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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1910
Page
2
Public notice advertises a hotel lease for sale with tender closing November 1910. The listing details extensive tools and plant assets including belts, iron, anvils, ropes, wheels, pails, hammers, levels, shaves, files, bars and a forge shed with copper and tin ore inventory and copper ore quantities.
A confused report outlines claims on aetheridge property with a nine month option, a potential bulk sample, and a cash down payment. It notes theft rumors at the mine, warden actions near Kidson, and Charleston wardens court proposals amid land applications and regulatory concerns.
Report from Atherton notes lack of solid authority on new mining company plans in Comner tion with wolfram fields. Durham Con ecrs Ltd. shows fortnight ore output including 335 ft depth, 783 ft from surface. Many ore types cited with tonnages and values. water levels and firewood supply monitored. progress on No 4 level stoping and contractor work described.
A fragment from the Cairns Stock Exchange listing shows Saturday call data with prices in pounds and pence, including figures £ 168 i £ 166/10 and £ 18/5, attributed to Cabte LOSDOS in a publisher’s credit.
Notices list tenders for a residence erection on Spence Street from Mrs. P Hunter via architect Harvey G Draper, with closing on a near date. Sales advertise allotments at Nelson and a centrally located new dwelling under Mills. Auctions cover household goods on Lea Street and King of Reeves Tin Mining assets in liquidation, with tender closing date set for the 23rd.
Reports from the Atherton district praise copious rainfall since September, with low-lying areas flooded and farms cheering. A Western Champion correspondent notes the region's potential for dairying and mixed farming, while warning droughts elsewhere and describing stinging tree irritation and new protective gear.
Telegram reports at Charters Towers on Saturday that major market items collapsed. Freight lines and shipments like United Line and East Mexican tonnage show losses with values across the board. Crumbling figures reflect a sharp fall in prices for multiple goods and assets.
Fragmentary list shows horse names and odds like Victory, Bonnie Dug, Brilliant Moths, Brilliant Extendeds, East Wexicans, Kulomadaw, Marshall's, Oke Tash with fractional odds and paid amounts. Several lines appear garbled. few clear figures indicate betting terms and payouts from a Saturday event.
At the Supreme Court, Townsville, creditors meetings in the estates of George McRobb and others were adjourned or reverted to the Official Trustee. Meetings for itirhend Houmiy jun, Edward Smith, and Jom McCool were adjourned for a week. J. M. Hopkins appointed Athletes. committee of inspection named Gerdan and Kross.
Earl of Corns returned by the Cooma after visiting Brisbane to promote Freshwater district sugar interests. Bart described about 5000 acres of fertile land suitable for cane, with much already cultivated, and he met ministers expressing optimism about the project.
Harding reports last month timber wagoned south from Carrington totaling 79096 feet. Once rail access reaches Nigger Creek and Evelyn, export will keep spars moving for months. Much timber at Evelyn remains unsold as owners balk at carriage to Herberton and seek easier shipment paths from Nigger Creek with a ramp planned to open the line.
The Mount Molloy to Mount Carbine coaching race grows fierce with Bethel’s line joined by W J Hanna cutting fares from 10 to 5. A Saturday tussle saw Tanim lead from Mount Carbine with a close finish as Hanna won by about ten minutes amid excitement. Reports say Harry Chettield of Herberton plans to extend services and set up a coaching plant on the route.
Spectators praise Woolcott for writing and acting in Held by the Enemy based on Civil War incidents of brother vs brother and father vs son. Aunt Euphemia leads the household while Colonel Prescott and Lieutenant Hayne clash in a court martial aftermath with romance, intrigue, and a death. Arthur Alberts as Tean and Florence Hillier as Semetime provide notable performances.
Melbourne reports a serious rail accident near Kilmore Heathcote involving a derailed train. Engine driver James Regan died age 43. fireman and guard survived. Brakes allegedly failed after wagons were cut off and hand brakes engaged. train ran 25 mph into a dead end siding. Coroner to visit. wreckage not yet cleared.
The Melbourne report notes a Senate session where Senator Findley defended health protections as government safe. Senator Stewart doubted the stance while Senator Givens prepared to reply, with the chamber adjourning after an unsatisfactory exchange. In the House, Sir John Quick queried medical oversight for invalid applicants. The Postmaster-General outlined existing arrangements with medical staff and rejected new appointments. Discussion on postal reform proposed a £110 minimum salary for semi official post offices and changes to keeper duties. The Customs bill second reading progressed with concerns over export regulations, including fruit quality concerns, and the house adjourned.
Under an agreement between the railway commissioner and the joint authority the tramway will pass into the employ of the commissioner. The transfer formalizes government control over Ayr Tramway management and operations.
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