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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1909

Page

4

Hambledon and Walgrave Beetle Fund Beetle Purchases and Deliveries

The Hambledon and Walgrave Grub and Beetle Fund will buy Cane Beetles at 1 shilling per beetle and Cane Grabe at 1 pound per pound. Receivers listed include MAL Tiwle J Grimshaw C V Hives J A Steichems Peter Petersen and Lee Chin with further names. Deliveries to Mulgrave Central Mill between 1 pm and 5 pm mornings and Tuesdays. payments to receivers on Tuesdays at Mulgrave Central Mill.

Mal Tiwle J. Grimshaw C. V. Hives J. A Steichems Peter Petersen Lee Chin Geen Fgm Aloomba Clark J. Maree C. P. Anderson Norman Meston Mulgrave Entod

Notice on timber rates for EmdlestON Bros & Bale at Tandy Street

EMDLESTON BROS. & BALE of Tandy Street announce new rates for sea and canal wood starting March 1. Forest wood priced at 11 shillings per load and mangrove wood at 13 shillings per load.

Emdleston Bros. & Bale Tandy Street Mar

Cairns Cordial Factory Seeks Public Patronage

The Cairns Aerated Water Works on Sheridan Street announces itself under J. Cheetley as the successor to the late proprietor E Wood. It pledges first class products and aims to retain the same share of public patronage as before.

J. Cheetley

Townes on announces closure of business after December 20

Due to ill health the business will cease operations after December 20. Stocks will be sold at large reductions. Accounts due must be paid before December 25. The notice thanks residents and mentions Cant’ peck mame. Trading as Towneon and Strickland, Nelson, Now 15, 1900s.

Ube Elaon Dietsick Fort Cant Peck F. W Strickland Nelson Diao

Tenders invited for sinking the Main Shaft at Georgetown

Tenders are invited for sinking the Main Shaft at the Company's Office Georgetown and at the office of the undersigned. Tenders must reach the Company's Registered Office by 4 p.m. Friday, 14th December 1900. No tender will be accepted. DD. Swiss Davies.

Georgetown Swiss Davies

Melbourne House Banked Goods Ad at Lake Street Melbourne

Mrs Johnson opened premises at Melbourne Higume entre with ladies costumes in dark or light prints and material priced around 12 shillings. Boys suits in white or dark drill offered with guaranteed material at Melbourne House Lake Street.

Johnson Melbourne Higume Guardiasa Melbourne House Lake Street

Tenders for Imecivesst Estate Storekeeper Position

Notice invites tenders for a storekeeper role linked to the Imecivesst Estate. Full particulars available from trustee P. F. Drewe, Cairo. Tenders close November 30, 196H.

P. F. Drewe Cairo

Fire near Cairns Harbour Board site on November 20 1900

A blaze occurred on Saturday at 12 o'clock noon near the Cairns Harbour Board premises. The incident involved close monitoring by local authorities and fire brigades as residents witnessed the event.

Pga

TOWERS SHARE MARKET CHARTERS TOWERS REPORT

Market notes from Charters Towers listing several lots and prices for shares and runs. Notable entries include Killinet Deepa, Brilliant, Extendeds, Fam, Marshall's Queens, Pfeiffers and Victory with varied prices and dates. Includes references to Tommy Burns and Vulcan holdings with per share quotes and exchange terms.

Charters Towers Ronnie Dunder Ae Ofs Irifiamt Centeals Killinet Deepa Brilliant Aulamedan Paids Pk Marshall Queens New Kant “Freeholds Pfeiffers Victory Tommy Burns Vulcan

Burns Philp showcases new seasons bargains and fashions

Burns Philp & Company Limited presents new season goods including fabrics prints cambrics embroidery laces and Gibson collars. Magnificent bargains listed with visible emphasis on silk and net fabrics, Peter Pan collars by M. E. Walsh and general readiness for spring wardrobes.

Burns Philp & Company, Limited M. E. Walsh

Industrial upheaval looms as Labour to strike today

The Post reports a historic Australian event as organised Labour plans a general strike aimed at collective principles, challenging capitalism and capitalism’s influence. Miners and other workers join a national effort with Socialist aims, while critics warn of unintended consequences.

Aurelian Labo Australia Wong Stimkers

Socialists Discuss Practicality of Society Ownership

A Philadelphia paper surveyed Socialist leaders in America on how cooperative common ownership might advance. Respondents, including Victor Berger and Upton Sinclair, said transfer of private property to the public would be gradual and largely through buyouts and taxation, with big industries remaining under private hands for a time. The group argued a quiet, orderly shift aided by government action and public sentiment rather than revolutionary upheaval.

Philedelphia America Sappes Fingene VY Licks Upton Sin Victor Bergerine France Trailway Chagms Reilrosds Karl Mora Irumcogs

New Hospital Salutations in District Planned

A fragmented note mentions a new hospital for Marve and related saluting events in the district. The readable text hints at ceremonies and district-wide attention but lacks complete details on dates or participants.

