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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1911

Page

2

Mining Notices And Prospects Feature Local Warden Court

May 15 report notes Dawes and Sam working on heavily mineralized ore near Pam lime area and grant six month exemptions for Amcent Erstup mine. Etheridge Prospecting Co seeks terms for property. six month option stalls sale. Copper and silver mine activity at Cobar and Intermational mine explored. Mack Blow mine put to work. Welcome mill at Kidston reports completion. Firth Haigh seeks six month exemption for specific equipment. Warden's Court approves Emily Manus Forsayth and A J Macgrorge Forsayth applications while Fr Wiltshire Charleston case adjourned.

St. George Semdiard Ftheridge Prospecting Company Miotmel Etheridge Prosper Ling Company Rocky Cormert Sebeffert Tmke Kidston Tustay Wee Emily “c Manus Forsayth A. J_ Macgrorge Wiltshire Charleston

Chilagoe Company backs promising mine with big returns

The Chilagoe Company advances the Hawkins Hill option and reports encouraging progress at the Chillagoe reefs. Ore ready for processing, copper prices quoted, and a Daimler road train transports ore to Charleston as prospecting continues along the Etheridge district.

Hawkins’ Hill Etheridge Chillagoe Company O.K Daimler Road Chilingoe Company Charleston Peter Byree

Mining visit marks steady work at the Sieevan mine

P Berne jun and Mr EL Raalam, noted mining men, visited the mine on Tuesday and reported ongoing contractor activity. Mr Byrn says a new hatter has worked monthly since start and output improves beyond expectations while shareholder W Matthews from Selthem confirms hiring skilled tin dressers. Manager A Shepperd's illness delays recovery as mine operations face leaks and boilerery construction issues.

P Berne Jun EL Raalam Byrn W. Matthews Selthem A. Shepperd

Wining Wires Show Fast Sprint Results

A scroll of race notes from Chi Towers lists results for multiple horses and drivers. Central, Brilliant and New Brilliant Frechalds feature among top finishers with varying odds and times, alongside entries like East Mexican and Pfeiffer in a crowded betting field.

Chi Towers Polds Pfeiffer

Gold Weelds and Telegraph Ch Towers Saturday Report

The article records commodity figures with references to gold yields, telegraph plays, and torpedo weights. It lists tonnages and values for several items including Brillmot Extended and Mills’ Valued, with quantities around 2240 tons and 495 tons and prices in pounds.

CH. Towers Brillmot Estat Lew Freholds Kobannadau

Rich Stone News Brief from Melbourne

Melbourne report notes over 150 items recovered from a bucket hill amid a local grid parts incident at Castlemaine involving Francis Chevoted and Triios. The event Sunday drew attention from residents and authorities.

Melbourne Castlemaine

The Wetal Market Prices Reported

The Wetal Market notes price ranges for metals and alloys. Forward rates span from 5110 to 5815 for unspecified items, with electrolytics at 45 and tin trading around 1091 forward 190 to 191. Lead quoted from 12 to 14 1/2.

Laren Satauntiay Cajget

Cairns Stock Exchange Saturday Racing Call

Listings from the Cairns Stock Exchange show Saturday betting references for Chillagoe Mount Elliott Vulcan Oaks Hash Acorn and other horses, with various prices and fractional odds across multiple entries. The fragmentary page lists race names, weights, and payouts including Mount Agnes and Gilmore’s fd with several 7/6 and 2/9 style figures.

Chillagoe Ponte Pari Mount Elliott McGrgor Ken Einanings Bepies Mre Fitsress Bt Muneo Vulcan Mount Agnes Gilmore Tommy Wurns Oaks Hash Acorn Durham Contes

Educational system aims and parental concerns in 1911 post

In May 22 1911 issue of The Post Moscat discusses how different parts of the educational system strive for steady progress while addressing potential lapses between primary and secondary education. It notes parental interest in securing better schooling for their boys and the need to manage education reforms.

Olow Cairns

Education reform proposals for a Cairns High School

A letter argues for a state system High School in Cairns linking mathematics history geography and arts with practical skills. It proposes three curricula up to university entrance, a combined school for boys and girls, and the use of space considerations and potential site sharing with a technical college to advance education while awaiting departmental decisions.

Fogaml Tomour Fem Cairns A. Warwick Technical College Department Os Eads Nical College

Notes and News from Cairns Union Court Case

The President of the Cairns Union Mr E Hi Steels re appears. At Cairns Police Court on Saturday, James Fosur was fined for improper language the sentence included imprisonment in default of payment.

Cairns Union E. Hi Cairns James Fosur

Federal Papuan Party Observes Trip to Papas Month

Fragmentary notes describe an event within the Federal Papuan Party in New Wales and a Richard mid trip. Mentions Sir Thomas and a long held state, with reference to chronic complaints and Woods Gat Pogparaiat.

Meney Ae Richmond Thcuralg New Wales Howe Fieprenenteu i Mom See Deere Papas Sir Thomas

Blacks for Barambaral settlement patrols dispatch

The obortzimels and half castes Fren Vermobeh, twenty in number, left their town last week after nightfall on Saturday for the Terambah settlement. Four Blacks from Tooktown district were also sent by the Arawattta to the same destination.

Oipsy Party Arrives Amid Curiosity at Wharf

Reported arrival yesterday afternoon of a group described as oipsy party with musical instruments. The scene at the wharf drew onlookers as the group exited the vessel amid comments about their attire and movement.

Erion Mar

Harbour Board Meeting Deliberates Wharf and Sheet Issues

The harbour board will discuss the recent wartime disruption affecting the Corns Harbour Port, focusing on sheets and wharves. The matter will be addressed at the Mogrd monthly meeting on Thursday night, with proper shoremen overseeing the repairs and company responsibilities.

Mogrd

Fruit shipment sale prompts prompt orders from town and country

A damaged notice reports a fruit consignment including 15 cases of apples and pears arriving in the south at Janae. Prices are shown as high per crate and care claimed for quality with prompt attention to orders from town and country.

Sayd Sehoul Arts Corner

Yongala Relief Funds For North Queensland Appeals

An advertisement notes Yongala relief secretary W. C. Little says the Townsville committee holds a large cash sum for those in need due to the Yongala disaster. They will send the funds south to the general relief fund after ensuring no distress case in the North is overlooked. Residents of Northmans land are urged to contact Mr. Teckers Murray, chairman, Townsville, for immediate consideration.

North Queensland Vongala Geo. Murray W. C. Little Yongala Tecers Mourray Townsville

Carters Strike Widens As Demands Meet Firm Stand

Reported labor unrest shows wagons and drivers from several camps striking in sympathy with maintenance crews. Carters allege insufficient pay for demanded raises while the Chilla gee Company resists further concessions and vows to operate for about a month with hired help.

Aboriginal man convicted of purse theft in Cairns court

Archie Ive, an Aboriginal man, faced charges in Cairns Police Court after stealing a purse from a hotel bedroom. He admitted the act, claiming his wife urged him to take the purse, and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment after conviction.

Garden of Eden Cairns Archie Lve Thomas Flewing Meidon Archie Adam

Fire Stuns Cottage as Inmate Assistance Quells Burst

A fire erupted at a cottage as a man returning from work aided by inmates aided in putting out the blaze. Mrs Meikle sustained scalp injuries and her hair was singed while the cottage suffered damage to its structure. The incident involved local authorities and a nearby facility.

Mrs. Meikle

Telephone at Chillagoe and new conductor system

A fragmented report describes a telephone setup at Chillagoe with an improving conductor wire expected to arrive soon. The system will be updated, fitted with men, cables, and protection, and tested with over 300 soldered components.

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