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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1909

Page

2

Beetles and Grore Prices and Milling Hours Listed

The Hambledon and Mulgrave Grub and Beetle Fund CNT issue a notice for beetle purchases at 1,/ per Ib and group prices. It lists contacts Clark J Maree C P Anderson Sorman Meston for Mulgrave Central Mill and Hambledon Mill. Reading hours show 2 to 12 morning and 6 to 4 1/2 evening at Mulgrave Central Mill daily with payments on Tuesdays at Mulgrave Central Mill and Hambledon Mill from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beetles and Grote Tune Sons Tent Cane Wil Mulgrave Hambledon

Williams Heads to £40 Purse Race Aiming for Early Start

Details of a purse event with prices and times are unclear. The fragment mentions Jack Williams and a starting time around 8 pm with seats possibly filled by Rush Nelson and Hran's Hete.

Jack Williams Rush Nelson Hran

Soe Bee Per Share Dividend Declared

The notice states a call per share payable on Friday 3rd December 1900. Shares registered at Cairns as of 17th November 1909.

Cairns

Tenders for Insolvent Estate Purchases

Tenders are invited for the purchase of the mine and estate of the insolvent F. Brimps storekeeper Wolfram. Pull particulars from F. Drewe Trustee. Tenders close November 50th, 1e.

Me Ee F. 3 Brimps Wolfram

Auditor sought for Cairns Harbour Board position

The Cairns Harbour Board invites applications for the post of Auditor. Applicants must hold a certificate of Competency as a qualified JAoroantart. Appointment subject to Governor-in-Council approval. Submit to the Chairman marked Application for Position of Auditor by 12 oclock noon on Saturday 2 November 1988.

Beaton Pays Tribute To Cairns Hospital Staff

Mr J Beaton thanks Olara Matron and nurses at Cairns Hospital for their unremitting care during his wife’s stay in the institution.

J. Beaton Tom Ae Olara Nures Cairns Hospital

Mining Wires Summary of Auctioned Blocks and Prices

Widespread mining notices list multiple claims and prices such as Bonnie Lundee 4/ and 4/29 Beilliamta 5/4 c/s, Brilliant Deeps 4/ paid 6/0, East Mexican SR 7/2 7/4 Kulemodon 3/4, 25 pelt 4/6, Marshall's Queen 2/9 2/10, Mills United 11/6, New Brilliant Freehold 78/6 30/ Pfeiffer's 2/8 2/11, Victory 1/8 1/6, Smith's Creek 2 Vulcan B.

Towers Bonnie Lundee Beilliamta Kulemodon Pelt Marshall's Queen Mills’ United New Brilliant Freeholda Pfeiffer’s Victory Smith's Creek Vulcan

The Share Case Heard In Brisbane Supreme Court

Brisbane court sessions today dealt with Erskine v. the Home Rule and Hilton United Gold Winning Company as part of ongoing litigation. The hearing included sworn submissions and arguments from counsel on the case's core points.

Brisbane The Supreme Court Erskine the Home Rule Hilton United

Edleston Bros and Bale Wood Rates Published

Eddleston Bros and Bale of Panda Street publish store wood rates for May 1. Foret wood priced 11 shillings per load and Mangroves wood at 1 shilling per unit. Limited readable details present.

Eddleston Bros. & Bale Panda Street

The Cairns Aerated Water Works

The Cairns Aerated Water Works established by R. J. Cheetley. Local industry notes describe production of carbonated beverages and distribution within the Cairns area under Cheetley’s management.

Cairns Aerated Water Works

Cairns District Hospital seeks two permanent star nurses

The Cairns District Hospital Committee invites applications for two permanent star nurses at sixty pounds per year terms. Applicants must state the earliest date they can commence duties. Address details and further terms are as directed in the notice.

Clossmay

Studio opening noted by Miss A. C. Keen

Miss A C Keen of Abbott Street Cirne announces she has opened a studio in addition to painting and enlarging photographs. Public notice urges attention to new services and offerings.

Joyce Abbott Street Cirne Queensland Wnte Nillman Sims

Copper and Tin Market Quotes From London Then Friday

The Metal Markets report shows Copper at £60/ today with forward £60/17 and Tin trading from £129/10 to £140 with forwards £140/12/6. Load prices listed £15/4/9 to £13/5 as market figures. Remarks note European porcelain origin and a cricket stat about England.

London

Traffic summons and insolvent land sale notice

Defendant pleaded guilty to a traffic summons and was fined two shillings sixpence with three shillings sixpence costs. Today at noon Meers Br. Sturt and Co. will sell 408 acres 17 perch of land in the insolvent estate of J. F. Collimeon. The land lies in the parish of Trisk at Meckay’s Creek.

Meers BR. Sturt and Co J. Fi, Collimeon Iiv Trisk

Local Racing Notes From Seuwbrn Ports Tonight

The Colne won last night from Seuwbrn ports with efficiency noted. The Ara waters save to night for Southern Pella st S pom. Moorilyan for Towrvilly arrives at 4 p.m. The Gramtala to arrive on Efe Semen.

Colne Pella St S Pom Towrvilly Gramtala Iff

Complimentary Concert and Society Meetings At Local Halls

A free concert at Hibernian Hall featured the Children of Mary Sodality with Bishop Murray expressing thanks and best wishes for future prosperity. The Catholic Young Men's Society gathered at Libernion Hall with Father Walsh presiding. Judging in elocution was won by CG Brown. The Loyal Trinity Lodge reported a successful meeting with hospitality noted and seven new members elected. Financials showed a net balance soon ready.

