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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
2
Nominations for all races close at the secretary’s on Thursday October 21 with weights for races listed and riders to appear. Acceptances due October 25 1914 at the secretary Hugh Hughes.
Section 26 comprising 6 acres with frontages to Minnie Martin Wanton and Upward Streets will be subdivided and sold by auction on Saturday October 28. The property adjoins Martin Street water supply pipes and will be offered on terms of £10 cash with the balance to be paid over two years in monthly or quarterly installments at interest. Look out for Robt Sturt & Co land sale plans in Cairns Post TM Saturday October 14.
A council meeting examined misconduct allegations against a resident and staff member. The somber session reviewed legal frameworks and procedures while outlining steps for formal charges and potential penalties.
An adjourned special meeting of Gairns Agricelters Pastoral and Wiving Association members is announced with reference to a loan and a forthcoming gathering. Details are obscure due to the damaged OCR text. The notice mentions the Jockey Club and local areas, with unclear dates and locations.
The report covers multiple mines near Tweedside and Salem with samplers noting silver ore and results. References include Arum Talbert Creek, Vogels Eights of London, and the Peteary mine context with prices and potential yields. The piece mentions seasonal access, supply expectations, and encouragement for further work by promoters and workers.
The article details prospecting activity and ore claims near Brushy Hinge, noting a manager and company officials overseeing sale progress, sinking, and gear. It mentions gold quantities, shallow ground, and trials with specimens, alongside weather effects and upcoming hearings or actions by local authorities.
A damaged text fragment lists cryptic dates and codes such as Red 1 10 and 2 7 with pelt 8 2 and references to New Quem Cross and New 1. The garbled lines resemble an OCR parsing error from a historical page with no clear events or names.
Fragmentary London market report notes a rise in copper quotations at Parward and mentions prices around £55059 with references to forward tin rules and printer Hin toeward. Limited readable details but indicates metal price movement.
A fragment reports an auction of Murray’s fugitives household effects as part of a local notices column. The readable text mentions pursuy and a correspandent note, but details are incomplete.
A government veterinary surgeon arrives in Wyandre in the morning and immediately departs for Mon Surbrise, where waiters commence a new event.
An old newspaper clipping markets Melbourne House with a special sale of cotton and accessories. It notes reduced prices and urges readers to visit today or tomorrow to take advantage of the discounts before the sale ends, highlighting strong music and comfort in the goods.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions persons and places in a garbled sequence. It references an event or report but provides no coherent facts, dates, or actions to summarize into a clear news item.
The article describes a fine day for skating at Olympia with observers noting pretty and interesting costumes. It mentions a practice session and a carnival atmosphere as skaters perform and spectators enjoy the event.
Fragmented catalog style OCR shows various garments with prices such as under shirts 44 each, 2/6 each, skirts and trousers in multiple notes. Items include embroidered blouses, artificial flowers sprays, dresses, white drill trousers 4/0, gray seintes, shaded crash romons, leather accessories, and children’s boots.
A report details a grave incident in an Australian mining region. Key figures include Mr. Svendart and Sir eM Senna as medical aid is sought after an accident blamed on machinery in the remote worksite. The narrative notes the injured, the response, and the implications for local labor safety.
Fragments describe a sale at a store named Kellys with references to Friday events and cash promotions. Mentions include Paley and Tom steady items, miles for one purchase, and local identifiers such as ATL Lanti AG Cari and 60 Vettes. Details are incomplete but point to a midweek sale with special offers.
Readable portions show an advertisement with various goods and prices scattered through the page. Mentions clothing items like shirts and pants, ber odds and ends, and several prices though many details are unclear. The fragmentary nature limits definitive items.
Reading yields a damaged police crime fragment referencing a senseless incident, a chair, and household items. The text mentions a traumatic event, an attempt at identifying perpetrators, and a legal section while naming unclear locations and names.
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