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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1910
Page
2
The notice lists price adjustments and tax details for Planetrai and Whittich's items. It notes performance starts at 4 o’clock and outlines related pricing terms.
The Australian Hotel announces the retirement of Mr D Sims Dewiss from the hotel. The 1911 tenancy will be let to suitable tenants for a term of seven years starting January. Applications are to be made to Messrs Green and Fulton, trustees in the estate of the late Thomas Reed.
Scouting notes indicate Kim as sole agent for Cairns and District Mills with for vigor and vigilance mentioned during assessment.
Nelson Properties Robert Sturt and Co announce public auction at Cannon's Hotel Nelson on Saturday in December at 2 pm. Subdivision 1 allotment 2 Connelly rented at 6 per week. Allotment 4 section 4 Norman Street half acre with house on high blocks rented at 7 per week. Allotment 5 section 4 adjacent acre half acre improved. Terms half cash balance in 1 year. Also sale of household furniture and effects at Wieland Street opposite Dillon's Cardial Factory see Dodgpers Ne Reserve.
Friday notes show results from various mining and telegraph-related events with multiple names and dates. Entries list standings and scores such as Brilliant and Central clubs with dates like 2/1 and 4/7, alongside individual names and amounts, reflecting a busy schedule of matches or bets.
Reports from cable desk note activity at Cloncurby Correzr and Lintons in the Duchess mine with ore estimates cited. Darhews mine lode shows substantial ore and the day’s top prices list Tin and Iron values.
Fragmentary historical stock list from the Chillagoe and surrounding mines with prices, payments marked as paid or due, and multiple mine names including Mount Molioy Mount Filiott Hampden and Jansary Hills. Limited legible entries indicate old style currency and fractions common to regional mining markets.
The Premier unveils bold national schemes at a party meeting including a transcontinental line and links to the main trunk railways. The proposals aim to develop northern and coastal regions, open pastoral lands, and boost prosperity across Queenland with strong support from the party and public.
Arewatta landed as large as a flood of water, with 43 bollard pull noted as the ship moored. The brief report highlights the vessel’s size and docking power observed at port.
Tonight the Works Dramatic Company performs Held by the Fae a Chin play about the Civil War era attracting crowded houses. The show starts at 8 o'clock with a note of praise for its writing and stage impact.
Mesars Wright Bros of Kosh report the arrival of a pure bred Jer bull from Higlifield Hatate Melbourne. The animal, bred by Jer James Lily Lucy's Champion and champion Sobis of Umk lands, drew £2000 offers from Americans but was refused. The import is expected to boost local agriculture and the district’s stock breeding efforts.
Town and Country reports a busy end day with references to the Association of refresher at our soda ad drink. It lists imports from Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane including onions potatoes and grass seeds. The Arawatte sailing tonight at 8 o clock for southern ports. Mails for the south close this evening at 5 45 pm packets and newspapers and ordinary letters at 6 45 pm and 7 pm respectively.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce met yesterday with President J Alison presiding. Discussions covered a Cairns to Albany travelling post office, a proposed amendment to the Australian Industries Preservation Act, a courthouse report request from Mr J Mann MLA, freight and lighterage cost concerns, and support for commercial education in schools and a commerce faculty at Queensland University. A sub-committee was appointed to handle the act proposal.
In Melbourne the House discussed temporary berthing and refitting of destroyers at Williamstown. Ministers said arrangements are temporary but satisfactory to the department and a report from Admiral Henderson is awaited for final action.
In Brisbane the Government Party met to discuss funding for railway schemes before Parliament. Mr Kidston said if approved, authority to raise about six million pounds should be granted, aiming to secure credit while Queensland's finances remain strong. He favored a long transcontinental line for better returns, noting two years may be needed to repay if the line is not immediately profitable.
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