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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
2
Sydney reports August gold yield at 4978 ozs, up from 4876 ozs a year earlier. First eight months total 55,570 ozs, up 420 ozs. J J Tully, manager, notes ore values and mullock heap workings at Johnsonian formation. Cordwood and charcoal stock listed. river station generator and motor improvements mentioned.
A Warm reception pleases a local man while Lance Corporal Alec Surecliffe is reported dead. Sympathy pours out for his aged father on the fell. Clarke West visits Chillagoe amid railway purchase rumors and potential town exodus. Government timing and height changes may affect district outlook. The Metal Market notes London tin quotations for September.
A trimmed report notes water remains fairly plentiful with streams and creeks supplying supplies that will last. travel is hindered by dust on the road from Bimasleigh to Kidat on.
The Cairns show committee reports strong prospects for the annual show with entries due on the 21st and officials arranging milking contests and poultry judging. Elsewhere mining districts show low production due to depressed wages and gold prices, with limited supplies reported and workers scarce. Local Red Cross efforts are noted with donations acknowledged from several supporters.
Fenwick and Co salesmen Bris bane report under date September gth noting 3940 sheep penned with good demand and high average values. Lambs and cattle descriptions listed with price trends and quantities. 220 sheep and lambs and 276 cattle and calves sold. Skins catalogue offered 9083 airing with strong demand for scrub wallabies and kangaroos. various skins priced per Ib and per dozen. Supplies total 18 304 skins with varied values across species.
A jumble of items includes Houscebold Ointment praised for healing, and a note on a variety of silk blouses at Kahbinda. Musical and social items cover the Welcome Horse Club fortnightly meeting with plans for a coin team, a rest room project, and a program of entertainment. Also advertised are accountancy schooling opportunities and a Commercial Travellers Carnival meeting tied to a hospital ward fundraiser.
The Atherton Show features diverse displays from McGeran and Rooney's Want Logs, plus Timbers and Big Timber freight notes from Townsville. John Fenwick wounded, ex 5th Pioneers, and local machine unit members are highlighted. Kitchen and Sons exhibit high grade Australian soaps including Velvet Witch and Witch. Candles and stearine products attract attention at the Brisbane Show segment.
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