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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1909

Page

2

Fourteen Suburban Property Lots and Farm For Sale

List of Cairns area real estate items including Lot No Upset prices from £250 to £500. properties cover two four room houses on Lake Street near schools with 12 percent yield, a new four room house on Sheridan Street, a freehold farm of 15 acres near Freshwater Creek six miles from Cairns, with terms £100 cash and £100 yearly for four years and five percent interest.

A. J. Draper Lake Street State St. Monica's Grove Sheridan Cairns Freshwater Creek Jupenra Om Chocolate Whele Ares Coco Amides Pick

Appointment for Auditor at Cairns Harbour Board

The Cairns Harbour Board invites applications for the position of Auditor. Applications must be addressed to the Chairman and submitted by Saturday 20 November 1908 at 12 o'clock noon, subject to Governor-in-Council approval.

Temders Mray Draper Temiers Close Emitiers W. Davids

Hawthorn launches local traders movement in Welbourne

Hawthorn, dubbed the esburc of Welbourne, starts the Australian Producer initiative to boost local stores. A Traders Association forms with the Mayor as President to urge residents to buy locally. A July 24 special issue promotes August sales with two bargain displays. Within two days ads report reduced prices.

Hawthorn Esburc Welbourne Iseys Am Matern Trade Journal Newthornites

Tanami Mining Company Formed for Central Australia Prospecting

The Tanami Mining Company of 1890 appoints directors W J Laddice G Ancup Young J B MW Arthur T Yat Smith and Alexander Oliver with F L F urges and W B rhold as auditors. Philip Foster leads a party from Sturt Creek to explore Tanami goldfields while Lachie reports rich finds. Prospectors at Hall's Creek pause due to water shortages awaiting transport to Tanami.

Messer W. J. Laddice G. Ancup Young J. KB MW Arthur T. Yat Smith Alexandr Oliver F. Urges W. B.rhold Arthur Phillips Teaviedd Fraser Philp Foster Capedition Sturt Crek Wyndham Aleuander Oliver Pore Tanani Exploration and Vining Company Philp, Foster Sturt Creet West Australis Central Australia Tanemi Aer Foster Lachie Tanami Laurie Temby Tanami Hall's Creek West Australia Tanamdi

Mining Hotel Paul Mumer Reports Large Stone Paddock Stocks

The article notes 15 tons of stone in the paddock at Ancient stri ton rim and 400 tons of grass from the Golden Crown line near Durham. It mentions ore, crushings, and a 85 tonne grass stock at Sto MW corse entended claim with various mining activity and prospects along the railway between Siomy and Sandy Ether.

Paul Mumer Striton Durham Cansels Petr Olen Ant Amiy Jacobsen Werner Tribte Telle F. B. Tory Raven Gold Mining Leas Kitherie Tom Akempan Love and Co

Novelty Handicrafts Display in Japanese Imports

The display features embroidery and table centerpieces with silk motifs. Prices are emphasized as the lowest, identifying Burns Philip & Company Limited as the retailer. Numerous decorative novelties and handkerchief items are highlighted for customers.

Fragmentary note on a cat invasion in a cluttered home

A fragmented OCR item describes a cat inside a house with a pigeon hole left open. It mentions cockroaches and an odd comparison of weight, noting a bed or body reference and a significant multiplier. The text is garbled and lacks clear, coherent events or persons.

Mining case at Supreme Court In Erskine v Home Hill United

The Erskine v Home Hill United Golf Mining case sits in the Supreme Court. The plaintiff's counsel Mr E Lilley moved for a relief which was refused. The defense opened with a statement and presented arguments in the proceeding.

Wensday Erskine Ule and Hiltom United Golf Mining Company Cympie Supreme Court E. Lilley Evil Dunes

Continent on the Edge of Constitutional Crisis in Britain

A heated debate over fiscal policy, Lords reform, and constitutional limits dominates British politics as elections approach. The Budget, Liberal and Conservative lines fracture, with press voices calling for a "reasoned amendment" while warnings mount about a potential shift toward a rigid constitution and lasting reform in the House of Lords.

Lannery Ketene Iles of Loris Pogland Worms Iran House of Commons Bibecary Times Mote Lloyd George Kime Omd Tech

Telegraph delays affect Post News and regional announcements

Telegraph interruptions delay the Post Message and muffled interstate news. Mulgrave Central MIM Company plans beetle purchases from the Aloomba Mulgrave or Hambledon districts at a fixed rate subject to Governor in Council approval. Mossman Police Court proceedings involve E Gilliram summoned under the Lames Act for alleged trespass on portion 205, with prosecution and defence attorneys named. the case proceeds with costs possible.

