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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
2
In memory of a mother with daughter and son in law noting the loss and remembrance. Holidays delay Red Cross Society knitting and sewing meetings. Also announcements of a grocers and drapery stock opening, insurance agent, soldiers pay rates, and farewell march to Cairns with Cane Beetles.
Our Towesville correspondent reports on the Townsville Trades Whone Wave subscription set linked to the Towers Drainage Board. Cairns sample rooms open at Imperial Hotel as sales begin. Police Court actions include A J Powell for trial for stealing and a Brisbane transfer. The Austral hosts the Rejects Benefit with "Arirama" and "King George et the frame" in a strong bill featuring horsemen and a King George day.
Brisbane dispatch reports the Minister for Works has accepted C. PF Jorgensen’s tender of £186 for a wrong room at the aims Court-house. Townsville licenses. At the annual Licensing Court on May 10 renewals of hotel licenses were granted after adjournments and several appeals against license fees were deferred for two weeks.
A. M. Clarke sharebroker Abbott Street lists quotations for mining stocks and other metals. Scores include Harden, Tyrconnell, Tyrrell No. 1, Tyrconnell Extended, Oaks NL, Bowen Coal and Coke, Bowes River Coal, and Cures Pictures with varied bid and ask figures and notes on par, con, and scrip statuses.
A columnist argues moral progress lags behind material advancement. The piece notes Europe’s transformation in the 19th century, the failure of international finance to prevent war, and the persistence of Prussian traits despite modern upheavals. It urges a return to inner discipline and a shift in spirit to value changes over mere progress.
Fragmented passage shows departures and transfers involving Kpel mo Rerumda Capac Raven and firms Philp and Ca with unclear destinations and dates. It lists agents and mentions a town or region, but readable specifics are unavailable.
Bom Phip and Co Limited Soroe schedule ships to Port Douglas and Cook Strait weekly. The Tuesday service departs Teoeer Te and returns to Tawesriiie. Thursday notes list other routes from Bel cent to Sydney and Brishere with further calls toward Melbourne.
The Adelaide Company schedules trips from Cairns to Melbourne with stops in Perth and Merbourre across a sequence of days. Readers should note reduced service on Sundays and a return on the following Tuesday.
The notice outlines travel and event times with ports Mackay Port Alva and Sydeew Freday. It mentions multiple midweek dates and recurring weekly voting at Bam Gee and Cocktows. The fragmentary text lists various days including Wednesday Friday and Tuesday with draws or returns around 529 pa ke Tow oe.
Torvley and Co report a cargo from Weere and a vessel from Keng KeegPort arriving in May. A third ship named Apelegeh Tepe reaches the harbor with LEE feet aboard.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions an arrest linked to a hotel and a person named Chiflagee with reference to an agricultural area and a Wednesday schedule. Details are fragmentary and unverified.
Fragmentary OCR shows astronomical notes with moon phase data and dates. Mentions Apra and Anesco items, plus references to evenings and mornings. Details are unclear but imply a schedule of lunar phases and times.
Calf and cattle prices range across categories with values noted for calves, heifers, cows and steers. Reports include quantities penned, market conditions and comparisons to the prior week, with prices given in local units and references to specific stock firms and sellers.
Fragmented OCR notes describe seed wheat consignments purchased in Seech Australia by the Queensland Government and mention plans for shipment to Sserhaven at an early date. The text is garbled, but hints at wartime logistics and timelines for aid or recovery following a conflict.
Feewk and Co salesmen note small gains in last week's prices across lambs ewes and crossbred stock. Names like W Taylor North Teothurra A Waockmer Bromaroo Jendaryan and G Heal Bel appear in trading ledgers with varied crossbred lambs and ewes bid and sold as market activity shifts.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference brokers, referee timing, and parking sites. It mentions Sawt Mat and various entities but lacks coherent details or identifiable events.
A 19th century advertisement claims De. Shellon's Magnetic Linkmeet appliance instantly relieves scald pain. It promotes as a useful household remedy priced at 16 and 9d, available at TPF. Kefly, Cares, and Jock & Sewell.
An ad praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as suitable for adults and children alike. It highlights ease of use and pleasant taste, claiming it serves the whole family and is sold by all cheese stores and storekeepers.
A fragmented OCR listing shows various shares and prices for entities such as CH Towers, Brillant Deeps, Clarks, Mexican, New Brilliant Freehold, New Mennie Moxham, Viewery, Corella, St. Andrew, St Mongo, Vulcan and others with mixed bid and allotment figures, incomplete times, and inconsistent punctuation. It reads like a daily market snapshot with shorthand codes, bids and partial prices, lacking full context.
London trading notes show copper forward at 122/10 to 173, electrolytic copper 137 to 199, tin 200 to 218 10d, speller at 7 16d. Market figures reflect current forward and spot ranges among London metals.
April 19 Georgetown reports Harry Bruce in town, noting a new alluvial discovery along Eva Creek about thirty miles from Georgetown and twenty seven miles from Eimasleigh. Tracks followed by present workers reveal a gully where tin scratchers may operate, with assayer testing 70 percent metal from Koorboora samples.
Townsville records advise that Douglas will testify on the mining dispute case next Monday. The hearing will address the Bintertoed mining dispute and involve local officials and parties from the Ggete operation.
The strong man, the worker, faces malaria most, and the only certain remedy is Dr. Kochs Fever Mixture. Demand grows daily as its value becomes better known. Available in bottles at 4 shillings, postage extra. Proprietor Robertrai Chemist Cairns.
Easter observances are announced with a Good Friday service at 7 30 led by Mrs Craig singing O rest in the Lord. The choir will perform the anthem La my Shepherd is divine. Easter Sunday morning and evening services feature Mr Beswick singing O Song Divine and the choir presenting Christ is risen indeed. All are invited.
Governor General von Bissing orders probe into a prank that renamed streets overnight, vexing the German administration. Posters altered signs to insult the German government, turning Jackers street into Crown Prince street and Comedian's street into Bethmann-Hollweg's street. The Pig Market read as the German Market. Rewards are offered for informants.
The Northern Herald issue highlights active service personnel, local council clerks, and district figures. It notes the State Sugar Commission's inspection of Freshwater lands, associated rains, and plans for a future report. Evidence sessions are set for Cairns Shire Council offices.
The farewell for Mr Harry Lertle drew a strong crowd and the five picture programme proved highly enjoyable. The sensational film The Valley of Lost Hope promises thrilling scenes and realistic effects. A noted magician from America may perform at the Palmeres on Saturday, boosting attendance and adding to the program. Tonight’s show should attract solid support.
To-day at Kelly's specials attractively priced footwear and clothing. Ladies slippers kid house shoes tennis shoes and sandals for children and men boots leather shoes and hats are offered with values marked. Store hours extend to tonight and reopen Saturday as Good Friday approaches.
Mrs. St. Hartigan of Kanimbla, Crescent Manly N S W, received a soldier son’s letter deploring Austria’s military re sults and predicting rough treatment for rioters. He warns conscripts and civilians alike that those who fight will be praised, while those against the war should expect punishment. He notes troops abroad and home longing, yet insists Australians must stay the course and support the effort.
The Easter sale features economy ties and discounts on boots shoes and garments in the Cairns shop window. Items include kid Therby lace boots reduced to 13/6 gent’s lid pals caps shoes and various tweed trousers and shirts with marked price cuts. Also advertised are bath convenes and sand shoes with opening hours posted.
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