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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
2
Claimant Tete of Fetrasry 1911 is listed in the death notice as the person asserting a claim. The record cites a February date and references Adenemire.
A notice describes property with non pipes on Martin Street tied to a terry payment plan at six per cent interest. The summary preserves the core financial terms and location from the OCR fragment.
The report outlines mining sentiment in Queensland with mentions of Gilmoren and THM level impacts on output, shaft work and copper prospects. Copper shares trade around £7/1 to £7/5, while buyers are scarce. Melbourne listings and water issues affect the outlook. Cooktownite gold expectations rise on expected river gold yields.
A fragmented stock exchange entry lists items with dates and prices for Gairns and others. Names include Mt. Elliott Cloncurry McGregor New Einasleigh Hampden Whillagne Ruddygore Fiteroys Sid Vulcan Village Hinckamith Gilmores Tommy Burns Oaks Rush Acorn and more with various prices and paid markers.
The London Metal Market report dated August 25 by Henry Robertson and Co. notes no apparent optimism for copper prices. Limited demand from the Continent and disappointing U.S. prospects dampen expectations, with no signs of revival in activity for autumn.
The Durham Consols shaft has reached 80 feet, with the winter shown soft and white near the bottom yet yielding free gold. A new reef trends behind the hanging wall while the country rock broke away below. crosscuts should strike the reef, and prospects look excellent with about 50 tons of ore nearby.
Notes and news report a service at Freshwater at 3 50 pm conducted by the Rev H M Whellar. It notes an incident near Malands where a man named Warner cut his foot while scrub cutting and was transported by train to Tolga then to Atherton Hospital for treatment by Dr Maclestame.
Sunday night emergency summoned for Gertie Jesus eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesus after a death adder bite. Ambulance attended and doctor advised on the occurrence as first aid was rendered.
At the Police Court yesterday Phillip Kveth was charged with drunkenness and fined £1 or seven days. Edward Dumphy faced the same charge and was fined 5/-. For possessing phacene images he pleaded not guilty. after Constable Welderick testified, the P.M. imposed £2 or one month in Cairns jail. George Griffin, for creating disturbance, was fined 10 shillings or 73 hours in jail.
A special summons and meeting notice for the Amal pum,ted Carpenters and Society of Joiners is announced for Friday at 11 am. Mr 1008 Meare will sell household furniture from Mr A Murray at Abbott Street. Auction details in today's Post.
A case of alleged assault was heard in the Summons Court with Jub Quigley facing charges. Mr A Murrey represented the complainant, and Mr A J P MacDonnell for the chief-advocate, with additional witnesses listed. An adjournment for a week was sought due to witnesses being located distant.
The Mackay Standard notes an extended dry period shrinking pasture and leaving cattle in very poor condition. Farmers fear homesteads and stock will struggle to pull waterholes and survive with little forage. The text warns of ongoing hardship for rural households as drought persists.
The Post reports Verto brings a diverse, well arranged biogram program with 24 entries. Audiences praise the cleverness and variety of subjects as Verte entices a large Cairns turnout for the grand program change at the rink tonight.
Meeting held at the secretary’s office on Shomee Street with President Beri chairing. Key figures present included J. T. Keys W. Wood H. G. Livesey C. Buy and Secretary E. MacMahon. A rough statement showed a profit of £55 11s 2d from the recent show and plans discussed for free admission and pamphlet distribution. The next meeting fixed for October with accounts listed at £395 15s 7d for payment.
Interest grows for the fancy dress skating carnival at Olympia Bank with gents camping Renly for amusing costumes and Charters Towers skaters expected. A half mile championship for footballers is planned with conditions on starters. The maypole and march were set up and the event promises lively skating.
Readable bits show a confused OCR line mentioning Canadian Alipre axon and names like Geed Clee and Terrieble Bales, but the event or context remains illegible.
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