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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

2

Marriage of Johna Blackburn to Olive Campbell at Rakaia

In Canterbury New Zealand at Rakaia on Apel Std 1901 Johna Blackburn wed Olive Edith Campbell youngest daughter of the late Francis Cobbett Shove of Greenwich England The notice records the union between the bride and groom and their family ties.

Shove Stathmam Arvert Douglas Campbell Francis Shiliers Greenwich England Alice Josephine Cleary Killagoe i_KBURN-SHOVE Rakaia Canterbury New Zealand Johna Blackburn Olive Edith Campbell Francis Cobbett Shove

Missing Boat Tragedy Sparks Naval Militia Gratitude

Parents and relatives express sincere thanks to the Meveland Nada Pearl Queen and all others including the Naval Militia and Ambulance Brigade for their services after the recent boating accident.

Naval Militia Ambulance Brigade

Novice and Handicap Races Nominated For Friday Meeting

Race entries list for a Friday meeting shows events including Second Novice Handicap with £30 purse, Handicap Upper Rosa, Second Day and Tramway Handicap with varied purses, plus Luncheon Novice Handicap and Musgrave Handicap. Nominations close with acceptance dates and weights to be declared.

Mulgrave Jag FE Club Pric Cary Jibs Upper Rosa Tramway Handiap Fac Cngsf

Copper Prices and Exchange Notes Recorded

A brief snippet lists London copper values and forwards with figures such as £531 and 25a for various tones. It mentions electrolytic capacity and related price points, including E106/15 and L189/5, indicating market shorthand from a financial page.

Losdon

Cairns Stock Exchange Saturday Mile Entries Note

Listings show horses and odds for the Saturday mile. Whillacoe 68, 7 pull. Mungana 7/4, 2. Mt Filiote 4/5 to 4/10. New Eimasleagh 4/1. Tampeion 26, 2. Whac Kutivgore 5. Mungog etc. includes paid, odds, and owner names such as Burns and Acorn.

Durham Fae Pia Er

Tolmie to Visit Freshwater District Telegraphic Mail Arrangements

The Tolmie minister of agriculture will visit the Freshwater district today. Officials report mail movements arranged by the ferro Shire Council and continue as planned. Tolmie will receive support to test operations while in the area and will travel toward Port Douglas for related duties.

Mr Tolmie Ferro Shire Council Tolimie Merrow Marine Jst Bewiy Kanerunga Port Douglas

Accident at Freshwater injures Mrs Mele ffe

Yesterday afternoon at Freshwater Mrs Mele ffe of Freshwater was injured after slipping on a step and falling. An ambulance took her to hospital where she received medical attention. condition later said not serious. A list of merchandise and quantities from Towneville yards is noted, including maiz, ingots, and bananas.

Meleffe Preshwater Keowlen Mcintyre

Thanks Tenders for Search Aid in Local Missing Person Case

A heartfelt thanks is extended to all who helped in the search for the missing individual Valvlu. The note acknowledges parents relatives and the teams of the Navy Militia and CARE Ambulance Brigade along with others who assisted in the effort.

Cares Ambulance

Mrs K Roberts Clears Minutes Walk From Tram Station

Mrs K Roberts has completed a sorted minutes walk from the tram station, noting a short path and ease of access. The tidied route aims to improve pedestrian travel and curb congestion near the stop.

K. Roberts

Davies and Stopp Branch Store Opens at Aloomba

Davies and Stopp general storekeepers of Aloomba open a branch at beck places patrols to supply definite goods at moderate prices. The move aims to extend local shopping options and offer reliable goods at steadier cost.

NOTES ANDREWS GOWRIE'S S3al Line and Timber Exports

The Lasso Gowris sails for Port Tewles today at 9 am and to the south tomorrow at 10 am with lines for another ship. Timber exports include 15077 pine 2755 maple 196 ak oak and 36861 maple to Sydney. The steamer Mates of Prin and Co. is due to leave Port today for Si- GOING TO THE CORONATION. Bechogees and Hearts of Hames mentioned under the Ten Wavers' Liability Act with claimants and solicitors Ties & Worray.

Gowris Port Tewles South To-Morroe Omer Sydney Mates Bors Prin and Co. Mme Mnodev Bechogees Hearts Hames Catres Ten Wavers IBM Meus Ties &Worray

Amalgamated Association Leaders Lead Talks on Rail Issues

CHAS HOWARTH as general secretary and Central House officials attend a meeting with Amalgamated Association of Engineers and Engin edrivers. The session focuses on charter negotiations and key grievances in the railway sector.

Cairns Railway Repairs Reduced Estimated Cost

Repairs on the Cairns railway line are nearing completion with a revised total likely under £25.00. An earlier rough estimate suggested £50 144 and included allowance for continued heavy rain, while a permanent bridge remains to be built.

Reynairs Cairna

Sale of Cairns Land Sparks Suburban Lot Interest

Mr and J Draper auctioneers report Cairns land on the corner of Sheridan and Grow Streets sold in quarters at £40, with facing blocks averaging £54 per acre. Demand for suburban allotments in Cairns is rising, reflecting strong buyer interest in Saturday sales.

Fragments Describe Mill Meshing and Coffee Trade Note

Fragmentary notice references Hambledon Mill meshing starting soon and inviting applications. Mentions R Riley manager and a coffee shipment with quantities and teams, though text is garbled and partly unreadable.

Aed R. Riley

State Treasurer's Visit to Port Douglas and Surrounding Areas

The State Treasurer, accompanied by Under-Secretaries for the Treasury, Education, and Works, visited northern districts including Port Douglas and Mort Douglas. He spoke about the cyclone's impact, noting sadness and the community's desire for better prospects, after arriving around 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Mort Douglas Treseerer Port Douglas

Port Douglas Cyclone Relief Efforts Discussed by Shire Council

The Du las Shire Council and Port Douglas officials explored loans and grants to rebuild cyclone damaged facilities. Officials noted government match funding up to 500 pounds and potential Cabinet review while local residents faced heavy losses and ongoing recovery demands.

Tolmin and Farmers Gathering at Nelson Enthusiastically Welcomed

A large and representative Westerda gathering greeted Mr James Tolmic, Minister for Agriculture, at Nelson in the forenoon. Special trains were run from Cairns for the party, including Mr E. G. Scriven and Usciar Secretery, who joined hosts Mr W. J. Munro and accompanied Tolmic to Nelson Hall.

Westerda Nelso James Tolmic Tas Cairns Shire Commeil Cairns God Habrids Gedoth Cairnns E. G. Scriven Usciar Acressiona Miniter

Sugar Industry Meeting With Minister Seeks Farmer Aid

A district gathering led by Mr Munro and Mr Tolmie discussed pest control, experimental plots, and the cultivation of sugar cane. Farmers urged loans, subsidies, and a state farm to boost production while officials pledged to raise issues with the cabinet.

Munry Shire Tolraie Leung Vem Isiteom Agricultural Department Queensland Cairns Bladwells Tolmie Ito Lett Aristeare Well Aggree Mons Sericultural Bank TEX It. Mayers Wo J Munro Hunt Euros Peete Tulute Sincleir Miller Wallabes Joseph Campbell Gossypium Exates Co Mesers. Mayers A. J. Draper Grimshaw Laure Imio Social Gas Munromittee

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