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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1909

Page

2

Local League Vote On Government Erection Plans

Voters will decide at booth polling for three wooden cottages in Spences, aiming to support the League for a plebiscite. Nominations from Cairns Atherton Mareeba and other areas close before 4 p.m. A central counting committee will oversee results at 6 p.m. on Friday September 7.

Cairns Atherton Mareeba Altumbeh Maree Kureni Neleon Hambledon Junction Taemutrow Maal Wo OS. Murphy North People's Togresie League Women's Electoral League James Rewthard

Mystery Garbled Entry Prompts Note on Fund

Fragmentary text hints at a historical painting fund related to St Jos and Gematandi Me. No clear names, dates, or actions emerge. record shows unreadable OCR with stray phrases about Piebricks of dhams and Tet as per eb Cas. Further readable content needed for precise summary.

Towers Share Market

Telegraph reports a chaotic market page listing prices for many horses and dry goods, including Carrington United Carrington East and other brands. The jumble notes various figures, names, and abbreviations, reflecting a cluttered ledger of sales and valuations.

Metal Barkers Copper Prices and Forward Rates

The Lond Saturday market notes copper prices with spot and forward rates. Copper values show £50 9d to £59 7s 4d for forward, with spot around £18 17s 6d and lead at £12 15s.

Fore ‘Ward Eaos Lua A

Cruel Horse Racing Report From Tate River Mines Town

A reader letter from Tate River Mines denounces local horse racing as cruel. The writer cites distressed mares, forced endurance, and whips, calling the events a harmful spectacle driven by betting and time pressure. The piece mentions the Irvinebank Co and observers in Irvinelaat Cops claim on otoram View.

Ami Irvinebank Co Urvinebank Co Irvinelaat Oetram View Tate River Tin Mines

Coleville Coons Saturday Evening Show

Saturday evening next the 11th audience doors open at 7 38 curtain at 8 oclock. Popular prices. Captain Townsend of the AU SN Co to appear.

Chipier Townsend A.u-S.n. Co

Notes and News to Correspondents and Local Notices

Notes and news items discuss open columns for public interest and candidate insertions during elections. Repairs to the Harbour clock light are promised and harbour works at Second Beach by the Harbour Board are noted. Nelson Catholic Church funds benefit from a Cooks at Wellington event with full company and daily performances.

Harbur Board Second Beach Welaon Tee Calville Coos Esnoene Miertaigmeest Nelson Prrvsnied Cairns Im Uisl Nelson Catholic Church

Charitable Concert At Shire Hall For St John’s Church

Mrs Ure again organizes a painting fund entertainment at Shire Hall with proceeds aiding St John’s church. Items will be auctioned and moved by Miremedv. a genuine best may be anticipated. Reserved seats at Craig Whittict’s.

St. John's Church

Railway Trakes in Parliament Debate Over Brakes

In a heated session Mr Mann repeated a claim that Cairne railway brakes were defective, citing an unnamed informant. The Secretary for Railways rejected the accusation, asserting full investigations found the brakes sound and the rolling stock up to date.

Mann Cairne Railways Calrus Une

Cairns Murttur Moen Beams Tug Journey Record

Commanding officer Calin Lawson reports the tug Grip completed a coastal voyage in about 15 hours. The vessel averaged over ten knots during the crossing from Tow n to the center, marking a notable performance for the crew.

Cairns Murttur Deering Lee Calin Lawson

INAMINCKA ARRIVES AFTER AUSTRALIAN VOYAGE

The Adelaide Company's steamer Innamincka arrived after a voyage from southern ports. Captain McKennie reports the vessel left Sydney on the 28th wit and Brisbane on missing legs, reaching Me carny at 3 30 am on Tuesday. Discharging cargo and calling at Townsville then Colrny, weather was fine with fresh westerlies throughout. The ship prepares to sail for southern port on Wednesday afternoon.

Adelaide McKennie Sydney Brisbane Mecamy Taureday Townsville Townsvile Colrny Cairns Innaminckashan Southern Port

Defence needs fortifications and coastal defences

The article argues Australia lacks land or coastal defenses and must build fortifications and compulsory military service. It calls for a national railway link and coastal defence planning to deter foreign invasion and secure the country.

Pimmell Australia Tralia Bey

Political Aspirant Mundic Miner Challenged

Fragmentary text identifies a political aspirant named Mundic Miner and mentions William Crawisd and a federal election context. The readable portion hints at a printer strike and involvement in early campaign activity, but details are severely garbled.

William Crawisdhe Momeney Planter Hertert Tie Prigter Otrike

State politics exdorsed kidaton candidates and notices

A garbled report lists numerous candidates and supporters for upcoming elections. It mentions Alberni J Gh Appel Aulagoy-W Thorn Hulinden-W Tf Kiernen Hoishane Surth-K and many others, with references to unions, leagues, and local party activity. It notes meetings and contested seats in a broad regional political climate.

Mriskane Alberni J Appel Aulagoy W. Thorn Hulinden W. Tf Kiernen Hoishane K. BL Ferris Aureos Haihe Cordner Murray W. Itenhin Kirne W Muswell Hower Caine Tringham Woot Bietthom Lacsver Armstrong Logan Stuart Merrion—l Forsyth Magrave—t. Webcate Sivek Union Macnay—w Pagetead FE Swayne Apsdale Deielgen_ Satomi Fox, Kisareod Kevigh Veehhongton Hadsten Ail Ow Crate Rayon Saeth Somerset Borin

The First Electorate Nominations Suppressed as Votes Delayed

The text records nominations freed on Saturday amid confusion in the electorate. It mentions individuals likely as nominees and notes steps to hold a plebiscite or vote centre arrangements. The fragment hints at political process and venue setup for a forthcoming election event.

Disgraceful Scenes At League Match End

Disorder broke out after a league game between Seneth Arishane and the Valles. Police quelled fighting between supporters as referee struggled to control incidents on and near the ground. Val wy Club President Clarke was injured in the mêlée while attempting to flee down the slope.

Melusiom Tua Ranches Sam Vallen Ve Waltah Ot Foumring Seroriest Walolys Clarke Valwy Club Asie Wee Majesly

Masonic Installation at Chillagoe Chapter 8914

Chillagoe correspondent reports the Masonic installation of officers for Corer Lantige Chivages So. 8914 at Chillagoe on Wednesday at 2 PM. Officers listed include Grand Poobah and other local brethern with titles obscured in the text.

Chillages B.C Chillagoe

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