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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals and Passenger Names Listed in Port Record

A fragmented shipping notice lists arrivals and passenger names including Aged, Wyreren, Capemm Grabl, Mefeeerse, Pace ro Meee, and many others such as Scomien, L Willams, J Crocker, E Lows, C Resell, F Kite, and W Park. The garbled text references vessels, passengers, and station names with scattered initials and unreadable portions.

Weether Chi Abel Scomien Reni Morterer Frise Petmgrove Willams Crocker Osbea Moeces Carwee Devers Meigar Wewe Mickey Littleford Cewieg Marta Mears Patersee Fear Derma Weatherall Robert Meter Mar Wien Foredt Leonean Reeve Pepe Barcett Appleby Resell Park Garces

PEFARTURE per Capen to Lond wn seether ports Heras Pip and Co

Fragmented OCR text mentions Capen and Lond and Heras Pip and Co in unclear port related notes. Summary remains uncertain but indicates a transportation or agency reference with firms and routes.

Per Capen Lond Wn Seether Ports Heras Pip and Co. Agenm

Movements of Vessels and Sailings Mentioned

Shipping notices list numerous vessels by name with parades of departures for Port Deugies Cook and Melbourne. Steamers from Lipid Steamers and others sail weekly toward South Wyreems and Tormisy with plans to reach Sydney and Hobart.

Bares, Pedy, & Co Port Deugies Amd Odeck Teweselie Teweerelie Bowers Mackay Teesiey Thorney Bdetede Company Sydney Melbourer Tormisy Syieey Seturéay Samdizy Sander

Carpentaria Sails Through Coastal Meet Amid Turmoil

A fragmented report details the Carpentaria voyage and coastal events, noting clashes over oath obligations and preparations for Friday. Mentions Beishen, Syd, and Kaur pene during the voyage while ports like Pages and Townsville are referenced amid fears of delays. The Metacom line and Calves are cited in a murky outline of upcoming actions and sea cures.

Carpentaria Pridwy de Eid Courtry Beishen Syd Leresares Townsville Aed

Mayers' Absquott Street Cairks Cleared Shoe Ad

An OCR damaged ad lists Mens Chrome Leather Watertight shoes and canvas footwear from Mayers on Absquott Street Cairks. Mentions sizes and styles like ankle and wested soles with various model names and prices.

Cohen Becin Sportal Vale Por Childsen

London April Report on Wheat Auction and Farm Effort

In London in April Mr Asgeth replies to Se Km feck Cooke, recognizing the loyal effort of Augustrian farmers to increase the wheat crop. The aim is to render harvest more abundant, with ongoing measures to secure substantial Australian wheat shipments for Alles. Mr Hughes did not represent any organization of shipping.

London Asgeth

The Sheat Barrett Loss Ages 7

Fragmentary OCR note reports a seven year old involved in a loss incident with unclear details and names. The readable text hints at a misspelled event or person and does not provide a complete account or place.

CaIRNS STOCK EXCHANGE Shares and Prices Listed

Fragmented text shows names of brokers and stock entries with various prices and dates. Mentions Mr A H L Clarke, Mr Cuthbert, Corel, Amiree, Marecha Geld Manes and multiple prices such as 5 2/6 and 6 6d os red. Includes references to Tyreaanel and Bowen Coal and Coke Co with scattered figures.

Corel Cuthbert Mange Amiree Lede Gaus Kutemadis

Fragmented OCR Summary From a Local Notice

The text shows mixed letters and numbers with names like Toews and Bell and various dates and fractions. Readable items include names Pee Ab and Exteel plus references to gas and membranes. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the fragment.

Apt

Mysterious Crime Note Stirs London Police

A fragmentary patrol report from London mentions a seven year old copper coin and a vague reference to police activity. Witness chatter describes tense moments as officers investigate a suspected crank scheme and a spurious charge.

In Memoriam Ged Aprioth At Fort Gouge

A loving remembrance for Ged Aprioth aged years and months. The obituary notes a sweet little flower from birth, taken back by Ged. The brief entry reflects a solemn churchyard memorial with a sonorous tone.

War economy and free trade debates in wartime Britain

A fragmented World War I era column discusses the need to prepare for further conflict, defend free trade, and oppose German power. It highlights Britain’s stance, Australia’s support for strict German trade exclusion, and the push to suppress strikes to foster new industries and steady employment.

Kochs Fever Remedy and Cairns Council Report

The piece notes Kochs Fever Remedy as a remedy for malaria carried by mosquitoes and mentions a Cairns city council meeting where the inspector reported needing a cell out of Gerdeevals. It also covers local visits by Mrs Foster, Miss Jensen, and the Northage family, plus planned church and service events in Yangaburra and the Austral Theatre on Anzac Day.

Foster Rabinds Yungaburra J. Quigley Cairns Mrs. Selby Moarilyan Yangaburra Herberton

Sore Babine Auction Notice for Property and Terms

Mr A B Waddell has opened in Crencin Benge with terms for Royal Insurance Company. Auction by Mr C Woodward for removal of two well furnished cottages at the Coveer of McLeod and Upward. Local lodge event. prices include bees and canes. adults and bidders welcome.

