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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
2
A brief society item notes Miss E J Harris residing at Victoria House on Lake Street. The notice highlights splendid values and social standing.
Shipping notices show Nerenda sailing to Townsville then Port Doughs and Cook town, with subsequent departures to Sydney and Melbourne. AGS steamers depart Denns for Townsville Bowen Mackay and Esishece with arrivals in Sydney. Weeks vessels head south to Sydney Melbourne and Esx, while Asawetl2 from Melbourne, Adisize line ships from Canas to Townsville and Brevene with returns to Melbourne.
The notice outlines ship movements from Townsville with arrivals in Mackay Port Alma Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne. It lists weekly cycles with departures on Saturdays and returns via Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville and other ports, including irregular spellings and inconsistent dates.
Feami y and Ca, Le Taig sail for Hong Kong on Apo wet Craigsia arrives from Hotz Kors in ports on April in The os. TSyten will sail from Cairne for Hore Bong via Thorstsr isletd and Medla on Friday the 11th instant. Feared and Co. lists gatekeepers and cargo details with unclear figures.
The XGine Chief Secretary states an arrangement with the Teper Government to move motions from Queensland. Imperial government requirements of cocensland ntve ter tee are cited. This temporary setup will allow an earlier event, while final arrangements are not yet made and delays are possible.
Brisbane April 10. The quantity of butter in cold storage today reached 16 950 tonnes up from 13 56 tonnes last Monday.
The fragment lists moon phase references including Apogee on April 21 and Perigee around April early, with times like 033 am and 853 am. It mentions grazing and agricultural notes confusingly, with scattered dates such as 2318 Aprl and 853 am on a Tuesday, and garbled terms like Git Sink and Agni Fiesta.
A range of men’s and women’s footwear listed with styles such as tan kid lace boots, black calf elastic Romeo boots, tweed leather cossacks, watertight cossacks, derby lace shoes, and white canvas ankle straps. Sizes noted for children include 7 to 10, with prices labeled as special values and varied date-like markers.
Abbott street sharebroker lists Monday quotations for minerals and metals including Corella Hampden Met Cuthbert St Andres Valear Lode Hill Gilmore Hill End Amal Iguana Consols Ralamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No Lydd Tyrconnell Intended Oaks NLL Oaks Reserve Thompson’s Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowes Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures with prices and bids across several mining ventures and coal interests.
Minister for Mines Mr. Hamilton described Mt Coolon, 150 miles from Clermont, as a virgin district with a 1200 foot reef carrying fair gold. A second parallel line extends about half a mile. One battery exists, plans to add 15 head of stampa, and a State battery is sought. The Clermont Prospecting Association leads a field party aiming to tap the mineralised belt 15 miles away.
The Federal Ministry moves to form a naval coaling battalion to supply transports in Australia, a decisive measure amid delays. The piece defends conscription critics as hypocritical while urging Labour resistance to what it calls ignorant interference.
The piece argues that enlistment support from the Patriotic Funds is voluntary and not a state compact. It states funds supplement state activities, are independently managed by trustees, and cannot be demanded by anyone. It emphasizes prudent distribution and the public’s voluntary role in funding.
Store at Babinds advertises cash terms and large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes. Agent for Royal Insurance Company. W Williams replaces F C Hodel as secretary to the Cairns Recruiting Committee using Hodel’s office and equipment.
Market recap listing bids and prices for horses and livestock names such as Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Deeps and Brilliant Block with figures, lots, and paid bids. Includes entries Mills New Minnie Moxham Queen Cross Papran and Australian Bank of Commerce as trading references.
In April 1 report from Queenslade on March gold output shows a decline from the previous March, with an actual field weight of 18 153 ounces valued at £ 77 120 versus 23 159 ounces valued at £ 98 369 in March 1815. The three month yield reached 52 451 orm valued at £ 273 798, a drop from 1915. Dividends for the quarter totalled £ 106 955, including Mount Morgan’s quarterly £ 50 000.
Papuan vessel Towees completed a cargo run of 3883 tons, earning a total value of £3073 0s 3d. Details indicate shipment metrics and monetary value recorded in the Aprilia port listing.
The company reports receiving advice that they have connected to Redmond’s vein with clean quartz. Crushing is going well and should yield about an ounce per tow, with a bar of gold expected next Thursday. A shortage of machine miners is slightly hampering operations.
Jurors excused on Monday include J Gordon who is an inmate at the hospital. Mr A J P MacDonnell noted Peter Petersen listed on the jury though over 66. His Honour ruled Petersen should not be on the list.
The strong man and worker are most exposed to malaria, a claim used to market Dr Kochs Fever Mixture. Demand grows as its value becomes known. available in bottles for 4 shillings and 3 shillings with postage extra. Proprietor Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
Ku lara School secretary Mr F Stewart defends the school against a claim by Mr McKeeman the inspector that a sum was paid and remarks were made about low attendance. February pupil count 50 daily average 16.1 89 percent March 21 pupils daily average 18 85 percent. The writer asks who where the remarks were made.
