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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 02, 1911

Page

2

Whittick Draper Marriage at St John’s Cairn

An eldest daughter of Mr A J Draper and Mrs Drager of Lily Bank married at St John’s Cairn on April 29 1911 with the ceremony conducted by Rev C W Tomkins.

Kurz—Golder St. Magica’s Church Cairns Father Walsh Free Kurz Michael Kurz Germany Elizabeth Mary Charles Golder Whittick Draper St. John’s,Cairn C. W. Tomkins A. J. Draper Drager Lily Bank

Croydon Mines and Local Notes From Monday Report

Croydon sees a visit by a government geologist for inspection at the Benain lock mine while the Golden Gate Consuls Tribute restarts work. A miners versus all comers cricket match yielded 41 runs for the winners with James 21 not out and Bourne 26. Prices and loading costs noted for the month.

Croydon Cameron Geoloriat Benaion H. F. James T. Colbourne

Warden's Court Examinations On Mining Leases

At the Warden Ferruson court on the 20th the following mining lease applications were examined. Pry sought a 6 acre gold mining lease on Wire's Hill, Jaman requested a 123 acre gold lease, Oaks Rush Co applied for a 6 acre fold mining lease, Foved for a miners' on lease, and Kerid Gibson with John McLend sought six months exemption for the Lady Maria claim. Several matters were postponed or referred and some exemptions granted.

Ferruson FU. Pry Jaman Mims Oaks Rush Company Fetta Dager Kerid Gibson John McLend Maria

Incomplete Inquiry Sparks No Western Justice Insight

A fragmented report describes a reset inquiry with scattered evidence and local figures such as Herberto and Mir Grickwool. The text mentions show details, contestants allegedly taking bait, and opinions on tin concentrate values, ending with an uncertain remark about a Mr. and Sir.

Reeset Herberto Ja Peterding Rouch Amays Shovel Vanning Herberton Mir Grickwool Asaya Tie Samy

Four bidders in tin content contest at Watsonville

The report lists eight and J Lom peiere as entrants with metal content around 64 percent for tin and varying black tin percentages. Hoos McKenton and Bell compete with figures near 64 percent metal and 20 to 14 percent black tin. The winner C Hoos was reported 1h.y percent wide of the mark while A M Henton’s shovel estimate differed from the assay 8.40 percent.

A. BR Brickegod J. Lompeiere Hoos Watsonville McKenton Tim Amd

Weather and transit notes from Welbourne and surrounding areas

A garbled report from Welbourne details a sequence of events onChanger day with figures like 6.9 and 27 av sk. The text references local weather and possible travel or public works but lacks clear subjects or outcomes.

Marriage at St Johns Cairns Ends with Honeymoon Travels

The Cairns wedding of Mr Whittick and Miss Ellen Draper was held at St John’s Church with a decorously festooned interior. Guests, bridesmaids, and family attended a reception at Hives Hotel before the couple departed for a honeymoon in Brisbane and the Blue Mountains aboard a steamer.

St. John's Church Cairns Owes Whittick Messrs Craig & Whitties Ellen Rew Nellie Cairn Hunan Lander Migs Hobson Salenom Cremroman Norma J. Handley Gordon Craig Tomkina St. John's Hides Wire Draper A. J. Pp. MacDonnell Whittick W. J. Munro Handley Hen Man R. Craig Traper Aes Syme Mies Macksgy Mire Mies Newett Bunta Kon Mayes PF. McDermott Junn Re Et Brett Weiser Quislin Hartley Townsville Doris Draper Mrs. Tomkins Wire C. Watch Bascom Phillipa Mos

Public Mace Escort Arrests Case After Assault Charge

Constable Casey arrived yesterday from Atherton escorting a Hindoo who had then remanded on a charge of assaulting a China man near the innistat on a charer of assaulting a China man. The public mace was used to keep the peace during the incident.

Casey Atherton

Imported Stallion Arrival Delayed for Cairns Transit

Two Drydendale stallions imported from the Innemincka region were received from the south on Sunday for Hreatlamds and move toward their destination. A telegram from Under Secretary Scriven says Mr Tolmic and himself were delayed at Morkay and would not reach Cairns on Sunday next. The Ministerial Party will proceed to Alber Menigorming and return to Cairns on the 13th, then depart for Port Douglas of the Leth.

