelly, Kalamedeu, Marshall't, Queen Central, Papuan, Thompson's Oaks, Vulcan and others, showing prices and payments across February to April with credits and partial payments. The compilation appears as a ledger of sales or bids with scarce contextual details and company abbreviations.
London market brief shows copper at 64 pounds 14 shillings per pound near 88176, forward at 260 pounds 8 shillings 9 pence, electrolytic at 71 pounds 15 shillings, tin forward at 191 pounds 15 shillings to 199 pounds ? lead at 10 pounds 3 shillings 8 pence.
A fragment from The Post notes items from the Harbour Board for Friday March 22 1919. It references motions and news from officials including WiLbom and Sama breane t, with unclear details on instruction and agenda.
The Cairns School of Arts committee met to discuss potential changes and decided to print 300 copies of the matter for issuance. The meeting focused on outlining steps for distributing the material and obtaining any necessary approvals.
Market notes show Chillagoe figures with prices 6/3 5/9 and 6/6 7/1. O.K. and Chillages list Ruddygore Mt. Elliott and Mt. Cuthbert prices 92 97 and 8/6 4/a. McGregor quotes 1/7 1/11 with Hit End Amalgamated at 40.
Fragmentary copy notes the Mammoth Mines in the Mungana district and mentions a person named Pom Travelling Peapontint with unclear relation. The readable bits hint at a travel or railway context but lack cohesive details.
A note from Cairn Anchorage on Tuesday next questions whether the schooners Dur ham of London and Esslington from Continental ports can reach the wharf. Durham carries about 400 tons and Esslington about 240 tons. If hindrance exists, why not raised now?
Neighbors report a burglary at Clarke Brothers where their fish box was stolen. The Clarke family notes this is the second time in two weeks and criticizes the thieves for preying on livelihoods. The article calls for catching and bringing the culprit to justice.
The arm of Trail and Winstone gains renown for fair dealing and customer focus. They study wants, stock is up to date in every part, and their boots and shoes are the best procurable. They invite inspection and defy competition.
An unreadable clipping mentions a shadowy Larth fisher and a dated reference to salmon and trot, appearing in today’s Pats page. The fragment suggests a local column or note with uncertain details.
The Casitas Police Court heard Arthur Finn plead guilty to obscene language and resisting arrest. Sergeant Hawke testified the defendant was found lying on the promenade by Com stable Rogers and advised to move on. £2 fine assessed or in default imprisonment.
Treasury communication received by the Cairns Harbor Board regarding the constructed dredger now being your property. Explanations concern compliance with executive instructions and further steps for approval or confirmation of ownership.
Munro's Corner displays a sale of novelties including marties hair pads priced 1 shilling to 2 shillings 6 pence and ladies garments such as navy Sicilian skirts 11 shillings 6 pence and tweed skirts 11 shillings 6 pence plus white embroidery muslin blouses 2 shillings 6 pence. The ad notes more pages and provides N and A Mallicks address at Munro's Corner Slake Street Cairns.
Kell's showcases a large Treasians Co. fur felt hat collection with new shapes and colors direct from the maker. Prices range from 4/6 to 16/6 with several models in greens, drabs, olives and beiges plus John By Stetson fawn hats at 36 each and Welch Margeteon's tweed caps in multiple styles. J. H. Kelly advertises as the one house for men's wear on Abbote Street.
The Cairns Harbour Board asks Senator Givens to aid in remitting or refunding the duty on a new dredger. The board notes the Prime Minister backs their case and urges efforts to secure duty relief to avoid borrowing from the Queensland Government due to formalities. They prefer duty free import if possible.
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