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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
2
Notice to creditors of the insolvent estate under official trustee Charles Sydney Norris. Debts must be paid to Norris and proofs of debt forwarded to the official trustee. Auctioneer A. J. Draper listed. Suburban Outlook, Rich Forest area reference.
Chaotic ledger of racing and commodity entries listing numbers and names such as Bhacher's Victory Bonnig Drandoe Brilliant Bri Vent Central and Marshall's Queen Jimy with assorted fractions and prices. Notes mention New Brilliant Freeholds Peifers Oaks Rush and Libya Tet values.
A fragmented OCR of Cairns Stock Exchange notes lists prices and items such as Chillagoe, Mungana, Mt Mellow, Mt Elliott, Hampilen, Welnert, Vulcan, Stannery Hills, Mt Agres, and others with various figures like 64, 2/0, 1%, 15/9, and 11d. The text resembles a historical brokerage or commodity table with numerous unclear and partial entries.
The London Morning Post criticizes the Bisley system as outdated and business driven, arguing it harms national marksmanship. It cites authorities urging rifles and practice to mirror actual service conditions, warning the NBA faces decline if the current regime continues.
Discussion on whether unlimited time and auxiliary devices at 100 yards should shape the next Bisley test and the type of fighting man needed for national defence. The Mulgrave article prompts Rifle Club members in Cairns to consider secessories that threaten rifle sport and urge development as a war art for Australia’s defence.
The article discusses New South Wales election results with Labour and Liberal as main contestants and independents fading. It notes sectarian bitterness and recalls past strikes and Wade Government positions. No party holds a working majority, so the Progressives may hold balance of power influencing government formation.
Dr Thomas Hodgin warns Australia must fill empty spaces with immigrants to avoid long term underpopulation. He compares future global population growth and argues occupation and progress hinge on bringing in settlers, while mining towns push for planned development and orderly expansion. The Caltrans Cities' Band promotes a Sunday excursion to Harvey's Creek.
Notes and news from the esplanade note Mr Harvey G Draper invites tenders for painting a residence. A large timber shipment arrived yesterday from Mount Motlos with kauri pieces described as fine examples of regional growth. Most of the timber is destined for shipment south.
A large crowd attended the flower service at Herberton Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Collections supported the Mapaen hospital patients while flowers were sent to the sick and hospital. Deshon discussed local construction work and water supply, noting readiness depends on weather with no firm forecast.
Last week a boy named Jack White, an eight year old from Heeberton, vanished from home triggering a police search. Reports say he was temporarily insane and may have been found dead three miles from town, with death not yet confirmed.
A newspaper note describes a moving pictures feature about London showing public buildings streets and life in the metropolis. Promoters promise a novel and interesting program with a variety part drawing favorable reception in other towns.
The Levukea departed Saturday evening with chocolate inked cargo of fruit and produce bound for Melbourne Adelaide Brisbane Rockhampton Townsville and Sydney. Melbourne consignments include 133 bunches and 214 cases pineapples 292 bunches and 42 cases bananas 132 cases pineapples 14 cases tanan es. Adelaide received 10 cases han anes. Brisbane 14 cases han anes 22 cases mangoes 14 cases fomatoes. Rockhampton 14 cases hananes 9 cases pines. Townsville 12 cases hananas 12 cases pines. Imports yesterday included 123 bags potatoes and 27 hau unions from Melbourne Ltd 9 cases planta from Sydney.
At a Cairns meeting last Friday the council discussed funds earmarked for enlarging the railway goods shed. No money has been passed, plans exist, and action rests with the Commissioner. The issue ties to street reallocation and traffic congestion, with Mr Prewett and Mr Thallon expected to address it soon.
The Era chartered by Adelaide Steamship Company of Howard Smith Company arrives from the South after a voyage with 1200 tons of sugar and bridge girders. Captain Verv teipwanter of Howard Smith Co commands the Era and plans departure by Wednesday or Thursday.
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