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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

2

Specimen Stone Glitter in Se Wonder Claim Find

A rich discovery at Se Wonder claim reports a splendid gold streaked specimen lodged in the bank. The Hill Crewe party has worked the reef for months, averaging about 3 dwts per ton. 100 tons will be crushed today. Directors from Chillagoe Company and Melboune observers are due to arrive for the Etheridge show proceedings.

Ghorgedows Mosday Hill Crewe Am Theptery Treat Rommt Chillagoe Company Mel

Croydon Crushing Prices and Partners Credited

Croydon reports on Monday events with Golien Giste South Brecks Ho. eight crushed eighty four tons for Soen, valued at two pounds eleven shillings six pence per ounce. O Rourke Brothers credited sixteen tons from the Sunset for Gna. Scwts. value two pounds seventeen shillings per carat.

Croydon Golien Giste South Brecks O’rourke Brothers Scwts Vale

Towers Share Market Update From Monday Acorn

The market report lists multiple entries with prices and dates such as Bonnie Donde 1 2 1/S, Neilliant 6/6 6/748, Heilent Mock 4/1 4/9 paid 6/2 6/6, and others including Kellys Qren Block and Warshall's Quen. It records transactions, unpaid and paid statuses, and regional mentions like Hampien Cloncurry.

CH. Towers Acorn Bonnie Donde Neilliant Heilent Mock Paid Brilliant Fas Wexfean Kelly's Qren Sd. Pein Krulamadan Paide Warshall Wiewsry Hampien Cloncurry

Cairns Stock Exchange Chillagee and New Finnsleich Bids

Fragmented stock list from Cairns exchange shows bids and prices for multiple parcels. Names such as Mungane and Haswordten appear with fractions like 2/4 and 5/6, plus payments noted in pounds. Some entries include paid amounts and partial totals, while others are incomplete or garbled.

Chillagee Mungane McGrgor Mungoo Aya Glimeras Tomme“Borns Oaks Wash. Pelt Acoma Durham

Post Tuesday May 30 1911 item

Readable fragments indicate a Post issue dated Tuesday May 30 1911. The brief text lacks clear events, names, or actionable items to summarize beyond the date.

Railway policy touted to extend lines to connect oceans

A speech by Cecil Rhodes era figures praises railway expansion beyond profits. Lord Dudley argues policy should measure by length and reach, citing a network from Cairne to the Gulf of Carpentaria to link Pacific and Indian oceans, urging continuous service over payback.

Tomer Cecil Rhodes Lord Dudley Wales Cairne Gulf of Carpentaria

Cairns Rail Line Prompts Housing and Health Plans

The Cairns region considers extending suburban rail to unlock land for housing along the line and ease congestion. Advocates cite Kuranda and Cairns as prime sites for working men’s dwellings, sanatoriums, and affordable access to open country air, while criticizing current railway limits and policy delays.

State Cairns Kuranda Periset Sem Cuifis Bamagnie Earl of Deadhew Cecil Mhodes von Saturnus Picet Lowe Todley Cemtranry Hement

Calves Children and the Coronation Meeting Fails

The article reports on a local effort to provide children with a Coronation Day treat, which failed to attract attendees due to competing entertainment and general public apathy. It notes that despite poor turnout the wider imperial celebrations for King George and Queen Mary remain a focus, with Cairns’ public generosity highlighted amid recent calamities.

Aires Councy Chamir Secord Calms George Mary Empire Teomle Cairns

Sugar dues remptted in stained harbor ledger note

Fragmented text appears to reference sugar dues and harbor charges, noting an old credit and a damaged ledger entry. Mentions Mourilven Harbour and a dose of unclear accounting terms. Unable to confirm names or dates due to garbled OCR.

Mourilven Harbour

Notes and News from the Port Division

Attention fix diverts to miss James at the Superior Hotel with dressmaking and evening gowns. Vessel passengers include Misses Linda Harden and Johnson among others. an injury during cargo handling led to hospital transport. A legal case arises over residence use for a collage and musical instruction offered by Mrs Burton at Gatton Street near Cairns Hospital.

Miss James Superial Hotel Howard Smith Co Palmer Armel Port Douglas Munses Linda Har[dett Sroupsom Johimsum Thesrision Muotz Crawford Eaton Townsale Mestre C J. Greer Smpson J. Hinton Wes Burton Drishane Alexandra College of Music Cover of Lake and Gatton Streets Cairns Hospital Alexandra College

Cains Man Afloats Crowded Thars Passers

A fragment notes a crowded scene with 760 passers aboard a vessel or parade float described as a thorny hazard. Names and places are unclear but the emphasis is on the crowded crowd and passers aboard.

Cairns Penny Bank Notation and Site Opening Confusion

The Cairns Penny Savings Bank reports a Saturday withdrawal near £1g/124. Dignitaries including Mayor Jast attended the Olvonpin site opening with audience presence. The top is testing a Concrete newling oil. the rink will be closed until further notice pending floor memirime.

Cairns Olvonpin Jast Allentumes

Mine reports stir Tyrconnell rotation talks near Kingsborough

Mr. H Keatity from Tyrconnet near Kingsborough visited town on Friday and brought a bar of gold weighing 22 or 23 ounces as the aftermath of crushing 21 tons of quartz. Negotiations proceed with Mr William Keating about the Tyrconnell rotation.

H Keatity Tyrconnet Kingsborough Heim William Keating Tyrconnell

Sudden Death and Lodge Event at Mareeba

Charles Watson was found dead in his bed at the Exchange Hotel Mareeba after arriving from Tolga about a week earlier. Post mortem showed death from a blow to the brain. Empire Day gathering at the School of Arts on May 24 drew a large attendance with Lodge members in regalia and a formal toast sequence.

Charles Watson Exchange Curi Sutiay Mareeba Tolga School of Arte Ros Hampe PL Ryan Medames Mela Amallwood Hobies Mrs Stevens Black T Wordhouse W. Vaughan Mack Vaile Abrahams Ashman Cwibvene Franks Port Woresby Roenins Garris Z. Ward Rmwlwood Strattmenn Carter Gane Emstie May Vaubhan Mims Abrahams Miss Morrow

Mareera Carnival Entries Grow Ahead of June Closing

The Mareera Carnival reports strong entry momentum with about 400 entries by Saturday night and a final closing date of June 3. The mining and dairy cattle sections attract significant interest, while the blood and draught classes exceed expectations. The Atherton area faces criticism over local competition and reputational concerns.

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