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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

4

Cairns Town Council Meeting Notes and Property Dispute

The Cairns Town Council, led by Alderman Dillon, discussed property issues including Mr Turner's property on Sadie Street and repairs by an agent. The matter was referred to the Mayor and Town Clerk. A letter from the Consulting Engineer advised on By-Laws and inspection, noting potential condemnation actions and the need for clear council instruction to prevent misunderstandings.

Cairns Teealaysie Ald T. Dillon A. Brown PB Pease Woof Ryan Wallies Corres Gemdenre Turner Sadie Street Atherton Sandgate Dillon Mesars MacPeeell Mie Chie Conseil David Conmtung EB MacDonnell Iswat Bowse Rome Draper Cant Mats Shoor Ryan Brown Ward Saveting Mesure MacDonewtt Heamam Pease Cairmen Tyne Cownell Department of Justice Cowell Fiherly Chanatown Health Respect Crown Lave Department Crown Law Department Crows Law Conmeils Clanae Aid Draper Cmase & Wes Ward Ald Ward Fitelty Ald. Posse Pie Mcrae Mayer Ald Pease Counck Carel Aldermaan Draper Messrs MacDonnell Hannan Worrossuuaiile Vrase Ald Ryan Ald. Brown Alderma Pease Ald. Pease Salid ‘Org Downell

Council Debates Expenditure Suspensions and Taxation Matters

The council debated suspending payments and delaying works due to revenue shortfalls. Aldermen argued over rates, staff, and the need to balance the budget while some suggested continuing essential services. A review is planned at the next meeting amid questions about legal actions and ministerial guidance.

Turbulent City Meeting Honors War Hero and Front Line Sacrifices

The mayor and officials paid tribute to fallen soldiers from Gallipoli and broader battles, praising heroism and urging continued support for troops. The speech referenced Allied forces, Australia and Britain, with emphasis on the cost of war and the need for national unity.

Bayer Creek Cantey Gallipoli Tellogty

Town and Country canine notices and visits cross paths

Local notes record several travel and visit details including Kelly, Chemisy Sergeant Cawley en route to Irvinebask, Mr Konuttoon heading north by Mourityan, and Dr Maxwell returning to Townsville by the Mourityan. Also listed are arrangements with CSR Co manager Koos, Minister for Agriculture W. Lesnon with Mrs Lemmon, and forthcoming engagements in Wondecla Herberton and Kymmtem Victoria. Engagement announced for Lilly Pawsey to William Arthur Williams of Kymmtem Victoria.

Koos CSR. Co Cavens R. Livingstone South Esterday Mourityan H. G. Crofts Department of Agriculture Lilly Robert Pawsey Wondecla Herberton William Arthur Arthur Williams Kymmtem Victoria

Diverse Auction Listings Include Diesel Engine and Orchard Acres

An unidentified listing describes sale of a 258 brake horsepower diesel engine with accessories and inspection, a soda fountain plant in a refreshment room business, and a 12 hp steam engine. It mentions land near Redlynch with orange and mandarin trees, two houses, and 6b acres orchard, with various sugarcane and riverfront tracts offered on cash and long-term terms.

Amt Doge Land Jl Hat Foe Alee Dyma prac‘Sealy W. T. Turner Redlynch Railay Station Fishery Creek Frenchman's Ceeck Russell River

Diverse Rural and Real Estate Listings Near Mareeba and Cairns

A mixed catalog of properties and assets including 51 acres near Oaklands with dairy assets and cattle, sugar farms in Mulgrave and selections near Marcha Tolga, houses and freeholds at Mareeba Cairns areas, hotels in Mareeba and Herberton, a refreshment room lease, an Esplanade residence, land near Norden Pack with access details, a park site near Kuranda, a Crossley oil engine, a steam cracker, a vintage piano, and assorted stock and farm equipment. sellers seek cheap sale or partners, with various items in need of offers.

Oaklands Mulgrave Babinds Marcha Tolga Mareeba Karanda Cairns Cairne Herberton Cairne Goain J. Geitsthe Norden Kuranda Crossley Steck

Mulgrave area farm blocks for sale near North Coast Line

Valuable near Bellenden Ker property with a tram line and 105 acre blocks at 45 per acre. Includes Lot 4 Sub 1 2 3 ReSub 1 near Grafton Ave, 90 acres of Mrs Jones farm, and Mulgrave Central Mill shares. One block of about 2500 pounds price with cane potential and substantial improvements. Includes Esplanade town plots adjoining Mr. Winkworth.

Urthons Ae Bellenden Ker, .C Pacophia Mulgrave Grafton Jones Fe Tees Lacksraith James North Coast Muligrave Central Mulgrave Central Mill Co

Untitled Railway Notes Mention Fire Damages Hotel

Fragmentary text describes a fire that damaged a two storied hotel now offering accommodations and board for visitors and boarders. Mentions Winns and Dred Taha and a person named Kelly.

Eerie Saco Tee Shy Bed Cedy Whe Bert Winns Dred Taha T.relly

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