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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
2
General Store for Sale listing appears with partial readable names and addresses. The notice references an auctioneer and a storekeeper linked to Cairne Nelson and nearby locations. The fragmented text mentions price, application, and draper references.
Land Agent to offer timber allotments by petite auction at the Land Office Atherton on 12 July 1910. Parcels include 160 acres with Kauri and Cedar stands and Lot 1 on about 160 acres with Boot Creek soils. Estimated 10 000 cedar logs and 40 000 feet beech plus other timbers. Removal in three months. Further details from Land Agent Cairns J Boucster Cairns May 1911.
Under Secretary The Treasury Brisbane invites tenders for manufacturing and laying siphons across Freshwater Creek and for seventy chains of 11 inch steel riveted pipes near Cairns. Tenders must be sealed and endorsed Tender for Siphons or Steel Pipes and addressed to Daia Rockhampton. Apr 22. Gems of the North advertises Cairns historic pictures and Lake Eacham photography at Hookcellars.
Captain and Mrs. Foulis and family extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a recent illness and visit to Campbell Foults.
Er J G Hoare gives public auction notice for prime fresh geese and copies of merchandise due in about fourteen days. Adelaiide Co's steamer Allinga arrived with a coal cargo. Captain Brissenden commands. Hospital Ball set for June 9 and Children’s Ball and Grand March on June 10. tickets go on sale with prices listed.
The mayor Alderman Hamill-Law aims to orientate with Mr. Giewns to discuss the city’s politics and probable legislation. He seeks to hear Mr. Giewns’s views on the topic and the opportunity for city leaders to receive input.
Atherton Timber on Tuemiay July with the Land Agent will offer cedar estimated at 10 000 sup fest and beech and other timbers estimated at 4 000 sup feet. Timber must be worked in the State. Timber price cedar 15s others 10s per 100. Removal time three months.
An urgent telegram from the Governor's private secretary to the Mayor of Cairns states the Governor cannot accept all invitations for the Caledonian ball during his visit due to mournful ceremonies but conveys appreciation to the Mayor and the Cairns citizens for the proposed ball.
The Cairne Ambulance President Banter Tyrie had planned a First Aid course at Nelson but delays followed Oaks Rush visit. The Domtor now announces the first lecture to Qnostron and will travel to Nelson with Superintendent Figgan.
The article notes wives selecting attire at the shop where ideas are on view. Men pleased, wives choose from available ties, surprising other fellows who wonder where the buyer obtained it.
Edward Abbert Rob imson and three others faced Mr Fr J Grant in the Police Court morning session charged with jointly stealing property of John Darby. Constable Meldon testified to the arrest on 2th Jmet after a 3 pm conversation with the accused. Bail set at £40 with two sureties of £30 each. case adjourned to June Gad.
Yesterday morning in the Police Court before Mr. PG Grant PM the Inspector of Nuisances proceeded against Edmond Wren for breaching by laws by driving on the footpath. Mr EL K MacDonnell appeared for?
Mr Ga Boulter Lami Commissioner notifies that at 11 a m on July 7 there will be offered for sale at the Cairns District Land Office two lots containing 400 000 cubic feet of growing Kagri Pine Upset price per 1000 sup feet. Time for removal 12 months.
The report notes Wallis Herr charged with a goat related offense. Herold Willis was called for the defense. Mr McDiarmid urged dismissal of the complaint while Sergeant Simpson replied. The Bench viewed the depot and Herr was fined £1 with witnesses and costs.
Rowe's great Australian Biogram and Empire Picture Company present a new film program in Cairns. The show uses the Linscope producing machine providing flicker free images. Recitals and Pathephons performances accompany the screening with views of the King’s funeral procession and other Cairns scenes. Full program details appear in the Post advertisement.
A large sports program is planned for the King's Birthday holiday at Four Mile with events in football handball sprint and field events. The Cairns Sporting Club offers free admission for children and prizes totaling seven pounds. Nominations for sprint and Sheffield handicaps must be in by the deadline, with handicaps announced June 9. A Cairns Citizens Band may attend and tram services will operate from Cairns to the grounds at multiple times.
The Methodist Church on Lathy Street conducted a service led by Rev. M. Wheeler at 7:00 pm, drawing local parishioners and visitors to the event.
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