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.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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