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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
2
Babinda Sugar seeks to sell or lease portions of land near Babinda Mill. Options include 62 acres or 80 acres in high quality scrub area. Boundary survey extends along the new railway line. For details contact Norman P. Draper.
A dated local notice advertises skating sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. at Olympia, with admission set and skate rental priced. The piece stresses strict observance of rules and proper behavior during the event.
The report notes a plan to run four pumps to the town, with secretary Altert E. Harte of the Old Man Syndicate reporting on the memorial works. Starting next week the Puma pump will run continuously until the mine is drained, with water being removed by early next month. Repairs have begun at the shaft.
A garbled report notes market activity at Cairns Stock Exchange with mentions of rising trends, high competitiveness, top table leaders, and general commentary on shares and commodities. Specific entities and concrete data are not clear due to the damaged text.
Telegraph notices list prices and bids for tower lines and related items. The auction includes figures for Acorn, Brilliant Deeps, Central Brilliance, and several named firms with varied prices in pence and shillings, reflecting a busy marketplace.
Telegraph notes Saturday rushings at CH Towers with Marshall's Queen delivering 14 tons for gold valued at £41 and the new Central shaft 185 tons valued at £820. Also mentions Queen Mock hauling 40 tons.
ME METAL MARKET shows copper trading around £54 15 to £55 with forward at £55 and £55 12 0. Tin spot quoted £200 10 to ESO forward appears and lead at £13 1.0 per unit.
The cargo steamer Tarcoola will land 54 dairy cows for G A Walters of Yangaburra. A man charged with lumacy is remanded after a police absence delayed proceedings. The Styer Commission heads north from Brisbane to Maria Creek and Townsville, with Inspector Wareham accompanying the party to Townsville, Maree Creek, and Cairns.
Notices indicate the Townsville Supreme Court has issued letters of administration. The document names the applicant and administration authority, outlining the jurisdiction and formal filing details for estate handling under local probate procedure.
Announcement notes the mayor will open the sitting Susan pot the Qiymple Hink as Moor wi pe availability for Baaters. A Cairns master bakers decide not to alter tread prices for the current month. A government carrier trip and inspector telegrams hint at travel changes and direct arrivals from Thursday Island to Townsville with no call at Sims.
A high official, Lord-Dadbey, will visit Yerrabah with Inspector Quilter and others, then travel to Townsville for a military encampment as commander in chief. The visit continues with a return this evening and a Wednesday stay in Townsville.
Cairns Police Court heard a defendant plead guilty to an indecent exposure charge after initial denial. The court imposed fines and short terms, with further proceedings set for Thursday. A local event lineup promises a controversial show featuring comedians and variety acts from Sydney and Melbourne.
A fishing excursion by Alt as residents left at 8 am from Harbour Board steamer Cecil Rhodes for Toale Rant and Oyater Cay near Cairns DMartour. The party, including notable figures such as Captain Roum and Dr Kerwin, enjoyed perfect weather though fish were scarce. Drift near Apole Bans and Omagg Cay yielded some catches with Alison taking the largest, and Dr Kerwin first catch. overall success varied among the fishermen.
Not from the Valda reports Robert Sharp misidentified four pairs of trousers found on the Esplenade beach as belonging to his brother Donald, a Valda victim. Mrs Sharp said the garments did not belong to her son, though the items were near the scene.
Fragmentary notes describe immigration movements and a government measure in London. The text references a temporary committee and a tender related to housing or accommodations for troops, with unclear timing and details.
Meor E Henriques and H V Hannam of the Cairns Hospital Committee visited the railway works on the Tange on Saturday and collected £34 from the navies. They thank donors and Messrs Peter Allan and P King for their help. Fred Taylor has added to his stock of talking machines and aims to lead in Wise machines and Edison goods.
A local parents meeting discussed a proposed Coronation Day picnic for children from Herberton and nearby towns. The Mayor urged a central site at Biboohra, but low attendance and mixed public interest led to plans being dropped rather than staged.
The speaker on a tour of northern Queensland argues centralisation and mining potential must be developed to prove the region’s wealth. He notes copper shows, Kuranda and Cloncurry trips, and northern energy, while defending state parliamentary governance over centralised power against provincial or central authorities. Mr Abbott departs for Keranda after the talks.
Letter to the editor from a reader lamenting harsh conditions and long hours in the Sager workers during a period of labor strain. The writer cites fatigue, cold, and illness as evidence of the need for eight hour shifts and better care.
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