Movements of Vessels and Schedules Across Townsville Waters
Movements include Perms Pertp end Co led Kyanda sailing Tuesdays from Townsife to Cooktown with evening departures and Thursday morning convoy toward Townsville. Worrema heads south Saturday. Adelaide Company Limited due from the south Saturday. Moudvam arrives 3 am Tuesday. northern mail departs 7 am for Tor Timgins and Cooktown, delays to Wednesday. Lucinda, Dunk Island and Townsville routes listed along with Innisfail connections midweek and steamer Palmer not expected to depart north until after dawn. Weather notes: tempestuous Cooktown passage with strong head winds and seas. High water planned for afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perms
Pertp End Co
Kyanda
Townsife
Cooktown
Townsville
Port
Worrema
Australian Stesemtaps, Limited
Moudvam
Aosearhern Mail
Tor Timgins
Dane Facts
Lucinda
As of
Geerie
Caras
Meadvan Harnur
Caril
Lucinda Chimpet
Dunk Island
Innisfail
Toersville
Feardley & Corrod
Carle Appleation
Wharf Street
Palmer
Port Thongs
Cairns Stock Exchange Mining Quotes Report
Cairns stock broker A HL Clarke lists share prices in a Cairns exchange snapshot with commodities and mining interests. Notable entries include Newen River Coal, Rowan Coal and Coke, Moonie Moxham, Thompsen Oaks, and over metals plus coal. Prices show mixed activity across coal and mineral equities with several securities quoted per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Clarke
Cairns
Poamnder
Sir Tohhert
Treeow Burns
Moonie Moxham
Maks
Thompsen
Newen River Coal
Rowen Coal and Coke Co, Ltd
Cairns Pietrres
Metal Market London April 1m Quotes April 17
The London metal market reports for April 1 show copper at various standards with small changes. Copper, copper alloy, and zinc futures listed with minor shifts. speller and silver prices largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Held This Afternoon
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting this afternoon. Local notes report a Rain gauge shows one hundred and six points for Gee 8 hours ending yesterday morning. Train of local business mentions Towsshin boot Store opening at Kirk's Babinda with stock of boots and shoes. Also notes an electoral roll inspection available at Speare Street office. Townevillages strike comp conference set for Monday at 1 am. Dr Maxwell resigns as Atherton Hospital surgeon effective in three months. calls to retain his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towsshin
Kirk's
Babinda
Queensland Insurance Vs
W.R. Times
Maxwell
Atherton Hospital
Atherton
Manwell
Boda remedies and Cairns police transfers noted
The notice lists Boda as a remedy for indigestion and headaches with a Cairns chemist advertisement. It reports Constable L Landy transferring to Wolfram and praises his loyalty. Also covered is an emergency Cairns Canegrowers meeting to choose delegates for a Brisbane conference, naming several attendees and alternate nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Green
Cairns
Britain Stands at Head of Enemies in War
A wartime column argues that Germany’s blockade boosts Britain’s resolve and cites Britain and dominions fielding millions across Africa, Syria, Mesopotamia, Macedonia, and France. It recalls Wellington’s campaigns and urges Germans to remember past defeats, while praising Britain’s military effort and denouncing German ambitions. The piece also includes notices from Melbourne Metal Exchange and local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Britain
Thor
Europe
Africa
Syria
Mesopotamia
Macedonia
France
Wellington
Portugal
Jana Spaim
Vimy Ridge
Euclid Im
German incompetence in World War I argued by editorials
A writer denounces German war performance and press praise, arguing Allied odds would have overwhelmed Germany early on. The piece questions German efficiency, laments pacifist fantasies, and reflects on postwar mercy at a peace conference with Britain as the likely ally for leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stead
America
Germany
Britain
Stuart's Cove Progress Association Forms at Meeting
