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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 03, 1911

Page

2

Notice of Estate Interests and Public Works Tenders

Government notices in Queensland list estate dispositions under the Land Titles Act and tenders for public works. It notes Certificate of Title transfers for properties in Cairns and Port Douglas, plus invitations to tender for repairs and construction at courthouses and police stations. Tenders close May 26, with works underway in Brisbane, Mossman, Cooktown, Cairns, Port Douglas and Petford parish areas.

Cairns Brisbane Wowie County of Mares Cairm Emma Cee Aforesand James Kenyon Abe Tom Eee Ee Barron Warrast Sow Mossman Dorwalas Cooktown Erred Peaene Government Garstie Bri Court Houses Port Cooktown Port Douglas Pon Douglas Cooktown A.B. Brady

Crows Land for Lease Opened in Mimosa Creek District

A 1632 square mile area named Mimosa Creek east of Palmer and King Rivers in Cook District to be leased for 1911. Lease starts Wednesday May 11 at Cooktown Land Office with annual rent per square mile. Inquiries directed to Brisbane Public Lands office or local Land Agent.

Mimosa Creek Palmer and King Rivers Cook District Cooktown Lequiry Office Department of Public Lands Brisbane

Crown Land Sale and Auction Notice

Land agents offer for sale by public auction at the land office in Cairns portion 14 000 acres for parcels of land in Lagoe district. On April date the sale proceeds at Bowen residence with Mary Cooper of Lowe connected to the event.

Cairass Seburtan Ion Bowen Thoms Lewis Mary Cooper Lowe

Boxing match and local notices from a past meeting

Local boxing bout promoter Mitchel will face Mahoney of Kinasleich at Ransom's Hall for £20 a side on the 2nd. A deposit of £5 is held by the venue and both fighters are reported to be in good form. Also noted are settled referenda proposals, a Boy Frewley charged with an unnatural offense, and ongoing weather related illnesses amid community events.

Kidston Progress Offery Mitchel Mahoney Kinasleich Iy Ransom's Hall Bemet Joby Frewley Queensland D. F. Denham Dalby Shaw Othem Sincere Wetnreday Euler

Wining Wires CH. Towers Tuesday Acorn Racing Odds

The clipping lists horse names with race odds and paid amounts including Blucher's Victory Bongis Dundee Briil ligt Brilliant Block and several others with prices like 3/6 6td 5/9 511 and 4/8 plus paid lines and fractional odds.

CH. Towers Acorn Blucher Bongis Dundee Briilligt Brilliant Block Paids Brilliant Durham Consola Faust Mexican Kalamadan Marshall's Queen Pfeiffer’s

Biv Palley Lithos Toerdlay

Fragmentary OCR text notes prices and figures for items and totals. Details include electroly tie copowr 560 and forward 91 ty to Live, Tama 1215 and 12 17 6. Context unclear but lists monetary figures and item labels in a ledger style.

Gairns Stock Exchange Tuesday Call and Prices

Market list shows Chillagoe and Hampden entries with various prices and payments. Notable figures include Mungann 14 21 Mi, Fitzroys 7/11, St Munro 4/3 and 1a. Vulcan 1 1/2, Village Blacksmith 9d, Tommy Burns 9/10, 10/10. Acorn entries 2% and 3/5, Durtun Console 2 3/4.

Wots Hampden Chillacoe Ruddlycars An Fitzroys Tn St. Munro Vulcan Stanneary Hills Mr. Agnes Cilmomes Tommy Burns Oakes Rush Oaks Hush Acorn Durtun

Notes From The Post May 1 1911 Ship News Cairns Voyage

Captain Bartlett reports Kuranda Lt Towneyilla reached Cairns at 1 am after 19.45 hm. on the 1st. Experiencing light following wind and fine weather throughout. April cargo collections in Cairns landed at £230 8s 3d with timber and other items listed. A hurricane force gale drove a stair into a vessel and damaged the quay while keeping the boat safe and crew unharmed.

Cairns Kuranda Commis Wowleaee Bartlett Towneyilla

Harbour work and ship movements in Townsville port

The Harbour Board resumes pile driving for the temper to concrete wharf with new piles prepared. The steamer Mourilyan undergoes overhaul and sails to Brisbane. Kurranda to take the mill run between Townsville and Cooktown, arriving Cairns yesterday. Police court fines for drunkenness and obscene language. Premier Denham and ministers celebrated referenda results in Dalby, with naval and regional transport notes and local weddings and incidents referenced.

Harbour Board Doulthes Townsville Cooktoen Cairns

Cairns Town Council issues notices on transport changes

The Cairns Town Council warns drivers and households of timetable alterations affecting Atherton to Malanda services. It notes travel issues, upcoming meeting with employers and union representatives, and plans for cooperative action to improve routes and safety.

Poultry Auction Adds High Grade Birds To Farm Lot

A utility poultry farm lists three fine birds including a Leghorn corkeril and a Silver-laced Wyandotte cockerel among added stock. The breeder notes a total estimated value around 15 Ty steamer and awaits Murrow Mrs Carne's landing from last year’s champion stock for further trials.

Dancenen Victoria Murrow Carne

Diaz master of Mexico in Creelman era described

Fragmentary text reviews Diaz as a master of Mexico, noting his transformative influence, military power, and public acclaim. It mentions public education, political reach, and the era’s impact on governance, though details are obscured by garbled OCR.

Overhaul of Woolwich Dock facilities and trade route updates

An article notes extensive refurbishment at Woolwich Dock in Sydney with plans to expand cold storage for perishables and improve carriage capacity. It mentions new operations for Island Trade and preparation for future routes, with shifts in staging and storage to support increased cargo flow.

Sieger Mattoo Woolwich Dock Sydney Conn Mbs Syinechives Sytner Lawn

Beach assault injuries improve after sulfuric acid attack

Mr J A Bryce, attacked on the Townsville beach Wednesday night, shows signs of recovery. Police found a bottle near the scene with traces of sulfuric acid indicating the substance used, not carbolic acid. A note left for Bryce at his hotel is linked to a person found and questioned, while another individual who guided Bryce to the beach remains unidentified.

John Carine Vulture Street Charters Towers Syme Wes Shaw Seer Warrior Townsville J A Biryce Bryce

Suite Refreshing in Queen Street Paper Mention

The Brisbane Medical and Labour paper notes Dr Reed, manager of the Hambledon mill near Cairns, seen on Queen Street during the week. It mentions improvements for workers including shower facilities and vesting rooms to ease their conditions before shifts.

Brisbane Reed Queen -Street Dr. Reed Hambledon Cairns Tribba

Woman MP Breaks Norwegian Parliament Barrier

A woman became the first female substitute member of the Norwegian Parliament last week, a historic milestone noted by the Deity Newa. The practice allows a substitute to sit when the main member is absent, ensuring representation for the constituency. In 1909 Miss Anna Rogstad served as substitute for General Brathe in Christiania's third division.

Newa Sheeni Anna Rogstad Brathe Christiania Mies Rogstad

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