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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 08, 1911

Page

2

Increased Wining Activity Prospects of the Field

Oaks Rush May 4 report notes rising mining activity as two major leases enter the Warden's Court and interviews with Mr. J Neil of Charters Towers forecast a bright future. He sees potential depth growth, urges better government transport links to connect the promising field, and calls for improved communications and surveyor support to spur development.

Post Mrr J .Neil Charters Towers Durie Allagrs Jon Sonsidies Dave Teasdale Golffeld

Underwood Typewriter Agency Ad Sparsely Noted

An OCR fragment advertises the Underwood Visible Typewriter and agency presence. Mentions multiple firms and locations such as Brisbane and Australia, urging recognition of the Underwood Typing Agency at a street address in Brisbane.

Meeting of Occidental Cricket Club Tonight at 8

The Occidental Cricket Club will be held at the Office tonight at eight oclock. Full attendance requested. Tenders for wallnut logs of a specified length are to be obtained from the stores officer in Brisbane or the Rail Storekeeper at Cams and Station after Atherton. Tenders must be endorsed and may not necessarily be accepted. By order of the Commissioner of Railways, Arthur J. Growther, Acting Secretary.

Occidental Cricket Club Brisbane Railay Cams Atherton Railays Arthder J. Growther

Church Opening and Local Notices From Cairns District

Community notices report the opening of the Nelson Presbyterian Church with a scheduled 8 o clock service. Also listed are railway supply notices from Cairns district including red seed and walnut logs via Leon Station, plus hotel and property sale references and local contact points for further details.

Cairns Leon Atherton

Horse Disease At Chill Stirs Regional Travel

Mr Tucker, a government voter from Townsville, arrived by the Lasso Gorie and departs for Chillagoe by this morning's train to engage in forthcoming obligations. The outbreak of equine disease has affected travel plans across the West in recent days.

Tucker Mery Sumean Townsville Chillagoe Atu

Home Secretary Arrives With Cairne Party

The Quemlan Government steamer Otter commanded by Captain Junner brought the Home Secretary and entourage to Cairne yesterday morning from Townsille after a smooth voyage. The arrival included Mr. J. G. Appel and others. officials and relatives then traveled by cab to Kamerungs State Nursery.

Quemlan Steemer Otter Junner Home Secretary Cairne Townsille J. G. Appel W. B. Eviler Mesers Hodge Mackintosh Ald Allan MMA Howard Cason Garland Medames Appel Heder Irvine Hagneh God Parkinson Ald Wane P. G. Grant PML Inspector Quilter Kamerungs Howe Cooktown

Ministerial visit to Cairns outlined for 1th Leet

Mr J Wann MLA reports a wire confirming that Minister for Works Barnes and the Secretary for Execution will visit Cairns Will be accompanied by a Nother cabinet member. The trip is set for 1th Leet during the Parliament session.

J. Wann Barnes Wader Cairns

Warrarara Visit Brings Aboriginal Affairs Officials to Yarrabah

In conjunction with Home Secretary Mr Appel visit, Mr Theward chief officer of Aboriginals travels to Yarrabah today. The minister asks Mr Grant POM and Dr Ravter Mytie Government Medical Officer to accompany the party.

Home Secretary Mr. Appel Th Weward Yarrabah Grant Ravter Mytie

Deputations to Wait on Home Secretary Over Cairns Court Hall

Local deputations are to wait on the Home Secretary Mr J of Appel regarding Cairns Court Hall and its unsatisfactory condition. A new up-to-date building is proposed while lists of subscribers are compiled and subscriptions continue through the Post. Trustees Messrs Doyle Boland Draper Hogan and others will oversee funds and publication of totals.

J of Appel Cairns Court Hall Strome J. Doyle Boland A. 4. Draper M. J. Hogan

Government excursions for Upirns schools today

The government committee has placed the excursion program at the disposal of Upirns and district schools. Boats leave the harbour at 9 pm and 2 pm for sea trips. The Mayor urges full publicity so as many children as possible may take part in this rare opportunity.

Tegmeriter Upirns Ake Selom Geturs

Brilliant Fredhols Triumph Over Valee in Close Bout

The Brilliant Fredhols defeated Valee by a narrow margin in a dramatic match reported from Telegraph wires. The event featured strong performances from Uaihd and Ente Be Past Mexican as contenders for the title.

Fredhols

Owens Share Market

Fragmented text appears to reference a share market or financial note with garbled terms and partial figures. No clear individuals, organizations, places, or concrete events are readable to form a proper summary.