A large crowd gathered at Mr BR Sturt's office to establish Stuart's Cove Progress Association. Sturt elected chair and acting secretary, with plans to seek land for a recreation reserve and residential sites near Bessie Point to False Cane. The group set 2/6 annual subscriptions, arranged for a caretaker, and to contact land and health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart's Cove
BR. Sturt
Idea Zorming 2Ess Association
Sturt
Messra
Agustie Club
Dunlop
Gara Aoa
Vallance
Mly
Auction and notices mix at Cairns saleyards and town events
Auction action at Nekameeten saleyards under executors orders from W H Collinson includes unbroken and mixed stock. Theatre bookings rise for The Eternal Question while racing stables and veterinary embrocation items boost interest. Real property sales from J Draper Ltd show low prices and mixed results amid a recruiting rally and cane growers' association formation. Kelly’s Abbott Street advertises value clothing and footwear with wartime price cuts and khaki gear boosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly's
H. Kelly's
Abbott Street
Meeting of committee for Association at Austral Hall
AP reports a committee meeting for the Association will be held at Austral Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to select a secretary. Announcement notes government price controls on bread and urges adherence. A catalog lists a line of Panamas and children’s garments with prices, and mentions wool stock at Melbourne House Abbott Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP. End M. Association
Austral Hall
Associaion
Messrs. Hynes, Crawford, and Lonergan
Ia Hughes
Miss Smith
Melbourne
Abbott Street
Blackfellow discharged after mental state inquiry at Cairns Court
Wes Age appeared at Cairns Police Court Thursday before Mr T A Ferry P M charged on suspicion with being of unsound mind. Inspector Quin presented a medical certificate showing recovery and the discharge was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Age
Cairns
T. A. Ferry
P.M
Quin
North Queensland tourism pitch mocks Babinda mill line
A reader mocks a Queensland Government advertisement praising northern travel, noting unread and misrepresented claims about Babinda. The letter suggests tourists would pay 13 per day for a “joy ride” on the Habinda mill line and be offered wifely entertainment and “the State's guests” during holidays, while noting men do the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Babinda
Beow
Shan Sock
Habinda Mill
Sessons
Y M C A Benefit Notice and Funds Update
A letter notes a YMCA benefit ad in Thursdays Post and a raised £8 5s from Cairns funds. Johnston and Molloy seek leave to run a benefit at YMCA venues but permissions have expired. The author urges column comment on the issue and wires that a reply blocks further approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Sawmill
Molloy
Ison
Mermott
Farewell event for Miss Meta Nielsen at Aloomba
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Mestrez residence celebrated Miss Meta Nielsen of Aloomba departing from Gardenvale State School Wooloowin. A dainty repast followed, songs by Mel Mitchell Armanasco, piano by Miss G Davin and Miss DL Mestrez, and a farewell address with a silk purse gift. Nielsen thanked friends for their kindness and wished them well as they rang in Auld Lang Syne and goodbyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloomba
Mestrez
Meta Nielsen
Gardenvale State School
Wooloowin
Mel. Mitchell
Mr. Armanasco
G. Davin
DL Mestre
Cairns Hospital Committee Minutes Mention Staff Changes
The Cairns District Hospital committee met Thursday with President E Henriques and members including W W Friend, Geltin Butler, A Taylor, H O Bickmore, N Absell, Dr Knowles, and E S Mann. A Defence Dept inquiry on inmate charges was accepted, spraying at dips noted, and Dr Knowles announced retirement after 18 years with Dr Collins to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Hospital
Cairns District Hospital
E. Henriques
W. W. Friend
Rcfe Geltin Butler
A. Taylor T. A Ferry
P Draper
H. O. Bickmore
N. ‘Absell
Knowles
E. S. Mann
Defence Dept
Commonwealth Forces
Friend
Drathis
Cairns
McLean
Rom. i
H. M. Svend