Melbourne and Adelaide Fruit Case Figures Listed

Melbourne records show 227 cases pines 87 cases bapanex 331 bunches ban anas while Adelaide lists 108 cases ban anas. The data presents commodity tallies by city and product with no further context or conclusions.

Melbourne Adelaide

King's Birthday excursion to Babinda praised by locals

A fine King’s Birthday outing under the Independent Order Good Templars drew large crowds to Babinda aided by an extended tramway. Cecil Rhodes and Cairns Presbyterian Church members organized trips with three hours ashore at the port and a 3 20 p.m. return, with no accidents reported by the Ambulance Brigade.

Babimin Independent Order Good Templars Wabinda Cecil Rhodes Cairns Presbyterian Church Kursoda

Goondi Mill Strike Declared Off and Resumes Operations

The Goondi Mill strike has ended with cutters back to work under contracts and production progressing without interruption. Some strikers sought reemployment, a portion were reinstated, while replacements from the CSR Company performed satisfactorily. Officials later praised Inspector Malone and subordinates for maintaining order during the dispute. The incident caused a one month delay but the season’s cane harvest continues at peak.

Goondi CSR Goondj R. Coy Mii

Excursion to Port Douglas by the voyage crew

Twelve, Bvrryrose went ashore and the pretty town was thoroughly explored. The visit occurred on a holiday with calm surroundings. Reported expenditure around £57 and a predicted profit portion remained undetermined.

Tors and dolls galore hears tPaiia packing

Local items describe a busy scene with toys and packing activities. Names and specific places are unclear, but the note hints at a market or event featuring dolls and miscellaneous goods with a variety of participants and activities.

Town and Country chemist and Cairns notice

Patchy OCR item from Cairns town notices. Mentions Kelly as chemist and Toes and Connery, Brewmaker and clothing near Melbourn Howes Lake region. Sails south, port calls, auction for Mrs. et al, Port Douglas arrivals, Cairns Naval Brigade training, and Central Hotel proprietor James Watters announcing beer, ale and whiskey offerings at Millman's Cairns North Queensland.

Johncom Melbourn Howes, Lake Triet Central Hotel James Watters Beer King McFwen Reid Ad. ‘Thiesster Brumdy Amt Whitky Sada Seleyee

Future of Flight as Aerial Objects Dominate Travel

British War Office consultant Cody outlines a future where aeroplanes and airships replace motorcars for travel and transport. He argues aerial craft will lower costs, redefine defense, and threaten fortress security while political power shifts ride on advancements in aviation and mechanized society.

FL Cody British War Office London “Daily Aria Chronicle Hiss Cody Burma Combe

Inden novelties at M. E. Walsh's famed low price

A fragmented ad notes a sale at M. E. Walsh offering boanete leilies sunshade welle feathers and side combs with a range of novelties at notably low prices. The item list is incomplete but signals a broad discount display by the shop.

M. E. Walsh

Death of prominent North Island figure Buchanan

The obituary notes the death of the well known figure Buchanan in Towlsville after a short illness. The Police Court observed a memorial, and the late North Northerner had a life marked by school years in Cromer and service to the community. Memorial services and hospital charitable efforts are mentioned, reflecting a loss felt by family and townsfolk. Hospital finances and governors are referenced along with a Masonic meeting and local charitable work.

Towlsville Buchanan Mir Buchanan Cromer Coun

Local accident claims life in Tonwong area

An 18 year old man died after a shooting incident at Tonwong this morning near Stan Efirh Mossman. Emergency services arrived as councils and a noted Pence wares owner were present at the scene.

Bushane Monminy Tonwong Efirh Mossman

Destructive Hail Storm Rips Through Brisbane District

A severe hailstorm swept from the south yesterday afternoon, crossing Darrisville to the western Brisbane suburbs and circling outward. Stones as large as ben’s egg shattered iron roofs and thousands of window panes. Crops in orchards and fields were ruined, with damage in Brisbane estimated in the thousands.

Darrisville Ipwich Brisbane Ben

Missing Brisbane Child Found Dead in Creek

Police reported the death of John Francis Westphal aged 1 after he went missing Monday night while visiting a relative. He was last seen playing with dogs near the creek and was found submerged this afternoon in the creek.

Brisbane John Francis Westphal Uirinicht

Four-Engine Collision In Sydney Railway Yards

In Hetifera Sydney yesterday four trains collided after a train from Marestville moved onto a parallel line and an oncoming engine struck it. The impact derailed engines and damaged interlocking gear, leaving a deep furrow in the tracks. two engines and coupling hawsers had to be used to separate them. No injuries were reported.

Sydney Hetifera Marestville Tin Hee

Maniacal Attack Shocks Christchurch Family

Wellington Monday report from Christchurch states a man named Brown suddenly showed mania. He attacked his mother with a carving knife, then his elder brother. The mother sustained serious injuries. Brown fled and had not been captured by last night.

Wellington Brown Christchurch

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