25 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
1
A. J. Draper announces public auction of 200 acres near Cairns about 24 miles from the post office. The parcel includes alluvial and forest land along a creek, with an upset price of 1 per acre and terms of one third cash, balance over three years at 5 percent. Auctioneer Rich Forest notes location via Edge Hill or Hop Wah road.
TIARVET'S CHEEK SUNDAY SEXT OCTOBER 20 trains depart 9.15 arriving back 4 pm. Best Lyco Finest fares 2/46 adults children. Wilk inson and Medlock.
A compact report notes Blockers winning results across multiple dates from February 9 to June 7. Names such as Bonnie Dun dee Brillient Hrillient Centrals and others appear with multiple figures and payments listed alongside event references and sums like S910.
The Land Agent will offer for sale by public auction at Ll o clock on Tuesday October 25 1910 all of allotment 4 section 4 Irvinebank adjoining the post The Land Agent provides details on where to obtain further information about the sale.
Mrs. G EBH Birt presents a recital and concert at Odd Fellows Hall assisted by Mrs. KR B Gardiner and Mrs. J Wade with Mr. Dean Coleman and Mr. J Wade. Tickets available at Cr aus Whittick. Also reports on reactions to Emperor William’s speech and its political reception in Berlin and abroad.
Amended timber specifications issued canceling previous terms. Fresh ones may be obtained at Mires Reesilton's Hotel Kuranda Mire Strattmann's Hotel Me resteales at the Shire Mire A J Draper.
Tenders are invited by direction of Presbyterian Whareh Nebo for specifications to be viewed at Mr Jordan Nelsons shop. Tenders due from Monday 24th to Thursday 27th October 1920 at Mr W J Munros shop. Tenders to be opened by Hodekon Nelson. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
The fragment lists betting cues and odds like Chillages 6/4 and Morgans 2/0 with additional quick notes on Mt. Molley pre 1/5 and Mt. Elliott Closcurry 94 bm. It reads as a pacing or tip sheet with horses and figures rather than a full report.
The letter to Mr EA Cullen discusses comprehensive guard permit and lease issues. It notes decisions on engine competition and supply matters, indicating advisory considerations for Herboers and related projects.
Local Cairns items cover a fund drive to buy musical instruments, notices of Kuranda bridge plans with new specifications at several offices, a police court remand for a man on a sound mind, and the launch of a new drink named Kim by Tom Itts on a public platform. A youth case proceeds to District Court, and Methodist Church leaders announce continued support and an invitation to stay linked with the community.
The Colonial Sugar Company reduces price by £1 per ton on all items to align with global markets and plans a further cut. Prices for most trades drop by £2 but golden syrup and treacle remain at existing odd levels. Aboriginal affairs note Archie Archbishop comments awaited. Chief Protector's report and related documents to be tabled in Parliament after archbishop's remarks.
A Brisbane correspondent notes a rapid building boom in the neelie Polis and a monthly influx of several hundred immigrants creating housing demand. Timber shortages hamper construction as buyers push land deals at room prices and politicians debate Philp era policies amid shifting endorsements.
The sale of land in section 25 Mechewerrige where a house stands occurred yesterday at the air’s hour. Mr Sturt attended the auction and the price was 150. Town reports note a prevalence of a color of the democratic variety. Post office work and local wages are mentioned alongside preparations for upcoming operations and a Penny Savings Bank report shows ES with withdrawals totaling £12121. Directors urge attendance for next Saturday at Lenin, listing Messrs of Juerows and J Friend.
Authorities announce stringent future inspections to curb the blight outbreak. Certificates will indicate districts where shipments originated, aiming to protect importers and ensure traceability under the oversight of the journal inspector Mr Connolly.
An incident at the Magrave sugar mill caused a shaft failure and gear damage at 445 ppm. Repairs included new rollers and tester checks, restoring full operation within two hours after the break. The prompt response minimized downtime and kept production on schedule.
A court heard allegations of indecent exposure at a public place near Sturdy after a man named Patrick O Rourke contested the charges. Witnesses described seeing a possible act. the defense claimed the incident was misinterpreted. The case continues with the man well known in local circles and the court determining next steps.
A Chinese laborer died Sunday at Wareaventea mine while filling a shift on the surface. He fell six feet from a guidance shelf and was overwhelmed by earth. L Coe and R wr attempted rescue but could not save him. The incident ends with the man’s death.
The value of imports at Quidirns for the month ending 21st October amounted to £94,285. Totals from various categories include stimulants £250 15s 4d, groceries and agricultural products £182 10s 1d, drapery and apparel £539 5s 7d, oils and paints £1235 2s 7d, drugs and medicines £4 1s 9d, leatherware £4 0s 7d, stationers £981, musical instruments £14 0s, miscellaneous £28 13s 4d, other miscellaneous £151 8s, with Excise sugar £20 and all other receipts. Elias total £757.
The Richmond area reports continued sugarcane harvest progress and shifting planting patterns amid wet weather. Farmers expect the official climate event on game 25 as labor tightens for mill and field, with varieties such as Dam Malatar Nile and others under trial alongside new introductions from Swann in 1907. In music news, G E F H Bir advertises a Thursday recital at Odulfellows Hall, with reserved seats through Crate and Whitwick and proceeds benefiting the Benevolent Society aided by Mrs. Birt and local amateurs.
An executive meetime at Cairns Bathe yesterday set the second race for Mr J verland s trophy on Sunday afternoon, moved from preview day due to a naval parade. Skippers are asked to note the new start time and location for the event.
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