Murray Hibernian Hall Tucedas Sodality Townevilly Thoraday Catholic Young Men's Society Lliternion Hall Father Walsh S.A Kerwin Miler Father Downey CG. Brown AT McCarthy Conch W AL. Breaninard Trinity Lodge Foster Mareeba Thidfellows Dekguies

Boland's Reductions on Lace Hosiery and Accessories

Local shoplist advertising reductions on Lisle thread lace hose gloves millinery trim and pink airy cream garments. Items include boys capa knitting cottons featherstitch braid s silk fabrics and cashmere socks with prices and daily sale terms.

Honsten Gea

Town and Country Advertisements and Notices Mix

A jumble of local notices and ads from Townsville area includes product pitches for Siesta Lotion Mosquito repellent and various beverages, names of residents and visitors like Kelly Gibbs Hall Veivers and Byrne, plus church anniversary details and a clothing store lineup at M F Walshs. The page also promotes a latest suitings range and local hospitality, with several short notes on arrivals and visits, and a note on prices and public service at the end.

Magisterial inquiry into fire at Kate Minerney home on Herberton Range

In Cairns Court yesterday Senior Sergeant Wier led the adjourned inquiry into the Septembers blaze that destroyed the Minerney residence on the Herberton Range. Kate Minerney testified about the fire, insurance, and finances, detailing loans and insurance lapses, with the inquiry again adjourned.

Cairns FG Gram Sarr Kate M'Inerney Herberton Range Wier Kate Minerne George Minerme Howe Yorkshire Fire Insurance Company Atherton Arcos Mr. Aveno Jim Avene Jim Arma Arenna

Public Service Super Annuit y Debate and Rail Survey

Fragmentary report of a parliamentary debate on public service endowment with opposition critique and a government plan. includes notes on a trial railway survey from Tallwood to St George and discussions on the North Coast railway route. The session covers second reading, committee dates, and amendments, with a final note the house adjourned.

Ly Party Levis Blair Dorember Brisbane Paget Lasd Tallwood St. George Stoddart North Rock Tempteon Yeamba Clawthorn Legislative Council Denher Douglas

Workers Dwellings Bill Amendment Sparks Debate

In the Queensland debate on the Workers Dwellings Bill an amendment sought to define applicant eligibility for an advance by land ownership for a freehold residence while excluding those already owning a dwelling. Mr. Warrthorn opposed, preferring withdrawal over amendment. Mr. Lemnos argued for the amendment as reasonable. a division defeated it by a large margin. The provision would limit applicants to those earning under £999 per year.

Hawthorn Ben Tevesanne Lee Eeston He Cleus Hunter Peperts Punter Noord Ube Vedices McLachlan J. M. Winter Hewthers Voedes Messrs Phip Keogh Otenter Clave Poland Faoure Mortgagors Reveir Claus Alis Pom Trwelling Pat Beimg Ur Ryle Queensland Wawthorn Lesson Lemnos

Fire at Longreach destroys two houses

A blaze at Longreach occurred just before 4 pm in the residence of Joseph French on Ibis Street, fanned by a wind. Firefighters saved one adjoining home occupied by Mr John Maasr, but both French’s house and contents were completely lost with only a few articles saved. The cause remains unclear as the French family escaped with only their belongings.

Pridme Ibis John Maasr Eured Bat

Church Services Schedule at Plamblion and Nearby

The Anglican and Presbyterian churches announce morning and evening services with hymns and anthems. Rev H L Wheeler leads sermons at both services, while the Salvation Army conducts meetings at Odd Fellows Hall with Captain as preacher.

Wethodiss Bache Strawt Aniversary Slam Conecration Himmel Eerviess HL . Wheller Presbyterian Church Sheridan Street Sam S. R. Smith Tae Pan Freer Doughe Taylor Mareeba A. Maciister Salvation Army Odfellows’ Hall

Toys and dolls galore at the MM fair

The article offers a snapshot of a market bazaar featuring toys, dolls, bears, trains, rocking horses, tea sets, and related playthings. It notes a bustling display atmosphere and broad interest from visitors during the event.

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Alan Lake Street Pwaldeme of Tot Moet Central Ayeo Temediate W. Lenson W. Lennon Pance Street J. T. Bulcock Medourne House Ipey Hoare Prars Anne Ponterhnicon Northages Fancy Cools Lady Rowe Fleepital Trisbane Leod Street Frank Lyons Spence and Sheridan Streets AL J. Dee Ber A. J Tromer Fielding A. J. Draper Artick Bey Clayton Ieo Cork Clase Crown Hotel Price A. J. Traner Auctioneer Seuth Queensland Cartton Carlton the Hambledon & Mulgrave Shire Wali Callnsa S Voetensons Gude J. S. Barnett AMT Townville Roberts, Leu Ede & Cogdon Ageorrt Cams G. B. Haines School of Arts G. B. Ff Lilley, Murrey Mrs. Johnson Melbourne Ek. Copper, Company F. Drewe Trustees Caires Cairns Harbour Board A W. McManus, R.D.S Sydney Spence Street Robert Craig Harvey G. Draper F.W.A 1.A Kingsman Nerong Southport James Walkfr McLeod Street Towers Share Market Gay Telegraph R. J. Cheetley Cairns District Hospital BK Aa MANN A. C. Keen Cable Cairns Stock Exchange M. EF. Walsh Dresden Bateman England RCRSS_ PHILP & COMPANY Leen Caluys the “Post Ick Hiprixe Young Wen’s Society Meeting OF Oddfellows Boland Cannes M. E. Walsh's Kelly Mr. Gibbs Q.X. Henke Port Douglas Fitegerald Hillagoe Palme A. Byrne Townsville A. Connor M. F_ Walsh‘'s Coleman Liistening Irvinebank Fred Hickson Paling and Co Williams Kurneds MecFwan Fitinburgh Reid Requins Telegraph Public Service pIlas Longreach Sas Se Ie Games St. John Tom
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