Drydendale Famchel Innemincka Scriven Morkay Tolmic Snib Cairms Alher Menigorming Cairmn Port Douglas Leth

Local Catering Ad Appeals to Cairns Ladies

Mr John Isaac advertises a new TV establishment on Lake and Spence Streets urging ladies to visit. The notice highlights his catering to feminine tastes and promotes his shops as worth a visit.

John Isaac Lake and Spence Streets Iseee Issee Mekee Cairms

May Day Celebration at Cairns by Waterside Workers

May Day celebrations in Cairns under the Waterside Workers Federation drew large crowds. A train excursion to Babinds plus a Shire Hall event raised about £20 for the Waterside Association while attendees enjoyed dancing and socializing in a festive atmosphere.

Cairns Waterade Workers” Federation Etery Babinds Waterside Association

Fragmentary note on street lamps and lights damaged

A rough OCR fragment discusses leading lights and cables, marking out the cords, and the importance of Cairns gas and petroleum to the proper street lamp system. It suggests the power would prove less than normal, lamps failed, and some lights were damaged or destroyed.

Cairns

List of Married Names in Brisbane Social Note

A long list of couples and individuals in Brisbane is recorded with titles and surnames, indicating a social society notice. Names include Mr and Mrs, Misses, and Doctors from various regions, with many entries abbreviated. The page reflects a social register style from the period.

Minister Paget's visit to Heberton on railway timetable talks

Mr Paget the Minister for railways met deputations at Heberton on Monday. They urged timetable changes to improve south coast service and a possible Cairns route. The minister pledged to report to authorities and consider second line proposals, while noting current limits and promising further assistance to trout acclimatisation and local timber concerns.

Ile Gomite Cairns Tion Newril Xewell Thexlore Evelyn Mrs. Minchin Stoney Creek Kaban Timber Demnell Haigh Bain Heam Gardiner

Central Sagar Mine 4 Baw Gommisnisn

Fragmented OCR text refers to a mine in Central Sagar and mentions alleged pregnancy, a name Tetagragh, and references to tomato base and substitutes. The readable segments are garbled and nonspecific about events or outcomes.

Central Sagar Feahowe Pregnetl Tetagragh

Referenda results show wide No majorities in Australian electorates

Brisbane reports last night reveal latest referendum results on legislative powers across multiple divisions. Majorities vote No in Queensland districts including Capricornia and Darling Downs, with totals ranging in the high thousands.

Brisbane Bollow 2

NSW Legislative Powera-Vos Vos Majority Report

Sydney report notes votes in New South Wales are still being counted. It lists Legudetive Powera-Vos with No. 295,302 and a majority of 7,191 for So 7 191. Mosopelie-Yeu, Larish, Xe with 22) 402 and majority for Nw H Tae.

Sydney New South Wales Lund Vate Yeetudime Poatel Legudetive Powera Vos Vadoin Mosopelie Yeu Larish H.tae

Referendum Results Update From Melbourne Report

Melbourne dispatch notes early results for two referendums. Legislative Powers shows Yes 13,753 to No 261,021 with a large majority for No. Monopalice reports Yes 164,595 to No 20,441, majority for Yes with 25,848 more votes.

Adelaide Votes Clause Unclear Majority Figures Released

South Australia Adelaide reports uncertain figures from a set of legislative votes showing counts for the No and Yes options. The text lists figures such as 44,275 and 77,252 with references to majorities for No and for Yes, though details are garbled and incomplete.

Adelaide Momlay Tredervida

Referendum Totals Across Perth Hobart Reported

The article lists referendum totals from West Australia and Hobart with results on legislative powers and monopolies. Majorities favor No in several measures, with figures showing Yes and No counts and declared margins across multiple districts.

Waugh Reports Lifebuoy Found Along Muria Creek Beach

Acting Sergeant Mc Netware reports Robert Waugh found a washed lifebuoy near Muria Creek to Champ Point. It bore no markings and was given to Mr. Cutten. A cabin stool and human bones later appeared, possibly linked to a missing person aboard a vessel near Innisfail, with another officer’s gear found on Barnard rocks.

Quilter McNetware Nnisiail Robert Waugh Tearradyne Muria Creek Champ Point Cutten South Parnard Stary Innisfail Poolsfail Bard Carl Carl Tee Poteen Tanisfeil Adelaide Geent McNamara Maris Creek East Oaks

Circus Chet Cometainta Weeds goat pen becomes headline

The report notes a local circus led by Chet Cometainta Weeds with a goat pen incident labeled Pogpennias Gane 1 0. Officials record the event as a minor setback during evening performances.

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