Auction sale in Nelson for estate of James McGovern
Public auction to be held at Can fon's Hall Nelson under instructions from the official agent for the estate of James McGovern. Items include one DROWN GEELONG two DRAYS and harnesses. Terms cash with no reserve. Interested creditors must lodge claims at the office of the Clerk in Cairns by November 16 1910. Auctioneer Storey Cairns Aresacre notes a newly built house attached to the premises with a low reserve set by the owner to sell.
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F P. W. Townson
Cannon
Nelson
Notment
Sormal
Pht Connells
School of Arts
Norman Street
Duffy
Teote
Townsville
James McGovern
Pett
Cairns
W Storey
Aictioneer
Ieee Ae
Fragmentary sports notes from a 19th century canvas
The readable lines describe a rough sports scene with team positions and players in motion. Mentions of Stone, Rankin, and Deane Serton appear amid scattered terms that suggest a field event or game underway. Context remains unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mining and Lease Actions Reported at Doanyvills and Mosquite Creek
Report notes timbering finished to reach 50 ft depth at a sink, with a new cram cut under way. Quartz veins carry mineral and small gold traces. Secheffert Bros apply for a four acre lease on Fick Blow near Doanyvills. Warden's Court approves MUL 185 for Doccer and Swan at Mosquite Creek, adjourned for a week.
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Secheffert
Doanyvills
Othe Warden's Court
Tus
Doccer and Swan
Mosquite Creek
Mining Motes In Tin Theft Enquiry and Mine Report
Mining notes discuss tin theft inquiry funds near £50 raised from centers for the investigation. Enquiry expected end of month. Irvinebank ore shipments and mine progress at Now gi Sever Tin Mine report 190 ft level winze down 16 ft with 7 ft by 2 ft lode, 40 percent black tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gi Sever
C. T. Alexaner
Irvinebank
Fragmentary racing results and odds from Telegraph report
Incomplete Telegraph item cites Saturday race notes and odds. Mentions Bonnie Denawe and Best Mexican with prices, plus scattered race names and figures, but many words are garbled, leaving0readable full results.
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Telezrah
CH. Towers
Bonnie Denawe
Tribhent Wieaael
Sane
Ogee PC
Teen
IV. Fai
Seka Exandrea
Ieteminn
Peterlee
Market Prices Reported for Metals and Futures
The list shows copper at 57/5 to 57/10 per unit, forward V5s at 3/9. Tin quoted at £164/5 to £ LINS, forward 14/10. Lead priced at £105.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabile
LON
Cairns Stock Exchange Saturday Prices and Listings
The Cairns stock page shows Saturday quotes with entries for Chillagoe and Mount Malloy pref. areas along with listings at Vulcan Stanmary Hills Mount Agnes and Gilmore’s. Prices are given per share or unit, including 100 pag New Einasinich and 125 Hampton, with various 1/3 to 2/4 fractions and notes on paid dues and new or updated consignments.
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Ne’ Sh
Mount Malloy
Mount Fuliott
New Einasinich
Hampton
Weinert
Oni
Chillagoe Ruddivgore
Vulcan
Stanmary Hills
Mount Agnes
Gilmore
Oaks Rush
Durham Consels
Premier replies on Habinda mill proposal raises loans for sugar
The Premier states the district should be first considered for cane culture and that loans to Central Mills may be provided next week. He promises a financing scheme for future mills and industry betterment, urging sugar growers to commit their labour and capital to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habinda
Kidston
Bebinda
Ee Stein Galaiices
Protection for Queensland Bananas
The Federal Minister for Customs reply to a banana question shows concern and urges prompt action. Growers in Cairns Johnstone River Mourilvan and other districts anticipate a tariff decision affecting Fiji grown bananas and local industry. Increased cultivation and output loom, with over 10 000 bunches per week more by next year, stressing port and community infrastructure needs. Townsville Chamber of Commerce pressed for immediate consideration.
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Chamber of Comerce
Fiji
Usensiand
Cairns
Johnstone River
Mourilvan
Tevuka Steamer Tow Incident At Wharf
SE PELL Is and the steamer Tevuka were about to buy the wharf on Saturday afternoon when a man fell overboard. A crowd watched as he ran toward the rope and plunged into the water, surfacing near the jetty to cheers from onlookers.