Serious Charge At Oaks For Unnatural Offense

John Frewley was charged at the pelle court before Messrs T. Tyan and Dr Thomas J.P. with an unnatural offence. Witnesses included Constable Peter Reynolds H. Satherlam Thomas Lister Maurice Walter and William Kelso. The defendants were committed for trial at the next District Court sittings to be held in Calms on July 3. The prisoner departed under escort for Calms.

Oaks Post John Frewley Pelle Court T. Tyan Thomas J.P Pet. Reynolds Satherlami Thomas Lister Maurice William Kelso Kested Gmol

Roam Repairs Clear Up Damaged Cairnshire Road

Sketchy lines describe workers clearing the track on the Herberton road from Cairnshire. The track has been whitened and several ridges have been cleared, with travel now limited to pack traffic on the Mulgrave south side until repairs complete.

Nurine Herberton Cairnshire Mulgrave Noe

Missing Valda Costume Brings Long-Lasting Joy

A smartly tailored costume by Skee Ger Tailor promises lasting joy and durability. The piece described as a well fitting mock extends appeal with a playful nod to its enduring fit and style.

Skee Ger

Tramway Estate Sale Meeting on May 11 at Sheridan Street

A notice notes a meeting about an allotment at Tramway Estate on May 11. The event details include a full trestage near Sheridan Street, with attendees or participants referenced in the readable text.

Sheridan Street

Evelyn Railway Progress Near Ice Bulking Terminus

Work on the Evelyn Railway advances rapidly as favorable weather aids construction toward Bullock Swamp. Platelayers leave the Nigger Creek pit to finish about 2 miles of rail to the line head, with completion expected in six weeks.

Nigger Creek

Etheridge Railway Takeover Question Raised by Post Representative

The Minister for Railways told a Post representative on Saturday that he has not yet decided the government’s action on taking over the Etheridge railway. The statement follows discussion with the late Commissioner for Railways.

Etheridge

Death of a Digger in Weak Condition at Maskich Hospital

An old man named Frank Lows was removed in a weak condition to the Maskich Hospital on Friday and expired the following morning. He was known to a hatter who fled to fear Clement. he had built a wooden vehicle and bought a horse. The lover “Dope” never sold Frank his eat.

Post Oake Flush Frank Lows Inaskich Hospital Clement Berss Frank

Ministers Visit Cairns District for Agriculture Talks

In Cairns yesterday the Minister for Agriculture Mr Tolmifs and officials from the Department of Agriculture met locals and discussed a State farm plan. He outlined travel plans through Atherton, Mulgrave, Kamerunga and Johnstone River before returning to Cairns next Saturday. He promised meetings with farmers in Nel 08 and Cairns and commented on fruit industry potential and a southern Asia merger idea.

Cuires Homme Otter Borth J. Tolmig E.G. Scriven Agriculture 2. Mulcahy Lass Gowrie Cairms ne—Lante Cairns Tolmio Mulgrave Goodna Stanthorpe A Cuftes Townsville Asia Englan

Cricke Club Meeting and Clergy School Visit Report

The report notes the Cricke Club holds a meeting this evening at unspecified time with members urged to attend. It also covers Canon Garland’s claim about Northern Clergy handling state school visits, with admissions and church school arrangements extending across Towseuth and Charters Tower.

North Queensland Towseuth Aed Charters Tower Echnieris Tnems Schoula Tae de Lo Daliag Jy Prissene

Cairns State School Committee Meeting Notes

Cairns State School Committee met in the schoolroom on Saturday night with Chairman C Mehen and members H Medlock Ros Bremner and Mrs Har Fett. The Under Secretary for Education will visit Cairns on the 18th instam. The committee planned a school prize distribution for the last Saturday and asked Ms Barrett to summon ladies to arrange prize line details. Roll shows 628 children with weekly average attendance 307.

Cairns Stete I Medlock Tl Ros G. Bremner Har Fett Barrett

Yongala Fund Excursion Readies Kuranda Trip

Rainy weather briefly delayed the Yongala excursion but the train arrived in Kuranda at 1:25 p m. The trip was enjoyed by a large group visiting the Warnton sanatorium and the nearby town. Mrs M J Hoean oversaw the outing ensuring smooth conduct. The fundraiser is expected to raise about £11 for the Davis Yongala fund.

Kuranda Pier Kuramia Wharton Davis Yongala Fund M. J. Hoean

Jam promotion at Haadler's stores sparks crowds

A fragmented ad-like note touts Haadler's Jam as the peak product. It hints at limited availability and lists Boadley’s and Son Jame as dealers, with emphasis on quality and high attainment at select outlets.

Boadley Haadler

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