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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1910
Page
2
A damaged OCR item mentions Box 148 and a sale related notice. The readable fragments show generic phrases and no clear event details or dates.
A fragmented timetable lists hotel venues and dates for September and October across CAINS Atherton Herbert on Triverank Chillagor Catins with venues like Tides Dunlop Wetraw Wade and Hides Hotels. It notes eye testing available with no charge and glasses recommended only when needed.
The School of Arts Building in Cairns invites tenders for the erection of a wooden residence on Abbott Street, Cairns, for Dr Terie. Tenders close on the next Monday, presented as THESDAY, S2od instant.
Arther A Chandler is listed as a general assayer with emphasis on bullion and ore tests. The head office is noted as Hareera, Q. with the phrase all ores assayed and a specialty in assaying work.
The friends of Elizabeth Coley widow of the late George Coley of Halfway De Perteest are invited to her funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday at 5 o clock en route to Cairns Cemetery. The friends of Olive Coley are also invited to attend the funeral of her late mother. B. Svendsen Undertaker and Embalmer.
Unclear OCR lists multiple prize placements with partial item labels and names. GEO. HL. AGE Wm. CRANCH, M. J. Ho W, Mayor.
A private wire reported the Oaks Bush Gold Mining Company cleared a 95 tonne ore charge yielding KO ounces of amalgam. The message notes successful ore processing and mineral output.
Market column notes Henry Towers and others in a Dundee Bonn and Victory run with prices listed across multiple items including Brilliant and Queen bonds. Detailing early 20th century share movements and quoted prices.
A fragmented stock list from Cairns shows entries for Chillagoe with dates 6/4 and 6/9, items including Mungeana OK ta Te Mr. Moldy pref and Mt. Elliot (Cian) bids, along with Cutter and Bompaee (Clon.) prices and volumes such as 12/6 and 5 1/2 for Weinert's and Chillagoe Ruddywore at 20 with 80.
Townsville dispatch notes Mr Les, manager of the Greet Australian Mine at Cloncurry, in Townsville on a business visit. Mrs Lees says operations may resume soon as the Exploration Company is dissolved and the Cloncurry Syndicate now controls the mine.
Yesterday a slow showing at the district exhibition drew criticism from the committee of Uses Callns Agricultur for the hurried timetable. Mr Clarke was praised for effort but the rushed schedule left many exhibitors unable to participate or prepare adequately.
Visitors say Cairn could attract more if its attractions are fully attested and scenery improved. The annual carnival brings foot traffic from southern towns, with success of recent funds likely strengthening the committee’s finances for future concessions and freer expansion.
Directors El Henriques and Au mulier preside as deposits reach 17 9 11 with withdrawals of 7 8. Attendance slated for next Saturday includes J. J.Leary and RR Miller, according to notes of the Cairns bank.
Froists fle by the Tahaan with news of Major J A Purdon twinned with a forthcoming marriage to Mien Ka Userine of Suthertanl the couple likely to wed in Barbadow in February next. also noted is the death of Mrs Elizabeth Coley a long-time Cairne resident and widow of George Coley with funeral at Spence Street this afternoon.
Customs and Excise revenue at Cairns Customs House totals 1494 pounds 19 shillings 6 pence with detailed receipts. A note reports 57 immigrants aboard the Uswedtry Grange, including 18 domestic servants and 33 passenger workers, from Cairns to Brisbane. The Naval Board drafts a silver medal for petty officers and sailors of the Commonwealth naval militia and naval volunteers, with conditions on qualifying service and counting citizen forces toward eligibility.
Fragmentary OCR reads a winter ad line promising frost protection and seasonal benefits. The exact company and product names are unclear, but the note suggests a marketing phrase about winter readiness and frost defense.
Local items list arrivals departures and visits in Cairns including Kelly the postmaster returning from Bowen and Mrs Duffy heading to Sydney and Melbourne for a holiday. Business notices advertise price cuts at Draper Cairns and a 26 piece dinner service sale.
Advices from Brisbane describe changes in the Customs insperiment noting the abolition of the First-class Inspector and Sub-Collector as the first-class clerical division of the landing formerly occupied by J. C. Kratch, Kent. A new office in the second class clerical section at the landing is created.
Telegraph account states James Steward head teacher found dead in his chair at Abe Hays State School this morning. A rifle lay nearby and a gold watch once presented upon transfer was reported stolen about two weeks ago.
A serious landslip near New Farm between the Hawthorn ferry and Dalgety’s wharf caused part of the externative wharf to collapse. Early Saturday a night watchman spotted abnormal subsidence and by morning twenty men were seen clinging to derelict timbers as piles bent into the river. The dump of stem material at the edge of the river undermined the site and the loss is valued well over 100 pounds. Separately, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce plans to urge the federal government to appoint a commission to study export duties on ores located in the Commonwealth.
Arcadian Company crew member Arthur Fae jverie was rescued after a dinghy capsized near Fingland while James Ward and another Arcadian sailed from North Harbour to Manly. A heavy swell caused the boat to capsize. Wood, who could not swim, was forced to jump overboard and was rescued by a nearby boat.
In Sydney on Monday the Central Criminal Court again failed to reach a verdict in the Peter Jads murder case of his infant daughter on May 5 1909. This is the third deadlock by a jury on this charge as the proceedings were adjourned to the next session.
In Sydney Mondas the body of athlete Mumeell, who died in Paris, left a few unsaleable items forwarded to his mother. Customs decided the goods were worth £2 and duty of 18 baht was paid. A separate note mentions the Geelong Harbour Trust dredge Walrus and a civil verdict for £12,000 in a related case.
A Melbourne car driven by WT Appleton collided with a tram rail, causing the vehicle to slide and injure several bystanders. William Dick died from injuries after being struck by the car’s wheel, and Miss McWhae suffered severe cuts and bruises while others escaped serious harm. The accident occurred on Sydney road near Elizabeth street and led to hospital treatment for the injured.
Early estimates put the baske note demand at about £2,000,000 but later reports to the Treasury suggest the figure may rise to between £1,000,000 and £3,000,000.
Monday sessions will call for wireless telegraph stations on Thirsiuy Island. The venue at the latter place will be listed at a later time in the official notice.
Following the resignation of the Premier, Mr. X M. J. Moore, Mr. F Wilson has formed a new ministry with Frank Wilson as Premier and Treasurer, J Gregory as Mines and Railways, James Mitchell for Lands Agriculture and Industries, Dalglish for Works, and McKenzie without portfolio. the cabinet sees little change despite the leadership shift.
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