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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
4
An OCR fragment describes a property sale or lease item with a Sheridan Street address and measurements, noting a margin or depth detail. The garbled text mentions an upset sum of 250 pounds, allotment reference 3, and gendered terms.
Drafted agreement named Citizen Doest as recipient of £500 upset form plus £109 cash and £100 yearly for four years. Interest rate specified at five percent. Term conditions and payment schedule outlined in pledge, with emphasis on yearly installments and total payout.
The Cairns Harbour Board invites applications for the position of Auwitter. Candidates must furnish a certificate of competency of five qualified appointment with terms subject to board rules.
Fragmentary OCR shows a legal/public notice style line with names such as P. F. DEORE and Veeders der Sovester Sith, but many words are garbled. The readable portion suggests an action to obtain particulars from a stated official or trustee, with uncertain place and date.
Payment orders issued between mills are to be paid by specified times. The notice mentions Mill and Hambledon Mill with due payments arranged within certain hours. The legible text lists names and times but is otherwise incomplete.
Notice states that By-law No. 7 has not been recorded and is open for inspection at the Board's office on Lake Street Cairns. The document appears to concern the Cairns Harbour Board and a by-law referenced by T. and H. Hall.
Tenders are invited for the delivery of 1000 freweed cards. Specifications available at the offices of Mr. A J Drone or the Registered Office, Mal erere. Tenders close Saturday November 29 and must be opened perwead. S. W. Davids.
The fragment notes unidentified events at a convent and mentions remundation and an early January timeframe. Names and places are unclear, with garbled phrasing hindering precise details. This item appears as a damaged or partial notice with limited readable facts.
The mill processed 1220 tons during the week. Work has been ongoing at the end stope level, with completion and output figures noted.
Telegraph report notes Rosnie Comte trading Friday with prices 4/2 4/4 and 6/11 7/1, highlighting brilliant sums and steady valuation. Kuts referenced in market commentary.
Telegraph reports Adelaide market Friday with fireroys at 28/3 23 7 and men tene 62/A Stammery Hills 1/4 VT. Copper priced at £58 17 6 per ton and tin at 1CAN/10.
The Metal Makers ir Cable. Lospon reports Friday prices in the market with values like 39 1 8 and 18 9 for various items. A small sale result shows a Wee at 2 11 1.
A deputation from the Forward Suffrage Union, aligned with the Women's Liberal Federation, argues against the House of Lords rejection of the Budget. Fourteen members insist the Commons should reconsider and protest the Lords declarations and provisions.
A 1909 report criticizes minimum wage debates and railway wage policies. It notes Labour Party support for extending Central Mill systems to boost sugar industry rail links and proposes district mill expansion, including Muswell River, to spur employment and cooperation. The telegraph line between Cairns and Geraldton is nearing opening, with Commerce Chamber oversight and time reminders.
A brief reminder item notes an exclusion related to poet Douglas. The fragment mentions Py. by lerkan and invites attention to a noted publication detail.
A Good Templars Lodge excursion to Baminda Creek included fares from Cairns, Hambledon, Nelson and Comboa with child prices. The event led to a wedding at Mrs J Moller's Sigur Creek home with Mr and Mrs Gibbs of Herberton and Mr Smith as best man. Miss Holley as bridesmaid. The couple then moved to their new home at Nigger Creek.
A fatal quarrel erupted on 7th inst among Alen Wier John Smith and others in front of the Tiamend Drilling Co. Smith struck Wiley who fell twice and Wiley died later that night after medical examination. Smith was arrested for unlawfully killing and remanded for 8 days. Wiley, a married man, was said to be connected with the Timand Drilling Co. and the Stapeery Hill Co.
Weather improved after a heavy rain week with excavations at Hansen's Gully filled and now draining. Workers resumed rapid progress on piling and the wooden bridge at Kiteman's Hill. Light drizzle again threatens, but rail and brickwork proceed with full crews.
The Cairns Harbour Board issued summaries showing declines in key exports after the war. Last month copper refined product shipments totaled 376 tons, down from 49 tons a year earlier. Tungsten and other metals also fell, with copper ore and related items indicating reduced movement. overall imports and exports numbers are given with mixed changes and totals.
On arrival at the graveside the Church of England service was led by Rev. C. W. Tomkins. The community expressed deep regret for the loss of a cherished figure, with many offering heartfelt tributes and condolences.
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