Dr. Collins
the Star
Jon Beea de
A. Taylor Ly
Draper
We Engl
H. G
Anzac Day Arrangements at Cairns War Council Meeting
A Cairns War Council special meeting outlined Anzac Day parade order including Band, Returned Soldiers, naval and foreign contingents, school children, emergency services, unions, and the public. At 8 pm a monument gathering will feature four resolutions by local leaders, with selections and the Dead March followed by The Last Post at 9 pm from Boland's Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns War Council
Roomanuns
Tralians
Red Cross Equipment Guild
AWL
F. Caledoniaas
St. George Waterside Workers’ Union
Hibernians Timber Workers’ Union
M.ulo
Boland’s
Premier appeals for Anzac observance across Queensland
The Premier urged tradespeople in Queensland to close during religious services on Anzac Day and to observe a one minute pause at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 23 April, to honor Australian soldiers at Gallipoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Gallipoli
Queensland
Weather bulletin forecasts strong tropical disturbance near Port Moresby
The Weather Bureau reports a stationary tropical disturbance between Coats Town and Port Moresby is developing in intensity. A strong wind is expected with this system and advisories are issued for shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather Bureau
Coatstown
Prt
Two Holidays in Cairns Next Week
Cairns will observe two public holidays next week. Monday marks St George's Day and Wednesday observes Anzac Day, with local government offices and many businesses closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
St. George's Day
Nyel's Face Cream Promoted At Beachside Stop
A Townsville letter mourns the death in action of Archie McDougall, killed by gunshot wounds on the 11th. He was well known in Cairns. The German communiques emphasize no breakthrough, with a sigh of relief at the Huugs’ expected outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Archie McDougall
Cairns
Groceries Sold At Half Price In Cairns District
Residents of Cairns and District are invited to stock up on groceries at half price as advertised on page eight. Goods are in good order and have been health inspected, promising quick sales. Address Lake Street next Medical’s Cairns. Rejected Volunteer requests authorities to extend service and recruit more volunteers for war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Pace Eight
Lake Street
Medcraf's
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Macdonnell & Hamlyn-Harris
Hoh
Cart of Australia
Supreme Courts
Commonwealth
New Zea
Mlo.ra
Turf Commission
Mour'Tran
Minehans
Port Douglas
Pal'nunder
Betheras
Messia
Bettis Ce
Bawgearten
Ro Morgan
Geman
Adelaide
Limiteva
Shipping Notes
Mam
Fay Pm
Cairns Stock Exchange
Towers Sharf Market
Towers
A. M
Kalamadan. Com
Mile
Hogd
Ted New Reliant Freehold
Mooren Chall
Coreth
Owen Whittick
Winsor & Newton
Phone Ly
Robert Craig
His Excellency
Autriia
Cairma
Is Murray
H. Marsland
Paling
E. J. Harris
Green's
W. H. Green, Ltd
Ingham
BOWEN
Ayr
Mr. C. Linee
Commer
Royal Insurance Company
Hoare
Speare Street
Neel
Maesig Bere Fas
Wolfram
L. Landy
Constable Landy
Queensland Police
Cairns Canegrowers
Cairns Canegrowers' Association
Griffin
Prager
HeRieed
GM. Reid
Hives
Iown
Armstrong
Hollamby
Curlew
Milonyialty House
London Modela
Graham & Matheson
J. & Laws
the Post
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Heron
Ravenswood
Sulphide Bee Limited
Co Creek
N.S.W
Ala Walfram
Port Kembla
Taptesianalive
Oxley
Agia
Erberton
Thomas Newton
P.O
Tellepeice
Gael of
Bats
Py- Sal
Tod i
Bose
J. Kelleher
Pomona, N.C. Line
Jack Kelleher
Light Horse
Egypt
Nekameeten
Ender
W. H. Collinson
Collies
Collins
Recetes Roe
Bee
Esesh
Craig
Ceemist
Fooi
Len Parker
I. Nocess
J. Draper, Ltd
Freshwater Creek
McLeod Street
Messrs. K. Pease
W. F. Ryan
M. J. R. Woods
Hibernians
A. S Booker
R. H. Melock
Bundaberg
Qunaba
Lampatiers
Secr Phers’ Association
R. Nielson
Promiert
Faulkner
le Grimwood
Viicesidents
R. Strathdee
Jon
Messrs
CL. Gibson
Central Cane Fiies Board
Nyel
Nyal
Green
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