Sore Babine A. B. Waddell Crencin Benge Teems Seees Royal Insurance C Woodward the Coveer Mcleod

Shoal of Wilkie Por ger Te sep ees fot Cheba

A melodrama in five reels stars Le Balle Ros as the Broadway beauty. The plot centers on a jealous wife, a proposed suicide, and a dramatic fall from grace as a lover consorts with another man. A pivotal act leads to a perilous resolution and a final scene of forgiveness and danger.

Bosch Bein Erie le Balle Ros Hoknes Mokmes Cebeees

Ambulance Brigade conveys sick patient to hospital

A Potent from YormichThe Ambulance Brigade transported two people to the wharf on Friday afternoon to move a sick patient from Yarre beh Mission Station to the hospital. Forwal Brea Lei Mr. P. H. Foxwell, an abort Firm representative, is in town with a range of samples and will visit old and new friends. Prices board in Hambledon district refers cane price to Central Cane Prices Board, preserving millers rights over local board constitution.

Yormich Yarrebeh Mission Station Came Prices Board Came Price Board Hambledon Central Cane Prices Board

Veresble Tonic Ad For Debility Therapy

A historical notice promotes Veresble Tonic as a remedy for debility and impoverished blood, claiming it restores appetite and energy to the whole system. Signed by Robert Craig, Chemist, Coirna, dated 3/6 and posted 4/6.

Robert Craig Coirna

Austral Theatre Presents Trey of Heart Episode Four

The Austral Theatre shows a full program headlined by the fourth episode of the serial Trey of Heart. The film promises exciting incidents and a bright lineup for Cairns moviegoers. A children’s matinee is scheduled for this afternoon with further attractions announced for Monday.

Austral Theatre Trey of Austral Cairns

Cairns Band and Allied Choir Meet for Departure at Wharf

Members of the Cairns Band and Allied Choir are summoned to the drill shed at 7 p.m. to march to the wharf with departing troops and bid farewell to Willss Hier Rainier. The record notes a measurable rainfall in March and an 85 point tally, with totals from January to June.

Bani Cairns Clizena ‘Band Willss

Cairns Hospital Art Union Drawn at Koch's Monument

The Cairns Hospital Art Union was drawn on Friday night at Koch's monument. Two audience members Mesdames Bailey and Brand drew the tickets by request. The full list is advertised.

Committee Meeting at Girls' School Debates Funds and thanks

A Wednesday committee gathering of the Girls' School approved purchasing card paper coins for pupils. Accounts totaling £17 were passed. Miss McAllister praised for interim headship. Benefit from Cairns Pictures yielded £31 7 3 with net £1 6s 6d after expenses. Thanks to Cairns Pictures management and Inspector of Works noted for improvements.

Mesers A. Atkinson D. Brennan J. Toohey K. Rowe W. H. Hodgeod J. Barrows Miss Haigh Miss McAllister

Partiggnestery condidetr in grand local race

A partial readable note hints at a political contest with a candidate list and a single party alignment. The fragment mentions a local election context and possible candidate names. Further details are not clear from the OCR segment.

Cairns Shire Council Warns Ratepayers on Arrears

At Friday night’s Cairns Shire Council meeting, it was decided to issue final notices to ratepayers in arrears. If unpaid by month end, the council’s solicitor will be asked to take action.

Cairns

A Pheeky Act Aides Passenger On Tramway

On a Mossman to Port Douglas tram trip a passenger slipped while crossing carriages. Constable Davies, aboard, leapt forward and saved him from danger by stopping the tram. He is commended for quick action that prevented a serious accident in Cairns.

Mossman Port Douglas Constable Davies Cairns

The Patriotic Pond Remarks on Retuned Wounded Soldiers

A reader criticizes the handling of aid to returned wounded soldiers. He urges appointing a trusted official to assess each case and grant immediate relief, aiming to avoid delays and repeated council meetings. He warns that without action, more distressing scenes may recur.

Turner Brisbane

The Ivory Snuff Box at Gy Delece Theatre Tonight

Germana Afraid. The Germans in America spent thousands to suppress the World Film Corporation picture The Ivory Snuff Box at Gy Delece Theatre tonight. Holbrook Blinn stars as American Detective Duval in France, who must recover the lost box. Alma Belwin plays Grace, his bride, and Duval embarks on a journey of murder, espionage, and peril across Europe ending in a sanatorium. Patrons advised to book seats early. box plan at Palace Cafe. tickets 1/6, 1/amd, 6d.

America Fime World Film Corporation Gy Delece Theatre Holbrook Blinn Duval France Alma Belwin Grace Duty Europe Rome Palace Cafe

Cairns Shire Council Bids Farewell To Clerk

Ekin Clerk Mr Herbert Manners received a wristlet watch at Cairns Shire Council meeting on Friday night. Dr G E May presented it as councillors praised his long service and readiness to join the front. Manners expressed mixed feelings but thanked the council for the recognition.

Herbert Manners Cains Shore Cairns G. E. May Maneers Marern

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