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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
2
Burns Philp & Co. Ltd announces a comprehensive stock clearance of drapery boots and shoes with Brisbane prices, starting Friday November 0 for 14 days. Case goods include quilts linens tor linens prints cretonnes and mosquito nets with extensive discounts across all ranges.
The Department of Agriculture and Stock Brisbane issues notices on land leases in the Georgetown District to be auctioned on December 5, 1910 for two year terms, with parcels Weber and Verramulia detailed. It also advertises an examination for certifica tion of qualification for milk and cream testing to be held on Saturday morning, with rules on age and entry fees.
A notice from the Cook District outlines an occupation license hearing for Crown lands at 11 o'clock on Tuesday December 13 1911. It details parcels in Whypalla and surrounding parishes including lot numbers and area measures while inviting further particulars from the land office.
Christmastide offerings urge purchases that last and endure fashion trends. The ad touts silver and plate ware with up-to-date items and promotes fashionable jewelry.
Tenders are invited for the order of laying a beam bridge over Petersys Creek at St Ke fora with plans and specifications to be deposited in the Council office. Tender must be accompanied by £10 cash deposit and received by the Clerk by 12 oclock noon on Saturday Dreember LGL1. Lowest tender to be accepted. James Taylor Clerk Timeroe Shire Council.
The Mulgrave Central Mill Company Limited announces rewards totaling 125 pounds for information leading to conviction, committal, or summary conviction of persons involved in wilfully or negligently setting fire to sugar cane within its area. Police are eligible to claim. By order of the board, Nelson date 7 November 1911.
Notice invites tender offers up to 12 o'clock Friday for the purchase and removal of an old school property. Specification and tender forms available at the office and court houses in Atherton Mareeba Herberton and Cairns. A B Brady is the government architect supervising.
The Supreme Court of Queenelami announces the first meeting of creditors for the estate of Charles or Philip Mamuns, to be held at the Principal Registry Supreme Court Office Townsville on November twenty third, 1911 at eleven oclock in the forenoon. Creditors must deliver their proofs of debt to the trustee T Allen. Solicitors Macdonell, Henchman & Mannam of Townsville represent the estate.
An organ recital at St. Jake's Church will be held on the specified date. Whale will preside at the event, assisted by J Bottger as vocalist. All funds are needed, and a collection will occur at the end of the recital.
A European capitalist advertisement touts furnished enterprises and vast lines of traction, water and electric power, mining, agriculture, and stock issues. It offers underwritten bonds and property purchases for European exploitation, with miscellaneous commissions and orders in any country. Details through The International Backers Alliance at 48 Mark Lane, London.
Fragmentary garbled betting style listing many names and scores with unclear structure. Readable items include Mantis Gund 2/4 295 Deeps 95 and several team or owner references such as Clark's East Menham Kellys Sol and Mills' Upland with various figures.
The steamer Buteshire from Leedon docked at Cairns with about 110 tons of cargo and few migrants. Vigilant lighters moved the Cairns cargo for discharge. A meeting formed to establish a Hostal Building Fund a dramatic club with Mr Pp Davies directing and casting arranged. Public urged to attend the grand entertainment in Uneshire Hall tomorrow. The death of Patrick Callaghan at Mount Mulgrave Station is reported after a revolver accident. he died about 15 minutes after a self inflicted wound near the station.
An inspector from Cairns under the Diseases in Plants Act examined statements by Mr. Mann in the Legislative Assembly about potato blight in the Cairns district. Mr. Mann said he would seek more information before declaring the blight definite, while Mr. Filia noted concerns over the potatoes involved. An extymelogist head agreed that Iris blight was affecting the vegetables.
A confused report notes that Vemdera were not invited to the erection of a large bevel for the Timatoo City Council at Kalets. In Lurmalele Sel Deemmeber, the greamer Keremus, who drives, arrived last night from Towntville, Pabots, and did not attend. The wheel leaves begin Abe Morring at Luo clock.
A court report recounts testimony about a near drowning while attempting to cross Mulgrey River. Abdullsl, son of Mr Abduligh, reportedly struggled. two boys, Jobs Meirey and Marcid Smith, attempted a rescue, bringing the drowned victim to the surface.
Mackay reports show mills processing large tonnages with steady output as the harbour project moves toward inspection. The Harbour Board schedules an inspection on Saturday for Flat Top works while local poll canvass adds 1000 additional arms to the oil poll for the civic division.
Reports from Kitson detail the shipwreck off Kingston with 33 434 tons, bound for Victor Harbour. The crew attempted a landing but heavy surf forced them to abandon ship using hatching rafts. Captain Peter Sa vanished days earlier and remains missing as rescue efforts continue.
London voters backed Liberal and Unionist candidates in a tense bye election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Hog. Bromott, raised to the peerage, led a strong Liberal show with results showing significant support for Derice and Redi, amid mixed totals for Shamley and Wrighey.
Brisbane reports heavy potato crop losses from blight and disease. Inspector notes over 3000 pes in value affected. Goods originate in the Lower Clarence area. Freight agent Ferd of Greftce explains post shipment damage and inspection actions following the list shipment.
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