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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
2
An East American item reports crushing 441 tons of material valued at 2208 dollars. The pamphlet from Whisbane outlines mining assistance, including Mining Acts, with tables and notes.
Copper and tin prices are listed with forward figures and shifts. The report notes copper at 555 pounds forward and 45 129 for spot, tin at 202 forward and 202 spot, lead at 13.14 to 13.6.
The Cairns Stock Exchange lists a day’s calls showing Chillagar Clon Mt Ebert Vulcan and Mt Agnes prices with paid entries for Ashmores Rosh and Durbar Consels. Figures include several fractional shillings per unit and notes of payments.
Registrar of Titles Office Brisbane announces that after June 27 1911 Certificates of Title Nos 1125 87 7 1 for Henry Charles Rosetta and others are to be dispensed with under Real Property Act 1861. Notices cover lands in suburban sections 84 Ay By and county of Jayes parish of Cairns.
Reported week activity shows Welcome mill collapsing surface stone and sinking gains at Oaks Hush and Acorn ore, with Last Call delivering 61 ounces from 41 ounces input. James Moore arrives in Brisbane to install dotamos and motor power, while new shoots yield promising ore in the Mountain King area.
An ac ventriloquy clear statement of the Hampden Cloncurry Company position was submitted to hear t holders at the hall yearly yesterday by Mr. Wharton acting the price of copper.
Messrs. Lynch and Hunt Architects invite tenders for permissions and work on the Queen's Hotel Woosman. The Works Department calls for roufing repairs to the Low Island light station near Port Douglas. Captain Middleton reports the Kuranda left Townsville at 4:15 pm Monday visiting usual ports and stopping at Carevette Miag at 2:15 pm. Weather improves with strong southwesterly winds, smooth sun and fair conditions.
Philip Lynch pleaded guilty for being drowsy and was fined five shillings or 24 hours imprisonment. Patrick Joseph Edwards and Gerald Sullivan received similar fines. A first offender was discharged, Saturday at 1 am. Mr A J Pesper to sell at Newmarket Lakeyards under instructions from Mr Carlson of Alma Den. 15 horses including heavy and light draught and spring cart animals will be sold, with unbroken draught horses available.
A Kuranda community event invites residents to a dance at the Kuranda Centre of Arts on Saturday to support a charitable fund honoring Mr Sharp. Organizers describe the event as a generous communal effort and expect a large turnout to benefit the cause.
A writ has been issued by the Musgrave Steamship Co Ltd, owners of the Musgrave, alleging damage sustained during a performance of the steamer. The action underscores the legal move in a maritime dispute involving the vessel and its operations.
Government Statistician reports incomplete sugar production returns from various mills across the state. The article notes that figures are not yet received and an updated estimate of quantities crushed is forthcoming amid ongoing data collection.
Corrosion Day will be held at 2 am with the Cairum hsiemterian Church announcing usual fares and potential omting opportunities. The notice urges attendance and notes the event as part of the community schedule.
A local shop announces fresh stock including football boots with light materials and durable soles, plus four new assortments of figetiull wear and all wool sweaters. The menswear store signals affordable prices and new designs in white and colored options suitable for men and women.
The 1910 cane crop on the Ciar voce Taver shows ratoon yields well above average and plant cane at a high 35.2 tons per acre. Overall area average tonnage was 24.0. Total calls for payment by various methods reached 55 6665 pons, reflecting diverse payment methods used.
The article reports a local council discussion on grazing stock rules and new powers granted to the council. It notes tension over enforcement and potential fines, with claims that cheaper freedom influences rates. An advertisement elsewhere announces broader stock-straying powers and future roadside fees.
Government Statistician Thornhay Weedon reports Queensland's population shows about 1.0 million in the late census, a ten year increase with one fifth in the metropolitan area now around 141,000. He imagines further growth comparable to Canada if immigration continues.
A Mourilyan passenger lists Mr J Hk Little of Howeby Station bound for branding near Coen. He has brought the Oondooroo bred stallion Homer back to the station, chestnut color, 4 to 5 years old, intended as a remount. Little notes low pleuro incidence and comments on Batavia River gold prospecting.
A fragmentary manuscript note from The Perthshire Times references a voyage from London to Australia and mentions publishers' printing difficulties with poetry lines about ink and gipped text. The readable portion hints at archival chatter rather than a complete report.
Mr Abbott outlines Cairns Kuranda railway potential and a tourist association. He praises the line, urges development of trains and a tourist board to showcase the hinterland, and warns against overcommitment while highlighting timber country and Atherton climate.
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