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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
2
A brief notice directs inquiry to October 71st period for Port Moresby and Java routes, specifying ports and asking about rates of fares and freights.
A chaotic clipping notes a Chicago solicitor WW Mowbray visiting Alma Dem and detailing a Friday and Saturday pattern. It mentions Burns Phill and Ow Limited and a drapery dress materials consignments service for ladies and gents with marked items.
A ship arrives with a horse consignment heading to the Papuan Government stud farm at Port Moresby. Mr W Gray oversees the farm while the steamer departs the same day for Papua and Jyva ports. A separate Olympia show tomorrow night promises humorous and musical acts with new film reels and the latest fashion items.
A cryptic pre Neptimal misplay advertisement touts welding prerequisites and feminine adornment items from Mackay and Co Limited. It highlights display magnification and prices from £1 to £55 and suggests inspection by all, including men and maidens, amid promotional language.
A revised forecast from the Meteorological Department covers the next 24 hours. Strong environmental changes are expected with gusty winds along coastal areas. Forecasters warn of sharp shifts in conditions and advise caution for maritime activity.
A gram team excursion to Hervey Creek is announced for Sunday October 20 under the leadership of the alapiey girl. The Cairns Hibernian Section promises a splendid day out.
The notice highlights John Molamd a grocer and longtime resident amid city ads. A theater production by Amateur Wire Club is postponed due to a ministerial meeting, with dates and venues listed for Atherton and Mareeba shows.
A mild 4 o'clock incident near Spenee Street caused police to rush to the scene but no fire or services were needed. A methylated spirits bottle mishap caused no damage or injuries, while the weather and crowds favored last night’s rink meeting.
A Georgetown Warden’s report to the Under Secretary for Mines, read in the Legislative Assembly, questions why Gilberton copper leases were not worked. It notes Ophir and other leases, low copper prices and high carriage costs hindering profitability, cites lack of active gold leases, and calls on Ophir and other copper miners to show cause for lease forfeiture after 14,000 pounds spent on the Ortone development.
Mr H P Wallman acting man seer reports ore raised and shipped from Copper pom tReet fourth level. Daily shipments of ore sent to Chillagoe emeriors show 40 tons sulphide with 7 per cent copper and 5 per cent silicious content. Slightly better grade than last month.
Local notice advertises sale of Hetreshmest and Tea Hooms with Poet og in Caires doing good trade. Includes soda fountain and all necessary furniture available.
Eacham Shire Council invites tenders for the erection of a truss bridge over the Itheca River on the Millay Millas Road. Tenders must be addressed to the chairman and accompanied by a 10 pound deposit. Submissions due by 1 o clock in the morning of Monday November 1, 1911. Plans and specs available at the Courses Shire Council office in Cairns and at the office of the Gomei.
Odds and results from Thursday racing show Bonnie teundes at 297. 2k and Brilliant Central at 2/6 with multiple wagers on Brillant Deeps and Kalamsdens. Bets include 23 East Mexican A S and Kellys with varied prices and placements across a crowded card.
The Getal Market reports copper trading between 55 pounds 5 shillings and 56 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence forward. Prices move from 57 shillings to 198 pounds for tim and 15 pounds 9 pence for feed, with forward options noted.
Mbillagos leads Thursday's call with varied bids. Prices shown include Chillague 5/4 paid, Mumgana 6/1, and Mount Williott 2/0. Weak reading notes Mt Wiliott (Clonenrry) at 667 with unclear OBf mr.
At Meyers a shilling buys early access to Friday Feature items with limited quantity. The popular sale draws eager women shoppers hoping to avoid disappointment. The cotton roll display also draws attention amid the promotion.
A fortnightly meeting of the Cered Trinity lodge was held in the hall with Mr EF Spiller in the chair. Bre V Dyer received a funeral payment of £50 via a letter and cheque, while receipts totaled £70 17s 1d and disbursements £56 0s 9d. A proposal to supplement future funds with a solicitor’s £15 from the lodge private fund was tabled for discussion at the next Summum meeting.
The Mossman sugar crop faces cyclone damage in Port Dongx and Mossman districts, late frosts, cutting and threshing interruptions, and a long strike. Despite these, the season is expected to yield satisfactorily with harvest due around late November.
A fragment notes a rare light phenomenon linked to sugar crystal crystallization. It suggests light results from internal changes rather than heating, and hints at practical implications for artificial debt creation by yet untried methods. It also mentions a warlike sale ad with bargain listings and dwindling stock.
A vessel named Jody Dorle's keteh Lire struck reef near Walker's Bay close to the new Silos. The incident prompted rescue efforts and an assessment of hull damage to determine salvage options.
Vessels arriving at Cairns during the week reported a register tonnage of 10 385. A number of departures occurred in the period. Mr E G Waters invites tenders for the erection of officers and residence for the Fremeh company to erect plant to treat the ore chumps in and around We fram.
Store advertises today’s specials on footwear and apparel for men women and boys. Items include ladies black kid welted shoes 79 per pair, patent leather shoes, kids lace shoes 96 per pair, nurse’s shoes 6/11, boys calf Delmorals 6/5, men Balmoral and CoMexico shoes 8/11, undershirts 2/4, collars 3 per half dozen, Ballarat hats 7/6.
A Mesba boy named Dendsum, known as Charlie, earned a Christmas scholarship to the Curms Stats School and attends Townsville 9 Grummer schol where he shows strong progress. Reports praise engagement in English and German, good reading, Latin, geography, and conduct. he aims to advance in military cadets and inspires peers and family with his achievements.
MELNOYRE Thursday conference of the Commonwealth Postal and Telegraph Association heard eight motions on clerical status and pay scales for assistants. The discussions covered salaries up to £159 a year, six months furlough on death, and appeals for fair treatment based on public interest. Postmaster General Mr Freer opened the session, urging consideration of claims and opposing unnecessary shifts while pledging effort to address justified requests.
In a Commons exchange Mr Wade pressed for figures on convictions under the Industrial Disputes Act up to June 30. The Speaker ruled the question irregular and out of order, noting it related to a notice of motion for November 7 and that such inquiries will not appear if framed to provoke disorder.
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