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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions shipping and various names and places with unclear roles. The readable elements reference Messrs or Misses and several individuals, but details are highly garbled and no coherent event or outcome emerges.
A list of names appears as a departures section with various individuals such as Kowdyn Tene and Mestimes A Trail noted along with several others including Bears Wisses Crome and Trill W Cres. The page also mentions locations like Geosham and Stade as well as entities Halse Niele Rev and Lyon Bastest Paleaes.
Shipping notices detail Basa Pus Co and related ships sailing to Port Dowdas, Cock tows and Towrmie Tat AUSS. Vessels depart Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Townsville on various dates, with arrivals to Mackay, Seater, and Beabace. Several ships reverse routes, returning to Melbourne and Sydney on listed Thursdays and Fridays.
Feanley and Ca Lak Titres Mass for Hove Kong as the Ceagsist arrives by Rocz via parts on Avril ath.
Fragmentary text discusses copra exports and imperial governance. Mentions copra shipments from Ceylon, the imperial government, and a committee addressing disruptions. References fealty, stokers, and upcoming actions by authorities in a tense trade context.
Fragmentary text shows scattered names and dates with no coherent event or details available. No identifiable persons or organizations can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Local retailer ABSOTT STREET in CAIRNS advertises a range of footwear with special values in men’s and women’s categories. Includes Black Cali Derby Lace Boots, Men’s Teeced Leather Cossacks, Chrome Leather Watertight Tessas, Women’s Black Kid Derby Lace Shoes, and children’s styles with various sole types and sizes.
Cairns stock exchange listings show mixed prices for mining shares. Notable entries include Cobre Mines NL at 5.1/6 and Tyrcosell at 1/9.5, with several small caps and brokers listed in a snapshot of active trading.
A jumble of entries lists buyers and sellers with prices and quantities for various goods and trades. Names such as Beals, Mills United, Freehold, and Bowen Coal appear amid numbers and fractions, suggesting scattered ledger snippets from a market or auction.
Market notes list copper prices around 2y5 to 2y6 pounds with tepid gains and tin quoted at 198 pounds 10 shillings to 258 pounds 10 shillings forward. The report reflects London trading and forward quotations for April.
Fragmented OCR shows an auction-like list with residents and firms tied to metal goods and tonnage. Names such as Walsh Bros, Green and Ridner, Sandilands and Tracer, and Governor Normad appear with quantities in tons and values in pounds.
A fragmented OCR record lists various metals and weights including tons, cwts, and ounces with assorted values in pounds and dollars. Mentions several entities and possible brands or mills, but numbers are inconsistent and many terms are garbled.
A South Africa report details Labour and allied groups debating neutrality in the war, with tensions evident among miners unions and engineers. The piece notes a split over coalition with the Lever party, deportations, and calls for a recruit meeting in Bödack, plus local notices on court actions and community events.
A new general store has opened offering groceries, drapery, boots and shoes with a display window featuring hats for men and children. The shop advertises trimmed milinery and velvet hats, plus a range of women’s and children’s wear.
An early notice states a limited supply of Soothers and Comforters available at Lake Street Chemist in Cairns. The ad warns of uncertain future stocks and urges immediate procurements.
Fragmentary text references unknown entities and a proposed action involving a government body. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but hints at a project or meeting and possible regulatory context.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a patent medicine labeled Rouh s Power Mixture and mentions Dr Koch s Fever Mixture. It references a chemist in Cairns and vague claims of efficacy and daily growth, with unclear pricing and usage details.
Fragmentary report describes a Barron Shire meeting with references to Mentalaht yard opposite a station, people named Hamilton and Kuranda, and complaints about stock and school grounds. Details are garbled with many unreadable phrases and missing context.
The Weather Bureau released a warning on Thursday detailing urban disruption risks. The advisory cited unsettled conditions, advising precautionary measures for residents and commuters in affected areas.
Fire at Roma April 12 burned several stores and a wooden building cluster near Hunter's store. Totals cited include losses around £4000 for Hunter and stock, £10,000 for property, £5000 for damage, with a wreck valued at about £3000. Investigation noted the blaze started in Hunter's store.
fragmented text notes a thin emit meeting of the Cairne Red Grose Society with unclear date and location. readable fragments mention a gathering and a local or regional group context.
The report notes a public interest in seating and a chair replacement for a prominent event. Mr Marsan relates to the Works Inspector on arranging proper chairs, citing a coat garment from two years prior and referencing a circus context amid Harbour Sunday plans.
The fragment discusses a tonic wine mix praised for strengthening and stimulating effects aiding digestion and appetite. It recalls Robert Craig and German literature, noting Goethe's objections to contemporary news and a remark about culture and expression.
The article discusses a cinema program at The Aucttal Theatre with planned audience participation and theatrical acts. It mentions ticket prices around 1 and 5, and notes a slate of entertainment including a topical feature and light comedies.
The article discusses proposed irrigation development in Queensland focusing on dam barriers and water management. It mentions Ministerial points, potential water storage, and a foundation plan for large dams to protect water supplies and support agricultural progress.
The text laments perceived hypocrisy over Belgian oppression narratives and notes language equality with French. It mentions railway stations and post offices printed in both languages. It also hints at Prussian advances in Liège with grim sentiment toward local prayer and the fate of Flemish and Flewngs amid war context.
The notice lists equipment and apparel with prices and stock numbers, including tractors, plows, and clothing sections. It cites fair dates and vendor names, detailing items for sale and expected price ranges.
Fragmentary notices announce support for a charity project at Hewlwith by women volunteers. A testimonial from grateful contributors highlights restored comfort and plans for a publication or booklet to aid patrons. Address provided for orders and donations.
Fragmentary report references Central Senate Union, sugar formal meetings, wage aims, and worker protests. Mentions Tremont, White Chewy Gang, and theatre management altering rosters. Text is garbled with missing names and dates, limiting precise reconstruction.
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