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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
2
Applications are invited for lease of a new hotel building at Kareen Atherton. The prospective lessees include Burns Philp and Co Samuel Allen & Sons and Call the Tinarr oo Timber Co Tolga.
Royal Packet S.M. Co. announces quarantine in Sydney forces the S S Van Linschoten to skip Cairns and Townsville and sail directly from Brisbane to Port Moresby. The S S Van Waerwyck will depart Cairns around October 21 for Port Moresby and Java via ports. Fare rates available from J P Pease Cairns Agents Department of Public Lands Brisbane August 1, 1917.
Auction planned for October 6 1911 at Port Douglas Land Office offering about 1000 acres of Timber Reserves and Crown lands in Victory parish. Maximum removal 2 400 000 super feet monthly 64 000 with two year removal time. Deposit 50 pounds. Upset price Pine 3 1/ per roo superficial feet. Red Cedar may accompany Kauri Pine at 190 per 100 super feet. other marketable timbers at 190 per 100 super feet. Details from Land ent Port Douglas or Director of Forests. Edward H Macartney.
Tenders are invited for repairs to Port Douglas District Hospital. Specifications may be seen at the Morning Post Cairns office. Tenders must be accompanied by a £5 deposit and delivered to Architect Mr. George Nielson Mossman by Thursday Frath. Tenders close on the same day. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Holdera, once a long term investor, sold shares for a pittance and laments the mine’s rise. Oaks Rush field gears up with new lease life as geologist Rands and Frank North evaluate options on several claims. Acorn and Thompson’s Oaks shaft push toward deeper reefs as smelters expand and investors watch for rich ore and potential profits.
The article notes 30,000 tong reefing figures and £270,000 worth of gold. It is hoped capital raised will make the Maytown mines highly profitable with strong dividends for shareholders, aiding the North and Cook towns. Tin spot prices rise to £177 55s per ton, forward quotes £173 15s to £174 58s. lead drops to around £15 2s to £15 16s.
A damaged telegraph transcription lists odds and race names such as OH TOWERS and Brilliant with scattered fractions like 1/6 3/4 3/6 and 8/2 8/6. Other items include Central, Teepe, Block, and Perham Se with fragmented monetary figures and horse names, leaving considerable uncertainty about exact events or outcomes.
Near Ophir Creek in Orange New South Wales a rich alluvial wash was tapped beneath an ancient river bed yielding four loads of gold totaling 20 ounces. Owner Dr Itz Patrick has long believed the reef payable, though blocked the work for years. A Ballarat miners syndicate is also active several miles upstream.
London copper values range 54 pounds 15 shillings to 65 pounds with forwards at 55 pounds 11 shillings 3 pence to 53 pounds 16 shillings 3 pence. Electrolytic copper 50 pounds 15 shillings, tin 177 pounds 10 to 178 pounds, forwards 174 to 184 pounds 10 shillings, lead 14 pounds 15 shillings 10 pence.
Irregular figures from Cairns Stock Exchange listing multiple securities and payments at various prices. Entries include Chillingor Mungata New Einasleigh Vulcan Village Gilmores and Thomson’s Oaks with amounts paid or owed, many fractions and unclear terms.
Yesterday’s Post outlines upcoming Supreme Court auction items including Draper v Cairns and Shire Council across six columns. It notes faculty notices and an invitation by Mr. Nielaen, architect, for a Fort Douglas Hospital event.
A fragmented reading announces a forthcoming town event led by Messrs Allen and others. The notice mentions a public service and a meeting on Monday, with clerical and town participants expected to attend.
Sm examination for non Cocumis stated officers of HL Gays to be held at the devil shed after noon. Four term cadets to be examined for Promotion with much beamness to be evinced. Non-coms of I Company examined Monday night last. results expected next week. A voluntary parade of H Company members is called this afternoon for the examination.
During a resumed Circuit Court session foreman P. Pease told Acting Justice Jameson that the civil action Draper v The Cairns Shire had reached its fourth day of hearings and sought increased fees for jurors. The judge indicated modest allowance of extra guineas per juror.
Popular football to day features a Curtain Raiser Aboriginal match at Sh o'clock. Lords of the sea ill show skill in scrums kicking marking and barracking. Proceeds aid Hospital funds. Attendees mix pleasure with charity for the sick.
The Cairns trace Council held its monthly meeting with James Lavon presiding. The Naika commented on the chairman's indisposition and hoped for restoration. Correspondence covered extensive formal matters, and a decision to notify the solicitor to proceed with the valuation court action regarding Boyd's property was made. The overseer's report was received and adopted, with other matters to be reported Monday.
A special meeting of the Hope of Calms Good Templars was held Thursday evening to welcome Brother T. Sabin Grand District Organiser. The attendance was large and enthusiasm high. Two candidates were initiated. Brother Sabin delivered an interesting address on funds and the Indies. Announcement said the parade was arranged for Sunday night and a welcome meeting for Monday evening, pointing to Sabin’s Cairns visit as a likely success.
Promises a splendid outing under Kin Ora Foot Car auspices with low fares and delightful weather. Fraternal feelings with inland towns heighten appeal as train arrangements are convenient. Grand programme at Olympic Rink features Elis Trust life drama, The Trail to the Fomas Charm Indian drama, and latest pictures.
A social evening hosted by Oddfer Lows featured a tafoyato and sasenaial B08 dal end. The Loyal Ba Thorwiay presented a program at 9.40 with dances, attractions, and a large crowd. Performers gave a lively floor show, drawing many attendees and wrapping up with a notable ball-giving moment.
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