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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
2
A thriving mining camp offers sale of a first-class hotel property comprising three Miners' Homesteads. Prime location, steady patronage, potential for expansion. Terms available to qualified buyers.
Parcel described as near the Crowm Hotel with stage access, 11 feet from Sheridan Street and a 30 perch arc. Includes Cottage at back with good rental to Mr Meldrum. Terms may be arranged. Original notice and dates to receive offers.
Margaret Downey widow of Cairns seeks a provisional certificate under the Life Sime Act section 63 at the Licensing District of Cairns. The hearing was adjourned from October 6 1908 for the premises portion 22 parish of Hellesdon near the Taa tee Santen mt Trema y. Solicitors Macdonse ll Henchman and Hannam filed the application.
Notice states the partnership Gordon & Fus Well formerly carried on as Farmers at Nelson Queensland has been dissolved by mutual consent. Solicitors Macdonald, Hewchman, and Hans at Cairns serve as official representatives.
The Einasleigh Shire Council calls for tenders by 4 pm on the third of November for 300 closet pans and 100 lids made of 24 gauge galvanised iron. Tenders must be endorsed Tender for Ost Fans and addressed to George town Council Chambers. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Shire Clerk W A Cooke notes tenders close October 11th, 1909.
A brief tribute notes Nethes Barker of Koorpéors for her steadfast devotion and affection to a beloved fund, highlighting community and personal sentiments in a concise observance.
The week ending 33rh September notes 590ft level advances and ore face in granite with two shifts reducing ore quality to 27 percent. Telegraphs from Stannary Hills report borehole results at 225ft with 3.2 percent tin and later 2440 with 2. per cent. A new lode remains unworked and the project aims to drive in eight weeks, with financing discussions in London and an application for a six months exemption before resuming operations.
A compact list of racing and event notes with multiple dates and entities such as Brilliant Central, Brilliant Meeps, Bhock, Paice, Durham Console, Mills, New Brilliant Freeholds, Pfeiffer, and Wallis. The fragmentary text mentions scores, dates, and various names in a ledger-like format.
Reports from the Louis Clifton mine on the Moeth Coast describe yesterday's protests against two miners, Williamson and Phillipa, who refused to pay fines. Demonstrators joined, pelting them and hurling missiles as the scene grew tense amid the dispute over penalties.
Readers see a heated Newcastle debate on Lloyd George and Churchill as sources warn of looming class war and a potential general election. Liberal and Tory papers clash over reform aims and a Lords budget stand, with Labour figures criticized for demagoguery and policy risk.
Notes indicate hard mud formation at No 5 wharf slows dredge Willunga to only one trip per preset while tug Cariy Rhodes assists in operations and harbour works continue.
The Mulgrave Central Mill shows cane crushing volume at 3754.43 tons and sugar output valued at $2.74 per ton. Sugar content yields 16.71 tons of sugar from cane, with wood consumption recorded at unknown tonnage.
In Cairns Mr Reg Duffield, known in the boot and shoe trade, begins his own service business at Abbott Street in the former Lennon premises. The piece notes his trade experience and expected patronage while detailing a public notice on services rendered and related matters.
A police court yesterday heard a case in which Samuels charged Hannemann with assault. The defence presented cross summons for assault. Evidence described a scuffle in which Hannemann cut his finger, two witnesses testified, and the matter proceeded with legal representations by Mr. Schatz and others.
The church council met Wednesday evening with Rev. H. M. Wheeler presiding. Membership was discussed and a quarterly increase proposed. The financial report showed a credit balance. A resolution thanked the choir. Plans were made for the church anniversary and a director contribution system adopted. The meeting extended an invitation to Rev. H. M. Wheeler for another year, which was accepted.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses friends, orphans, the attorney general's report, and work for a group described as gervani class children. The legibility is too damaged to extract a coherent event, names, dates, or place details for a precise summary.
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