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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
2
A fragment recalls Prana Sparkiet Syphons and Prana Sparklet Bulbs shown at a stall with COOL COMFORTS AT HOME claims. The piece notes a large sale and unusually low prices, mentioning BOCANS, PHILP & CO. LAMETED ANBOTT STREET and a child observer.
Readable text mentions Sheridan Street near Senellis's Court and Tarlar's Studio with references to a rain stream and several unclear street identifiers. The fragment provides no clear event, date, or acting parties.
Christmas shoppers urged to inspect the latest Silver and Plate Ware from Ozanne Depot. The Abbott Street address invites customers to view fashionable jewellery and quality gift items, with staff ready to show goods at any time.
Burns Philp and Co Ltd Abbott Street Cairns advertises a four day sale starting Friday in November with large discounts across bedding linens fabrics drapes towels and sheets. Highlights include quilts cotton sheeting damask tabling linen drapery and a new stock of shirts and crepes with prices and case openings noted.
A special general meeting will be held at the Registered Office Cairns Spence Street on Saturday November eighteenth at eleven o clock to consider an amalgamation with The Oaks Rush Gold Mining Company No Liability and to appoint a liquidator The Oaks Rush Green Company No Liability and related draft agreement actions awaiting majority approval and potential second meeting.
The Mulgrave Central Mill Company Limited offers a reward of 100 pounds for information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in unlawful cane setting within the Mulgrave area. The reward also applies to information that leads to the committal of those concerned. S. W. Davids, General Manager, Nelson, 7 November 1911.
Notice of a voluntary winding up for The Oaks Rush Gold Mining Company No Liability to be held at Lee Street Cairns on November eighteenth at eleven in the forenoon. The Liquidator Arthur Hill Clarke of Cairns Mining Agent to consent to registration of Acorn Gold Mining Company No Liability with a memorandum and articles of association. A second special general meeting will be convened. Secretary Sell Henchman Han nam for the Company.
Builders invited for erection of composite labour and material offices and residence at Wolfram for La Compagnie Francaise Des Metaux Bar. Plans at AW Lottstron office. Commission Agent Mr A fluid del. Tenders due by 8am November 17 1911. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. Gregory Waters Cairns.
Court house at Cairns to host a next Monday session on sugar ion issues. An upcoming event is scheduled for the 13th of the month with guidance from E T Hall.
The office will be closed all day tomorrow Saturday for WieSelig of the OnE holding, with papers available at Craig & Whittick's for regular callers. The Office will reopen on Sunday as usual.
The report notes chaotic weather effects near Flare with repeated floods and drought linking a four mile stretch. It mentions Mitchell and partners facing water troubles while others in the district face differing conditions. The piece recalls floods in 1841 affecting rail lines and ongoing exposure to wind dust and drought.
Fragmentary sports brief lists teams, players, and scores with unclear abbreviations. Central, Brilliant Deeps, Drillians Hiocks, Marelyll, and Miller United appear among others in a puzzling ledger of 19th century style results.
The report states a total yield of 30,547 fine ounces valued at £ LDY,755 for October, compared with 16,561 ounces valued at £ 15S,301 for the same month last year.
Copper prices show firm forward curves with copper and tin values quoted in pounds per unit. Escara and Plectrobyrie copper lead the session while tin trendsNear market ranges £19110 to £192 forward quotes and copper at £56073 in the day’s listings.
Fragmentary historical stock list from Cairns market shows multiple names with prices and dates. Items include Chillagee 5/2, Piliett rolom, Fitzroy 8/4, Volcan 4/7, Village Blacksmith 2d, 4d, and Oaks Rush with various shillings and pence. Entries note paid statuses and minor amounts, reflecting a casual ledger style.
The Post staff and guests will travel by special train at 6.4 am tomorrow to Kuranda. The af fee will be closed all day, but subscribers may collect papers at Messrs Craig and Whittick's. The office stays open on Sunday.
A past grand lodge formation occurred Wednesday night in connection with Cairns district and the new Harbour Board Bill before Parliament. Olympia showcases a strong program tomorrow night with sensational photoplays and lively comics. The drama Duty and Honour follows Dr Wassal’s crime and a wife’s plea for forgiveness amid swift, sharp acting. A life picture It Did Look Suspicious appears, while Mrs Dinglay’s engagement and a milk market twist cap the lineup.
At Rockhampton Police Court on the 2nd inst the Police Magistrate remanded Daniel Joseph Comaghan on a desertion charge. Evidence showed he wrote to his wife seeking to bring the children to Rockhampton but she declined a home offer. The case will be adjusted and the warrant stands until further order.
A fragmented notice mentions Pridey of Mayers and drapes with a test opportunity for shoppers to encare Lar ghias in household drapery. It references Lewion beaver and colt a worked plein fice visit, with garbled lines suggesting a promotional sale or exhibit.
A visit by a representative of the Post drew attention in Deering as onlookers discussed the visit amid the cool Kurand air. The gathering left attendees energized about the prospect of future engagement and opportunities arising from the event.
Yesterday morning in the Police Court a Malay named Charley was charged with assaulting six police officers in the execution of their duty. Evidence of arrest was provided by Constable Robinson. The case was adjourned for further hearing for days. Mr. J Bennett appeared for the accused.
A heavily garbled ad lists weekend specials from a high class men’s outfitter and importer on Abbott Street. Prices appear for ladies shoes, boots, gloves, slippers, hats, and lounge items with discount weekend pricing and item names such as ballarat lounge felt, silk headkerchiefs, and silk scarves.
Mr P J Doyle, Cairns Chamber of Commerce chair, cables the Premier urging urgent approval for a Cairns harbour steamer. The Premier asks for explicit details while Doyle recalls March discussions and the Home Secretary's deputation. A telegram on May 3 sought intervention to "shake up" progress, but no reply has arrived.
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