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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented inks describe a mining report with mentions of seven feet of extension, a six to h lode cut at 154 feet, and hopes for a 2 ounce yield. Names and places are unreadable, but the text references US UK coal or ore prospects and extended tests.
An unclear document fragment mentions days and dates in May and scattered phrases about exporting goods and buyers. The text is incomplete and does not specify a clear action, location, or authorities. It appears to be a rough notice draft with numerous misspellings and missing details.
The report notes upcoming work to improve ventilation and open the mine more fully, with expected gains in ore grade and a fortnightly tonnage target around forty tons. Town telegraph notes and yard readings list a series of current blocks and yields, indicating active mining activity and ongoing ore shipments.
A chaotic local items column notes a standing timber sale at Atherton Land Office on 20st slum day and reports Inspector Quiteer and Acting Sergeant McSamara at Innisietl. A Chinaman named Yonfie faces three months imprisonment or a fine for unsanctioned acts. The piece mentions plans to place the trade of Uairms under party control and previews a band concert at Specs Sachs Strevis with a program including White City march and Save the King.
The report lists multiple stock figures and prices including Huddy, Mungo, Willege Bladenith, Gilmore, Tommy Burns, Hush, Acer, and Durham Consols with prices and payments. It reflects a compact tremulous market snapshot for that day with varied amounts and percentages.
The Hon James Tolmie Minister for Agriculture in Mr Desham’s cabinet visits the Cairns district to meet farmers at Mulgrave on Sunday. Under Secretary and Cairns Shire Council arrange special trains from Nelson Bebinda and other towns to gather agriculturalists for discussions on forestry, bore drilling, and district development.
A garbled OCR passage describes a street scene with horses and vehicles and mentions duties and engines. The readable parts include references to a main street, a gullet, and a few scattered words suggesting a transit or hauling context, but no clear event or names.
Shopkeepers on Abbott Street complain the dust from the street impedes commerce and harms workers. They urge Cairns 1 wing water service to be maintained, fearing dust from the Lee fault line worsens conditions for pedestrians and traders.
Aboriginal communities in Cairns received annual government blankets yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. Police watched as rifles were shown by a guard and locals cheered the handout. The event, led by Inspector Quilter and Sergeant Hawies, echoed in Kelson, Hambledon, and Kuranda with similar distributions planned for this after noon.
A Cairns Shire Council notice invites farmers to a meeting with Mr J Tolmie, Minister for Agriculture, at Melon on Sunday. Buses depart Cairns 9 30 am and Bahinds gt 9 am. Invitations were sent to Habinda Clive Farm Alcombe Mulgrave Hambledon Freshwater. If any farmer was overlooked they should contact the market committee for inclusion.
The Monster for Areca Mr James Tolmie and the Vader Secretary Mr Scriven arrived by the Ta ta hay train and were welcomed by Mr W Mor gran e, chairman of the Timann Shire Council, and officials. They planned district travel and to discuss state farm provisions, timber transport, and local progress. A large party later visited the experimental Felurmay farm to view future projects, with plans for a state farm and timber shipment examples to the Government Botanist. The minister and party also visited East Barron and will attend a picnic at Nightstone Bulls hosted by the Eacham Shire Council before returning to Brisbane.
Bishop Frodsham questions the Yarrabah controversy in Parliament, urging inquiry into aboriginal destitution, industrial school funding, and state roles. He notes government views on Yarrabah as dumping ground and calls for details on population, finances, and development provisions. The Australian Mission Board aided Yarrabah with industrial work, while questions about administration persist.
Fragmentary data shows tide times and heights for May 11 with entries on high water and morning measurements. Other lines mention Tasmanian ideal jams and financial amounts, but details are unclear and mixed with stray text.
Telegraph from Sydney describes the Australian eclipse expedition at Seiafu Vavua in the Southern Pacific. Thirty nine negatives were developed with details, photohenograph records, and chronograph instruments yielding valuable photographs and notes despite cloud interference.
A Nelson resident laments delays in erecting a telephone exchange and line due to wartime manpower shortages. He notes the Postal Department would not cover contract parts and cites costly trips to Cairns for related business. He appeals to authorities as the mayor refers the matter to postal officials.
A noisy exchange discusses railway goods deliveries and travel speed. The writer notes eight days earlier shipments arriving and questions if Mr Earl with heavy horses could have reduced time. The message hints at logistics, names a few individuals, and references Myola and gbotve subjects.
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade committee met with Chairman Baxter Tyrie presiding. Reports from Cairns centre Atherton Chillagoe Nelson and others covered accidents transports and revenue. The Superintendent detailed monthly figures and notes funds received and a treekeepers statement was read. Six tenders were received for painting.
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