Eslverticement Mulgrave Central Mim Aloomba Mulgrave Hambledon Mossman FF. . Cront J. D. Johnson E Gilliram Dinni

Post announces winter refreshments at Hoe Pony stall

Mrs A J Draper posts a list of prime winter refreshments for a Saturday stall. Items include quince, beer case, goose, turkey, cakes, wine and various contributors such as Mr W Lynch and Mrs Hooper.

A. J. [Raper Commetcion Quince Price W. Lynch 3. Dobbinham George Bunting A. Breiby Mise Munro Martin Miss Kellar Crawford Mr. Barnes Haifdown Mr. J. Lyons

Lands Open for Grazing Near Cairns Land Office

Lands open for grazing near Cairns Land Office on Ath Deccan at an annual rental of 13. The term is 21 years. Land lies on the Loche river about a mile northeast of Mareeba. Remaining 40 acres in Sophia parish open for agricultural farm selection at 16 shillings per acre annual rent. Land between Mulgrave River and the coast.

Cairns

Death of Joe Ambrose In Gulf Region News Reaches Town

The death of Joe Ambrose brother of Mrs. C. M. Carr is reported after his body was found in a sandy creek between Abingdon and Miranda Downs. Local authorities suspect a horse fall caused the fatality. Ambrose visited Inverell and Cairns en route to the Club six weeks prior, and he is described as a pleasant and manly young man.

Miranda Downs Gulf Joe Ambrose C. M. Carr Abingdon Ambrose Cairns Inverell

Descriptive Powers of the Herron Shire Council Report

The opening paragraph to a report presented at the council meeting speaks of a glorious change since the last report. It notes copious showers saturating parched soil, creating emerald hues and reviving life in the region.

Herron Shire

Special Rate Debate on Proposed Punt Act Massis

Cr Earl asks if there are other travelogments in connection with the proposed punt act masis. A special rate of 1d being levied and £76 14 1/1 were discussed. He urged bridge construction and noted others shared the hope of a feasible solution.

Shire Council Earl

Steamer Guthrie Bound for Singapore From Five Ports

The steamer Guthrie under Capt. Will imme departed the anchorage yesterday for Singapore via seven ports. It carried passengers from Caires and an outward cargo totaling 25 tons of ore. Captain Williams expected to command the steamer Matarom, which will commence running between Sines, Porto, and Melbourne early in the New Year.

Tee FE Guthrie Willimme Singapore Caires Williams Ubumen

Harvesting Progress Report From West Besiay Farms

Harvesting has begun at several settlements in Abe Marunoa and West Besiay. Farmers report good harvest prospects with many bags taken home, indicating a fair yield per acre across localities. Weather is generally favorable apart from occasional storms and some recent electric disturbances.

Abe Marunoa West Besiay

Rumored Cargo Robbery at Tebberies Wharf

A garbled report notes a Thursday rumor of cargo theft at the Tebberies wharf. It states a large beget was abstracted and that a representative for Allan and Stars arrived midweek to find the incident tied to a break in at the wharf with a tool prying up a corner to reach valuables.

Gerakiton Mc Vnster Allan and Stars Pin Wharf To Fee

Australian singer Velbon rises to fame in Charters Towers

The article profiles the soprano Velbon, known as Miss Jessie Bennett in Australia, who impressed at Maling's and Charters Towers. She studied under Marchesi and Burge, with support from Mrs Walker, following early singing in Sydney and amateur performances of Gilbert and Sullivan. Velbon’s journey from Falmouth to Australia is highlighted as the seed of growing musical renown.

Wiss Mujer Turge Coutiy A. Hall Mur Walker Australia Maumiee Velbon Maling’s Everdd Ebera Marchesi Wire Burge Trueenslanmders Jessie Bennett Charters Towers Falmouth Ailbert and Sullivan Torey

Australian stage ends with thrills in Shire Hall

Shar ry Craig's farewell entertainment drew a large audience as Frank Barnes presented The Squatter's Fate Wagtage. The drama features multiple murders but resolves happily with a strong cast including Miseillie Howarth Else Weronald Harry Craig Bert Frawl Ward-Lyons Athowari and Mr Walter in key roles.

Sharry Craig Sreetch Shire Hall Frank Barnes Uranus Tha Seiery Miseillie Howarth Harry Craig Charkie Emmyquick Walter Chester Gran

A New Taxicab Company Planned for Australasia

Southern files report a new SEW TAXICAB COV plan to launch a taxicab service across Centra lia and Australian states. Capital pegged at £100900 with major funds subscribed in Fag fund. First instalment of 30 four-cylinder Mapier taxis to Sydney within 10 weeks, expansion to New South Wales Victoria and other states planned.

Southern Centralia New South Wales Victoria Coustry Sydney New South Wale Heithet

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