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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1912

Page

2

North Queensland Coal Meeting Urges Mt Mulligan Railway

A Cairns conference of local bodies and citizens backed Mt Mulligan coal development. Leaders urged immediate rail construction to connect the field, citing fuel shortages and the field's value for gas and coke. Exhaustive coal tests were reported as satisfactory and the project seen vital for North Queensland and state prospects.

Cairns Cairns Harbor Board Mt. Mulligan Queensland North Queensland Mt. Mullithogee Sige Pate Tom

Mt Mulligan coal field may spark rail link and regional growth

Government geologist Ball says the Mt Mulligan field could have a 200 year life even at 2000 tons daily. A cheap rail line to Mt Mulligan could land coke and coal at £1 per ton, enabling mining in the Far North. Woothakata Shire Council sends two delegates to Brisbane to push the project, uniting North Queensland under a shared aim.

Ball Great Britain Australia Mt. Mulligan Woothakata Commonwealth of Australia Brisbane A. J. P. MacDonnell North Queensland Railways Harbor Board

Excursion by Ceires Workers' Accident Association

A rail excursion is planned with departure from Calma Vom to Dakiody at 11.5 pm and return from Rebinda at 3.10 pm. A preprinted record outlines the route and warnings about limited shares and upcoming draw dates.

Tolltorrow Bia Ceires Workers' Accident Association Calma Vom Dakiody Rebinda

Five candidates sought as Caretaker for Green Island

Five applicants are invited for the position of Caretaker of Green Island and will be received up to 4 o clock in the afternoon on Tuesday the 2nd inst. An allowance of 10 per week and a house is provided by order. Town Clerk L. Cochranes’s name appears as issuing authority.

Green Island L. Cochrane

Kyarra’s Departure for Southern Ports Sails This Evening

The Kyarra of Burns, Philp & Co. sails for Southern ports this evening. The Chillagoe will arrive from Southern ports on Tuesday and load a large log shipment for Sydney via Howard Smith Co. Lt.

Kyarra, Burns, Philp & Co Howard Smith Co Sydney

Salvation Army Service at Oddfellows Hall

Army services conducted by the local Salvation Army corps in Oddfellows Hall at 11.30 am and 7.30 pm. Evening service features a song service titled Wreck of the Titanic led by Captain Dight. Police Court proceedings yesterday before Mr J G Grant. Three first offenders fined with option of hours in the cell.

Corps of the Salvation Anny Oddfellows” Hall Captain Dight J. G. Grant

Tenders Open for New Girls State School Cairns

Tenders were opened yesterday for the construction of the new Girls State School in Cairns. Bids include Bell and McKenzie with Surety, Jorgensen Muna, Mee Jilin Wakelew and others, each bid limited to six months. A local line notes the document contains miscellaneous items and that a doctor’s opinion is not required.

Cairns Bell McKenzie Sure Jorgensen Muna Mee Jilin Wakelew Balletreet Wanganui Chamberlain Comer Berlain Chase Herlain

Panama Canal and Cairns Innovation Links Australian Terminus

The Panama Canal opening would affect Cairns by placing it in a direct line with the Canal and the Transcontinental railway’s northern terminus. With Cairns harbour facilities, the city could become a key overseas shipping terminus for canal traffic and transcontinental trade.

Cairns

Hambleton Farmers Association Seeks Cane Regulation Relief

The Hambleton Farmers Association replies to the C.S.R. Company about reducing cane areas amid new wages regulations. The company expresses regret at possible penalties and hopes cane growers will soon enable continued cultivation as before.

Hambleton Farmers’ Association C.5.r Nano

Chillagoe Wharf Land Deal Letter Sent to Chillagoe Co

A draft letter from the Cairns Harbour Board to the Chillagoe Company discusses proposed land and wharf access related to new wharves. It notes plans for a sketch by the board’s engineer and potential obstruction to the company’s operations, urging consideration of the land parcel and any objections.

Chillagos Leame Chillagoe Company Calres Harbour Board Minke

Southern mail schedule and new infant wear consignments

The Southern mail will close early today at 345 p m for packets and newspapers and at 445 p m for ordinary letters. Miss Smith from Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith returns from Chillagoe after a successful business tour and announces a new consignment of infants frocks bibs booters collars at Melbourne House.

Southern Mail Miss Smith

Cairns Port Charges Sought Aid From Commonwealth

The Harbour Board writes to the Commonwealth High Commissioner in London outlining three financial burdens on Cairns port ratepayers. It cites government subsidies for British India steamers, current wharfage charges of 7 8 per ton for British India steamers and 18 per ton for Chinese steamers, and interest on Queensland loans for wharf construction. The board notes dredging awaits to maintain 19 feet depth and 200 feet width at the entrance, asking for cooperation to expedite berthing of British India steamers.

Harbour Board Commonwealth High Commissier London Cairns Queensland Tom

Cane price dispute and farmer wage advice in Queensland

A Northern Queensland conference in Ingham discussed cane supply price increases and wage policy under new federal rules. Farmers urged higher cane prices and improved cultivation to lift profits, while mills cited wage scales and labor limits, with the broader impact on growers and processing debated.

Te Csr Queensland Ingham Ben C.S.2 Podergy Majinly

North Coast Line Accident Highlights Railway Mishap

A North Coast Line special train derailed near Munro's cane farm at Freichitan's Creek. Guard Cartton jumped clear and escaped with minor injuries as the engine and van were wrecked. Inward and outward services to Badinda were delayed about two hours.

Munro Freichitan’s Creek Jumgun Omer Texas Badinda

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