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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1910
Page
2
A public auction claims a large land tract known as Foutstone’s Dairy Farm with permanent water and scrub blocks. The sale happens Saturday October 29 at 11 am by road from Vilge Hill, with terms one third cash and rest in four years at 5 percent interest.
Fragmented text indicates an upcoming visit by named individuals with dates in October. Details are obscured and entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
Thorough renovation update for Cairns Baths shows improved cleanliness and attentive service. Emphasizes guaranteed good hygiene and modern fittings, inviting patrons to enjoy refreshed facilities after upgrades.
Mining notes from the Etheridge district report activity at Mayet Creek with options taken and proposed sales of shares. The Chillagos Company is active. claims valued and new applications filed as local authorities approve filings and prospecting permits.
Fragmented text discusses a Great Northern freight matter and a morning court action led by Mesere J Newell with a Saintanta' sal es tee sa re ere he Seen eae aes Set i ih ee at el peta Timed as Sees Tema. Mentions sewers and statements, a company solicitation, and a timeline tied to a crusbitae event.
Fragmentary text mentions feet, bevel, tonnage, and names like South and secretary, but lacks coherent events or entities to describe a concrete news item. The readable bits suggest technical discussion without a clear narrative or outcome.
Fragmentary text references mining wires, sutures, and multiple names such as Irena and Mellilans with scattered numbers and phrases. The readable portions provide no clear event, date, or cohesive report to summarize into a fuller news item.
A garbled report lists tower related values with entries like C2290 and C4102, indicating extended time, and a total value of £11412. The text mentions locations such as Phiteterughent and Prosmolde alongside a tower name, suggesting a catalog of asset values and identifiers.
The Cadet Secretary reports gold production for the period shows an increase in value and ounces for September, with total output at 42 027 ounces and value around £181 068. A comparison with 1900 reveals a higher month’s value but a net decrease in dividends and overall value, totaling about £28,401 in the period.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a steamer Bretenge of Oran,Captain Aang, and comments about water access at a wharf. Mentions a council or board and a dredge, with unclear motives and potential plans to arrive first to service.
Attending about 50 members, the Starr Bubwket Society notes nine appropriations with a 30 percent value increase. Expenditure totals £65, retiring auditors and directors are reappointed. A special appropriation is set for November. A. Taylor and G. Moody are reappointed, with Barnet Gren noted. Matlock holds 139 as the winning number and 100 shares of interest are issued.
The Atherton and Cairns delegates led a procession to the Show Ground with the Voluavale Brass Band in regalia. A crochet match between Mareena and Kurunda clubs occurred before a heavy afternoon storm dampened the town and disrupted crowds and activities. The Incursion party pursued the train as the town band played, amid heat and shifting weather.
Fragmentary notice notes Berberton railway opening in October with references to officials and ceremonies. Mentions clashes over planning and involvement of local committees and residents.
Fragmented report describes a boardinghouse fire on a main road that gutted the Whyte tavern and nearby structures. Atlas Insurance and local agent Wright dispatched investigators as residents feared arson and the fire's quick spread damaged property and girders.
The group led by SerrLYING Laporn presents a melodrama with ethnic cast and a complex plot. Performers including Vince and Nell Curtim receive praise for their interpretations while A Marring and E Merville are noted in supporting roles.
A local dramatic company presents four acts at Shire Hall with Toby Samuels and Matn Creme among cast. The troupe rehearses melodrama and comedy pieces as part of a Cairns tour. The final performance is scheduled for the last night of the week.
A damaged OCR segment describes a sewer issue causing water disruption and confusion among residents. It mentions streets, dates, and unnamed individuals attempting to address the breakage, with references to debris, ash, and local officials. The text is fragmented but centers on a public utility problem and community impact.
OCR text fragments present a hazy coastal tableau with references to water, shore, and distant sounds. The garbled lines hint at waves, landforms, and perhaps a traveler’s impression, but lack full sentences or clear events or identifications.
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