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Port Douglas
Muriel
Lauter Place
James Doyle
Drowning at Mulgrave River Claims Local Man
News from Mosman district reports the drowning of Waiter Best near Hiverstome Nei wo. The body was recovered by police with ambulance aid. Best was married and his wife lives in Atherton. The Mosman Central Mill began crushing operations on Friday, drawing workers to the district for field work.
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Hiverstome
Msar Neiwo
Waiter Best
Waa
Mulgrave Hiver
Seison
Atherton
Mosman Central
Horses and real estate sale announced at Newnurse yards and Nelson allotment
A sale of horses on account of the Warra bah Mission is announced at Newnurset Yards for Saturday. A coal load prepares for the Mourtivan Sondirate as ships schedule calls at Lavinda Cardwell and Johnstone. The Partner clears general cargo for farms and departs for Port Douglas after unloading 30 tons of coal. Captain Bartlett reports arrival of the Pabeer after moon at 130 from ia ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oa. J. Draper
Warrabah
Nelson
Pabeer
I Ia
Bartlett
Lavinda Cardwell
Johnstone
Innisfail
Port Douglas
Mourilyan Mills to Expand Capacity Amid Labour Tensions
The Johnstone River area reports Mourilyan mills plan to boost output using centrifugals vacuum pans and other gear to meet expected large crops next season. Meanwhile Adelaide Chamber of Commerce notes unrest in labour circles with criticism of a professional agitator and calls for workers to settle disputes with employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd
U.S.B Co
Mourilyan
Adelaide Chamber of Commerce
Kuranda Bridge Contract Awarded for Timber Works
The Kuranda Bridge project on the Barron River has awarded the contract to Mr A Veivers of Manila for round timber and compogs of hick ory. Mr BR Stayle, the chief carpenter, leads the on site operations, promising efficient and workmanlike performance.
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Barron River
Kurunda
A. Veivers
Manila
BR. Stayle
Local Industry Delivers Large Cairns Machinery
Mr A. Villiers of the Vulcan Foundry Cairns has completed a large machinery passet for Cairns Timber Limited. The work includes a 7 foot diameter shaft a chrome head cylinder an eccentric stamp and a piston head all finished under the supervision of Mr H J Walker. Queensland Timber Lead manager Mr Gummow praised Cairns capacity to avoid southern suppliers. The dredge Willunga finished a 15 foot cut on a vessel project midweek between beacon Nos 4 and 5, widening the outside and leaving shallow depth at low tide. The Sydney Harbour project will proceed with further patches after the dredge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Villiers
Vulcan Foundry
Cairns
Cairns Timber, Limited
Vulcan Famire
H. J. Walker
Lager
Wr. Gummow
Queensland Timber Led
Willunga
Sydney Harbour
Adcock Named Underground Manager in Solveskim Sector
Mr. Harry Adcock, the underground manager at Solveskim, visited the mines and an inquiry will be conducted by officials in the Tn sector S. Woraley to assess the situation and determine next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Adcock
S. Woraley
Plues
Bobi
Steamers movement and local incidents in the district
Shipping updates show the Empire bound for Hong Kong and Manila with intermediate calls. Local notes report agricultural plans, historical anniversaries, hotel licenses, livestock disease, and a near drowning incident where a passenger fell from a wharf but was saved by a bystander.
Banana Duty Sparks Trade Policy Debate in Townsville
The Townsville Bulletin reports a proposed rise in banana import duty to 3s per cental aimed at equalizing duties with other fruits. The Customs Minister will present the matter to his Cabinet, with Fiji seen as a potential challenger to Queensland trade if foreign bananas remain taxed differently. The Chamber of Commerce urges removal of the anomaly and plans to press Senators for support.
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Townsville
Fiji
Queensland
Chamber of
R. McKimmin
Rer
Tetires
FW. Bamford
Chateway
Sayers
St. Ledeer
Bananem Incre
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Adelaide
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St. Monica's School
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Nelson Properties
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Arthur A. Chandler
Mareera
Telegraph
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Cairns Stock Exchange
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Alction Sales
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