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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
2
An odd catalog-like note lists items and curiosities including silver spoons and jewelry, with scattered phrases about goats, time, and a street name Calne. The fragmentary text hints at a sale or display, but specifics remain unclear and the record captures a jumble of merchandise and remarks.
TENDERS are invited for the erection of Combined Offices and Residence Kemponite Labour vest msmber ibs at Wolfram for La Compagnie Francaise Des Motaux Hares. Place and specifications obtainable at Abbott Street office or from Mr A Hid felsen Commission Agent Wolfram. Tenders to be received at my office by November 10. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. E Gengory Waters Mace Abbott Street Ciirus.
Thanks are extended to residents of Ord and Mt Garnet and surrounding districts for sympathy in a sad time. Mention is made of Dr Merins and the Matron of Mt Garnet in the acknowledgments.
Funeral notice announces the death and requests remembrance for the late wife of Bin. It invites a memorial contribution and mentions a service on Monday. The notice lists H. M. Avendsen as undertaker and embalmers.
By Telegraph OH Towers reports Saturday results with prices and tonnages for numerous lots including Acorns Freehold Cumberland New Brilliant Freehold and Mille United. Copper tin lead and silver prices shown London market notes copper forward bids and metal values amid steady trading.
Despite drought and industry troubles the Cairns Show achieved a respectable surplus. The annual meeting noted limited publicity and apathy by some required to support details, yet the association deemed the remit satisfactory and the exhibit potentialities evident.
A Cairns Post editorial reviews the recent show noting profits do not guarantee success and praising the management for a debt-free balance. It discusses future prospects, new auspices, and civic support, while addressing Atherton show press coverage and the role of newspapers in promoting events.
Mr A J Dreper announces the sale of a plot on the sixth of November at five o clock in the afternoon. The notice notes the allotment and references rising and progressive concern at the site.
The Adelaids Compeny's remer Marioo arrived yesterday bringing 400 tons of cargo and 40 sheep shipped for Kilpatrick and Co. The Cairns Towns Council approved repairs to the damaged Explamade, while Sir Alfred Cowley travels to Port Moresby for rubber stores. Sir Alfred expresses optimism about future Pomian industry and development. 206 agrees on establishing a wireless station at Port Merely.
Colonel Parceil leads a state military inspection as cadets are mentored in the Cairze Naval Shed yard. The scene describes supervisors tying the knot of drill routines and awaits the commandant’s arrival for orders.
A Saturday boxing bout featuring Dillom known as Mackey against Mitchel called off after the first round due to an injury as spectators expected two nights of entertainment. Local notices discuss Dillon Bros livery and sale items as well as a turtle export effort.
Residents observed a partial solar eclipse described as angular and dimming the sky. In a separate incident Mrs Mackay and her two children suffered serious burns from a mop accident at their home while water, steam, and flames caused burns. they were taken to hospital and were reported improving after an inquiry.
At the Herberton Police Court on Monday before Mr W M Lee F Bentom was freed from the license act for failing to keep her hotel at Mount Motlos open during hours. Defendant did not appear and pleaded guilty. Sergeant Martel stated since the summons the hotel license would be forfeited.
A wedding was celebrated on Tuesday in Brisbane when Mina Antonin, second daughter of Mrs. Bock, married Thomas Costes, eldest son of Mr. W. Costes. The ceremony joined two local families in a pretty ceremony.
A visiting representative from the Post accompanied by Mr North manager of the Bank of New South Wales toured St. Marys Convent of Mercy the high school attended by Cairns district girls. The Mother Superior welcomed them while students Dolly Crawford Gertia Fench Neacy Wet and Melia Fiaomeyeee performed a musical number and others received praise for their progress. notes mention examinations by the Associated Board and a Mozart organ piece.
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