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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
2
Preliminary bouts start at 4 pm in Kash Neleon Even's Hotel area. The main event features Costin or Jack Williams for a 40 pound purse with 10 pounds side prices and a box man to open at Limnet avenue Hollamb's Hairdressing Saloon.
A Melbourne based shop advertises ready made children and ladies clothing. Readymade children's clothing and ladies outfits in printed fabrics, alongside boys' suits, with pricing and location on Lsks Street.
The notice lists race events for December 27 and 28 1968 at Stewards Memere track. It shows entries for trials and handicaps including Six Furlongs races and a Flying Handicap with weights and prize details. Nominations and start times are given with some rider and horse notes and a note about scratched horses.
Auction note lists ARAB stallion Kingsman offering stud services at two shillings threepence per mare. Date and venue details are not legible. advertisement emphasizes breeding fee and broodmare compatibility.
At the Nelson Police Court yesterday morning a trader was fined 40/ for using obscene language, with two others roving. In Chillagoe heat a promising musician Miss Reme, praised for Mrs Wyer and Miss Wyer, visited her parents and impressed locals with her piano playing and predicted musical success.
An industrial dispute at Noble Company's Wattleside collieries sparks walkouts and warnings of broader action. Miners demand 3s 6d per ton for hard coal and threaten continued stoppage, with negotiations to be discussed in a conference between miners and owners as shipments to Australia face delays. Authorities report 370 workers at stake and a potential federation vote on a statewide strike.
Fragmentary diary style report from a mining operation describes moles, leaders, and yields. Mentions 21 tons, values, timber procurement, and two workers over five weeks. References sand shifts, water level, dam, wash, and planned cyanide baths, with a distant note on the Durham plant and Seble's mill.
Telegraph notes list horse names, entries, and odds including Tower s Hare Marlet Brilliant Deeps Fast Sosa Kulemaden Marshall's Geren and Fitzroys Fruamery with various prices and betting figures. The fragmentary page shows multiple horse names and bid numbers across unspecified races.
A fragment lists clothing items and prices including shirts ties collars and dress details. Mentions names Treeeev Heres Mitchell River Ga Verham Commis and O.K. Sales with references to stock and bets.
Notias EPD LESTON BROS and Burda Street announce the fol pain rin frncing mal ce jo steve woo fem.
Tenders close November 2 1909. F S Brinies squarekeeper Wolfram. full particulars from the undersigned P F Drewe Trees Cairn.
The notice advertises tenders for a stem explosives magazine at Berbertoe and a 10 ton item at Irvinchonk. The bids seek qualified contractors and specify submission requirements and deadlines.
A three year old, Colledge, is missing for days after wandering from Nyewbool. A letter received by Mrs Post reports signals of a search that tracked waterholes but found no hopeful tracks, raising fears for the child's life.
The first general meeting of creditors for the estate of FL Yan in liquidation was held at the offices of Weeers Lilley & Murray. Creditors totaled £97 9s 4d in attendance. the receiver J S Hulton reported assets around £79 and stock near £45. Committees appointed include Leslie Samuel Nermett and George Samuel Hutgom, with the receiver to be paid expenses of £7 7s. A remark notes Jewish community Sabbath considerations.
Reports from Brisbane and Sydney detail growing coal industry unrest with calls to halt shipments and potential nationwide action. Union leaders from the Queensland Collieries and allied bodies discuss funeral positions and wage disputes while workers at Newcastle stage protests ahead of a broader strike threat. The Sydney wool market reacts amid fears waterside stoppages could disrupt Queensland coal imports, signaling intensifying labor pressure across sectors.
The report recounts Ny Suiney Kidman discussing bus drivers and their monetary arrangements, praising married couples who were relocated. He notes the workers are diligent and faithful, expressing satisfaction with their performance and potential for more such placements in London.
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