The article explains a clear difference between the Patriotic Fund and Government pensions. It notes that pensions and allowances are a strict legal right for soldiers and their relatives, while the Fund operates under a different framework.
The Cairns Pictures showcase Harry Little whose powerful expressive voice drew a hearty welcome and a Wattmere recall. He will perform again tonight as audiences are urged to attend. The program also features the star film Should a Wife Forgive and a repeat of last night’s successful acts. Patrons are advised to book early for the double programme.
Notice informs jurors summoned for the Circuit Court are not required until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Advertisement ends with an unrelated product pitch for Dr Steich's Throat Pastiles by Nelly, Chemist.
A British style sensational note mocks Huns over Belgian crimes and Luxembourg plot lines. Constable Murray, recently injured at Babinda, left hospital to testify in the Circuit Court, then returned. Painting tenders invited for Edmonton premises. Tailor Mr F P Magon opens a shop in Mareeba. A rider named Wells fell at Mt Mulligan, hospitalised with serious head injuries.
Craig’s Beef Iron and Wine tonic combines old wine strength with rum and predigested beef to treat debility and blood impoverishment. It is described as restorative during convalescence, promoting digestion, appetite, and overall energy. Bottle price listed as 3/6, posted 4/6, by Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
A dated 3rd inst letter headed Economy is Es sentiel from William Webster appeals to 5 Municipal and Shire Councils and public bodies across Australia to fund increased postal telegraphic and telephonic facilities during wartime. It warns that peace prosperity may fail without sacrifice and urges readers to support additional services.
The Austral Theatre presents Wild Irish Rose as the current feature with a heavy expense special engagement of Tron Justice over Wednesday through Friday starring Misa Tittell Drume in the role of a wronged wife. Tonight closes Trey o Hearts, enjoyed by large crowds, while special seats for Iron Justice are limited.
F Hinsch and J J Roberts announce a large fat cattle sale at Peeramon Saleyards on Tuesday in May. Extra cattle entries invited as logging of consignments continues. New Peeramon track yards near the railway station will aid dispatch and handling. Cattle may be penned a few days prior and sold stock kept free of charge until export by mail or rail.
An Englishwoman claims safety owed to a Turk who sheltered her and his family in Serbia. The account highlights moral tension reconciling Turkish conduct in Armenia with experiences in other war theaters.
At the Cajuna Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon last the directors in attendance were Messrs W AH, Welly and the Secretary. Deposits totaled £173 3 1 and withdrawals amounted to £3 7 9. The directors listed for attendance on Saturday afternoon next the 15th are Messrs Wurros and Woodward.
This evening the Famous Players present The Count of Monte Cristo at the Palace theatre starring James O Neill in the title role. The three reels long production is praised as his best screen portrayal with authentic settings and extensive filming abroad. It is supported by other Palace Pictures for a complete night of entertainment.
The Cairns Recruiting Committee met Monday night chaired by Mr. B A Atherton. Discussion covered speaker invitations, title use for Mr. Hioom, and refunds to the band for missing practice nights. A motion to postpone discussion was carried, with Rev. J Mitchell proposing the delay. Mr. Cokyuhoun of the D.O.S. Society, Marosha, joined as an auxiliary member.
At a Cairns committee night the Recruiting Sergeant Major Bloom faced questions as Hartill-Law attacked and threatened action. Ward and Sealey urged the sergeant to attend and explain, while Barul-Law faced jeers as the chair resisted further debate.
James Bullock speaks from Brisbane about his dismissal from the military canteen role and the union's opposition to his joining. He denies hostility to the union and criticizes preferential treatment of unionists in military matters while claiming possible victimization for nonalignment with Liberal views.
The week brings patchy rain with half an inch Monday and over an inch Tuesday. Severe weather includes muggy conditions, river crests at Severin Creek and Barrine, and a lack of timber exports. A birthday dance at Bar tine Hall marks John Kane junior’s first birthday. Local notices mention telephone delays, and residents J Clancy Grown Hucklar Clase update travels and homecomings.
Dr Fitchett in Life magazine's April issue contends that Russian wins in Asia Minor and German setbacks at Verdun begin to shift momentum in favor of the Allies. The issue also surveys Gallipoli, geography of war, surprises, and Hamilton's Gallipoli dispatch. It costs seven pence locally, or 3/6 by post for six months.
Report notes at a Recruiting Committee meeting that a resident living several miles from Coims has been reported to authorities for making alleged disloyal utterances. Mrs Foster’s adult dancing class is now in session at the hall each Monday night.
The Cane Prices Board met in Innisfail on Monday and decided to adjourn to the following day to verify whether a price had been fixed for raw sugar before continuing with the case. The Innisfail correspondent reported late Monday night.
An advertisement touts Tropolax as an effective weapon against dengue, malaria, coastal and allied tropical fevers. It claims universal effectiveness with a price of 25. GL and 33. per bottle and directs readers to obtain from Col- Uns in Lake street, Cairn Chemist, urging buyers to get the genuine Tropolax.
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