14 Nov 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1911
Page
1
Australes owes Australias Chia Sarigatoon Steamship Passengers and freight arranged between Cairns and all parts of the world. Outwards and inwards services noted.
Shipping notices detail arrivals to curstda and Fremantle from fuxtsine with timetable notes for ALSN svmieers reaching Caras and Suessday. The reports list multiple vessels and ports including London, Townsville, Melbourne, and Sydney with uncertain dates and frequent name garble.
The report covers multiple mining projects including the Ancient Gritaimling reef near the aft shaft and a 20 ft deep lode with 2 shaft work. Jim Welcc, from Croydon, surveys the Ancient Bri tes and copper and gold prospects show potential. New boiler arrival at Forsayth aids Darke Consols work, while Chillagoe reports caution on mine conditions. Medway calculates 1 ton heavy mineral stone ready for mill. reef widths around 4% and ore grades near 2 oz per ton. Durham No. 3 vein and St George Ex show promising yields, with 80 tons expected and prices around £16 per ton. Etheridge Prospecting Circle reports amplitudes and ore extractions across several digs with wide reefs and variable grades.
Bishop Duhig announced during mass that new schools will open in Ayr and Brasdon by mid next year under Good Samaritan supervision from Sydney. A Telegram from WIA's Fortress says irrigation visits to Ayr may occur with Govt officials, date not fixed. Local sport groups discussed forming The Lower Burdekin Gun Club with initial 0/6 subscription. officers elected and pending club rules from Townsville.
Telegraphic notice reports the death of Patrick Callaghan owner of Mount Mulgrave and Frome Stations on the Mitchell River. A well known North Queensland figure, Callaghan spent 45 years in the region and 40 as a station owner. He was tall, jovial, and widely respected for his strong character and leadership in early settlement.
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