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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
2
A Special General Meeting of Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club members will be held at Tatternall's Hide Mon at 2 p m on the 1th Instant for receiving nominations for President Honorary Officer and Committee and for electing their successors, and for censuring certain developments in respect to the general interests of the club and local racing. Transacting other business as may be deemed essential. HR Wmands, Hon Secretary.
W. Lesson, a fruit merchant, reports a lone shipment from Tasmania consisting of 150 cases arriving today for distribution to local markets.
A note of gratitude to Mr Peter and Mrs Dienan for the Coims Hospital staff who provided unremitting care and attention to Dever Peter Dinan during his stay at that institution.
Fortnight report from Le Tomny Burns Tin Mines details ore grades and tonnage. It notes seams with low growth, 15 percent ore yield, and overburden removal. No 1 Tunnel shows a 10 percent stoping gain. No 4 tunnel approach totals and a truck track laid for haulage. Proved surface pitches and prospecting work described. ore on hand estimated around 30 tons.
A garbled stock market brief lists various items including Brillians Extendeu Carrimgtons Mills Unite and East 3 with prices and fractions. It notes several entries such as New Brillient and Reliant and mentions South East Day alongside oats reserves and a Vulcan line to suggest commodity trading activity.
Fragmentary text lists amounts such as ae £ B50 and £ 160/17/6 with occasional July style cues. Mentions “net ae 214/19” and “Forward £ 58/3/6” with reference to electrolytic copper and dental contexts. The legible details are sparse and inconsistently formatted.
The May 16 1910 post discusses Labour Party protection stance amid election debates. It cites Labour leaders’ remarks on tariffs and the Liberals’ use of protection arguments. Prime Minister Fisher asserts definite protection aims, while critics question timing and feasibility of reforms to foster native industries.
Fragmentary items recount local figures and events across towns including appointments, accidents, travels, hospital decisions, and shipments. Mentions Mr Ei Manners as Shire Clerk appointee, Mr J Hooper’s accident, and shipments from Atherton to Townsville.
The passage argues for a democratic government led by Mr. Fisher to fix a flawed fiscal system. It claims Australia will scrutinize his handling of reform and the acceptance of new measures. The tone signals anticipation and expectations of swift, simple remedies.
Fragmentary notice notes an animal event at Cushiin's area involving a mare and coughing woods. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a veterinary or agricultural point of interest. Community record mentions a mare and peppermint association.
telegrams from Port Douglas report John Trezain known as Cornish Jack of Mowbray has died in Port ihiglas hospital this afternoon at age 72.
The new Dutch packet steamer Van Linshoten, 3000 tons register, arrived from Java today and is set for the passenger trade in the tropics. The Gayumlah patrol, 26 naval brigade, and local medical visits are noted as part of ongoing town activities.
In Brisbane City Police Court today Marry Minke and Charles Oxley faced charges linked to pilfering from the A S Com. The Marine Superintendent Ian Sim described the theft as very serious for the company which faced potential sanctions. Defendants were described as labourers facing fines and probation was considered but denied.
The sixth tr ehanaled convention of the Greenlander Refer party will convene at Trewin with delegates from Northern districts. Chief officers will vote on key motions and the group will proceed to Townesville on The Woetomry for the next phase of their campaign.
Fragmentary OCR shows discussion among Victoria premier My Murray and Treasurer Watt about conferences with NSW leaders. Mentions Cocaine, Moree, and possible further talks. unclear sequence and many garbled names.
A special meeting was held at Pattersall's Aides' Hotels on Thursday to receive resignations of officials and members of the Committee, to alert subscribers and to consider developments affecting the club and local races.
Inspector Quilter received telegraphic notice that William Douglas, employed by a transport company in timber processing, was killed while coupling trees to an engine. Constable Hogan relayed the fatal incident occurring Saturday evening.
At Friday's Cairns Shire Council session Chairman Dr W J Munro said ratepayers prefer a high rate for better facilities over a low rate with blocked rights of way. The discussion cited difficulty moving private property from farm to field due to limited access.
At Friday night’s Cairns Shire Council meeting Dr. Mavers urged leaving gravel on roads to cover repairs. He argued maintaining gravel stock would enable timely fixes where needed and improve road conditions across the shire.
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