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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
2
A fragment from a catalog or ad lists damassé textiles such as greetings rolls, napery items, bed linens, and related sewing notions. The jumbled text hints at a merchants’ display of linens and household goods with decorative names.
Shipping notices record the arrival of Le Maree from New worn perte Barta Philp & Co and departures by Marsime, with agents Teiahame and Spteee Bere Phd & Ca listed.
The notice lists Burns, Phils, & Co. Limited and other firms as operators. It details sailing and arrival days for vessels to Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Mackay, Port Douglas, and Hong Kong. It includes weekly patterns, including Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday departures and Sunday arrivals, with several ships named and routes between Australia and Asia.
The meeting notes the Howard Smith Co. Ltd year ending December 3 showing net profits of 2177.49 after deducting preliminary expenses. Dividends are outlined including preference and ordinary shares with totals paid and balances carried.
A fragmented listing of men and women footwear items including tan lace boots, black cali derby boots with toe caps and waxed soles, elastic Romeo boots, tweed leather cassocks, chrome leather watertight sacks for men, and similar women and children styles. Also mentions sale values and sizes, with unclear brand names and products.
The report details shares, debts, and assets of a shipping company, with balances and profits noted, including a balance sheet showing assets such as freehold property and stocks. It mentions the Marsma steamer’s arrival, and recalls Arthur’s former maritime career and leadership of ships in the E and A Steamship Company, with ties to Cairme Horn and New South Wales.
The report outlines totals from the Customs and Excise Revenue in Melbourne for March 1906, noting a local figure of £386,814 and a 13 month total near £19,408,008. It discusses the Federal Treasury’s estimate of £15.06 paid to received, with a broader total around £160,000,088 anticipated.
Fragmented financial notes describe large sums allocated to refiners, colonial ventures, and infrastructure, with references to CFTC and various dubious line items. The text is garbled, with inconsistent punctuation and missing context, making precise entities and outcomes impossible to determine.
The report outlines external investments totaling hundreds of millions in land and undertakings across metal, water, electrical, and industrial sectors. It recalls January sales in London and New York fur markets with varied results and notes a Georgetown claim near Eva Creek, highlighting a prospect for blister copper and potential employment impacts.
A fragmented mining notice lists multiple companies, share numbers, and payments. It names Cruthbert and Ve St Andrew with paid up shares, and mentions Mareeba Gold Mines NL Duke Reserve Thompson’s Oaks and Bowes Coal and Coke Co. Ltd among others with various bond or share values.
A fragmented April 3 entry from Boone Dundee lists foal births and prices for several horses including Bomsie North Brilliant Deeps Britioet Block and New Beifent Freehelds. The notes show birth dates, breeding statuses, and payments such as b 1/6 and 2 1/7 with further references to paid dues and additional mares like Victory Corelle and Mescam.
A brief note highlights the Gilmore Ton Mining Co reports showing a three month delay in publication. Fort nightly updates were promised but not delivered, drawing attention from shareholders concerned over developments and archive accuracy.
The report details hours worked, production tonnage, royalties and costs for a mill in Scotland around 1910. It lists total predicted monthly output, tax and freight figures, and machinery status including gearing, tramper, and crashing operations. It records crew shifts, fuel and water usage, and upcoming travel for workers leaving.
A jumble of items reports a one month commission for Mr C D Clk on working condition issues, Mrs A Waddell opening stocks of groceries and drapery, and Royal Inference Company terms. The theatre renewals and attractions at popularaires Theatre are noted with price and show details.
Fragmentary report describes ore extraction progress and potential impacts. Text is garbled with many misspellings, making entities and specifics unreadable. No coherent events or identified organizations can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Reading fragment reflects a tense scene with feuding figures and shifting alliances. Names and places are unclear but the item suggests a political or organizational rift tested by seating or power moves within a group.
The Post reports the capture of a Zeppelin crew near the Thames marking England's first such downing. The event sparks relief and calls the attackers murderous scoundrels while noting Zeppelins have not altered the war's military balance yet have boosted British recruitment. Authorities keep defence details secret but claim readiness.
The piece criticizes Labour Minister Hoyle over railway strikes at Eveleigh and calls for punishment of agitators. It argues the state endorses lawbreaking and urges readjustment of views, warning that vilifying strikes deepens conflict and that a Cahill crusade should end before further talk of victimisation.
Babinda council to meet Friday 7th at 7 30 p m to discuss appointing J J Cran as new manager of Babinda Cabreethies Comes succeeding Masson An upcoming sale sees Mr Wilson Irvine bring twelve draught colts to Gordonvale for auction Other furniture sales planned including Mrs J Jewning and Mr Herbert Manners auctions Kuranda excursion on Sunday under Loyal Trinity Lodge An inquiry reply notes J A Kearney open range in Sa sample room and a direct action report from NSW Labour split mentions Liberal intervention in a scuffle at a recent meeting
The magisterial inquiry into Samuel Brown's death after jumping from a balcony at Cairns District Hospital closes at Cairns Court House today. The proceedings examine circumstances and responsibility for the fatal incident.
Sergeant Greer and Private Paget, two returned servicemen, arrived in Innisfail during the week and were entertained at a dinner at the Exchange Hotel last night. Private Paget sustained a serious head wound and Mr. Greer is suffering from shock.
The Fever Mixture by Robert Craig, Chemist Cairns, is urged as the only certain remedy for malaria carried by Kochs Fever Mosquito. Demand grows daily with increasing bottle shipments and postage.
Jack Levis faced charges of stealing a horse owned by Charles Butler at Gordonvale Police Court. The case was adjourned to Saturday with bail set at 50 pounds and one surety of equal amount. Shortly after release Levis was rearrested for allegedly stealing a second horse from A Neilsen. Colmes Town Council to hold a special meeting this evening to discuss wages, Anzac Day observance, and drainage improvements on Draper Street.
A correction clarifies that the encore item "Daddy's Sweetheart" performed by Mim Kearney was miscredited to Mies Frating in our Yard March concert report.
An advertisement extols Tropolax as an effective medicine for dengue malaria coastal and allied tropical fevers. It claims strong results and urges purchases at Collins' Lake Street Chemist Cairns for 58 per bottle and warns to obtain the genuine Tropolox.
A profusely illustrated 17 page catalogue from Messrs Allan and Stark of Brisbane is now available. Residents may obtain a copy at no cost by sending name and address to the firm and mentioning this paper.
About fifty policemen left Auckland for Rotorua heading to the Arawera country to arrest the self styled prophet Rea who has hid from justice in the wild district for months. Rea known as the Maori Kaiser was sentenced over sly grog charges but did not appear in court and has sworn to resist arrest. His followers are said to be armed.
An advertisement touts a tonic that blends rare wine with Tron and predigested beef to treat debility and blood impoverishment. It claims to aid convalescence, digestion, appetite, and overall energy. Bottle price is 13/6, posted 4/6. Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
A correspondent to a Sydney paper urges German schools to abolish the German language and substitute English arguing the current language indoctrinates loyalty to Germany. He condemns the teaching and speech of German in Lutheran schools and churches as preserving German traditions.
Mareeha Red Cross Society held its Mareeha Ried Crom meeting at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon March 31. Attendees included Meedemes Lawremes Aspen Murray Dowie Kearney Earl Fletcher Barris Onley and others. The meeting discussed receipts from head quarters and Delicacy Section and donations noted from S George’s Church Farlaed Bristan Masuba Wel Cree Society Mire Colquhoun Milly Guilietaux and others.
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