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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
2
Classified ad fragment lists cheap alarm clocks at three dollars each and mentions a four room cottage with some repairs. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear names or locations.
The Cairns Aerated Water Works on Sheridan Street announces takeover of Abeve Cordial Factory from Mr F Wood. The new proprietor R J Chertley pledges to maintain the late proprietor’s public patronage and quality. Only first-class drinks will be produced.
Tender bids are invited for the erection of two explosives magazines at Herberton and Irvinebank. Tenders must cover both sites and be sent to Arthur Smyth's Hotel Herberton by December. The offices of Messrs Jack and Vewell Cairns and Herbertson Irvinebank hold the specifications for inspection.
Mrs Johnson opens Melbourne House offering ready made clothing for children and ladies as well as tailored dresses. Stock includes boys and girls outfits, women's dresses, and trousers with prices in shillings. Dressmaking services offered using customer material with alterations and repairs.
Eddleston Bros and Bale of Banda Street set May 1 rates for stone wood and forest wood Mangrove wood priced to £4 and £10 with small loads at 4s 2d 2d. Preliminaries begin at 4 pm sharp. Contest at 4:45 pm. Box plan available at Linnetom Hollands Hairdressing Salon replacing Rush Nelson Ityan's Hotel.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the stock buildings and personal effects of the Imolvest Estate F and Brunies storeskeeper Wolfrall. The notice calls for submission by a stated date and outlines conditions for bidding and transfer of ownership.
Excursion tickets will be issued on Friday the 211th Saturday the 270m Monday the 29th and Tuesday Zip November between all stations distant not few thes 223 mikes apart. These tickets will be available to return until Wednesday the 1st December Proxima. By authority of the Highway Commissioner Brisha Nowne 24th Time.
On November 23 1909 at St Johns Church the Rev W Tomkins united Hilda May Bray third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bray Orient Camp late Charters Towers with a Bragg party from Stan nary Hills.
Maing Wires reports CHOVDON MINING operations to commence on the jurisdictions of the Lady Lottie and Jubiler bar of reed. Mr. Cuthbert drills since starting work.
Telegraph report details a chaotic share market listing with cryptic prices and unpaid punctuation. Names like Kalamadeu Marshall's Queen and Lew Grilliamt Freeholds appear with varied figures and fractions, reflecting a cryptic financial note from Welleslay.
Fragmented Cable report lists forward prices for tin lead and copper with mixed figures. Mentions amounts like 59776 and 60 and 142/7/6 and 144/190 in a garbled stock context. No clear event or source entities identifiable.
Fragmentary stock table from Cairns listing fractions and prices for Chillagoe Mount Molloy Elliott Weinert's Hills Creek and other stations. Includes references to pref and Gd Smiths Creek with varied currency amounts and quantities.
On November 24 Captain Sim sails Grantala for Melhourne via ports. Passengers include Mechanics Loveday and child, Hen ara, maid and child, Miss Mckie, Meers Harvey, Sheehy, W P Crowley, E B Wardom, Foley, Volkman, Melarkie, Eamen, Kurtz mann, Hottger, Major Hoare and 45 in the second class. Adelside Co Ltd, agent.
The list shows pass players including Caine, Griffiths, Goodman, Dunlop, TLwech, MacFarlane, Tri hin, Cunastar, Bowler, Mayers, Master Weischart, Frems, Wens, Potts, Hutton, Heerdon, Cooper, Harwood Jr, Ward, Hishop Murray and four infected saloon marked notes.
A weather brief from Friday notes 3.3 inches of rain at O.K. with heavy showers along Mangona and Elizabeth Creek. Local observers report tropical storm like conditions and rising creek levels affecting rural areas.
The article discusses mounting discontent among miners and workers over grievances in the coal industry and the potential for a general strike. It notes financial strains, possible unemployment if coal runs short, and the debate among union leaders about responsibility and strategy, urging reliance on legal remedies before broad disruption.
Report from the Oaks gold field notes Archbold and Suhle building a battery at the Oaks and heading to Melbourne. The Post interview highlights favorable prospects for revival with a 430 ton monthly crush and mining stake plans. Miller and Walsh expand trade with the Fishers Bridge, Ele. Burns Philp Company advertises low prices and goods in Table Centres and toiletries.
Government Hydraulic Engineer Mr 4 B Henderson reports his duties with irrigation work, including Dr Mead once chief engineer in the United States, leaving limited time for Barron Shire Council matters.
Union miners halt work at Toowoomba area colliery amid unknown cause and rising tensions. Talks mediated by Premier urged to avert wider disruption as other mines prepare to resume under arbitration debates.
Last night in Ipswich workers at Wattle Glen colliery refused to resume duty, with the union disavowing protection while the company pressed for wage reductions. Talks continued in Wellington amid efforts to resolve the dispute and confirm conditions for return to work.
The report notes rainfall records for the Northern division with figures and names obscured by errors. It mentions the Superannuation Department and public service opinions, with references to pensions and possible rejections by boards.
Fragmentary text discusses the commission's remarks on certain cycles of growth and the comparison of promotion periods. It mentions figures related to youth or workers and references specific years and conditions without clear names or events. The readable portions suggest an analysis of longer-term versus shorter periods of change.
Fragmentary notes indicate Lord Kitchener is to be mentioned on Thursday Island during a tour led by Major General Hood. The text suggests a possible travel by Lord Kitchener with a likely accompanying party and distant references to Lend Ken and Melbove Me.
Sir William Martinger arrives from the Miritsim to meet Sir Jay Bos on the outer harbour. Captain Neames greets His Excellency and they travel toward the city to meet the authorities. Sir William later joins the visit and proceeds to Bristol.
The Cairn-Mulgrave Jockey Club met to discuss course removal prospects and appointed a small committee led by President E J Lyon and Secretary BR McWanns to pursue better terms. Nomination closes on the 1st tier for the Kinasleigh Christmas races with fees set at 9d for low entries and 83 pounds for others at Cons Goldfield and Charleston events.
The Cairns Shire Tramway will carry the mail as far as Babina. Mr McPaul, long time mail contract holder, will continue to carry the mail and perform his duties well despite the tramway's establishment.
A brief ad notes straw shirts ties and collars for men and boys as part of travel clothing offerings at M E Walshs. The phrasing evokes old descriptions of garments and accessories for journeys and formal dress.
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